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Create a Cozy Blanket with Jacob’s Ladder Stitch: Easy Tutorial

October 22, 2023 /
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How to Crochet Jacob’s Ladder Stitch! 

Cro­chet enthu­si­asts and begin­ners alike pre­pare to embark on a cre­ative jour­ney with the art of cro­chet­ing beau­ti­ful blan­kets. In this tuto­r­i­al, we’ll explore the mes­mer­iz­ing Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch and learn how to craft a stun­ning afghan using this intri­cate yet reward­ing pat­tern. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or just start­ing, this guide will equip you with the skills and knowl­edge you need to cre­ate a cozy mas­ter­piece. So, grab your cro­chet hooks and skeins of yarn, and let’s dive into the world of cro­chet afghans with the help of this free pat­tern and tuto­r­i­al.

Embark on a jour­ney through the intri­cate cro­chet world with the mes­mer­iz­ing Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch! This cap­ti­vat­ing stitch adds tex­ture and dimen­sion to your cro­chet projects, cre­at­ing stun­ning visu­al effects rem­i­nis­cent of cas­cad­ing lad­ders. Join us as we unrav­el the secrets of this unique stitch, explor­ing its intri­cate twists and turns. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or just start­ing, this step-by-step guide will eas­i­ly lead you through the process. Let’s dive into the cro­chet world and dis­cov­er the beau­ty of Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch togeth­er!

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**Choos­ing Your Yarn**: The foun­da­tion of your cro­chet project begins with the suit­able yarn. Opt for bulky or chunky yarn in dif­fer­ent col­ors, depend­ing on your pref­er­ence. Worsted weight and acrylic yarn are excel­lent choic­es, and they come in var­i­ous vibrant shades for you to play with.

**Get­ting Start­ed**: We’ll begin with basic cro­chet stitch­es before div­ing into the intri­cate Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch. If you’re new to cro­chet­ing, don’t wor­ry; this tuto­r­i­al is designed for begin­ner cro­cheters. You’ll need to know how to make chain stitch­es (ch), sin­gle cro­chet (sc), dou­ble cro­chet (dc), and slip stitch (sl st).

 **Foun­da­tion Chain**: Start by cre­at­ing your foun­da­tion chain with the desired num­ber of stitch­es based on the size of your afghan. Remem­ber to use stitch mark­ers to keep track of your progress.

**Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch**: This stitch cre­ates a unique and beau­ti­ful blan­ket tex­ture. Learn how to work it step by step, cre­at­ing an intrigu­ing design that will become your favorite blan­ket.

 **Col­or Changes**: Exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent yarn col­ors to make your afghan pop. Whether a sim­ple pat­tern or an intri­cate design, the col­or changes will add depth and char­ac­ter to your project.

Watch this video and learn how to make this chic cro­chet afghan quick­ly! This afghan is a great way to use left­over yarn and will sure­ly be a hit with your friends and fam­i­ly!

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
dc=double cro­chet
sc=single cro­chet
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain

 

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Done in Mul­ti­ples 5 + 2

For a Sam­ple I did a chain of 42 with a H‑hook
 
Row 1: dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in each dc across.
Row 2: ch 1, Turn, sc in each stitch across
Row 3: col­or change with new yarn, ch 3, dc in the next 4 sc, ch 10, sl st at the top of the dc, *dc in the next 5 stitch­es, ch 10, sl st at the top of the dc, end with 5 dc *Repeat across, 
Row 4: ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitch­es, move the ch 10 back and sc in the next 5 stitch­es, *Repeat across
Row 5: Alter­nate between Rows 3 and 4 until you have your desired length

The row after your last chain 10 loop, Start a new row, then ch 3, dc in each stitch across

At the end, take the ch 10 loops and loop them togeth­er in line by weav­ing them togeth­er, watch the video if you need more assis­tance. 

Then ch 1, sc in the next 5 stitch­es, on the 5 th sc, grab the chain 10 and sc, and sc in the next stitch with the chain 10 again, *then every 5th sc and the next sc, grab the chain 10 twice and sc, *Repeat until the end. 

The last row, ch 3, dc in each stitch across, fas­ten off, and weave in the ends.

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**Blan­ket Size**: Whether you’re mak­ing a cozy lap blan­ket, a throw for your liv­ing room, or a large blan­ket for your bed, we’ll guide you on adapt­ing the pat­tern to dif­fer­ent sizes.

**Video Tuto­r­i­al**: For those who pre­fer visu­al guid­ance, there’s a video tuto­r­i­al linked with­in this guide to help you along the way.

Begin­ner cro­cheters look­ing to cre­ate a cozy, beau­ti­ful blan­ket will find our free cro­chet blan­ket pat­terns, tai­lored explic­it­ly for sim­ple stitch­es and basic cro­chet tech­niques, a per­fect start­ing point for their first cro­chet blan­ket project. With a wide range of dif­fer­ent col­ors, yarn options like acrylic, worsted weight, and bulky yarn, along with var­i­ous hook sizes and mul­ti­ple free cro­chet pat­terns, you can embark on your afghan jour­ney, craft­ing a stun­ning cro­chet afghan in dif­fer­ent sizes from lap blan­kets to large blan­kets for your liv­ing room.
As you work through the easy cro­chet stitch­es and delight­ful col­or changes in our free pat­tern, a video tuto­r­i­al aids you in every step, mak­ing it an easy and fun project, even for new cro­cheters. Whether cre­at­ing intri­cate designs or clas­sic granny squares, the joy of see­ing your first stitch to your last slip stitch in the turn­ing chain is an achieve­ment to cher­ish. Plus, you can add your per­son­al touch with unique cro­chet stitch pat­terns and rip­ple blan­ket vari­a­tions while adher­ing to our pri­va­cy pol­i­cy and terms of use. So, gath­er your skeins of yarn, use stitch mark­ers to track your progress, and cre­ate your beau­ti­ful cro­chet afghan that will become your favorite blan­ket in no time.

As you work through this Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch blan­ket pat­tern tuto­r­i­al, you’ll unlock the poten­tial to cre­ate a beau­ti­ful cro­chet afghan that’s cozy and a work of art. Whether a new cro­cheter or expe­ri­enced, this pat­tern allows for a unique, per­son­al touch, mak­ing it an excel­lent project for baby show­ers, gifts, or sim­ply craft­ing your favorite blan­ket. With the suit­able yarn, hook size, and cre­ative spir­it, your next cro­chet project will become a great blan­ket you can proud­ly dis­play in your liv­ing room or give as a thought­ful gift. So, pick up your cro­chet hook and start craft­ing your Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch mas­ter­piece. The Jacob Stitch is done in Mul­ti­ples of 5 + 2. I used a H hook with medi­um worsted yarn. The Gauge is 1 inch per row. This stitch is so unique and pret­ty when fin­ished. This video will show you how to make a unique Jacob’s Lad­der Stitch Afghan cro­chet. This afghan is a great way to use left­over yarn and will sure­ly be a hit with your friends and fam­i­ly!

 

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