Learn how to blanket stitch in crochet today with this free crochet tutorial and bonus blanket pattern! This blanket crochet stitch is fun, quick and easy to learn. You can even crochet a blanket stitch baby blanket too once you master this simple stitch! Promise!
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I can’t wait to see your blankets finished!
Happy Blanket Making!
This Blanket Easy & Works Up Fast
The blanket stitch is an easy crochet stitch to learn. Promise! This stitch makes it easy to crochet a baby blanket up in no time at all. And not mention it creates a beautiful textured stitch that is unique to other crochet blanket stitches out there.
Crochet stitches for blankets that work best are usually the simple ones! This easy blanket stitch crochet design uses a combination of double crochet and single crochet stitches to create a pretty stitch for any crochet project. It is one of the best crochet stitches for baby blankets. Hands down!
Ready to learn how to crochet the blanket stitch? Read on down for the easy step by step crochet pattern!
This blanket is designed to be a small baby blanket or lap throw, which makes it the perfect go-to project to use up extra yarn. I had a lot of leftover yarn (which I am willing to bet you do too!) from past projects, so I decided to use all different brands to create a fun, unique baby blanket. Learn more about the yarn below.
The Yarn Used in this Blanket
For this blanket, I mostly used Red Heart Soft Yarn. Red Heart Soft is an 100% acrylic, worsted weight four yarn and is astonishingly soft as the name of the yarn label suggests. I also used a few different colors of Caron Simply Soft mixed in as well for some extra fun colors.
If you wanted to get a similar look, I’d suggest these two yarns. It has a beautiful almost shiny look to it which makes the blanket look even better in my opinion. You’ll love it! Promise. Take a look at a few of my favorite yarn colors of these brands to see which one you’d like to make your crochet project with.
Do you need a substitute yarn? If you don’t have that yarn handy, any worsted weight yarns such as Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Caron Simply Soft will work just as well.
The colors in this blanket lends themselves being unisex and is perfect to use as a baby shower gift! If you are ready to make this baby blanket, read on down for the full, FREE pattern using the crochet blanket stitch tutorial!
I hope you enjoy this free blanket stitch crochet tutorial and…
Happy Crocheting Friends!
Easy Crochet Blanket Stitch Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Size H crochet hook 5.00 mm
- Medium Worsted Weight Yarn (size 4) I used
Red Heart Soft Yarn in Light Gray Heather, Teal, Tangerine, Turquoise, Chocolate & Guacamole and Caron Simply Soft in Sunshine. - Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Notes
- Gauge is not important
- Written in US Terms
Crochet Stitch Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- ST = Stitch
- DC = Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
How To Change The Size
- To change the size chain a multiple of 3 to the desired length and continue with the written pattern. Use this blanket chart for guidance.
How to Change Colors
- You can do one solid color instead of changing colors if you prefer.
- How to change colors in crochet tutorial can be found here.
Extra Information
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Simple Crochet Blanket Stitch Pattern Steps
Foundation: Chain 66 (see how to make it bigger or smaller above)
Row 1: in the 3rd CH from the hook make 2 DC’s, * SK 2 CH’s, in next CH do 1 SC & 2 DC’s, repeat from * across until you are left with 3 CH’s, SK 2 CH’s, SC in last CH, turn.
Row 2: CH 1 (counts as an SC) in the next ST make 2 DC’s, *SK 2 ST’s, in the next ST make 1 SC & 2 DC’s, repeat from * across until you are left with 3 ST’s, SK 2 ST’s, SC into the top of the turning CH, turn.
Row 3 -77: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.
Border: Attach color you have chosen for the border in a corner by doing *3 SC, continue along the edge evenly single crocheting until you reached the next corner. Repeat * until you reach the starting corner. It is critical to make sure to do 3 SC in every corner and attach the last SC of border with a slip stitch.
My final blanket measured approximately 23 x 27 inches. I hope you enjoy making this blanket stitch blanket crochet pattern as much as I did!
Don’t forget when you are finished making your blankets to share them with me on Instagram with the hashtag #EasyCrochet. I can’t wait to see all your crochet blanket stitch patterns!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I am more than happy to assist in any way possible.
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I absolutely love this stitch! I have made several blankets now with it and get compliments on all of them. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I am so glad you liked it! You are very welcome, and I am always happy to share. 🙂
-Krista
I love this pattern however the edges are starting to be tight and curl. I’ve enlarged the sc stitch and the chain 1 stitch to loosen the edge but it’s not working. I’ve been crocheting for 50 years and it’s driving me crazy. Any hints to stop this tight edge?
Hi Vicki,
You could chain 2 if you’d prefer at the beginning of the rows and mark the second chain with a stitch marker, so you know where to place your last sc. I hope this helps.
-Krista
How many chains for a full size blanket?
Hi Jana,
I have a chart that shows all the different blanket sizes. https://easycrochet.com/blanket-sizes-chart/
While I do not know the exact amount of chains this may help.
Krista
At the end of the row Should it be skip 2 chains then single crochet Iast stitch?
I must be the only one who is having a problem with this super easy pattern. My question is at the end of row 2 (after the first time you’ve done row 2), where exactly does the single crochet go? Thank you.
Hi Leslie,
The single crochet at the end of the row goes into the top of the last turning chain of the chain two from the row before.
Krista
I enjoyed this pattern. The 1 row repeat made it easy for me to set it down and pick back up again around my schedule and not stress. I used worsted weight yarn, so it took me some time, more than others have reported. But this is my first throw sized blanket that I finished, I think in ever. Thank you!
Hi! I am so glad you liked it! I’d love to see a picture! If you’d like I’d love for your to join the RPD Facebook group and share with us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/RescuedPawDesigns/
I love all the patterns
Thank you!
How many chains to make a full size blanket?
I am trying to print out the pattern for my 89 yr old mother who loves to crochet. I thought this would be simple to sign up for free patterns. I get nothing.
Marilyn,
You can use printfriendly.com to print my patterns.
I was looking for an easy pattern to take on vacation & I think I have finally found it. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome Elaine! 🙂
I really love this pattern. Easy to follow.
Thank you Hazel! Happy Crocheting! 🙂
Did you do 4 skeins of each color? I’m going to try it in super bulky with larger hook so I’m trying to gauge how many skiens..
Hi Krista, About how many yards of yarn would this be in total? I am thinking of making it using just 2 colours and not sure how much I will need. Happy new year from Australia!
How many rows did you do for each color? 11? Just making sure. Thank you!! This blanket is beautiful and perfect!!
Hi Shannon!
Opps! I forgot to include that part when I wrote the pattern! 🙂 I believe I did 6 rows of each color though. I am so glad you like the pattern! Have fun making it! 🙂
Krista
This works up fast and lovely, but with a 66ch foundation chain is only 14.5 inches wide for me. It will be a doll blanket! 🙂
Hi Cindi,
You could easily adjust the width and length if you choose. Just make sure to chain a multiple of 3 to start.
Krista
Thankyou so much to share this Blanket, is beautiful!
Is very usefull way to use all that yarn that i just put away.
Thank you Alexa 🙂
Does this pattern work up quickly? I desperately need a faster pattern for my oldest son since the one for the youngest is taking ages