Block Stitch in Crochet
The Block Stitch in Crochet is a delightful 2-row repeat stitch that creates a lovely block motif with a peek-a-boo effect of a different color. You can keep it simple with just two colors or make it as vibrant as you like by switching colors every row.
Materials
- Scrap yarn or yarn needed for size of project
- 5 mm hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
Notes
- Yarn Type: I used worsted weight yarn for the crochet block stitch, but any type of yarn will work well with this stitch.
- Yarn Usage: I primarily used scraps for my crochet block stitch, but you can use full skeins or whatever you have on hand! You can also use scrap yarn for my other stitch tutorials like my crochet granny spike stitch.
- Working Style: This pattern can also be made in the round, but this tutorial focuses on working in rows.
Instructions
- This pattern is made in rows.
- Ch x25 (or any multiple of 3 +1) with color A.
- Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, make a sc. Make a sc in the next stitch too.
- *Ch x2, skip 2 chains, sc x1 in the next chain.
- Repeat from * for the rest of the row. Then sc in the last ch.
- In the last stitch of the row, switch your yarn color from color A to color B.
- With color B ch x3 (counts as a dc) and turn.
- Row 2: Dc x3 into the chain spaces created in the last row. Repeat that for the rest of the row.
- Make a dc in the last stitch of the row, and switch colors back to color A. Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 3: Sc x2, then *ch x2 and sc in between each dc 3 cluster from the row below.
- Repeat from * for the rest of the row, make a sc in the last stitch. Switch your yarn color to color B.
- Row 4 and onwards: Repeat row 2 and 3 for the rest of the project.
- Fasten off your yarn and weave in any ends. If you prefer to not weave in your ends you can make fringe, or use the crochet envelope border pattern to hide the ends.
- And now you know how to make the crochet block stitch.
- You can use this stitch to create many different projects like blankets, pillows and scarves!
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