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🧶 “Cinnamon Stick” Crochet Pattern
A beautiful textured stitch with raised vertical lines — looks like twisted ropes or “cinnamon sticks.”
Perfect for blankets, scarves, table runners, and pillow covers.
🧵 Materials
- Yarn: Medium or DK cotton/acrylic yarn (solid colors highlight the texture best)
- Hook: 4.0 mm – 5.0 mm (match yarn weight)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
✏️ Abbreviations (US terms)
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| fpdc | front post double crochet |
| st | stitch |
| rep | repeat |
| sl st | slip stitch |
🌿 Step-by-Step Tutorial
1️⃣ Foundation Chain
- Chain a multiple of 4 + 2 (for example, 42 ch for a sample swatch).
- Turn your work and start in the second chain from the hook.
2️⃣ Row 1 – Base Row
- Work 1 sc in each chain across.
- Chain 2 and turn (this chain 2 counts as your first dc in the next row).
3️⃣ Row 2 – First Texture Row
- Dc in the next 3 stitches.
- Fpdc around the first dc of the group (the one you just made 3 stitches back).
- This creates a raised, twisted column.
- Skip 1 stitch (already covered by the fpdc) and repeat across the row:
→ (dc 3 times, fpdc around first dc of group) - At the end of the row, dc in the last stitch to keep edges even.
- Chain 2, turn.
🪄 Tip: The fpdc should be worked around the post of the earlier dc (not in the top loop). Pull slightly so the stitch stands up vertically.
4️⃣ Row 3 – Establish Pattern
- Dc in next 3 stitches.
- Fpdc around the first dc of this group (the one 3 stitches back).
- Repeat this sequence across the entire row.
- Dc in last stitch, ch 2, turn.
5️⃣ Rows 4 – End
Repeat Row 3 for all following rows.
As you build height, you’ll see vertical “twist” lines (the fpdc columns) forming across your fabric — they look like braided or cinnamon-stick textures.
6️⃣ Finishing Edge
- After the final texture row, work one row of single crochet across the top for a neat finish.
- Fasten off and weave in ends with a tapestry needle.
🧩 Optional Border (for projects like blankets)
Work 1 round of single crochet evenly around all sides:
- 1 sc in each stitch and 3 sc in each corner.
- If desired, add a decorative second round using reverse single crochet (crab stitch) for a twisted rope edge.
📏 Example Stitch Count Reference
| Chain | Approx Width (medium yarn) |
|---|---|
| 26 ch | 15 cm sample swatch |
| 42 ch | 25 cm narrow scarf |
| 62 ch | 35–40 cm table runner |
| 102 ch | 60–70 cm baby blanket |
✨ Tips
- Keep your tension slightly loose — fpdc stitches pull the fabric tighter.
- Use a solid color yarn to show the raised lines clearly.
- For two-tone texture, alternate yarn colors every 2 rows.
- When turning, always chain 2 (not 3) to maintain even height.
✅ Summary Pattern (Short Form)
Foundation: ch multiple of 4 + 2
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: *dc in next 3 sts, fpdc around first dc of this group*; rep across. Dc in last st. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3–end: repeat Row 2.
Finish with 1 row sc across top.Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-0Dwn7y00
