Creative crochet stitches for blankets
Are you planning on designing or making your crochet blanket? I have gathered the best crochet stitches for blankets! You only need to pick one or many stitches to make your fancy crochet blankets.
These stitches range from beginner-friendly to advanced. You can plan the colors for these blankets and mix and coordinate them. Some of the stitches can be made using more than one color!
Simple crochet stitches for blankets
It would be beneficial to master the following basic stitches and techniques. Most blanket projects will use one or a combination of the following crochet stitches.
Note that the terms are all US terminology.
Single crochet stitch – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Chains – chs
Slip stitches – sl st
Treble crochet stitch – tr
Front Post Double crochet – FPdc
Back Post Double crochet – BPdc
Front Post Half Double crochet – FPhdc
Back Post Half Double crochet – BPhdc
Changing colors when working on your crochet stitches/blankets.
Tips for mastering different crochet stitches
- Practice on small swatches before starting your blanket.
- Block your blanket for a polished finish. This post explains tips on blocking your projects.
- Keep track of stitch patterns and repeats for larger projects.
How to Combine Stitches for Stunning Blanket Designs
The beauty of mixing and matching stitches when making your blanket creates a beautiful and unique look.
Transitioning between stitches can seem tricky. To create a simple blend, add a row of half-double crochet.
Make sure to keep the stitch counts consistent!
Some of the stitches in this round-up use more than one stitch at a time to create a unique blanket. Examples of popular combinations include Moss and Chevron or Shell and Puff.
Easy crochet blanket stitches for beginners
The first few stitches use just one main stitch. These stitches are perfect for beginners.
Basic crochet stitches
This post teaches you how to perfect the single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches!
Single crochet stitch
This is one of the basic stitches, and it is super easy to make.
This stitch makes thick blankets and is a mindless project that can be done while watching a movie.
You do not need to be a PRO to make a blanket with this stitch.
Here is the tutorial for single crochet stitch.
Thermal Crochet Stitch
This is a perfect stitch if you are looking for a very thick blanket! It is so dense that there are no holes in the finished blanket.
Thermal crochet stitch tutorial
Simple crochet stitch patterns
The next set of crochet blanket stitches uses a combination of 2 different crochet stitches.
The granny stitch tutorial
The granny stitch is one of the first crochet stitches to be mastered. It uses only double crochet and chain stitches.
Collection of amazing granny square crochet squares.
A classic granny stitch in the round
The circular granny stitch is a fun way of making a cute circular blanket or throw! After the first few rounds.
The `circular granny stitch pattern.
Crochet crossed stitches for blankets.
Crossed double crochet stitch
I love that you can create a different look with the same crochet stitch. The double crochet stitch can be varied by making the second double crochet before the first!
Get the tutorial on how to crochet the crossed double crochet stitch here.
Crossed half double crochet stitch
Like traditional half-double crochet, this stitch works up relatively quickly, making it a time-efficient option for larger projects.
The alternating diagonal pattern sets it apart from traditional half-double crochet, giving it a more decorative and eye-catching look. When worked in solid colors, it beautifully highlights the texture, and when used with multicolored yarns, it creates a dynamic visual effect.
Learn the crossed half double crochet stitch with this tutorial
Crochet stitches for blanket tutorials
The V stitch crochet Blanket stitch
This is a beginner-friendly stitch that makes a simple blanket using double crochet and chains!
You do not need to be stuck reading the pattern; just continue a repeat of V stitch until you have reached your desired height.
Plaid stitch crochet pattern
The plaid crochet stitch is an amazing blanket stitch as it easily uses a combination of three or more colors. It is also a perfect stash-busting project to use up multiple colors for your next blanket.
Plaid crochet stitch tutorial.
Mini check plaid stitch crochet
This is a variant of the plaid stitch, but it is made using a color per row! This way, you have a few ends and do not need to carry the unused yarn.
This stitch gives a beautiful look, perfect for blankets.
Quick crochet stitches for blankets
Catherine Wheel Crochet Stitch
This crochet stitch is a perfect stash buster and can be incorporated into making blankets.
You can master the repeat after the first few rows!
C2C Stitch
The C2C abbreviated version for corner-to-corner is surprisingly a very easy stitch. All you need is to master the basics!
Have a look at everything you need to start a corner-to-corner blanket with this C2C Tutorial.
Crochet Post Stitches for a blanket
The post stitches makes beautiful and unique blankets. The fun part is, you can rearrange these stitches to create somethign totally differnt from the common ribbed pattern for beanies and sweaters.
Get the tutorial for my unique use of post stitches here.
Another fun use of post stitches!
Crochet feather stitch tutorial
If you are making a cozy blanket with a thick stitch, you should consider the feather stitch.
I love that this stitch is easy to master, and the rhythm is amazing.
More Crochet stitches for blanket tutorials
Crochet Bobbles Stitch
Arcade stitch with bobbles
I love the look of combining two beautiful stitches to create one unique stitch. The arcade stitch with bobbles is one of my favorite crochet stitches and makes a beautiful spring blanket!
The arcade stitch with bobbles stitch tutorial.
Quick crochet stitches for blankets
African Flower Crochet square
Crochet African flower square tutorial
Simple crochet Alpine stitch
The simple combination of the basic crochet stitches creates a unique texture of the Alpine stitch.
Get the detailed stitches tutorial here.
Crochet stitches for blankets thick yarn
Picking yarn for your blankets can be tricky, but even selecting the best stitch is daunting!
I have used a different thick yarns – both chunky and super bulky.
Quick stitch for a blanket pattern
Advanced crochet stitches patterns
