Looking for the perfect crochet stitch for your next blanket project? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter who wants something relaxing and repetitive, this collection of 40+ easy crochet stitches for blankets is full of beautiful options you’ll love.
All stitches are divided into two simple categories:
- Easy one-row repeat stitches (great for mindless crocheting and reversible blankets)
- Easy two-row repeat stitches (still simple, but with extra texture and interest)
Each stitch includes a link to a detailed step-by-step photo tutorial, so you can learn every pattern with confidence.
Crochet blankets don’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. With these 40+ easy crochet stitches, you can create:
- Baby blankets
- Sofa throws
- Bedspreads
- Gift blankets
- Temperature blankets
Whether you prefer mindless one-row repeats or two-row designs, light or slightly textured patterns, you’ll find the perfect stitch in this collection.
Best yarn for crochet blankets
Choosing the right yarn makes a huge difference in how your blanket looks, feels, and holds up over time. Here are the best yarn types for crochet blankets:
1. Acrylic yarn (best for beginners). It is affordable and widely available, easy to wash and care for, great for large projects, and holds stitch definition well. This yarn is perfect for baby blankets, charity blankets, and everyday throws.
2. Cotton yarn. It is soft and breathable, great for warmer climates; however, it is heavier with less stretch. This yarn is perfect for summer blankets, baby blankets, and lightweight throws.
3. Wool or wool blends. It is warm and cozy, elastic and forgiving; however, it is more expensive and requires gentle care. This yarn is perfect for winter blankets and heirloom projects.
4. Chunky / Bulky yarn. It works up fast, it is ideal for textured stitches, and it creates modern, cozy blankets. This yarn is perfect for quick gifts and statement blankets.
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Easy one-row repeats for crochet blankets (reversible crochet stitches)
1. Royal ridge stitch
The royal ridge crochet stitch is a very simple stitch, which is just a half double crochet worked in the third loop only in the front. If you are not familiar with the usual half double crochet, here you can take a look at a detailed tutorial. For this stitch the fabric turns out dense, but not very thick. It has such a beautiful texture!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
2. Trinity stitch in rows
In this tutorial I show how to make this beautiful trinity stitch in rows and in rounds. When you work in rows, this stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
3. Extended sedge stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet, a half double crochet and a double crochet. The fabric has a beautiful texture and it is soft!
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
4. Wide half double crochet
For this stitch you should know how to make a half double crochet. It is a very easy stitch to make and it is suitable for beginners. It has a simple look and the texture turns out nice and dense.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
5. Houndstooth stitch
This stitch is very simple and it is suitable for beginners. It consists of single and double crochets and it is a repeat of one row. For this stitch you will need at least two colors, but you can use multiple colors too.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
6. Paris stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single and a double crochet. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
7. Single crochet mesh stitch
The single crochet mesh stitch is very simple and it is suitable for beginners. It only requires knowing how to make a chain and a single crochet. The fabric turns out light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
8. Wattle stitch
This stitch is really simple and beginner friendly because you only need to know how to chain and make single and double crochets.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
9. Suzette stitch
The Suzette crochet stitch requires knowing how to make a chain, a single crochet and a double crochet. It is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
10. V stitch
This crochet stitch tutorial shows how to make the V stitch. It is quite simple and consists of two double crochets worked in the same stitch with one chain in between. The V stitch works great with multiple colors.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
11. Harvest stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet, a double crochet and how to make a puff stitch (photo instructions included). The harvest crochet stitch is quite easy to make.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
12. Pike stitch
The pike crochet stitch consists of chains and extended single crochets. It is suitable for beginners. The fabric has an interesting texture.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
13. Moss stitch
This crochet stitch tutorial shows how to make the moss stitch. This stitch is sometimes also called linen or granite stitch. It is quite simple to make: you only need to know how to make a chain and a single crochet, so it is beginner friendly.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
14. Granny spike stitch
In this step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the granny spike crochet stitch. This stitch is not complicated to make as it is a repeat of one row. For this stitch it is a good idea to use two or more colors. You can change yarn color every two rows, like in this tutorial, or every three or four rows, whatever works best for your design.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
15. Mini tulip stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. It is a very simple stitch suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
16. Half double crochet V stitch
The half double crochet V stitch consists of a half double crochet, a chain and the second half double crochet made in the same stitch. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
17. Bean stitch
In this step-by-step tutorial I show how to make the bean crochet stitch. It looks very cute and it is easy to make. The fabric turns out quite thick and this stitch uses quite some yarn.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
18. Extended single crochet
In this tutorial I show how to make the extended single crochet. It is a very easy stitch suitable for beginners. It has a beautiful texture.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
19. Cluster V stitch
This stitch consists of chains and double crochets two together (dc2tog). The fabric turns out quite light and it goes fast to make this stitch. In this tutorial I used two colors, however, you can also make it with more colors or just with one color. All options look great! 🙂
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
20. Sedge stitch
The sedge crochet stitch consists of single, half double and double crochets. It is suitable for beginners.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
21. Tulip stitch
In this step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the tulip stitch. It is quite easy to make. The tulip crochet stitch consists of chains and single and double crochets.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
22. Lemon peel stitch
The lemon peel stitch is very easy to make and it is great for beginners because it consists of a single crochet and a double crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
23. Spider stitch
The spider crochet stitch is beginner-friendly and only requires knowing how to make a chain and a single crochet.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
24. Mixed diagonal shell stitch
The mixed diagonal shell stitch consists of single crochet and double. This stitch has a beautiful texture and the fabric turns out quite light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
25. Offset V stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The offset V stitch is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners. The fabric turns out light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
26. Peephole chevron stitch
For the peephole chevron stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. This stitch is very easy to make and it is suitable for beginners. The fabric turns out light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
27. Double crochet mesh stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. This stitch is extremely simple and it is suitable for beginners. The fabric turns out very light and it works up quite fast.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
28. Iris stitch
The iris stitch is a beautiful and easy beginner friendly stitch. The fabric turns out airy and ligth and it works up fast.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
29. Rice stitch
The rice crochet stitch consists of front post double crochets and back post double crochets. This crochet stitch has a beautiful texture and the fabric turns out quite thick.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
Easy two-row repeats for crochet blankets
30. Striped half double crochet mesh stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a half double crochet. The striped half double crochet mesh stitch is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners. The fabric turns out light and lacy.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
31. Mixed cluster stitch
The mixed cluster stitch is quite easy to make. The fabric turns out dense and it has a subtle texture. Each side of this stitch looks a bit different, but both of them are beautiful.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
32. Little combs stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a half double crochet. The little combs stitch is suitable for beginners. The fabric turns out dense but not very thick.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
33. Even diagonal shell stitch
For the even diagonal shell stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. This is quite simple and it is suitable for beginners. The fabric turns out light and elegant.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
34. Cluster stitch
For the cluster stitch you need to know how to make a single crochet. The tutorial shows how to make a double crochet three together (dc3tog). The fabric turns out dense but light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
35. Primrose stitch
The primrose stitch requires to know how to make a chain, a single crochet, a half double crochet and a double crochet. It is an easy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
36. Small shell and V stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The photo tutorial shows how to make the V stitch. This stitch works great with more than one color yarn. In this example I use two colors and I change yarn color every row.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
37. Floret stitch
For this stitch you need to know how to make a chain, a slip stitch and a double crochet. This crochet stitch is easy to make and it is beginner friendly. The fabric turns out dense and it has a nice texture.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
38. Blossom stitch
For the blossom crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. This stitch is easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners. The fabric turns out very light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
39. Granny stripe stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for beginners. The granny stripe stitch works great with multiple colors.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
40. Parquet stitch
For the parquet stitch you should know how to make a single and a double crochet. It is a very easy stitch to make and it is suitable for beginners. The fabric of the parquet crochet stitch is quite light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
41. Striped V stitch
For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners. The fabric turns out light and airy.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
42. Sieve stitch
The sieve crochet stitch consists of single crochets and chains, so it is a great stitch for beginners. The fabric turns out light.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
43. Prairie stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a half double crochet. This stitch is very simple to make and it is suitable for beginners. The fabric turns out dense but not very thick.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
44. Block stitch
For the block stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. It is very easy to make and it is suitable for beginners. This crochet stitch works great with two or more colors.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
45. Silt stitch
For this stitch you should know how to make a single and a double crochet. It is a very easy stitch to make and it is suitable for beginners. The fabric turns out not very thick, but it is quite dense.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
46. Crunch stitch
The crunch stitch is beginner friendly and only requires knowing how to make a chain, a slip stitch and a half double crochet. To make this stitch, you just need to alternate slip stitches and half double crochets. It cannot be more simple! It turns out dense and quite thick.
You can find a step-by-step photo tutorial here.
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