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Dense stitches

19 free • 51 premium patterns

This collection brings together versatile patterns in diverse styles — from dense post stitch textures, wave, diamond, cable and shell patterns to stitches with built-in appliqués that form as you work.

What unites them all is their ability to create warm ❄️, cozy fabric perfect for garments, blankets , accessories, and home decor. From planning that perfect winter cardigan to dreaming up a textured blanket, these patterns make every stitch a joy to work.

Dense Stitch Collection

The collection provides seventy carefully chosen patterns combining my original designs and adapted classic stitches to inspire your creativity. Each pattern creates fabric so beautiful and substantial, you'll love working with it.

Pearl Braided Paths

Crochet dense pattern with cables, twisted loops and pearl bobbles #0090

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Mixed shell stitch

Crochet stitch pattern featuring shells and post stitches #0037

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Fairy dots stitch

Crochet textured pattern featuring plumeti stitches #0091

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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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Adélie stitch

Simple crochet pattern with puff stitches #0088
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Rory stitch

Crochet pattern with flower-pearls #0089
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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
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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
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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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Cherry & Blossom mixed stitch

Crochet mixed stitch pattern featuring bead stitches, 3D cherry and blossom motifs #1054
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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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Blossom stitch

Crochet stitch pattern featuring 3D flowers #0082

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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
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Wavy ribbed stitch

Crochet wave stitch pattern with post stitches #0029

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Textured honeycomb stitch

Crochet honeycomb pattern with post stitches #0072
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Grand berry stitch

Crochet post stitch pattern featuring large bubbles #0078

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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
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Star puff stitch

Crochet stitch pattern featuring elongated puff stitches #0012
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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
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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
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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
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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

This collection features versatile openwork patterns with the perfect balance — more airy than dense stitches, yet not as open as full lace. From leaf and flower motifs to shells, diamonds, and geometric grids, plus textural elements like puff, bobble, and popcorn stitches 🌸