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How To Crochet Crocodile/Scale Stitch
- Andrea Peterson
- Nov 6
- 2 min read
Hey there!
Today is Tutorial Thursday here in the Yarn Packin’ Mama Universe. The stitch for today is the crocodile/scale stitch. This stitch is really an interesting technique where it uses a modified front post double crochet stitches in a cluster. I love this stitch pattern because it really does look like scales which is perfect for projects that call for that texture.
I will have a video tutorial on my YouTube channel which makes it easier to see what the modified front post stitches really look like. It also shows the four row repeat in detail. Let’s dive in!
Things to know about this stitch:
It is worked in multiples of 6 + 3. The 3 is the turning chain in the foundation chain. All chain 3 counts as a stitch.
It uses a modified front post double crochet in clusters. Where the stitches are worked sideways around the Dc post from the row below.
The foundation rows also use cluster stitches.
When working in Rows above “scales” you will work through the center of the 2Cl and chain space of the “scales” to secure them to the fabric.
It is best to finish on a Row 6 repeat before the final row.
Abbreviations:
Ch: Chain
Ch Sp: Chain Space
Cl: Cluster
Dc: Double Crochet
Rep: Repeat
Sc: Single Crochet
Sk: Skip
St: Stitch
Special Stitches:
2Cl: 2 Cluster
2 Dc into same St or space indicated
5Cl: 5 Cluster
5 Dc in same St or Sp indicated.
Instructions:
Ch in multiple of 6+3
Row 1: Dc in 3rd Ch from hook, (Ch 2, Sk 2 Ch, 2Cl) to end.
Row 2: Ch 1, (5Cl, Ch 1, 5Cl, Ch 1, Sk 2Cl) Rep to end.
Row 3: Ch 3, Dc in Ch Sp, (Ch 2, 2Cl, Ch 2, 2 Cl in Ch Sp) Rep to last Ch Sp, Dc in last Ch Sp, Dc in last St.
Row 4: Ch 1, Sk 2 Dc, (5Cl, Ch 1, 5Cl, Ch 1, Sk 2Cl) Rep to last Cl, 1 Sc in second Ch of the turning Ch.
Row 5: Ch 3, Dc in Ch Sp, (Ch 2, 2Cl, Ch 2, 2 Cl in Ch Sp) Rep to last Ch Sp, 2Cl in turning Ch.
Row 6: Ch 1, (5Cl, Ch 1, 5Cl, Ch 1, Sk 2Cl) Rep to end.
Rep Row 3-6 until desired size acquired.
To finish (Sc, Ch 1) across working into each 2Cl and Ch Sp.
I hope this inspires you to create something fun! Happy Hooking!
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