Crochet Clawfoot Stitch – VIDEO TUTORIAL

This fun stitch gets its name from the vintage bathtubs it resembles. Crochet clusters and simple stripes make the Clawfoot Stitch pattern stand out in scarves, blankets, and handmade sweaters. Learn the ins and outs of this addictive stitch with the help of my written pattern and step-by-step tutorial video.

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Get to know the Crochet Clawfoot Stitch

At first glance, this stitch can be very intimidating to beginners – at least, it was for me. If you’re feeling a bit nervous about tackling the crochet Clawfoot Stitch, take a deep breath and trust me – you’ve totally got this!

This gorgeous stitch might look scary at first glance, but it’s actually a delightful technique that creates the most beautifully open, airy texture through the use of cluster stitches. Those delicate, lacy clusters are like little architectural wonders in your crochet work, giving your project an elegant, lightweight feel that will make you look like a total pro. Whether you’re a beginner who’s just mastered your basic stitches or someone looking to expand your crochet repertoire, the Clawfoot Stitch is a welcoming new skill that’s guaranteed to boost your crafting confidence.

Nervous about the clawfoot stitch? Breathe easy! This beginner-friendly guide turns tricky yarn clusters into your new crafting superpower.

Ready to fall in love with the Clawfoot Stitch? Grab your crochet hooks and your favorite color yarns, and let’s get to it!

Learn even more crochet with these helpful videos:

Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Crochet [watch here]
Crochet Color Changes [watch here]
An easy Beginner Crochet Project [watch here]

Can’t get enough of the Clawfoot Stitch? Me either! That’s why I used this gorgeous stitch to make the Saltwater Afghan, a drapey and lightweight blanket that’s the perfect companion in your guest room or living room.

Make the Saltwater Afghan using the FREE pattern linked HERE!

Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket – Clawfoot Stitch Square

This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Clawfoot Stitch Square as part of the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.

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Clawfoot Stitch Square Pattern

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Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.

MATERIALS

Worsted weight yarn – colors B and C
6mm crochet hook
6.5mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle

FINISHED SIZE

12″ square after border and blocking

STITCH MULTIPLE: The Clawfoot Stitch can be worked over a fsc of any odd number, or a chain of any even number.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Half Double Crochet Three Together (hdc3tog): yarn over, pull up a loop in the last st of the previous cluster, (yarn over, pull up a loop in the next stitch) 2 times, yarn over, pull through 6 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.

PATTERN NOTE: The starting ch-4 counts as the first double crochet plus chain 1.

INSTRUCTIONS

With C and 6mm hook, fsc 33. Alternately, ch 34, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, turn.

ROW 1 (WS) Ch 4, sk sc at base of ch, (yo, pull up a lp in the next st) 3 times, yo, pull through 6 lps, yo, pull through rem 2 lps, ch 1, (hdc3tog, ch 1) across to last st, dc in last st, turn. (15 clusters + 2 dc)

ROW 2 (RS) Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each ch-1 sp and st across to tch, sc in tch sp, sc in 3rd ch of tch, cc to B.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until square measures 11.5″, alternating C and B every 2 rows. End with a Row 1 repeat. Fasten off color no longer in use and proceed to Standard Border.

STANDARD BORDER

Change to 6.5mm crochet hook and ensure the square faces right side up.
Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
Repeat the last step for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.

Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket.

Crochet Amour Sampler Blanket Layout