A Step-by-Step Guide to Crocheting the Block Stitch Blanket

by Amy Lehman | October 22, 2023 8:10 am

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How to Crochet a Block Stitch Blanket

Are you ready to dive into cro­chet­ing and cre­ate a stun­ning piece for your home or as a heart­felt gift? In this tuto­r­i­al, “How to Cro­chet Block Stitch Blan­ket Pat­tern,” we’ll guide you through craft­ing beau­ti­ful cro­chet blan­kets, often referred to as afghans, using free cro­chet blan­ket pat­terns. Whether you’re a begin­ner or an expe­ri­enced cro­cheter, this guide is valu­able. We’ll cov­er basic cro­chet stitch­es, col­or changes, and using dif­fer­ent yarn types, includ­ing bulky and worsted weight yarn, to bring your vision to life.

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**Choos­ing the Right Yarn**: The type of yarn you select, whether acrylic, bulky weight, or chunky, will deter­mine the tex­ture and warmth of your afghan. Dif­fer­ent sizes and designs require vary­ing yarn weights, so you’ll want to con­sid­er this when start­ing your project.

**Basic Cro­chet Stitch­es**: As a cro­chet enthu­si­ast, mas­ter­ing basic cro­chet stitch­es like sin­gle cro­chet, dou­ble cro­chet, chain stitch­es, and slip stitch­es is essen­tial. These stitch­es serve as the build­ing blocks for your blan­ket.

**Col­or Changes**: Adding dif­fer­ent col­ors to your cro­chet afghan can cre­ate a visu­al­ly appeal­ing and unique piece. Learn to seam­less­ly incor­po­rate new hues into your design to cre­ate stun­ning pat­terns and gra­di­ents.

**The Block Stitch Pat­tern**: The block stitch pat­tern is the cor­ner­stone of your blan­ket. With its sim­ple stitch­es, this ver­sa­tile pat­tern can be used to craft intri­cate designs or clas­sic granny squares. It’s a fan­tas­tic choice for cro­cheters of all skill lev­els.

This stitch type is done in Mul­ti­ples of 3 plus 2 for Turn­ing Chain. The Block Stitch is Great for Blan­kets and Afghans. 

I used an H hook and Medi­um worsted yarn[2]. 

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single cro­chet
dc=double cro­chet
ch=chain  
Alter­nate between Row 2 and 3. 

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Mul­ti­ples of 3 plus 2 for turn­ing chain

Chain Loose­ly

Row 1: Chain 18 + 2 = 20
Work dc in the 5 th chain from the hook, dc in each ch across. Turn
Row 2: With New Col­or of yarn, sl st into the chain 5th chain space or tie a knot into that chain space, ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in the in the next dc, ‚*ch 2, skip 3 dc, sc in the in the next dc, *Repeat across, fas­ten off.
Row 3: With oth­er Yarn Col­or, Ch 3, *work 3 dc in the chain 2 space, *Repeat across. at the end, dc on top of the chain 3.
Alter­nate between Row 2 and 3. 

Print the entry at the top of the page to print the pat­tern!

 

**Cro­chet Blan­ket Sizes**: Deter­mine the size of your afghan and whether you want a cozy lap blan­ket or a large throw for your liv­ing room. Adjust the start­ing chain and num­ber of stitch­es to achieve the desired dimen­sions.

**Video Tuto­r­i­al**: For those who pre­fer visu­al learn­ing, we’ve includ­ed a video tuto­r­i­al to guide you through the process step by step. New cro­cheters will find it par­tic­u­lar­ly help­ful.

As you embark on your cro­chet jour­ney with the desire to cre­ate stun­ning afghan pat­terns, we hope you find joy in every stitch. Cro­chet blan­kets, or afghans, offer a can­vas for express­ing your cre­ativ­i­ty with basic cro­chet stitch­es, var­i­ous yarn types, and many col­ors. The mag­ic of dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es and col­or changes can trans­form a sim­ple square blan­ket into a beau­ti­ful and cozy mas­ter­piece. For begin­ner cro­cheters, free cro­chet blan­ket pat­terns and easy-to-fol­low video tuto­ri­als are essen­tial resources that can turn your first blan­ket into a favorite. Whether for baby show­ers, your liv­ing room, or as a lap blan­ket, cro­chet projects come in dif­fer­ent sizes, so you can craft the per­fect afghan to suit your skill lev­el and pref­er­ences. You’ll be amazed by the intri­cate designs you can achieve with just a lit­tle patience and the suit­able yarn, be it bulky, worsted weight, or chunky.

Explore the cro­chet world, from sim­ple stitch­es to linen stitch­es and rip­ple pat­terns, to cre­ate a unique granny square blan­ket that show­cas­es your per­son­al touch. This com­pre­hen­sive guide cov­ers the tech­ni­cal aspects of cro­chet. It pro­vides valu­able infor­ma­tion about pri­va­cy poli­cies, terms of use, and affil­i­ate links for those who want to explore the world of cro­chet even fur­ther. Whether you’re look­ing to make a free baby blan­ket pat­tern for per­son­al use or craft­ing dif­fer­ent blan­ket sizes with easy stitch­es, the right yarn, and large cro­chet hooks, this tuto­r­i­al is your go-to resource. So, start your next cro­chet project today and cro­chet your way to cre­at­ing a great blan­ket that’s bound to become your favorite. Hap­py cro­chet­ing!

Cre­at­ing a cro­cheted afghan is a reward­ing expe­ri­ence, and our “How to Cro­chet Block Stitch Blan­ket Pat­tern Tuto­r­i­al” offers you the tools you need to craft a beau­ti­ful, per­son­al­ized blan­ket. Whether it’s your first cro­chet project or you’re an expe­ri­enced cro­cheter, these easy stitch­es and free pat­terns will guide you through the process. Use dif­fer­ent yarn types and col­ors to make your afghan unique, and enjoy the cozy warmth of your hand­craft­ed mas­ter­piece. So, grab your cro­chet hook, select your favorite yarn, and get start­ed on your jour­ney to mak­ing the per­fect blan­ket for your­self or as a cher­ished gift for baby show­ers, fam­i­ly, or friends. Hap­py cro­chet­ing!

 

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