This is a great textured stitch. In fact, I think you could see a lot of different designs within the pattern of the stitches! I couldn’t think of a name when I was first making it, so I put it up on my Instagram stories for suggestions.

Some people saw honeycombs, lattice, Eiffel towers…crazy right? I finally settled for a simple suggestion, the diagonal post stitch.

This stitch is not the first one I’ve shared…in fact, I’ve made so many that its hard to keep track!

In fact, I’ve shared over 40 stitch tutorials here on the blog, and they vary from crocheted lace, to shells, to post stitches, and more!

You can view the master list of stitches that have been released so far by clicking HERE! There are definitely some more cool ones you will want to check out.

Ad-Free Stitch Bundle

If you love the comfort of printing out ad-free patterns, I have just what you need! I’ve created a bundle of 4 stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Diagonal Post Stitch, plus 3 OTHER stitch patterns. The stitches are written out for easy printing!

Join My Community

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: I want to invite you to join my special crochet community! We are very active in the group, constantly asking questions and encouraging each other. If you haven’t joined yet, you can do so HERE!

How to Crochet the Diagonal Post Stitch

All right, let’s get started on this stitch!

• To Pin this stitch to your pinterest boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Along bundle, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch Pattern is a multiple of 3+2
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

Materials

You can potentially use any yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here is what I used:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• H/8 Crochet Hook

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1/ Wintergreen Cowl 2/ Lattice Stitch 3/ Angelica Cardigan

Instructions:

Fsc a multiple of 3+2 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 3, and then one row of single crochet).

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout) dc in next fsc. Dc in each fsc across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Fpdc over next dc, dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * across row. Turn. NOTE: for front post double crochet (fpdc) tutorial, view row 4 pictures.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Bpdc over next fpdc, dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * across row. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. *Fpdc over next dc, dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Fpdc over next dc, dc in last dc. Turn.

Like this pattern so far? Be sure to check out the printer-friendly version (plus 3 BONUS stitch patterns—see picture below!)

Click HERE for more information!

Row 5: Ch 3, *bpdc over next fpdc. Dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * until 1 st left. Dc in last dc. Turn.

Rep rows 2-5 for stitch pattern!

Don’t forget to share your stitches with the hashtag #desertblossomstitchalong and tag me on Instagram and Facebook!
To view the master list of all the stitches in my Stitch Along, click HERE.

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to crochet the diagonal post stitch.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to email me: rachel@desertblossomcrafts.com. I would love to help!

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Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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I love the texture of this stitch. The post stitches create a raised v-stitch that looks awesome overall!

If you’re new to post stitches, don’t be scared off! This is a great introduction to them, as there is nothing too fancy involved.

This stitch is not the first one I’ve shared this year…I am sharing one new stitch per week for the year of 2019! We have a community of people who are “stitching along” together and learning new techniques. If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late! The great thing about this is that you can jump in at any time. Be sure to join the Stitch Along community in my Facebook group HERE.

You can also view the master list of stitches that have been released so far by clicking HERE! There are definitely some more cool ones you will want to check out. Last week’s stitch was the Mayberry Stitch.

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: If you want to get ahead on the stitches for May, I created a bundle of 4 Spring stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Raised V-Stitch, plus 3 OTHER lace stitch patterns (all of the ones from May!) The stitches are written out for easy printing. Find this bundle HERE!

How to Crochet the Raised V-Stitch

All right, now to the pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Along bundle, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 4+3
• Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as dc
• Ch 1 at beginning of row does NOT count sc

Materials

You can potentially use any yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here is what I used:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• H/8 Crochet Hook

1/ Wintergreen Cowl 2/ Lattice Stitch 3/ Angelica Cardigan

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout) dc in next fsc. *Sk next fsc, 2 dc in next fsc. Rep from * until 3 fsc left. Sk next fsc, dc in last 2 fsc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1 (does NOT count as sc) Sc in first 2 sc. Fpdc over post of next dc, ch 2, fpdc over post of next dc. *Sc in between next 2 dc. Fpdc over post of next dc, ch 2, fpdc over post of next dc. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Sc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 2 tutorial:

Like this pattern so far? Be sure to check out the printer-friendly version (plus 3 BONUS stitch patterns—see picture below!)

Click HERE for more information!

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next sc. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. *2 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep form * until 2 sc left. Dc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc. Sc in between next 2 dc. *Fpdc over next dc, ch 2, fpdc over next dc. Sc in between next 2 dc. Rep from * until 3 dc left. Sk next dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc. 2 dc in next sc. *2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in next sc. Rep from * until 2 sc left. Dc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Rep rows 2-5 for stitch pattern!

Don’t forget to share your stitches with the hashtag #desertblossomstitchalong and tag me on Instagram and Facebook!
To view the master list of all the stitches in my Stitch Along, click HERE.

I hope you have enjoyed this stitch pattern. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

If you want to get new stitches and other free patterns straight to your inbox, sign up for my email list!

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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The Classic Shell Stitch is truly a classic. If you’ve ever seen something crocheted before, you’ve likely seen a variation of this stitch.

Have you heard about my Stitch Along? I am running a series all throughout 2019 where I publish four stitch patterns per month—one per week. If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late! The great thing about this is that you can jump in at any time. Be sure to join the Stitch Along community in my Facebook group HERE.

You can also view the master list of stitches that have been released so far by clicking HERE! There are definitely some more cool ones you will want to check out. Last week’s stitch was the Box Stitch.

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: If you want to get ahead on the stitches for May, I created a bundle of 4 Spring stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Classic Shell Stitch, plus 3 OTHER lace stitch patterns (all of the ones coming in May!) The stitches are written out for easy printing. Find this bundle HERE!

How to Crochet the Classic Shell Stitch

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Along bundle, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 6+1
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

Materials

You can potentially use any yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here is what I used:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• H/8 Crochet Hook

1/ Wintergreen Cowl 2/ Lattice Stitch 3/ Angelica Cardigan

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout) dc in next fsc. Sk 1 fsc, 5 dc in next fsc. *Sk 2 fsc, sc in next fsc. Sk 2 fsc, 5 dc in next fsc. Rep from * until 3 fsc left. Sk next fsc, dc in last 2 fsc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Sk 2 dc, sc in next dc. *Sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc. Sk 2 dc, sc in next dc. Rep from * until 4 sts left. Sk 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 2 tutorial:

Like this pattern so far? Be sure to check out the printer-friendly version (plus 3 BONUS stitch patterns—see picture below!)

Click HERE for more information!

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. 5 dc in next sc. *Sk 2 dc, sc in next dc. Sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Rep rows 2-3 for stitch pattern!

Don’t forget to share your stitches with the hashtag #desertblossomstitchalong and tag me on Instagram and Facebook!
To view the master list of all the stitches in my Stitch Along, click HERE.

I hope you have enjoyed this stitch pattern. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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