Learn How to Crochet Camel Stitch: Pattern & Video Tutorial

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Learn how to crochet camel stitch with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. The Camel Stitch adds a beautifully textured twist to your crochet projects and mimics the look of knitting. Whether you’re a beginner ready to explore new techniques or a seasoned crocheter looking to switch things up, the camel stitch offers a lovely, modern finish that’s surprisingly easy to master. In this post, we’ll walk you through the camel stitch step-by-step.

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Pattern Use Ideas

Blankets and Throws: Its dense and warm texture makes it ideal for cosy, snuggly blankets.
Scarves and Cowls: The subtle ridged look adds elegant detail to simple shapes.
Beanies and Hats: Great for adding stretch and structure, especially in the brim.
Bags and Pouches: The stitch creates a sturdy fabric, perfect for bags that hold their shape.
Sweaters and Cardigans: Gives garments a polished, knit-like finish with a bit of stretch.
Home Décor: Use it for cushion covers, table runners, or even crochet baskets.

Materials & Tools

Yarn: You can use any weight yarn with the recommended hook size.
Hook: Check your yarn band for the recommended hook size.
Darning Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers (optional)

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.

For more conversions see the UK to US Conversion chart

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

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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.

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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

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

WSF: Wrong side facing

RSF: Right side facing

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Free Crochet Pattern: Camel Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Foundation: work in any amount of stitches to your desired width + 2

Row 1: Htr in 3rd ch from hook and across. Turn

Row 2 (WSF): Ch 2, htr in each st working into 3rd post facing you (this is diagonal the post which can be found just under the top front and back loops it’s sometimes known as the back bar). Turn

Crocheting into the front & back loops and demonstrating the back bar

Row 3 (RSF): Ch 2, htr in each st working into 3rd post facing away from you. Turn

Repeat or 2 and 3 until you reach your desired height

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

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Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

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Or you can watch on YouTube

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