Crochet Linen Stitch Trim Free Pattern
Crochet Linen Stitch Trim Free Pattern
Introduction
This narrow linen stitch trim is the perfect little finishing touch for anyone who loves clean, quiet, Japandi-style details. It's a simple flat band that looks like woven fabric, so it adds texture without adding fuss. Worked in muted oatmeal cotton, it feels dense, smooth, and slightly nubby to the touch. Beginners who can single crochet and chain will find it easy to make, and it's a lovely way to edge a blanket, a garment, or a piece of home decor.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton yarn, approximately 50 yards in oatmeal (A).
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a few rust-proof pins for blocking.
- Finished size: Approximately 1.5 inches wide by 30 inches long.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sk — skip: leave the next stitch or chain unworked.
- sp / sps — space / spaces: the small gap made by a chain.
- st / sts — stitch / stitches.
- rep — repeat.
Gauge
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in linen stitch pattern. To check, work a small swatch in the pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your chain-1 spaces loose and even — tight chains make the band narrow and stiff.
- Count your stitches at the end of each row; you should always have 61 sc and 60 ch-1 spaces.
- Use a cotton yarn so the woven texture stays crisp and holds its shape after blocking.
- Work the first row into the back bump of the foundation chain for a neat, straight edge.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Linen Stitch Band
Foundation: Ch 122.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch] across, turn (61 sc, 60 ch-1 sps).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first ch-1 sp), sk first sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp] across, turn (61 sc, 60 ch-1 sps).
Rows 3-6: Rep Row 2 (61 sc, 60 ch-1 sps per row).
Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
This trim is a single continuous strip, so there is no seaming to do. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side with your tapestry needle. Lightly block the band to measurements (about 1.5 inches wide by 30 inches long) by pinning it flat, misting with water, and letting it dry completely. This opens up the linen stitch texture and gives you straight, even sides.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Work more or fewer rows to make a wider or narrower trim for different projects.
- Try a contrasting color for a bolder border, or a neutral taupe for a softer Japandi look.
- Use a smaller hook for a firmer, denser band that holds its shape well on garment edges.
