Crochet stitch pattern - Single crochet spike

Single crochet spike is a sturdy stitch. It's opaque and doesn't have much flow. It is well-suited for an outer layer like a vest or jacket. It's a simple yet satisfying crochet pattern.

Single crochet spike written instructions

Abbreviations:

Ch - Chain

Sc - Single crochet

Sc spike - Single crochet spike - Work a single crochet stitch into a stitch a row below

St - Stitch

Chain a multiple of 2

1. Sc into second ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn

2. Sc into first sc, *sc spike into ch row below, sc*, repeat to last 2 st, sc spike into ch row below, sc into last st, ch1, turn

3. Sc into first sc, *sc, sc spike*, repeat to last 2 st, sc into last two st, ch1, turn

Repeat rows 2-3 until you reach desired length.