Tulip Stitch Crochet Pattern

Crochet is a craft filled with beauty, and among the many stitches you can explore, the Tulip Stitch stands out for its elegance and charm. This stitch creates a textured floral design that resembles rows of blooming tulips, making it a wonderful choice for throws, baby blankets, scarves, or even home décor projects. Its colorful transitions also allow you to play with yarn combinations, bringing your own garden of tulips to life through crochet.

The Tulip Stitch pattern is versatile and fun to work on. Whether you are a beginner ready to explore more decorative stitches or an experienced crocheter looking for a refreshing project, this design will capture your imagination. Below you’ll find all the details, materials, gauge information, and step-by-step instructions to create a Tulip Stitch Throw.

Materials Needed

Crochet Hooks: 6mm [US J-10] and 5.5mm [US I-9]
Yarn needle
Yarn in four colors (A, B, C, D – choose your favorites)

Tulip Stitch Crochet Pattern

Gauge

14 sts = 4”; 12 rows = 4¾” in pattern with larger hook
Be sure to check your gauge before beginning. Adjust your hook size as necessary to match.

Special Stitch

Cl (Cluster):
$yo an dd r a w u p a l oo p, yo an dd r a wt h ro ug h 2 l oo p so nh oo k$ 3 times all in the same space, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Note on Color Changes:
To change color, work last stitch before the change until 2 loops remain on the hook. Drop the current color; with the new color, yo and draw through the last 2 loops. Continue with the new color.

Tulip Stitch Throw Pattern

With A and larger hook, ch 169.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, changing to B in last sc; turn.

Row 2: With B, ch 3, skip first sc, * (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next sc, skip next 2 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sts; (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next sc, dc in last sc changing to C; turn.

Row 3: With C, ch 3, skip first dc, * Cl in next ch-1 space, ch 2; repeat from * to last ch-1 space; Cl in last ch-1 space, dc in top of ch-3 changing to A; turn.

Row 4: With A, ch 1, sc in first dc, *sc in Cl, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last 2 sts; sc in last Cl, sc in top of ch-3; turn.

Rows 5 and 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Row 7: Repeat Row 5 changing to B in last sc; turn.

Row 8: With B, repeat Row 2 changing to D in last dc.

Row 9: With D, repeat Row 3.

Rows 10–13: Repeat Rows 4–7.

Repeat Rows 2–13 for pattern until piece measures 62” from beginning, ending with Row 10. Fasten off.

Border

Round 1: With right side facing and larger hook, attach A in upper right corner; ch 1, *work an odd number of sc evenly across to next corner, 3 sc in corner; repeat from * around, keeping work flat; join with sl st in first sc.

Rounds 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner; join to first sc.

Round 4: Ch 4, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to corner sc; [dc, ch 1] 3 times in corner sc, skip next sc; repeat from * around; **dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from ** to end; join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Change to smaller hook.

Round 5: Ch 1, * (sl st, ch 2, dc) all in next space; repeat from * around.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Abbreviations

A, B, C, D = Colors A, B, C, D
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
mm = millimeters
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
Cl = cluster
* or ** = repeat sequence as indicated
= work instructions inside brackets the number of times specified

Final Thoughts

The Tulip Stitch crochet pattern is both joyful and satisfying, producing a throw that looks like rows of blooming flowers. With its textured clusters and neat color transitions, this design will add charm and warmth to your home. Whether made in bold hues or soft pastels, it’s a project that showcases your creativity beautifully.