Jacob’s Ladder Crochet Stitch Tutorial

The Jacob’s Ladder crochet stitch features a raised interlocking chain loop that lays on top of your fabric. To make this stitch, you must know how to chain, double crochet, and single crochet.

Once you crochet your base rows, this stitch has a 2-row repeat and it looks different on both sides. Once you get to the end of your project you will weave your chain loops together and then secure them by crocheting the final rows.

I made my sample in a solid color but this stitch looks interesting worked in stripes, as well. The Jacob’s Ladder crochet stitch would be well suited for a variety of different projects: blankets, scarves, hats, home decor, and more.

Abbreviations

• Ch(s): chain(s)
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Dc: double crochet
• Sc: single crochet
• Sl st: slip stitch

Notes

• Chain multiple 5+2
• Odd rows are front side
• Turning chains do not count as a stitch

How to Crochet The Jacob’s Ladder Stitch

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and next 4 chs. *Ch 10, sl st into top of last dc made.

Dc in next 5 chs. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and each st across working in front of your ch-10 loops. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as ch 2 and next 4 chs. *Ch 10, sl st into top of last dc made. Dc in next 5. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Repeat rows 2 & 3 ending on a row 2.

Next row: Ch 2, dc in same st as Ch 2 and each st across. Turn. Do not finish off.

Connect your chain loops

Looking at the front of your work, start at the bottom and chain your loops together going upwards using your hook or fingers.

Finishing row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and next 3 sts. *Insert your hook into next st and ch-loop space and make 1 sc. sc in next 4. Repeat from * across. Sc in last.

Finishing row 2: Ch 2, dc in same st as ch 2 and each st across. Finish off.