Larksfoot Stitch  

Hello, dear reader. Welcome to our lovely blog Handmade Learning Here. Today I have something special to you… The Larksfoot stitch is such a lovely pattern with a fun, textured look. It works beautifully with color changes, making it perfect for blankets, pillows, scarves, and so many cozy projects. I’ll walk you through every little step, nice and slow, just like a sweet crochet grandma would.

If you love color changes, relaxing rhythms, and a little splash of vintage flair, oh sweetheart… this stitch is going to be your new best friend!

In this little guide, I’ll walk you through everything step-by-step in a gentle, beginner-friendly way. So pick up your favorite hook, settle into your coziest chair, and let’s make something beautiful together.

 

 

What Makes the Larksfoot Stitch So Special?

The Larksfoot Stitch is one of those patterns that looks complicated but is actually wonderfully simple once you fall into its rhythm. Its signature “drop stitch” effect adds a playful touch, especially when using stripes or bold color changes.

 

It’s perfect for:

• Blankets
• Baby afghans
• Cushions
• Scarves
• Table runners
• And any project where you want texture + color

 

And the best part? It’s just a mix of basic stitches, mostly double crochets, with one little fancy variation called the long double crochet. I promise you: if you can work a double crochet, you’ll master this stitch in no time.

 

Materials You’ll Need

• A soft, comfortable yarn (smooth yarn is easiest for beginners).
• A 6.5 mm crochet hook or the size recommended for your yarn.
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• LDc – long double crochet (a double crochet worked into the chain-1 space one row below)
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• YO – yarn over

A couple of little notes for you, sweetheart:

• A ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a dc.
• A ch 4 at the beginning counts as a dc + ch 1.
• If you want to use stripes, change your yarn color on the last dc of the row.

 

 

Let’s Begin…

 

Row by Row Instructions

Row 1 (Foundation Row)

Start with a chain that is a multiple of 4, then add 1 extra chain at the end.

Skip the first 3 chains (they count as a dc), and make 1 dc into the 4th chain from the hook.

Make 1 dc in the next chain.

Now chain 1, skip 1 chain, then work 3 dc (one in each of the next 3 chains).

Repeat this sequence — 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 — across the row.

Finish with 1 dc in each of the last 3 chains.

Turn your work.

 

Row 2

Chain 3 (counts as a dc) and turn.

Make 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches.

Ch 1, skip the chain-1 space, then make 3 dc (one in each of the next 3 stitches).

Repeat this across the row.

End with 1 dc in each of the last 3 stitches.

Turn your work.

If you’re changing colors, switch on the last dc of this row.

 

Row 3

Chain 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), turn.

Skip 1 stitch.

Make 1 dc in the next stitch.

Now make 1 LDc by working a double crochet into the chain-1 space from Row 1 (one row below). Pull up that loop tall so it matches the height of your stitches.

Make 1 dc in the next stitch.

Now repeat this sequence:

ch 1, skip 1 stitch,

dc + LDc (into the row below) + dc
across the row.

At the very end: ch 1, skip 1, and make 1 dc in the last stitch.

Turn your work.

 

Row 4

Chain 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), turn.

Skip 1 stitch.

Make 3 dc (one in each of the next 3 stitches).

Repeat this: ch 1, skip 1, 3 dc
until you reach the end.

Finish with ch 1, skip 1, and 1 dc in the last stitch.

If changing colors, switch on the last dc.

 

Row 5

Chain 3 (counts as dc), turn.

Make 1 LDc into the chain-1 space one row below.

Make 1 dc in the next stitch.

Ch 1, skip 1 stitch.

Repeat the sequence:

dc + LDc + dc,

ch 1, skip 1,
all the way across.

At the last 4 stitches:

dc,

LDc (into the row below),

dc.

Turn your work.

 

Repeat

From here on, simply repeat Rows 2 through 5 until your project reaches the size you want.

For a nice, even finish that matches your foundation row, end after completing a Row 2.

 

Sweet Tips

• Practice first: Make a small swatch to get comfortable with the long double crochet.
• Pull tall on the LDc: This helps the stitch sit neatly without tugging the fabric.
• Use stitch markers if you get lost at the chain-1 spaces — they help so much!
• Change colors neatly by switching yarn on the final yarn-over of the last dc in the row.
• Take your time, sweetheart. This is a rhythm stitch — once you feel the flow, it becomes relaxing and fun.

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

My dear, the Larksfoot Stitch is such a joyful pattern to learn. It brings texture, movement, and charm to any project, and once you get into the flow, it becomes wonderfully relaxing. Whether you’re creating a cozy afghan or adding a colorful accent to your décor, this stitch is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Thank you for spending this precious crafting time with me here at Handmade Learning Here. I hope you feel inspired to pick up your hook, try something new, and fill your home with handmade love.

Until our next cozy project…
With warm hugs and a basket full of yarn,
XoXo 💛🧶