There are zillions of different ways to crochet stripes. Let’s take a look at some of them — and let’s also discuss various methods for how to crochet stripes.
How to Crochet Stripes
One of the most basic ways to crochet stripes is simply to crochet in rows, changing colors at the end of a row after you’ve determined that you’ve crocheted enough rows to create the stripe you want.
To change colors, simply drop the active color before you complete the last step of the last stitch in the row:
Then pick up the new color and pull through a loop of it to complete the stitch, leaving a long tail of yarn to weave in.
You can also work tapestry crochet stripes, which can be fairly complex.
Tapestry crochet is a technique that allows you to do mid-row color changes. So you can make all kinds of different pictorial stripes using tapestry crochet. Like this striped heart:
More Free Striped Crochet Patterns
Striped Crochet Rainbow Wrist Warmers — Free Crochet Pattern
Double Rainbow Striped Crochet Square — Free Pattern
Striped Rainbow Crochet Barbie Doll Top — Free Pattern
Crochet Square With Diagonal Stripes — Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Potholder With Peppermint Stripes
Striped Crochet Square With Heart Design
Striped Crochet Heart Potholder — Free Pattern
So there you have it: That’s how to crochet stripes in a variety of different colors and configurations. We hope you’ll enjoy crocheting stripes and using all these fun, FREE striped crochet patterns.
About the Author: Amy Solovay is a freelance writer with a background in textile design. She has been crocheting and making crafts since childhood, and knitting since she was a teenager. Her work also appears at AmySolovay.com, ArtsWithCrafts.com and Crochet-Books.com. Amy sends out a free knitting and crochet newsletter so interested crafters can easily keep up with her new patterns and tutorials. If you’re already an Instagram user, Amy also invites you to follow her on Instagram.
This page was last updated on 1-9-2020.
