← Stitch Dictionary
📌
spike
Intermediate
Specialty
Spike Stitch
Also known as: Long stitch, dropped stitch
A single crochet worked into a stitch one or more rows below the current row, creating a long vertical stitch that spans multiple rows.
How to Spike Stitch
1. Insert hook into the stitch 1 (or more) rows below the current row.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (pulling it up tall to reach the current row height).
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops.
💡 Pro Tips
Pull up your loop to match the height of the current row — don't pull too tight or the fabric will pucker. Beautiful with color changes.
Common Uses
Color work blankets
dishcloths
decorative patterns