Crochet Block Stitch Tutorial
Today’s tutorial is about the block stitch, how to crochet it and how to carry the yarn over to the next row.
Crochet Block Stitch Stitch – Pattern Description
The block stitch pattern is beginner friendly and works up fast using only basic stitches such as single and double crochet.
The pattern is double-sided meaning it looks great on either side and so, can be used in various projects, from blankets and afghans to jumpers and shawls.
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Below you will find a detailed illustrated tutorial with step-by-step instruction, a basic diagram, and a video for those who learn better from watching how the stitch is crocheted.
Video Tutorial
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How To Crochet The Block Stitch
Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- solid
- flat
- double-sided
Pattern Repeat
- multiples of 3 + 2 chains
- 2-row repeat
Supplies Used
- Marriner Yarns Super Chunky (super bulky) in white & gray
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- 10mm crochet hook
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Abbreviations
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- sk – skip
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- dc1 – first double crochet in the row
- dc – double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- dc3cl – three double crochet cluster
- sc1 – first single crochet in the row
Special Stitches
Three Double Crochet Cluster (dc3cl) – 3 double crochet in the same chain space
Pull the grey string to the right over the white string, pick up the white string, yo and pull through, ch2.
Close the grey loop by pulling on the grey string.
First Single Crochet In The Row (sc1) – The grey yarn, at this point, it’s 2 rows below and it will have to be moved up before starting the new row.
To do that, insert your hook in the top of the first stitch (the first white dc), yo the grey yarn, and pull through a loop.
Now make your first single crochet in the row in the space between the first and second double crochet stitch.
Crocheting The Block Stitch Pattern
For this tutorial, my starting chain was 20 long. This pattern requires you to have multiples of 3 + 2 chains. Start with white yarn
Row 1: ch20
Row 2: dc in the 5th chain and in each chain across, don’t turn, drop the loop off the hook, leaving a big loop
With grey yarn
Row 3: go back to the beginning of row 2 and sl st in the top of the 1st dc, sc in the space between the 1st and 2nd dc, *ch2, sk3, sc in the space between the dc posts*, repeat until the end of the row (your last sc in between the last 2 dc), drop the loop and turn your work
Pick up your white yarn
Row 4: dc1 (explained in the special stitches section), dc3cl in each ch2 space across the row, dc in the last stitch drop the white loop off the hook, don’t turn
Go back to the beginning of row 4 and pick up the grey yarn
Row 5: sc1 (explain in the special stitches section), *ch2, sk3, sc in the space between the dc posts*, repeat until the end of the row, drop the grey loop, turn
Repeat rows 4 and 5 until the required length is achieved.
The finish is on a white row.
Diagram
I have included a basic diagram to help you understand how this pattern is constructed
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Pattern Swatch
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