How to Crochet the Primrose Stitch – Easy & Pretty 2-Row Repeat

Lenka
May 30
4 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

Hi there, I’m so happy you’re here! 💛 Today, I’m sharing one of my favourite textured stitches — the Primrose Stitch. It’s a gentle, elegant stitch that’s surprisingly simple to learn, even if you’re still new to crochet. With just a two-row repeat using basic stitches, it creates such a lovely, dainty texture — perfect for blankets, scarves, or even baby projects.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through each step with clear photos and a full video so you can follow along at your own pace. Let’s stitch something beautiful together!

Close-up of the Primrose Stitch crochet swatch in pink yarn with a blue crochet hook, showing the delicate texture and two-row pattern.

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Video Tutorial

Check out my YouTube video tutorial where I cover everything. It's a fantastic complement to any written pattern. You're welcome to leave feedback in the video comments.

Recommended Materials

In this tutorial, I use LionBrand Cotton24/7 cotton yarn. I find that the texture stands out more with cotton yarn, and its bright colors are beneficial during tutorials. For this yarn I use a 4mm/G-6 crochet hook.

However, if you're new to crocheting and just practicing, I highly recommend using any solid color acrylic yarn that works with a 5mm/H-8 hook size.

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Abbreviations and Symbols for for Primrose Stitch.

Below is the crochet chart for the Primrose Stitch. It's an excellent method for learning to read crochet charts, and understanding written instructions can sometimes be beneficial.

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Directions for Primrose Stitch

Start with Foundation Chain (FCH) of multiple 3 + 2.

Starting chain foundation in pink yarn with a blue crochet hook to begin the Primrose Stitch.

ROW 1 - Start with SC into the 3rd ch from the hook. Then ch 2 and SC into the same stitch.

Skip 2 chains, and in the 3rd chain, create the same SC+ch2+SC combination. Repeat this pattern until you reach the end of the row. You should have 2 chains remaining. Skip one, and in the last chain, make an HDC. Ch 2 (counts as a first DC for the next row) and turn.
NOTE: After each row of ch2 spaces, always create 2 ch at the end, which count as the first DC for the following row.

ROW 2 - Create 3 DCs in each 2-chain space across the entire row. Your last st is DC into the top 2nd chain from the previous row. Then ch 1 and turn.

NOTE: after each row of DC you always make ch 1 as a turning chain only.

ROW 3 - Begin with a HDC in the first stitch, then create the SC+ch2+SC combination in the center of the DC from the previous row. Proceed with the combination into the center of the DC across the entire row. End with an HDC as your last stitch. Chain 2 and turn.

ROW 4 - until your desired length -Repeat ROW 2 and 3. Ensure that the final row of your project is row 2 (with double crochets) to complete the texture of the Primrose Stitch.

And that’s a wrap on the Primrose Stitch! ✨ With its delicate texture and easy two-row repeat, this stitch is such a joy to work up. Whether you're making a soft baby blanket, a spring scarf, or just swatching for fun, the Primrose Stitch adds a lovely, feminine touch to any project. Keep scrolling to see close-up photos of the finished swatch — and imagine all the ways you could use it in your next creation!

If you enjoyed this tutorial, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and let me know what you're making, or tag me on Instagram @happyheartsy — I’d be so happy to see your beautiful work. And if you think a fellow crocheter would love this stitch too, feel free to share this post with them 💗