How to Crochet the Bar and Lattice Stitch Pattern

Q: What materials are required for the bar and lattice stitch crochet project?

You'll need Bernat Handicrafter cotton (a weight 4 cotton yarn), a 4mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. A stitch marker or tapestry needle is optional but can be helpful.

Q: What is the stitch pattern for row 1 of the bar and lattice stitch?

For row 1, begin with a double crochet in the 10th chain from the hook (counting from the slip knot as chain 1). Follow with chain 3, skip the next three chains, and work another double crochet. Repeat this sequence — double crochet, chain 3, skip 3, double crochet — across the row. Finish with one final double crochet in the last chain to create the ladder foundation.

Q: How do I work subsequent rows of the bar and lattice stitch?

For each subsequent row, chain 5 at the start. Work a single crochet into the first chain from the hook, then make a double crochet into each double crochet from the previous row. Repeat this pattern across the row. The structure becomes clearer with each row as the ladder-like lattice pattern builds up.

Materials & tools you'll need

Bernat Handicrafter cotton (weight 4 cotton yarn) · 4mm crochet hook · Scissors · Yarn needle for weaving in ends · Stitch marker (optional)

Step 1 — Gather materials and set up the foundation chain

Pull together your supplies before you begin. Bernat Handicrafter cotton is a good choice for this stitch as the cotton yarn shows the ladder-like lattice structure clearly and gives the finished fabric a clean, crisp look. Use a 4mm hook to start, adjusting if your tension runs particularly tight or loose.

The bar and lattice stitch is worked in multiples of 4. For this project, chain 24 stitches for the body of the work, then add 6 additional chain stitches at the end to help with turning — giving you a total foundation chain of 30. To keep track, you can think of it as six multiples of 4 (chains 1 through 24) plus the 6 turning chains (chains 25 through 30). Getting this count right from the start ensures the pattern lines up cleanly across every row.

Step 2 — Work row 1

Begin row 1 by working a double crochet into the 10th chain from the hook, counting from the slip knot as chain 1. To work the double crochet, yarn over the hook, insert the hook into that chain stitch, yarn over again and pull up a loop — you'll now have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops to complete the stitch.

Following that first double crochet, chain 3, skip the next three chains, and work another double crochet into the following chain. Repeat this sequence — double crochet, chain 3, skip 3, double crochet — across the entire row. Finish with one final double crochet in the very last chain of the row. This creates the delightful ladder structure that forms the foundation of the bar and lattice pattern.

Step 3 — Work row 2

To begin row 2, chain 5. Work a single crochet into the first chain from the hook. Then, into each double crochet from the previous row, work one double crochet. Repeat this pattern — single crochet in the chain space, double crochet into the next double crochet — all the way across the row. The combination of the chain-5 turn and the alternating single and double crochets is what gives the bar and lattice stitch its characteristic open, structured texture. The pattern may feel unfamiliar at first but becomes intuitive quickly once you've worked a few repeats.

Step 4 — Continue building the pattern

Continue repeating rows 1 and 2, alternating between them as you build height. With each pair of rows the lattice structure becomes more defined and the ladder-like bars stack up into a satisfying, rhythmic pattern. After just a few rows you'll find you can work the repeat almost without thinking — it's a simple two-row sequence that looks far more complex than it is. Work as many rows as your project requires. Once complete, cut the yarn, pull the tail through the final loop to fasten off, then thread all loose ends onto a yarn needle and weave them in securely before trimming.

Frequently asked questions

What materials are required for the bar and lattice stitch crochet project?
You'll need Bernat Handicrafter cotton (weight 4 cotton yarn), a 4mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. A stitch marker is optional but can be helpful for keeping track of your repeats.

What is the stitch pattern for row 1 of the bar and lattice stitch?
Begin with a double crochet in the 10th chain from the hook (counting from the slip knot as chain 1). Follow with chain 3, skip the next three chains, and work another double crochet. Repeat this sequence — double crochet, chain 3, skip 3, double crochet — across the row, finishing with one final double crochet in the last chain to create the ladder foundation.

How do I work subsequent rows of the bar and lattice stitch?
Chain 5 at the start of each subsequent row. Work a single crochet into the first chain from the hook, then make a double crochet into each double crochet from the previous row. Repeat across the row. The lattice structure becomes clearer with each row as the pattern builds up.

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