Classic
Dense stitches
18 free • 52 premium patterns
This collection brings together versatile patterns in many different styles, from dense post stitch textures and wave, diamond, cable, and shell patterns to stitches with appliqués worked directly into the fabric.
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What unites them is dense, warm fabric with a rich texture. It makes substantial garments ❄️, cozy blankets, accessories, and home decor. Whether you are planning a winter cardigan or dreaming up a textured blanket, these patterns are a joy to work.
Dense Stitch Collection
The collection combines my original designs and adapted classic stitches, giving you plenty of ideas for your own projects. Each pattern creates fabric so richly textured and beautiful, you'll love working with it.
Pumpkin Patch stitch
Crochet stitch featuring pumpkin motifs on shell stitch background #0092
Pearl Braided Paths
Crochet dense pattern with cables, twisted loops and pearl bobbles #0090
Step-by-step chart with notes
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Mixed shell stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring shells and post stitches #0037
Step-by-step written instructions + chart
Cherry & Blossom mixed stitch
Crochet mixed stitch pattern featuring bead stitches, 3D cherry and blossom motifs #1054
Honeycomb shell stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with vertical post waves and shells #0019
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Shell puff waves
Crochet stitch pattern featuring shells and waves #0033
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Shell ridge stitch
Crochet textured pattern with post stitches #0021
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Textured shell paths
Crochet pattern featuring shells and post stitches #0064
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Heart stitch
Crochet pattern featuring 3D hearts #1024
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Rosette puff stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with long puff stitches & shells #0022
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Blossom stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring appliqué-style flowers #0082
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Adélie stitch
Simple crochet pattern with puff stitches #0088
Rory stitch
Crochet pattern with flower-pearls #0089
Box stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring dense textured shells #0048
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Snowball diamond stitch
Crochet diamond stitch with popcorn stitches and post bars #0081
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Wavy cascade stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with vertical post waves and shells #0063
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Long loop diamond stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring textured diamonds #1051
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Dreamy Honeycomb stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring spike puff stitches, post stitches and shells #0077
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Bars and shell stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with post stitches, picots and shells #1029
Braided post shell stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with post stitch bars and shells #0073
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Blossom & diamond stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with spiked shells #1028
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Puff basket weave stitch
Crochet puff stitch pattern with basket weave look #0040
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Grand Fan Shell stitch
Crochet fan shell pattern with post stitches #0032
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V-Puff stitches & shells
Crochet textured stitch pattern featuring puff stitches and shells #1025
Cherry stitch
Crochet pattern with puff stitch cherries #1061
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Puff flower stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with puff stitch flowers #1043
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Coral shell puff stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with shells and puff stitches #0038
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Lotus and spiked V-stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with puff and spiked stitches #1048
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Striped seed stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with V-puff stitches #1035
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Cloverleaf appliqué stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring 3D clover leaves #1044
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Mountain peaks stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with shells and post stitches #0060
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Ripple shell mix stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring shells and post stitches #1034
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Pineapple puff stitch
Crochet pineapple stitch pattern with puff and post stitches #0049
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Diamond ridge stitch
Crochet textured pattern with post stitches #0056
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Rosebud stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring 3D rosebuds #1033
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Blossom & diamond stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with spiked shells #1028
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Diagonal ring bands stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with diagonal bands #0059
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Rêve Floral stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with flower motifs #1056
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Allover puff bobble stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with puff stitch bobbles #0051
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Wavy rib and bar stitch
Crochet wave stitch pattern with post bars #0050
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Herringbone rib stitch
Crochet herringbone rib pattern with post stitches #0045
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Basic tricolor cable
Multicolor cable stitch pattern
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Daisy bloom stitch
Crochet pattern featuring 3D Daisy flowers #1037
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Flame stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring a zigzag print #1026
Textured honeycomb stitch
Crochet honeycomb pattern with post stitches #0072
Grand berry stitch
Crochet post stitch pattern featuring large bubbles #0078
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Wavy ribbed stitch
Crochet wave stitch pattern with post stitches #0029
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Shell cushion stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring star puff stitch cushions #0041
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Sheaves of Wheat stitch
Crochet double sided pattern with post stitches #0076
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Mermaid shell stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring elongated shells #0042
Star puff stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring elongated puff stitches #0012
Crochet plaited cable
Crochet stitch pattern with plaited cable and puff stitches #0027
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Crochet basic & double cables
Crochet stitch pattern with basic and double cables #0025
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Crochet braided cables
Crochet stitch pattern with basic braided cables #0026
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Relief polka dot stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring large polka dots and post stitches #1031
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Brick stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring a brick-like texture #0086
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Bobble-shell stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring bobbles #0046
Diamond stitch with shells
Crochet stitch pattern with post sts, Htr/Hdc rib and bobbles #0087
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Knot stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with vertical braided bands #0079
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Shells & bobbles stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with shells and double bobbles #0062
Dragon scales stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with shells and picots #1023
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Double knot stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with vertical braided bands #0080
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Shell & pearl bobble stitch
Crochet stitch pattern featuring shells and little bobbles #0031
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Rainbow basket weave stitch
Colorful crochet stitch pattern for a textured, woven design #1059
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Mosaic crochet stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with clusters and post stitches #1057
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Crochet butterfly stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with 3D butterflies #1032
Crochet bow stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with 3D bows #0057
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Crochet tulip stitch
Crochet stitch pattern with 3D tulips #1052
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Wave and Dot crochet stitch
Crochet rippled polka dot stitch #1039
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Double tricolor cable
Multicolor cable stitch pattern
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Openwork stitches
These openwork patterns are more open than dense stitches, yet not as open as full lace. You will find leaf and flower motifs, shells, diamonds, and geometric grids here, as well as dimensional elements like puff, bobble, and popcorn stitches 🌸