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Today, we’re exploring the beautiful Celtic Weave Crochet Stitch Pattern—a richly textured stitch inspired by the elegant twists and interlacing shapes of traditional Celtic knots. With its woven appearance and eye-catching depth, this stitch is a wonderful choice for adding character and sophistication to your crochet projects. It works especially well for afghans, scarves, throws, and even decorative pillows.
At first glance, the Celtic Weave may look complicated, but don’t let that intimidate you. With a little patience and practice, this stitch becomes quite manageable, and the results are truly impressive. Let’s take a closer look at how this timeless stitch works and how you can add it to your crochet skill set.
Celtic Weave Crochet Stitch Free Pattern
Hook Size & Yarn Tips
When working the Celtic Weave Stitch, always use the hook size recommended on your yarn label. This helps ensure your stitches are even and well-defined, allowing the woven texture to stand out beautifully. The pattern relies on Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr) stitches, which are key to creating the signature braided effect.
Special Stitch
Before starting, here’s a quick explanation of the special stitch used in this pattern:
Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr):
Yarn over twice, insert your hook from front to back and then to the front again around the post of the indicated stitch. Yarn over, pull up a loop, and complete a treble crochet as usual. This stitch forms the raised strands that create the woven look.
Stitch Pattern Details
The Celtic Weave Stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. For this tutorial, we’ll make a practice swatch using 30 foundation chains.
Sample Swatch Instructions
Foundation Chain
Chain 30.
Row 1 – Base Row
Double crochet (dc) in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across.
You should have 28 double crochets.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 2 – Begin the Weave
Half double crochet (hdc) in each of the first 2 dc.
Skip the next 2 dc, then work fptr around the posts of the next 2 dc.
Now, working behind the stitches you just made, work fptr around the 2 skipped dc.
Repeat this sequence across the row until only 2 dc remain.
Hdc in the last 2 dc.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 3 – Single Crochet Row
Single crochet (sc) in each stitch across.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 4 – Continue the Weave
Hdc in each of the first 4 sc.
Skip the next 2 fptr from Row 2, then work fptr around the next 2 fptr (located two rows below).
Next, work fptr in the opposite direction around the 2 skipped fptr stitches.
Repeat this pattern across the row until the last 4 sc of Row 3.
Hdc in each of the last 4 sc.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 5 – Single Crochet Row
Sc in each stitch across.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 6 – More Weaving
Hdc in each of the first 2 sc.
Skip the next 2 hdc from Row 4, then work fptr around the next 2 fptr (two rows below).
Working behind the stitches just made, fptr around the 2 skipped hdc.
Repeat across the row until 6 stitches remain.
Hdc in the last 2 sc of Row 5.
Chain 1, turn.
Row 7 – Single Crochet Row
Sc in each stitch across.
Chain 1, turn.
To continue the pattern, repeat Rows 4–7 as many times as needed. For a neat and polished finish, always end your project with a single crochet row.
Final Thoughts
The Celtic Weave Stitch is a striking and versatile pattern that adds depth and elegance to any crochet project. While mastering the Front Post Treble Crochet may take a bit of practice, the effort is well worth it. Once you get into the rhythm, you’ll love watching the woven texture come to life row by row.
Happy crocheting, and don’t forget to share your beautiful Celtic Weave creations with us!
