Block Stitch

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The block stitch is a modern and fun stitch pattern that adds a beautiful graphic twist to your work, while allowing you to experiment with colour. Want to hear the best bit? This stitch is EASY. Using just beginner stitches, this pattern is suitable for all skill levels and can be customised to fit any sort of project you fancy making. Ready to rock the block?

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PATTERN USE IDEAS

Blankets

Cowls

Scarves

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MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED

Yarn: The sample uses Paintbox Simply DK in Paper White, Banana Cream, Peach Orange, Ballet Pink, Pale Lilac, Duck Egg blue and Washed Teal.

Hook: Hook to match yarn and your desired gauge. I used a 4mm.

Scissors

Darning Needle

PATTERN NOTES

Written in UK terms

This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Block Stitch, designed to help you create your own projects. You can adapt this pattern to your liking.

The video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

CROCHET TERMS

Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook

Double Crochet (dc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.

Treble Crochet (tc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) twice.

Stitch(es) (st(s))

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

BLOCK STITCH PATTERN

Foundation chain: Ch in multiples of 3 plus 2 ch at the end.  (Ch multiple of 3 +2)  Don’t make your chain too tightly.

Row 1: Tc in fifth ch from hook (skipped ch count as st), tc in each ch across.  At the end you should have 1 less stitch than the original ch number.  My chain was 18 +2 and I now have 17 tc.

Pull up the working loop and remove your hook.  If you have a stitch marker, add it to the loop so you don’t lose it.

Row 2: Do not turn your work. Join alternate colour to turning ch at beginning of previous row.  Ch 1 (counts as dc here and throughout), *ch 2, sk 3 tc, work dc in next st; repeat from * across working last st into last space before final st.  Cut and tie off your yarn by pulling it through the loop.

Row 3: Remove stitch marker (if using) from loop of first colour.  Insert hook in loop of first colour, ch 3 (counts as a tc), turn work, work 3 tc into each ch-2 space across, tc into top of chain from row 1. Raise your loop, remove hook and add stitch marker if using.

Row 4: Using alternate color, repeat row 2.

Row 5: Insert hook in main color and repeat row 3.

Repeat pattern from Rows 4-5 to desired length.  Weave in ends.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

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