Suzette Stitch Crochet: A Dense, Bumpy Stitch in a One-Row Repeat

How to crochet the suzette stitch

Chain an even number.

1. Row 1: Ch 20. (Sc, dc) in the 2nd ch from the hook. *Skip 1 ch, (sc, dc) in the next ch*; repeat to the last 2 ch. Skip 1 ch, sc in the last ch. Ch 1, turn. (19)
2. Row 2: (Sc, dc) in the first st. *Skip the next dc, (sc, dc) in the next sc*; repeat to the last 2 sts. Skip the dc, sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (19)
3. Row 3 onward: Repeat Row 2.

The pattern to remember: work into the sc, skip the dc. The single crochet of each pair is the stitch you'll work into on the next row.

Why use suzette stitch

• Dense without stiffness — warmer than moss stitch, softer than plain single crochet.
• Hides uneven tension — the texture disguises small inconsistencies, great for beginners.
• Looks great in variegated yarn, which breaks into short speckles.
• Grows faster than sc because half the stitches are tall.

Projects for suzette stitch

• Blankets and throws — see our beginner blanket and swap the stitch.
• Bags and totes — dense fabric that doesn't stretch out; try it on our tote bag.
• Scarves and cowls — reversible and squishy.

Common questions

What is the suzette stitch?

A crochet stitch pattern made by working (sc, dc) into one stitch and skipping the next, then on following rows working each pair into the single crochet of the pair below.

Is suzette stitch the same as the crunch stitch?

They're close relatives. Crunch stitch alternates (sl st, hdc), producing an even crunchier texture with the same skip-one structure.

Why do my edges look uneven?

Make sure every row ends with a single sc in the last stitch — it keeps the stitch count and the edge straight.

Suzette is the stitch you'll use on everything once you try it. 🧶