Crochet Cabbage Patch Stitch Tutorial

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The crochet cabbage patch stitch is a wonderfully textured, two-row repeating pattern! It only uses double crochet and chain stitches to create a design that I guess resembles cabbages!

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to crochet the cabbage patch stitch step by step, with plenty of tips to help you feel confident using it in any project.

A hand touches a crocheted swatch featuring the crochet cabbage patch stitch with blue, beige, orange, brown, and yellow stripes, next to matching yarn balls and a larger crocheted piece on a white surface.

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What is the Crochet Cabbage Patch Stitch?

The cabbage patch stitch is a dense and textured stitch pattern created over 2 rows. It involves groups of 4 double crochets in the first group. The second row features crossed double crochets, where you work a double crochet behind another stitch to create a crossover.

Don’t worry, it’s easier than it looks!

A crocheted striped table runner in earth tones, inspired by an easy crochet throw pattern, is displayed with a white ceramic pumpkin in a woven tray and artificial autumn leaves.

The cabbage patch crochet stitch is used in my Oolong Blanket – an easy crochet throw pattern.

So once you’ve mastered the stitch, head over there to make it in any of the 15 sizes!

Step by Step Cabbage Patch Stitch Tutorial for Beginners

Supplies you’ll need

I used Amigo DK for the tutorial photos which is a lovely, category 3 (DK) weight yarn, but you can use any yarn that you like. If you’re a beginner I’d recommend using a category 4 weight yarn so you can see your stitches easily.

You’ll need a corresponding crochet hook for the yarn you choose. If you look at the ball band, it usually gives you the recommended hook size. The hook I’m using is a Dots hook from WeCrochet.

Here is a short description of how to make the cabbage patch stitch, followed by a more detailed explanation.

How to make the crochet cabbage patch stitch –

chain a multiple of 4+3
work 4dc into the 5th ch from the hook.
skip 3 chs, work 4dc into the next ch.
rep step 3 until the last 2 chs, skip a ch, dc in last ch.
turn to start the next row and ch3 (counts as st).
skip next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch2.
working behind the dc just made, dc in 1st of the skipped 3dc.
rep steps 6 and 7 along the row, dc in last st, turn.
ch3 (counts as st) work 4dc into each ch2-sp.
dc in last st to finish.
continue repeating steps 5-10.

And that’s it! Pretty simple! Let’s have a look at some pictures!

1. Chain a multiple of 4+3

Hands holding a crochet hook and yarn, working on a project with the crochet cabbage patch stitch, featuring striped crocheted fabric and balls of yarn on a white surface.

2. work 4dc into the 5th ch from the hook.

Hands crochet the cabbage patch stitch with brown yarn using a blue and pink crochet hook; completed multicolored pieces and yarn balls are on a white surface.

3. skip 3 chs, work 4dc into the next ch.

A person’s hands crochet the cabbage patch stitch with brown yarn using a blue and pink crochet hook, with a striped crocheted piece and yarn balls nearby on a white surface.

Step by Step Video Tutorial

Prefer to crochet along with me on video? Watch the tutorial below for a step by step tutorial on the crochet cabbage patch stitch and simple half double crochet border to make a stunning blanket:

4. rep step 3 until the last 2 chs,

Two hands are crocheting with brown yarn and a pink and blue crochet hook, working the cabbage patch stitch. A striped crochet piece and balls of yellow and gray yarn rest nearby on a white surface.

4. …skip a ch, dc in last ch.

A person uses a crochet hook and brown yarn, working the crochet cabbage patch stitch, with crocheted pieces and two balls of yarn on a white surface.

5. turn to start the next row and ch3 (counts as st).

Hands crocheting with a blue and pink hook, using brown, yellow, and gray yarn in the crochet cabbage patch stitch, with a striped crochet piece nearby on a white surface.

6. skip next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch2.

Two hands crocheting brown yarn with a pink and blue hook; striped squares in the crochet cabbage patch stitch and yarn balls rest on a white surface.

7. working behind the dc just made, dc in 1st of the skipped 3dc.

A person crochets with brown yarn using a blue crochet hook, working the cabbage patch stitch; finished multicolored crochet pieces and balls of yarn rest on a white surface.

7. this is what that looks like!

Two hands are crocheting with brown yarn and a pink crochet hook, working the crochet cabbage patch stitch. A striped crocheted piece and yarn balls rest on the white surface.

8. rep steps 6 and 7 along the row, dc in last st, turn.

Two hands hold a brown crochet piece, worked in the cabbage patch stitch, with a pink and blue crochet hook; yarn balls and a crocheted fabric sample are nearby on a white surface.

More textured crochet stitches to try

Lemon Peel Stitch – great for blankets and wearables
Twisted Cable Stitch – oodles of texture and interest for accessories in this one
Herringbone Moss Stitch – a modern take on the classic

9. Join new colour…

Two hands crochet cabbage patch stitch with a pink and blue hook using brown yarn, surrounded by striped crochet pieces and balls of yarn on a white surface.

9….ch3 (counts as st)…

Hands crocheting with brown yarn and a pink crochet hook, using the crochet cabbage patch stitch, with balls of yarn and a multicolored crocheted piece on a white surface.

9….work 4dc into each ch2-sp.

Hands crocheting with brown yarn using a crochet hook, showcasing the crochet cabbage patch stitch. Nearby are balls of yarn and a partially finished striped crochet piece on a white surface.

10. dc in last st to finish.

Hands crocheting with a pink and blue crochet hook, surrounded by yarn balls and a striped crocheted piece on a white surface, showcasing the intricate crochet cabbage patch stitch.

11. continue repeating steps 5-10.

Hands holding a crochet project with a pink and blue crochet hook, multi-colored yarn, and a striped crochet cabbage patch stitch piece in the background.

And that’s it, really! This is what it looks like when you’ve done a few more rows!

Two hands hold a small crochet swatch with horizontal stripes using the crochet cabbage patch stitch, next to a larger striped crochet piece and balls of yarn on a white surface.

It’s pretty stunning, isn’t it!? Use this stitch pattern in blankets, cushions, scarves or even garments.

Top Tips for Crocheting the Cabbage Patch Stitch

Be careful not to pull the stitches too tight, especially your foundation chain.
Count your stitches regularly to make sure you haven’t accidentally added or missed stitches.
When working the double crochet stitch behind the other stitches, take your time and try to keep your tension even. It will feel awkward to start with but just keep practising.
Make a decent sized sample to ensure you master the stitch before using it in a pattern.

Projects Using the Cabbage Patch Crochet Stitch

A striped crocheted blanket made from an easy crochet throw pattern in earth tones is draped over a wooden armchair next to a small table with a lamp, cups, and a plant.

Loving the cabbage patch crochet stitch? This easy crochet throw pattern features this beautiful textured stitch and an easy border.

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Next Steps in Your Crochet Journey

Now that you’ve mastered the cabbage patch stitch, you really are well on your way to becoming a pro crocheter! I have a whole collection of free stitch tutorials and blanket patterns on my blog so just visit the links and see what you fancy making next.

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Learn Some More Crochet Stitches With Me

Now that you’ve cracked the basics, it’s time to learn some more crochet stitch tutorials – here are some of my favourite beginner stitches:

35 Easy Crochet Stitches for Beginners

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