If you’ve ever looked at a brick wall and thought, “Hmm… that would make a really cute crochet stitch,” (LOL) you’re going to love this one.
The Tunisian crochet brick stitch is a beautifully textured stitch pattern that mimics the look of stacked bricks.
It’s fun to work up, super satisfying to watch grow, and adds just the right amount of visual interest to simple projects like dish towels, placemats, scarves, or even full blankets.
I recently used this stitch to design a beginner-friendly kitchen towel pattern, and it quickly became one of my favorite makes.
The texture is both practical (hello, absorbency) and stylish (perfect for farmhouse or modern decor).
👇 Get the free pattern here:
👉 Tunisian Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern + Video Tutorial
Why You’ll Love the Brick Stitch
Besides being incredibly pretty, the Tunisian brick stitch checks all the boxes:
🧱 Easy to learn – Once you get the rhythm down, it’s smooth stitching from there.
🧱 Minimal curling – Compared to some other Tunisian stitches, this one behaves much better in terms of curling (although blocking or starting with a no-curl stitch still helps).
🧱 Perfect for color changes – The stacked, offset texture makes this stitch ideal for stripes or gradient yarns if you want to play with color.
What You’ll Learn in the Tutorial
In the full video tutorial, I walk you through:
✅ The stitch pattern step-by-step
✅ How to keep your edges nice and neat
✅ How to go from the Tunisian crochet reverse stitch to the brick stitch
Whether you’re a visual learner or prefer written instructions, I’ve got you covered.
How to Crochet the Tunisian Crochet Brick Stitch
I am leaving out the Tunisian crochet reverse stitch that you see in the kitchen towel pattern for the written instructions. This is just for the brick stitch.
Written Instructions:
- The Tunisian crochet brick stitch is a multiple of 4 + 1.
- You will carry the colors up your work when not in use; do not cut yarn between rows
Abbreviations:
ch chain
rep repeat
Tss Tunisian simple stitch
Ltfpdc long Tunisian front post double crochet
yo yarn over
FwP forward pass
RetP return pass
Lts last Tunisian stitch
sk skip
Tsl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Special Stitches
Ltfpdc
yarn over, insert hook under the front and back vertical bars of the stitch 2 rows below, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook
Lts
insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch
RetP
ch 1, (yo, pull through the next 2 loops) until only one loop remains on the hook
YARN
Weight 4 • 1 skein of each color
WeCrochet Dishie: Purchase on Crochet.com HERE or Amazon HERE
Colors: Swan (color A) and Verdigris (color B)
Instructions:
Foundation Row: With yarn A ch 17, pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, RetP, change to Yarn B when 2 loops are left on hook.
ROW 1: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn A when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP
ROW 2: (Tss 3, LTfpdc 1) to last 4 sts, tss 3, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn B when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP
ROW 3: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn A when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP
ROW 4: Tss 1, LTfpdc 1, (tss 3, LTfpdc 1) to last 2 sts, tss 1, Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn B when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP
Rep Rows 1-4 until your project is the desired size
Last row: Tslst across
Final Thoughts
The Tunisian brick stitch is one of those patterns that looks complicated but is actually beginner-friendly once you get the hang of it. Whether you’re new to Tunisian crochet or looking to expand your stitch library, this one’s a keeper.
Let me know if you try it! And if you make the kitchen towel, I’d love to see it—tag me on Instagram @icancrochetthat so I can cheer you on 🧶💛
