In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the columns and tilted block stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, and light blankets. This stitch can also be used for decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The column and tilted block stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: eucalyptus. However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
Printable PDF and chart
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Read more and sign up!Photo instructions for the column and tilted block stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus five. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Make another double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
5. Chain three. Next you will make a double crochet working round the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
6. So, yarn over and insert your hook grabbing the post of the last double crochet.
7. Yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
8. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops.
9. Yarn over and pull the yarn through both loops.
10. Make two more double crochets working around the same post.
11. Skip two stitches, make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
12. Then repeat. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
13. Chain three.
14. Make three double crochets working around the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
15. Skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
Row 2
17. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
18. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
19. Make another double crochet in the next stitch.
20. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
21. Chain two and make three double crochets in the next three double crochets.
22. Then repeat. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
23. Chain two and make three double crochets in the next three double crochets.
24. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
25. At the end of the row make the last double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
26. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
27. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
28. Make another double crochet in the next stitch.
29. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
30. Chain three.
31. Make three double crochets working around the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
32. Make three double crochets in the next three double crochets.
33. Then repeat. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
34. Chain three and make three double crochets working around the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
35. Make three double crochets in the next three double crochets.
36. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
37. At the end of the row make the last double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished column and tilted block stitch
38. Done!
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