Crochet Primrose Stitch: Easy Flower-Like Stitch Pattern (US & UK Instructions)
The Crochet Primrose Stitch is a lovely and intricate stitch pattern that adds a beautiful touch to any crochet project. It features delicate clusters that resemble tiny primrose flowers—perfect for blankets, scarves, and garments. Below you'll find clear US and UK instructions, abbreviations, and helpful tips to get you started.
Abbreviations USA
- ch. Chain
- sc. Single Crochet
- hdc. Half Double Crochet
- dc. Double Crochet
- Rpt. Repeat
- tch. Turning Chain
- ch2 counts as first hdc
- ch3 counts as first dc
Make a chain length in multiples of 3.
First Row – Work (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in 4th ch from hook, * skip 2ch, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, skip 1ch, 1hdc in last ch, turn.
Second Row – ch3, work 3dc in each ch2 space to end, 1dc in top of 2tch, turn.
Third Row – ch2, skip 1dc, * work (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next dc, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc and ch3, skip dc, 1hdc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt Second and Third Rows to your preferred length.
Abbreviations UK
- ch. Chain
- dc. Double Crochet
- htr. Half Treble Crochet
- tr. Treble Crochet
- Rpt. Repeat
- tch. Turning Chain
- 2ch counts as first htr
- 3ch counts as first tr
Make a chain length in multiples of 3.
First Row – Work (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) into 4th ch from hook, * miss 2ch, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1htr into last ch, turn.
Second Row – 3ch, work 3tr into each 2ch space to end, 1dc into top of 2tch, turn.
Third Row – 2ch, miss 1tr, * work (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) into next tr, miss 2tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr and 3tch, miss tr, 1htr into top of 3tch. Turn.
Rpt Second and Third Rows to your preferred length.
Tips: Work a small swatch first to check the look and drape of the stitch with your chosen yarn and hook. Blocking can help open the flower-like clusters and even out the rows. This stitch repeats over two rows, making it easy to adapt to many projects—just use a multiple of 3 chains for your foundation.