Millstone Stitch Free Pattern

Welcome back to My Sweet Crochet! Today, we’re diving into a stunning crochet texture that’s both classic and captivating – the Millstone Stitch. This pattern creates a rich, rolling design that resembles miniature Ferris wheels, perfect for afghans, throws, and even scarves. If you’re looking for a stitch that combines clean lines with visual intrigue, the Millstone Stitch is sure to become a favorite in your collection.

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through each step, explain special stitches, and even include a border to give your project that polished finish. Let’s get started!

🧶 Abbreviations & Stitches Used
Before we begin, here are the crochet terms you’ll need to know:
ch–chain
rep – repeat
yo – yarn over
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
dc spike – double crochet spike stitch
sk – skip
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)

Millstone Stitch Free Pattern

✨ Special Stitch Instructions

Double Crochet Spike Stitch (dc spike)

This is the heart of the Millstone Stitch texture.

To make a dc spike stitch:
Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch three rows below, yarn over and pull up a tall loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through the last two loops on your hook.

📐 The Millstone Stitch Pattern

🧵 Foundation Row

With Yarn A, ch 172, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across each chain to the end. (171 sts)
Switch to Yarn B, ch 1, turn.

Row 1 – (Yarn B)

sc in first st, sc in next st,
hdc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st –
rep from * to * until 9 sts remain,
hdc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 2 – (Yarn B)

Repeat Row 1, skipping the ch-1 spaces from the previous row.
Switch to Yarn A, ch 1, turn.

Row 3 – (Yarn A)

sc in first st, sc in next 9 sts,
dc spike stitch in sc three rows below,
sc in next 9 sts, dc spike st in sc three rows below –
rep from * to * until one st remains,
sc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 4 – (Yarn A)

sc in each st across to the end.
Switch to Yarn B, ch 3, turn.

Row 5 – (Yarn B)

dc in second st (ch 3 counts as first dc), dc in next st,
hdc in next st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st,
sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, ch 1, sk st –
rep until 5 sts remain,
sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, ch 3, turn.

Row 6 – (Yarn B)

Repeat Row 5, skipping the ch-1 spaces from previous row. Last dc goes into top of ch-3 from previous row.
Switch to Yarn A, ch 1, turn.

Row 7 – (Yarn A)

sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, dc spike stitch in sc three rows below,
sc in next 9 sts, dc spike stitch in sc three rows below –
rep from * to * until 5 sts remain,
sc in last 5 sts (last sc goes into turning ch), ch 1, turn.

Row 8 – (Yarn A)

sc in each st across to end.

Continuing the Pattern

Repeat Rows 1 through 8 for the desired length of your project. End with a Yarn A row.
Do not fasten off – we’re moving on to the border!

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🎀 Border Instructions

Switch to a 5 mm hook for a smooth and flexible edge.

1. Ch 1, sc in each gap along the edge, making sure to cover yarn carry-ups (this is shown in the accompanying video).

2. Place a stitch marker in the first sc.

3. 2 sc in last gap, 2 sc in first stitch along foundation row.

4. Sc in each ch along the foundation row.

5. 2 sc in last ch, 2 sc in first gap on opposite side.

6. Sc in each gap along the edge.

7. 2 sc in last gap, 2 sc in first st on the final edge.

8. Sc in each stitch across to the marked sc.

9. Sc in same stitch as first sc, sl st to first sc, fasten off, and weave in all ends.

Millstone Stitch Free Pattern

Have you tried the Millstone Stitch before? Let me know how it turned out or share your version on social media and tag #MySweetCrochet – I’d love to see your work!

Happy Crocheting! 🧵💕