Sprig Stitch Corner: Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial (With Text Charts)


The Sprig Stitch Corner is a beautiful and textured crochet pattern that combines delicacy with structure, making it perfect for blankets, table toppers, squares, and decorative motifs.

This stitch creates small “sprigs” that look like tiny branches, offering a soft and dimensional effect.


Below you will find a clear and original step-by-step tutorial, along with ASCII crochet charts (text diagrams) that you can use in your blog.

Materials You Will Need

  • Cotton or cotton-blend yarn
  • Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight (usually 3.0 mm–4.0 mm)
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle

Understanding the Sprig Stitch

The sprig stitch is made by pulling up several elongated loops in the same stitch and closing them together. This creates a layered, textured “sprig” that stands out beautifully.

In the corner version, the stitch grows evenly from all four sides, maintaining balance and symmetry.

Sprig Stitch Corner – Step-by-Step

1. Foundation (Corner Center)

  1. Start with a magic ring.
  2. Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
  3. Work 2 double crochets inside the ring.
  4. Chain 2 (this forms your first corner).

Text Chart (Round 1 – Start)

( ) = magic ring
ch3 dc dc  ch2

2. First Sprig Stitch

  1. Yarn over and insert hook into the center.
  2. Pull up a long loop.
  3. Repeat this three times, keeping loops on the hook.
  4. Yarn over and pull through all loops.
  5. Chain 1 to secure the sprig.

Sprig Stitch Symbol (ASCII Diagram)

Sprig Stitch:
YO, pull-up loop x3
| | |  
\ | /
  V  (close all)
ch1

3. Completing the First Side

After the sprig stitch:

  • Work 2 double crochets,
  • Make 1 sprig stitch,
  • Then add 2 more double crochets.

Text Chart (Side Structure)

dc dc  [sprig]  dc dc

4. Forming the Remaining Corners

Every time you reach a corner space:

  1. Work 3 double crochets,
  2. Chain 2,
  3. Work 3 double crochets again in the same space.

Text Chart (Corner Group)

dc dc dc  ch2  dc dc dc

5. Increasing Subsequent Rounds

As your square grows:

  • Place sprig stitches in the spaces between groups from the previous round.
  • Maintain the corner formula in every round.

Text Chart (General Round)

... dc  [sprig]  dc ... (side)
Corner: dc dc dc  ch2  dc dc dc
Repeat around.

6. Finishing

Once your Sprig Stitch Corner reaches the desired size:

  1. Fasten off.
  2. Weave in ends using a tapestry needle.
  3. Block the square if you want a sharper look.

ASCII Crochet Chart – Full Sample (Small 2-Round Square)

This is a visual text diagram representing a simplified Sprig Stitch Corner square:

                ch2
        dc  dc  dc   |   dc  dc  dc
      /               |               \
  dc      [sprig]   dc   [sprig]        dc
      \               |               /
        dc  dc  dc   |   dc  dc  dc
                ch2

Key:

  • dc = double crochet
  • [sprig] = sprig stitch (3 loop pull-ups + close + ch1)
  • ch2 = corner space

Extra Tips for a Perfect Sprig Stitch Square

  • Keep all pulled loops the same height for a clean texture.
  • Don’t tighten your sprig too much—its charm is the airy, layered look.
  • Solid colors highlight the stitch better than variegated yarns.
  • Use stitch markers in corners for the first few rounds.

Conclusion

The Sprig Stitch Corner is a stunning crochet technique that blends structure with gentle texture.

Because the sprigs sit slightly off the fabric, the square gains depth and personality—perfect for blankets, home décor, or modular projects.

 

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