How to Crochet Suzette Stitch: Step-by-Step Instructions for Rows

This tutorial shows how to crochet Suzette stitch in rows. Suzette stitch is beginner-friendly once you understand the repeat, and it is made from a simple combination of single crochet and double crochet worked into the same stitch.

In this guide, you will learn the setup, the first two rows, what repeat to follow, and what to watch for while working.

What You Need Before You Start

• yarn with clear stitch definition
• a crochet hook that suits your yarn
• basic comfort with chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet

Suzette Stitch Multiple and Setup

Start by chaining an even number of chains.

You will work the first row beginning in the second chain from your hook.

How to Crochet Suzette Stitch in Rows

Row 1

1. Chain an even number of chains.
2. Work 1 sc in the second chain from your hook.
3. Work 1 dc in the same chain.
4. Skip the next chain.
5. In the following chain, work 1 sc and 1 dc into the same chain.
6. Repeat: skip 1 chain, then work 1 sc and 1 dc in the next chain.
7. Continue across the row until 2 chains remain.
8. Skip 1 chain and work 1 sc in the last chain.

Row 2

1. Chain 1 and turn. The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
2. Work 1 sc in the very first stitch.
3. Work 1 dc in the same stitch.
4. Skip the next stitch.
5. In the following stitch, work 1 sc and 1 dc into the same stitch.
6. Repeat: skip 1 stitch, then work 1 sc and 1 dc in the next stitch.
7. Continue across the row until 2 stitches remain.
8. Skip 1 stitch and work 1 sc in the last stitch.

Repeat Rows

Repeat Row 2 for the rest of the pattern.

How to Read the Stitch While You Work

As the fabric develops, you should begin to see a tidy repeated pair structure. Each repeat is built from a single crochet and double crochet placed in the same stitch, separated by skipped stitches.

If the fabric starts to look uneven, check whether you accidentally forgot to skip a stitch or placed the pair into the wrong stitch.

Common Mistakes When Crocheting Suzette Stitch

Forgetting the skip

The skipped stitch is part of the repeat. If you stop skipping stitches, the structure will drift quickly.

Splitting the stitch pair

The sc and dc should go into the same stitch. If they are separated, the pattern will not form correctly.

Missing the last single crochet

The row should finish with a single crochet in the last stitch. Missing this makes the edge less neat.

Why Suzette Stitch Is Useful

Suzette stitch creates a tidy, balanced texture that works well for blankets, scarves, bags, and home projects where you want visible texture without a highly complicated repeat.

Final Take

Once you understand the repeat, Suzette stitch is straightforward to maintain. The key is remembering the structure: work a single crochet and double crochet in the same stitch, skip one stitch, and repeat across the row.