In this step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the block stitch. This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a single crochet and a double crochet. The block stitch is a repeat of two rows. This stitch is reversible and it is beautiful on both sides.
This is an easy beginner friendly stitch. This crochet stitch looks great if you use multiple colors, but have in mind that you will have some ends to weave in if you work with more than one color 🙂
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For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn Diamond mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, colors: 201 (white), 4950 (linen), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the block crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of three plus one. You will work in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Continue making double crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
4. At the end of the row you have to change yarn color to white. So, chain one with the white yarn.
5. Then pull the end of the linen yarn to tighten and secure the white yarn. The white yarn is ready to use.
Row 2
6. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch. You will make a single crochet in between the first two stitches.
7. So, insert your hook in between the first two double crochets and yarn over.
8. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
9. Yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through both loops.
11. Chain two.
12. Skip three double crochets and make a single crochet in between the two double crochets.
13. Then repeat: chain two, skip three double crochets and make a single crochet in between the two double crochets.
14. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain two as usually.
15. Then make a single crochet in the turning chain space.
16. Change yarn color to linen.
Row 3
17. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
18. Make a double crochet in the chain two space.
19. Make two more double crochets in the same chain two space.
20. Then make three double crochets in the next chain two space.
21. Continue making three double crochets in every chain two space until the end of the row.
22. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the last stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3 changing yarn color every row.
Finished block stitch
23. Done!
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