Block Stitch Blanket Tutorial (Easy Crochet Pattern!)

Ready to learn a new crochet stitch? The crochet block stitch is a quick, fun stitch that has a great modern look. I loved making this beautiful crochet blanket, and hope that you enjoy the free crochet pattern that you’ll find in the blog post below.

I loved making this block stitch pattern. The combination of double crochet stitches and chain 2 spaces creates a beautiful finished project that almost looks like a granny stitch. 

This versatile stitch could be used to make a pretty scarf or just about anything else, but I loved using it as a fun twist on a standard double crochet baby blanket. It uses beginner stitches which means it’s great for crocheters at all skill levels. 

Don’t want to make a baby blanket? No problem! I’ve included several sizes below and give you all the instructions for making your finished project any size you wish. 

The colors of this blanket reminded me of a beautiful terracotta pot, so if you’re searching for this pattern in my Etsy shop, you’ll be able to find it listed as “The Terracotta Shores Blanket.”

If you prefer ad-free, print-friendly patterns, you can purchase the PDF version of this pattern in my Etsy shop.

Materials:

• J/10 Crochet Hook (6.00 mm hook)
• Approximately 1100 yards of worsted weight yarn 
• I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in the following shades, but it would be just as beautiful in different colors. 
  • White – 2 skeins
  • River Ripple – 1 skein
  • Linen – 1 skein
  • Cherry Blossom – 1 skein
• Tapestry needle and scissors for weaving ends. 
• Ad-free PDF for easy printing, if preferred

Pattern Notes:

• The blanket pictured measures approximately 31”x 35”. Other sizes are included. 
• The multiple for this pattern is 3+1. Further instructions for adjusting the size of this blanket are given at the end of the pattern.
• You will NOT work into the top of the turning chain in this pattern
• There is a block stitch tutorial on my YouTube Channel.
• You are welcome to sell items you make using this pattern. I simply ask that you take your own photos. 
• This pattern is written in US terms. 

Abbreviations:

• sc – single crochet
• st – stitch
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• RR – River Ripple
• CB – Cherry Blossom

Block Stitch Blanket Crochet Pattern:

Using White, work 115 chain stitches. 

Row 1: sc in the second chain from the hook and in the next st. *ch 2, skip 2 chains, sc in the next ch* across until one stitch remains. Sc in the last ch. Ch 1, turn. (37 ch 2 spaces made)

Row 2: dc in the first stitch. Work 3 dc stitches into each ch 2 space across. Dc in the last stitch.   Ch 1, turn. (37 clusters plus 2 dc on each end equals 113 dc stitches total)

Note: to work into a chain 2 space, you insert hook under the ch 2 space, not into the actual chain stitches. 

Row 3: single crochet in the first stitch and in the space between the first double crochet and the first cluster. *ch 2, sk 3 dc, sc between the clusters* across the row. Sc between the last cluster and the final stitch of the row. Sc in the final stitch of the row. Ch 1, turn. (37 ch 2 spaces)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for a total of 87 rows following the stripe pattern below. You will end on a single crochet row.

The stripe pattern is as follows. Remember to count the single crochet rows and not just the double crochet rows.  

• 2 rows of RR 
• 4 rows Linen
• 8 rows CB
• 6 rows White
• 6 Rows Linen
• 4 Rows RR
• 6 Rows White

Need some help with color changes?

On the last stitch of the row, do not pull your working yarn through the final two loops to complete the last double crochet stitch. Instead of pulling the yarn you’ve been working with through those final two loops, place the new color yarn on your hook and pull it through the last two loops. Be sure to leave a long tail on both colors so you can weave your ends later. 

If you prefer video instructions for how to change color, click here for a video tutorial.

Border Instructions:

Round 1: 

• Using white, single crochet evenly around the entire blanket. Work sc, ch 2, sc in each corner. 
• Sl st to the top of the first stitch to join. Ch 1. 

Round 2: 

• Hdc in each stitch around the blanket. Work hdc, ch 2, hdc in each ch 2 space (in the corners). 
• Sl st to the top of the first stitch to join. Cut yarn and weave ends. 

Round 3: 

• Join River Ripple yarn. Single crochet evenly around the entire blanket. Work 3 sc in each ch 2 space. 
• Sl st to the top of the first stitch to join. Cut yarn and weave ends.

Adjusting the Size of This Block Stitch Crochet Blanket

The multiple for this block stitch crochet blanket is 3+1. 

This means that you will chain in multiples of 3 until you reach the width that you want and then add 1 more chain stitch. 

For example:

    38 x 3  = 114  and  114 + 1 = 115

In order to keep the stripe pattern, the number of rows needs to be in multiples of 36+20. If you’re not making a striped blanket, just work until your blanket is the desired length. 

36 is the stripe pattern and the 20 is the 10 white rows on each end of the blanket. 

For example:

     36 x 5 = 180 and 180 + 20 = 200

Each set of 36 adds about 13 inches to your blanket. inches. The white rows add about 4 inches to each end. 

The stripe pattern is as follows: 

• 2 rows of RR 
• 4 rows Linen
• 8 rows CB
• 6 rows White
• 6 Rows Linen
• 4 Rows RR
• 6 Rows White

Here are some common blanket sizes to get you started:  

Share Your Block Stitch Crochet!

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