The Ultimate Guide To Crochet Ridge Stitches and Ribbing
Most crochet stitches are made by working through the two top loops of the adjacent stitch from the previous row or round. When we want to make raised ridges in our crochet patterns, we can achieve this simply by working into the back or front loop instead. But it’s how you place these back loop or front loop only stitches that creates the different styles of ridge, or even a crocheted fabric that looks a little bit like ribbing.
These are my absolute favorite crochet ridge stitches, and they all make wonderfully textured material that is fabulous for blankets and even wearables.
Single crochet ridges
These wide single crochet stitches are made using single crochets that are worked into the front loop only and then both loops on alternating rows. They give a tidy ridge that is only apparent on the right side of your crocheted fabric.
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Double crochet ridges
The double crochet version works exactly the same way as the single crocheted, but using, you guessed it, double crochets. Working into alternate sets of the front loops and both loops you’ll end up with a crocheted piece that is considerably longer for the same number of rows due to the increased stitch height.
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Textured ridge stitch
I love how ridge stitches create dramatic texture, especially when used in a panel. This versatile stitch is perfect for creating beautiful, warm blankets, scarves, or even thick sweaters. Though be warned, it does use a fair bit of yarn!
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Crochet ribbing
There are several ways of crocheting a ribbing style of stitch, designed to mimic the classic knit stitch. This first version is perhaps the easiest and most popular, with double crochets worked into the back loop in every round.
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Wide ribbing
A wider version of the faux ribbing shown previously, this is one of my favorite ways to make a looser rib. It’s achieved really simply too, by just adding in two rows of double crochets worked through both loops between each pair of two rows of double crochets worked into the back loop only.
HDC Ribbing
This variety of crocheted ribbing uses half double crochets to give a slightly different effect to the ribbing stitches. Not quite as tall as a double crochet but with more height than a single crochet, I really like the impact of this version.
Find out more about producing these cute stitches here.
3rd Loop Ribbing
If you want something a little different from your ribbing, it’s well with having a try with third loop crocheting. This involves working into the loop below the front loop on your stitch, to make your new row overlap the top edge of the previous row.
