Learn How to Crochet Arrow Stitch: FREE Pattern

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Learn how to crochet the arrow stitch with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial in both right and left-handed versions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, the arrow stitch is easy to learn.

The crochet arrow stitch is a beautiful, textured stitch, creating a striking, directional design resembling rows of arrows. This stitch is perfect for adding visual interest to blankets, scarves, sweaters, and other crochet projects.

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About This Stitch

It combines basic stitches, such as double and treble crochet, with strategically placed post stitches or extended stitches to create the arrow-like effect.

One of the best things about the arrow stitch is its versatility—it works well with solid colors for a bold, graphic look or with multiple shades for a dynamic, multicolored pattern. It’s also a great way to add texture to your work without overly complicating the pattern, making it an excellent choice for both beginners looking to expand their skills and seasoned crocheters seeking a new stitch to experiment with.

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Materials & Tools

Yarn: in the video tutorial I have used Paintbox Simply DK in Dusky Lilac. However, you can use any weight yarn and recommended hook size that can be found on the belly band to your chosen yarn.
Hook: 4.5mm (7)
Darning Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.

Skill Level: Advanced

Stitch Multiple: 4 +4

This pattern gives you the basic principles for the arrow stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

view in UK terms

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Terms & Abbreviations

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Special Stitches

Forward arrow stitch: FAS: yo twice, insert hook into st beneath next ch sp two rows down from front to back, yo and pull through (4 loops on hook), yo over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through rem 2 loops on the hook.

Backwards arrow stitch: BAS: yo over twice, insert hook into st beneath previous ch sp two rows down from front to back, yo and pull through (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through rem 2 loops on the hook.

Arrow stitch: AS: yo twice, insert hook under previous ch sp into st beneath into st beneath previous ch sp previous ch sp two rows down from front to back, yo and pull through (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo twice, insert hook under next 1-ch sp two rows down from front to back, yo over and pull through (5 loops on hook), yo over and pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo and pull through the rem 3 loops.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.

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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

Free Crochet Pattern: Arrow Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Foundation: Ch in multiples of 4 + 4

Row 1: dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), dc in next 2 ch, *1 ch, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, rep from * across. Turn.

Row 2: 3 ch (counts as tr), tr in next 2 sts, *tr in ch sp, tr in next 3 sts, rep from * across. Turn.

Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st), dc in first st, FAS, skip 1 st (the st sitting behind FAS just worked), dc in next st, 1 ch, skip 1 st, *dc in next st, AS, skip 1 st (the st sitting behind AS just worked), dc in next st, 1 ch, skip 1 st, rep from * until 3 sts rem, dc in next st, BAS, skip 1 st (the st sitting behind BAS just worked), dc in top of 3-ch. Turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

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Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

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