The Block Stitch in Crochet is a 2 row repeat stitch that creates a lovely block motif with a peek-a-boo of a different color. You can keep it simple with 2 colors or make it as colorful as you want by switching the colors every row.
I think the crochet block stitch is so pretty and can be used for a variety of projects. I have seen people make cardigans, blankets and scarves with the stitch and there's no wonder why people love using this stitch! It is beautiful but also has very little holes in it, making it perfect for keeping you nice and warm.
There is even a stitch called interlocking block stitch, which is similar to my crochet snuggle stitch tutorial.
Although this block stitch in crochet is just a swatch pattern, you can adjust the starting chain in multiples of 2 to create a larger project.
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✏️ Things To Note:
- I used worsted weight yarn for the crochet block stitch, but any type of yarn will work well with this stitch.
- I used mainly scraps to make my crochet block stitch, but you can use full skeins, scraps, whatever you have!
- This pattern can be made in the round as well, but this tutorial is for only doing it in rows.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Scrap yarn, or yarn needed for size of project
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single Crochet - sc
- Double Crochet - dc
🍵Instructions for Block Stitch in Crochet
This pattern is made in rows.
Row 1: Ch x32 (32)
Row 2: Make a dc in the 5th ch from the hook.
Then you want to dc the entire row.
Now don’t fasten off your yarn or turn your work.
You turn your work after every 2 rows to avoid having to cut your colors every row.
Row 3: With the accent color, make a slip knot with your fingers and then tighten and place it on your hook.
Starting back on the right side (you haven't flipped your work over so the main color yarn tail should be all the way on the left at this point), join the new yarn to your work with a sc in between the chs and 1st dc.
Then immediately ch x2 and skip 3 stitches.
Counting from your previous sc stitch, work another sc in between the 3rd and 4th dc stitches. Repeat: ch x2, skip 3 stitches, and make a sc for the rest of the row. Your last stitch should be a sc between the last 2 dc stitches in the row.
Now you should be back at where you left the main color (the left side of the project).
When you are doing the last sc in the row, yo with the main color yarn, in this case for me I grabbed white. Then finish the stitch like normal. This makes the color transition between rows seamless.
The main color is now the color you are going to work with.
Ch x3 and then turn your work.
Row 4: With the main color yarn, dc x3 into each of the ch spaces for the entire row. When you get to the end of the row just make 1 dc after the last sc from the previous row.
Row 5: If you are using just 1 single color for the accent, carry the yarn up and follow the instructions from row 3 by making a sc in the first sc between the chs and dc from the last row, ch x2 skip 3 stitches and repeat.
If you are using a new color for every accent row, like I am, you want to follow all of the instructions from row 3.
Row 6 and onwards: Follow the instructions from rows 4 and 5 for the rest of the project until you reach desired length.
Last row: The last row should be a repeat of the main color.
Fasten off your yarn and weave in any ends.
And now you know how to make the block stitch in crochet.
🐌Expert Tips
If you are changing colors often I suggest weaving in as you go.
🧵Pattern FAQs
If they are visible, you can always add a border to the project and hide it within the stitches of the border.
Absolutely! It should work with every type of yarn
Of course! But you may need to adjust the amount of chains you need at the beginning so be aware of that.
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If you tried this Block Stitch in Crochet (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Block Stitch in Crochet
Materials
- Scrap yarn or yarn needed for size of project
- 5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
Notes
Instructions
- This pattern is made in rows.
- Row 1: Ch x32 (32)
- Row 2: Make a dc in the 5th ch from the hook. Then you want to dc the entire row. Now don’t fasten off your yarn or turn your work. You turn your work after every 2 rows to avoid having to cut your colors every row.
- Row 3: With the accent color, make a slip knot with your fingers and then tighten and place it on your hook. Starting back on the right side (you haven't flipped your work over so the main color yarn should be all the way on the left at this point), join the new yarn to your work with a sc in between the chs and 1st dc. Then immediately ch x2 and skip 3 stitches. Counting from your previous sc stitch, work another sc in between the 3rd and 4th dc stitches. Repeat: ch x2, skip 3 stitches, and make a sc for the rest of the row. Your last stitch should be a sc between the last 2 dc stitches in the row.
- Now you should be back at where you left the main color (the left side of the project).
- When you are doing the last sc in the row, yo with the main color yarn, in this case for me I grabbed white. Then finish the stitch like normal. This makes the color transition between rows seamless.
- The main color is now the color you are going to work with.
- Ch x3 and then turn your work.
- Row 4: With the main color yarn, dc x3 into each of the ch spaces for the entire row. When you get to the end of the row just make 1 dc after the last sc from the previous row.
- Row 5: If you are using just 1 single color for the accent, carry the yarn up and follow the instructions from row 3 by making a sc in the first sc between the chs and dc from the last row, ch x2 skip 3 stitches and repeat.
- If you are using a new color for every accent row, like I am, you want to follow all of the instructions from row 3.
- Row 6 and onwards: Follow the instructions from rows 4 and 5 for the rest of the project until you reach desired length.
- Last row: The last row should be a repeat of the main color.
- Fasten off your yarn and weave in any ends.
- And now you know how to make the block stitch in crochet.
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