This free crochet tutorial is for the Jacobs Ladder crochet stitch, a colourful and beginner friendly crochet stitch pattern that adds texture and colour to any crochet project. In the stitch guide are 2 fully written out squares - one in straight rows, and a center-out ‘granny square’ using jacobs ladder crochet stitch.

Materials needed
As this is a stitch guide, any yarn weight can be used, with corresponding crochet hook
Tension/Gauge
Gauge is not critical to this tutorial.
Skill level
Beginner

Accessibility
The PDF download version of pattern comes in 4 formats, choose between ‘standard’, ‘large print’, and UK or US crochet terms.
All versions of this pattern are in black text, using Canva Sans - a clear, sans serif font.
They use an easy to read layout which includes bold for all emphasis, and avoids italics or block capitals.
Text is left justified throughout, and no columns are used.
All instructions are fully written out. Some illustrative pictures are included, but all required information is in the text.
The standard version of this pattern is presented in 15 point font.
The Large Print version is in 22 point font, with additional descriptive text describing images.
Both versions present the pattern in traditional format for confident knitters first, followed by an accessible version in plain English. All text is written out as full words, and no abbreviations are used. This may be helpful for dyslexic and neurodiverse people who struggle to read patterns. Please note at this point (November, 2025) this pattern has not been tested on a screen reader, as I can not do that myself. Previous patterns with similar layout have been tested.
The free blog version of the pattern is also formatted for accessibility.

Copyright
This pattern is written by Ciara Doyle of the Fairythorn, all rights reserved. Not for commercial purposes.
Selling of makes is allowed, only when made by you, in your own home.

GPSR
This is a safe, virus free PDF, created by Ciara Doyle, Address C15, Y5F9, Ireland. Ciara@TheFairythorn.ie
The finished lampshades are ornamental, and not designed for use by small children. They also should be used only with LED lights, and not with light bulbs that generate heat.