Side Saddle Stitch Crochet Tutorial (Easy One Row Repeat)

The Side Saddle Stitch is a beautiful textured crochet stitch that’s easy to learn and simple to memorise. It uses a one row repeat, looks the same on both sides, and creates a soft, eye-catching fabric without being overly complicated.

If you enjoy crochet stitches that look really pretty but are super easy to work up, this one is a great addition to your stitch library.

Why You’ll Love the Side Saddle Stitch

• One row repeat

• Easy to memorise

• Looks the same on the front and back

• Creates lovely texture without complicated counting

• Works well with many yarn weights

This stitch is perfect when you want easy mindless crochet.

What to Make With the Side Saddle Stitch

Because this stitch is reversible and flexible, it works well for lots of different crochet projects, including:

• Crochet blankets and baby blankets

• Crochet scarves

• Cowls and wraps

• Shawls

• Cushion covers

It’s especially good for projects where both sides of the fabric will be visible.

Materials & Yarn Information

To crochet the Side Saddle Stitch, you’ll need:

• Yarn in any weight

• Crochet hook in the size recommended on your yarn ball band

For the sample shown in the tutorial, I used:

• DK (double knit) yarn

• 4.5 mm crochet hook

This stitch adapts really well to different yarns, so feel free to experiment depending on your project.

Pro Tip

Crochet your swatch in cotton yarn to make a beautiful dishcloth.  Simply crochet your swatch to a square size, fasten off, and weave in your ends. You can add a simple single crochet border if you want a neater finish, or just leave it as it is.

This is a great way to practise the stitch, try out cotton yarn, and end up with something practical at the same time.

Side Saddle Stitch Video Tutorial

If you prefer to learn by watching, you can follow along with the full Side Saddle Stitch crochet video tutorial below. I show you each step clearly and walk you through the stitch.

Side Saddle Stitch Written Pattern

Crochet Abbreviations US Terms (UK Terms)

• ch – chain

• sc – single crochet (double crochet)

• dc – double crochet (treble crochet)

• st(s) – stitch(es)

• sk - skip

• yo - yarn over

• cl - cluster

Pattern Notes:

• Ch1 at the start of a row does not count as a stitch.

• Multiple of 4 + 2

Special Stitch: 4 Double Crochet Cluster

• Yo, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops.
• Repeat this 3 more times in the same stitch.
• Yo and pull through all loops on hook.
• Ch 1 to secure.

Foundation Chain

Chain a multiple of 4 plus 2 stitches.

Row 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.

Row 2 3dc in 1st stitch, *sk3, [sc, ch 3, 4dc cl] in next st, ch 1.

Repeat from * across row until last 4 sts, sk3, sc in last stitch. Turn.

We will now be working into the chain-3 spaces from the previous row.

Row 3 ch1, 3dc in 1st stitch, *[sc, ch 3, 4dc cl] in next ch3 sp, ch 1.

Repeat from * across row, ending with sc in last stitch. Turn.

Repeat Row 3 until your project reaches the desired length.

Final Thoughts

The Side Saddle Stitch is a great choice if you’re looking for an easy textured crochet stitch that works for scarves, blankets, and more. It’s simple, relaxing to crochet, and gives beautiful results without frying your brain.

If you enjoy learning new stitches, make sure to check out my stitch library here on the blog – I add new crochet stitches regularly.

Happy crocheting!

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