If you are looking for a unique crochet stitch that is easy to crochet, then the Block Stitch is for you! This stitch is perfect for blankets, sweaters, and more. It is made from double crochet clusters, chain stitches, and single crochet stitches. It may be simple, but creates such a stunning design!
Yarn: You can use any yarn for this stitch pattern, and will need it in two different colors. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, which is a worsted weight yarn in two colors:
- Fisherman (Color A)
- Mustard (Color B)
Hook: Use the hook size that corresponds to your yarn weight. I used a size 6mm.
Abbreviations:
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- dc = double crochet
- yo = yarn over
- dc cluster = group of 3 double crochet stitches
Tutorial Notes:
- This stitch tutorial uses US crochet terminology.
- You can use this stitch pattern for any size of project. Work in multiples of 3+1 to get the desired size. Add an extra ch to that final number to get the amount needed for your foundational ch.
Block Stitch Crochet Video Tutorial
Block Stitch Crochet Tutorial
Row 1: ch in multiples of 3+1 (plus an extra ch), I did 17 chs (Figure 1). Starting in 2nd ch from hook sc 1 (Figure 2+3),
*ch 2 (Figure 4)
sk 2 (Figure 5), sc 1 in next st (Figure 6), repeat from * across
on last yo of the last sc switch to color B (Figure 7)
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as a st) (Figure 8)
*sk to ch 2 space (Figure 9), dc 3 in ch 2 space (Figure 10 and 11 below) which creates a dc cluster, repeat from * across,
dc 1 in the sc st after the last ch 2 space, Figure 12 shows what it looks like after row 2 is done
switch to Color A on last yo of last dc of row (Figure 13)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 1 (Figure 14),
ch 2, sk the dc cluster, sc 1 in between the 1st and next dc cluster (Figures 15 and 16), ch 2, sk the next dc cluster, sc 1 in between the two dc clusters, repeat from * across, sc 1 in the top of the beginning ch 2 from the previous row, switch to Color B on last yo of last sc of row
For all future rows, repeat rows 2-3 till it reaches your desired length.
To finish off your square or project, I like to end with Row 3, and then add another row of sc afterwards to make the Color A row stand out. To do that last sc row, do the following:
Sc row: ch 1, turn, sc 1 in last sc from previous row, *sc 2 in ch 2 sp, sc 1 in next sc from previous row, repeat to last ch 2 sp, sc 2 in last ch 2 sp, sc 1 in last sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
I hope that this tutorial was helpful for you! If you make something with the block stitch using this tutorial, I’d love to see it. Tag me on social media @eclairemakery, and I’ll share it!
Happy stitching,
Claire