Find the most amazing crochet stitches for blankets and afghans here. You’ll never run out of ideas for beautiful crochet blankets.
Crochet blankets are some of the most popular free crochet patterns out there. It is just so satisfying to crochet an entire blanket and to be able to say, “I made this!”
Crochet blankets make for wonderful family heirlooms that will last for many lifetimes and can be passed onto future generations. And for baby showers and weddings, there’s no greater gift than a crochet baby blanket! But you probably already know all this and that’s why you clicked on this post!
So how do you crochet a blanket anyway? Let’s start out by deciding which crochet stitch pattern you would like to use. Do you want textured crochet stitches or flat crochet stitches? Do you prefer closed crochet stitches or more open crochet stitches?
A word about stitch multiples…
Once you know which crochet stitch pattern you would like to use, see if there is any information on the stitch multiple. A stitch multiple is the number of times a stitch repeats plus any extra chains or stitches you will need to complete that stitch pattern. It is often written like this: Multiple of 3 sts +2.
What this means is that the stitch repeats in multiples of 3, but then it also needs an extra 2 chains when you begin your foundation chain, either for the turning chain, an extra stitch or so at the end, or sometimes both. So in this example you would chain in any multiple of 3 you like (30, 45, 90, etc) and then add 2 chains to the number. After this you would follow the pattern instructions the same as written.
There are so many amazing stitches that would make an amazing crochet afghan out there. Check out this free crochet pattern round-up to see just a small sampling of some of the best crochet stitch tutorials out there!
Featured Crochet Afghan Pattern Stitch Video
The Duchess Lace Stitch was used to create this beautiful blanket pattern in worsted weight yarn. In addition to this stitch tutorial, you can also find the full written blanket pattern and the video tutorials in this post. This crochet pattern is free!
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What makes for easy crochet stitches for blankets?
The best crochet stitches for blankets are ones that have an easy to remember, textured stitch pattern. You want something easy to remember so that you can work on this without having to constantly refer to the pattern, and you want something textured so that you get an amazing finished project.
Many of these stitches below use simple combinations of basic stitches such as single crochet, half double crochet, or double crochet. They can also be used in combination with slip stitches or basic chains. It’s really amazing how many different stitch patterns can be created with the basics!
And now, how about those patterns and those unique crochet stitches??
25 Crochet Stitches that Make for Beautiful Blankets
1. Quilted Lattice Stitch
A fresh crochet take on a classic knitting stitch, the quilted lattice stitch uses just chain and slip stitch (sl st). As far as crochet stitches for blankets go, this one is just about perfect. Your project will be nice and warm with no holes, but still soft and drapey.
Designer: Briana K Designs
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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2. Herringbone Single Crochet
The herringbone single crochet stitch uses a basic crochet stitch and is like single crochet but better! It’s almost like single crocheting two stitches together. Linking the single crochet stitches together makes your project extra warm and cozy – which makes it a perfect addition to our list of crochet stitches for blankets. Plus, the step by step photo tutorial makes this stitch easy to learn.
Designer: For the Frills
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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3. Almond Ridges Stitch
Hello texture! The almond ridges crochet stitch is all about texture. You can see the texture from a mile away and you bet that you can feel it too! This is another really nice no holes crochet stitch for blankets. Trust me, it’s easier than it looks and only calls for half double crochet stitch and slip stitch.
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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4. The Mayberry Stitch
Rows of half double crochet stitches frame rows of bobble stitches bursting with texture. It’s warm, it looks amazing, and – this is important – it’s not a yarn eater! Crochet stitches for blankets that check all the boxes like this are kind of rare. What a treasure!
Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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5. Corner to Corner Stitch
If you don’t live under a rock, then you’ve probably heard of corner to corner crochet before. This is one of my all-time favorite crochet stitches for blankets because it’s so easy and quick. You will only be using chain stitches and double crochet stitches. You can learn from the step by step picture tutorial or the instructional video.
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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6. The Alpine Stitch
Elevate your next crochet blanket with the fabulously textured alpine stitch. The word alpine means pertaining to a lofty mountain. What a fitting name for the characteristic ridges and long diagonal lines you see in this stitch. Follow along with the video or the step-by-step photo tutorial to learn how to make this stitch with single crochet, double crochet and post stitches.
Designer: Love.Life.Yarn
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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7. The Box Stitch
But what if you want crochet stitches for blankets that have a little bit more flair? Go all out with the crochet box stitch. This eye-catching crochet stitch uses single crochet, double crochet, post stitches and shell stitches. Each section of color you can see in the picture is actually two rows of crochet. Click the link to see how amazing this stitch looks with a two color combination!
Designer: MyPicot
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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8. Granny Ripple Tutorial
Teach an old granny stitch a new trick with this super fun granny ripple tutorial. When you need to make a blanket super fast, crochet stitches for blankets that have lots of holes in them are your best friend. This super speedy and easy stitch uses just double crochet and chain stitches.
Designer: Just B Crafty
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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9. The Blanket Stitch
When one of the crochet stitches for blankets we recommend is literally called “The Blanket Stitch” – you know it’s going to be good! The crochet designer behind this wonderful stitch tutorial said it was love at first row when she first learned how to make this easy stitch that uses just single and double crochets. See for yourself!
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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10. Interweave Cable Stitch
Criss cross to your heart’s content with this interesting and attractive stitch. If you want to challenge yourself with crochet stitches for blankets that will teach you new skills and get you out of your comfort zone – then this is the stitch for you. You’ll be using single, double, triple and post stitches. There are both a right-handed and a left-handed video tutorial!
Designer: Meladora’s Creations
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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11. Double Crochet with Even Edges
If you are brand spanking new to crochet and you want easy crochet stitches for blankets, then you should give this one a try! The double crochet stitch is usually one of the first stitches that beginner crocheters learn so why not make a double crochet blanket? You can make it even better with this one easy trick for even edges.
Designer: Mon Petit Violon
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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12. Vintage Fan Ripple Stitch
PSA: this is one of the crochet stitches for blankets that is a definite must try. Even for a stitch with vintage in the name, I think it really looks quite modern. It’s amazing what you can create with just single crochet and treble crochet stitches!
Designer: B Hooked Crochet
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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13. Moss Stitch
Slow and steady wins the race with the crochet moss stitch. With just single crochet and chain stitches your work won’t be growing at a rapid pace, but there’s a reason this well-known stitch is so loved. Also known as granite or linen stitch, this classic crochet stitch gives your crochet project a woven feel and is an excellent choice for yarn with a long gradient.
Designer: Cute Little Crafts
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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14. Clamshell Stitch
I’ve never seen this stitch before today, but I gotta say that I am really digging it! You use basic stitches of different heights to form the arches of the beautiful shells and a spike stitch for the tip. Using different colors is the key to make your clamshells stand out. Go crazy with rainbow colors or alternate between two colors for a striped effect.
Designer: Cherry Heart
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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15. Waffle Stitch
You know how all the little squares on a waffle make perfect little bowls for butter and syrup? Well, I’m pretty sure the same thing happens when you crochet a blanket with the waffle stitch, except instead of butter you are trapping warmth! Seriously, the denseness and squish of the waffle stitch is unparalleled! This crochet stitch tutorial uses treble crochet post stitches.
Designer: Suburban Jubilee
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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16. Feathers and Fans Stitch
Crochet stitches for blankets that have a ripple effect are some of my favorites. I love the unique shape and look they lend to blankets! Don’t worry, it’s really not as tricky as it looks. This is a relatively easy crochet stitch to learn and you only need to know how to single and double crochet.
Designer: Creative Grandma
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial! (Video)
Or download the free PDF by clicking on #242 in this list
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17. Catherine Wheel Stitch
The mesmerizing whirls of color in the Catherine Wheel Stitch remind me of fireworks or droplets on water. This show stopping stitch uses single and double crochet as well as increases and decreases. If you really want to impress someone with your crochet skills – you should try this one out!
Designer: Underground Crafter
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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18. Primrose Stitch
When you think about ideal crochet stitches for blankets, you really want something that works up warmly but also quickly. The primrose stitch strikes the perfect balance between the delicate feminine feel of lace work and the coziness of a closed stitch with very small holes. You can work this pretty crochet stitch with just basic crochet stitches – single, half double and double.
Designer: Love.Life.Yarn
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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19. Blended Arrows Stitch
The blended arrows stitch makes clever use of spike stitches – stitches that dip down into previous rows to get a really cool blended effect. If you are looking for crochet stitches for blankets that would work well with ombre yarn or cake yarn – then this captivating crochet stitch would be an excellent choice!
Designer: Engineered Crochet
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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20. Cluster V Stitch
When your friends comment on how amazing your crochet blanket looks and how intricate the stitch work looks…just smile and nod. I won’t tell them if you won’t tell them that it’s actually a really easy stitch that only uses double crochet and chain stitches!
Designer: Crochet Kingdom
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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21. The Star Stitch
Hmm, I wonder where the star stitch gets its name? Just kidding! This stitch is easy to identify because it actually does look like rows of twinkling stars. How neat is that? You’ll be using single and half double crochet stitches along with some clever hook placement to achieve the signature look.
Designer: Crafting Happiness
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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22. Feather Stitch
Thick and squishy crochet stitches for blankets are perfect for snuggling on the couch. Wrap yourself in warmth and texture with the fabulous feather stitch. You’ll be using half double crochet stitches and some different hook placements to achieve this look. It’s similar to the spike stitch but more intricate!
Designer: Crochic Styles
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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23. Bobble Stitch
If you’re looking for texture, this crochet stitch has it in spades. Bobble crochet stitches for blankets are so playful and fun. I love the ideas this designer has for making your bobble stitches unique. Change up the colors with polka dots or stripes, or even change the size of the bobbles so some are bigger than others.
Designer: Yokie B
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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24. Brick Stitch
Stack up your crochet stitches one row at a time with the relaxing brick stitch. Despite the 4 row repeat, this stitch is actually quite easy to learn and to master. The repetitive nature makes it perfect or multitasking in front of the TV. You’ll be using single crochet and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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25. Tulip Stitch
Groups of double crochet stitches lean this way and that to make pleasing zig zag lines and a lovely scalloped edge in the fantastic tulip stitch. This is a really great stitch that makes quite a dense fabric and is also just really fun to crochet. Definitely worth a try!
Designer: Love.Life.Yarn
Click here for the free crochet stitch tutorial!
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So, which of these gorgeous crochet stitches for blankets were your favorites? Have you ever crocheted a blanket before? Share your best crochet blanket tips in the comments below and let’s chat about all the great crochet stitches for blankets there are!
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Beautiful Free Crochet Blanket Patterns (with Video Tutorials!)
Diamond Stitch Blanket
This beautifully textured blanket works up so fast with a large 8.00mm crochet hook and gets its color changes from Lion Brand Scarfie yarn. Two sizes are included in this free crochet blanket pattern.
Click here for the free crochet blanket pattern.
Elegant Ombre Baby Blanket
This blanket pattern uses a variation of the bean stitch to create wonderful texture, and the Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn is both beautiful and affordable! A shell stitch border completes the project.
Click here for the free crochet baby blanket pattern
Tartan Plaid Blanket
An easy to create plaid pattern that works surface crochet into a chain stitch in each row – if you can single crochet, you can make this plaid blanket! This project also works up super fast with a large crochet hook and is made in We Crochet Biggo yarn.
Click here for the free crochet blanket pattern
Quick and Easy Baby Blanket
I couldn’t resist throwing in a c2c project made with Bernat blanket yarn. You can easily make this any size you want! You won’t need anything other than the blanket yarn, a large hook and a tapestry needle to create this project – and I see this yarn for sale at my local JoAnn all the time!
Click here for the free crochet baby blanket pattern
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So, are you ready to put an amazing crochet border together with your newfound wealth of blanket stitches? You won’t want to miss this roundup of beautiful crochet borders.
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Be sure to check out these other crochet stitches:
Tunisian Crochet Stitches
50 Amazing Crochet Stitches
Textured Crochet Stitches
Advanced Crochet Stitches
And, if you want to make a blanket out of one of these amazing stitches and you’re having trouble choosing a crochet hook size, see this article about crochet hook sizes for blankets.
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
How to Use these Crochet Stitches to Make a Blanket
Use the power of multiples to crochet a blanket of any size! It just takes a little stitch math!! Use this hand printable as a reference for your crochet stitches.
Materials
- Enough of your chosen yarn to make a blanket in the size you'd like
Tools
- Crochet hook appropriate for chosen yarn. If you are unsure what size to use, check the size recommended on the ball band. I like to go up a size or two for blankets.
Instructions
Once you know which crochet stitch pattern you would like to use, see if there is any information on the stitch multiple. A stitch multiple is the number of times a stitch repeats plus any extra chains or stitches you will need to complete that stitch pattern. It is often written like this: Multiple of 3 sts +2.
What this means is that the stitch repeats in multiples of 3, but then it also needs an extra 2 chains when you begin your foundation chain, either for the turning chain, an extra stitch or so at the end, or sometimes both. So in this example you would chain in any multiple of 3 you like (30, 45, 90, etc) and then add 2 chains to the number. After this you would follow the pattern instructions the same as written.
There are so many amazing stitches that would make an amazing crochet afghan out there. Be sure to reference the stitch collection for great crochet stitches for blankets and afghans!
