Crochet Brick Stitch

The crochet Brick Stitch is a colourful textured stitch pattern that combines simple rows of half double crochet, some single crochet and elongated treble crochet stitches. The treble crochets reach down into previous rows creating the distinctive vertical sections that give the fabric its brick-like appearance.

Part of the texture also comes from changing which loops you crochet into. Some stitches are worked into the back loops while others are worked into the front loops of a stitch.

About the Crochet Brick Stitch

The Brick Stitch is created by alternating two contrasting yarn colours and combining single, half double and spiked treble crochet stitches worked into rows below.

Instead of carrying the second colour across the rows, you fasten off and change colours between sections. The long stitches reach down into earlier rows visually connecting the colours and producing the staggered rectangular shapes that resemble brickwork.

The stitch pattern uses a four row repeat once the foundation rows have been completed.

Crochet Brick Stitch Instructions

Make a chain in multiples of 6 + 4

Row 1: Using colour A

Work a sc in the 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across. Turn.

Row 2:

Ch 1 (counts as 1st sc), sk the very 1st sc, scFLO in each st across changing to colour B before you complete the last sc. Turn. Fasten off colour A.

Row 3: Using colour B

Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), sk the very 1st st, hdc (in both loops) in each st across. Fasten off colour B but do not turn your work.

Row 4: Using colour A

Join colour A to the beginning of the previous row. Ch 1 (counts as 1st sc), trFLO in the next 2 sts 2 rows below, scBLO in each of the next 3 sts, *trFLO in each of the next 3 sts 2 rows below, scBLO in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * across until 3 sts remain, trFLO in each of the next 2 sts 3 rows below, sc in the last st. Fasten off colour A but do not turn your work.

Row 5: Using colour B

Rep row 3.

Row 6: Using colour A

Join yarn to the beginning of the previous row. Ch 1 (counts as 1st sc), scBLO in each of the next 2 sts, *trFLO in each of the next 3 sts 2 rows below, scBLO in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * across. Fasten off colour A but do not turn your work.

Row 7: Using colour B

Rep row 3.

Repeat:

Rep rows 4-7 for the pattern.

Tips for Working the Brick Stitch

The most important thing with this stitch is tension on the long single crochet and treble crochet stitches. Draw the loop up to the height of your current row before completing the stitch. If it’s too short it can pull the lower row upwards and distort the fabric.

It also helps to count your stitches every now and again. Because you’re reaching down several rows for some stitches, it can be very easy to accidentally skip a stitch in the current row.

For your first swatch I would definitely recommend choosing two colours with plenty of contrast. Once you’ve learned the stitch placement you can experiment with more subtle combinations.

Crochet Brick Stitch FAQs

Is the Crochet Brick Stitch difficult?

It looks more complicated than it actually is. You only need basic crochet stitches, but working into rows below and keeping track of the stitch placement adds an extra layer of difficulty. I’d rate it intermediate or adventurous beginner if you’re already ok with working into rows below the current one.

Do I need to carry both yarn colours?

No. The colours are worked separately with the yarn fastened off as instructed. This keeps the colourwork relatively straightforward.

Why are my long spike stitches pulling the fabric?

You’re probably making the elongated stitches too tight. When you insert the hook into the lower row draw the loop all the way up to the height of your current row before completing the stitch.