5 Beginner Friendly Crochet Blanket Stitches | Picture & Video Tutorial

These 5 beginner friendly crochet blanket stitches are simple, reversible, and stunning! In today’s tutorial you will find step by step picture tutorials and a video tutorial for each of these beginner friendly crochet blanket stitches. We will be learning how to crochet the Blanket stitch, the Moss stitch, the Granny Stripe stitch, the Mini Bean stitch, and the Crunch stitch!

Each of these stitches would make great blankets, but they can be used to make so many other projects too! Within each picture tutorial, I will share the stitch multiples so that you can resize it to any size. But if you need a deeper explanation of how to do this, stay tuned for another tutorial coming out in a few weeks where you will learn how to crochet a blanket of any size using any stitch.

Before we get into the 5 beginner friendly crochet blanket stitches, I’m going to answer a few of the most asked questions about crocheting blankets.

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What do stitch multiples mean in crochet?

For each stitch that I share today, you will see at the beginning that the “starting chain should be in multiples of ___”. The stitch multiple is important when it comes to resizing the width of whatever you’re making. If you don’t chain the correct multiple for a given stitch, then the pattern repeat won’t work. You will end up with too many chains or not enough.

How can I resize crochet stitches to make a blanket?

In order to resize each of these crochet stitches to make a blanket, you will need to pay attention to the stitch multiple given at the beginning of each tutorial.

Here’s an example: Let’s say you’re making a blanket with the Moss stitch. For this stitch you will create a foundation chain in multiples of 2. That means that you will chain until you reach your desired length and then you’ll want to make sure the number of chains you ended with is divisible by 2. In this case you would basically be counting by 2’s.

Here’s another example: Let’s say you’re making a blanket with the Granny Stripe stitch. For this stitch you will create a foundation chain in multiples of 3+2. That means you will chain until you reach your desired length and then you’ll want to make sure the number of chains you ended with is divisible by 3. In this case you would basically be counting by 3’s. THEN you will add 2 chains at the end to account for the turning chain.

This is just a quick overview of stitch multiples in crochet, but if you have anymore questions about it, let me know in the comments or sign up for my email list so you can be notified when I come out with the tutorial on resizing crochet blankets.

What if I can’t read crochet stitch patterns?

I’ve created a full video tutorial showing you how to make each of these beginner friendly crochet blanket stitches. Watch the video on my YouTube channel here or click the play button on the video below.

What is the best stitch for a crochet baby blanket?

The best stitch for a crochet baby blanket would be a stitch that doesn’t have big holes or loose strands of yarn. All of the stitches I’m going to show you today would make beautiful baby blankets.

The Granny Stripe stitch is the only stitch that has some space in between the stitches, however, it’s not significant enough that it would be a problem. The Granny Stripe stitch is a great baby blanket stitch because it works up quickly and the opportunity for color combinations is endless.

What is the best yarn to use for crochet blankets?

There are so many great yarns out there for crochet blankets. In the video tutorial and in the photos below, I used Milla Mia yarn which I absolutely love, but I wouldn’t use it for blankets because they come in small 50g balls.

You want to make sure that the yarn you choose is easily cared for. A lot of time goes into making blankets and if they get dirty, you’ll want to make sure they’re able to be washed easily. 100% acrylic yarn is good for this because you can throw it in the wash on a delicate cycle. But make sure you always check the yarn label to see the care instructions.

Here is a list of some of my favorite crochet blanket yarns.

• Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn! (Medium #4; 100% acrylic; 252yds)
• Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (Medium #4; 100% acrylic; 201yds)
• Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky #6; 80% acrylic, 20% wool; 106yds)
• Yarnspirations Bernat Blanket (Super Bulky #6; 100% polyester; 220yds)
• Red Heart Baby Hugs (Medium #4; 100% acrylic; 247yds)
• Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky (Bulky #5; 100% acrylic; 149yds)
• Lion Brand Feels Like Butta (Medium #4; 100% polyester; 218yds)

What hook size should I use for crochet blankets?

When it comes to hook sizes, I always say to use the hook size that’s recommended on the yarn label for the yarn you choose. However, that’s just what I like to say for when you’re first starting out. I think it’s important to experiment with different hook sizes!

When it comes to crochet blankets, I almost always go up at least one hook size. Sometimes I go up two hook sizes depending on what yarn I’m using.

Before you make your blanket, create a small swatch with the yarn you plan on using and the recommended hook size. After 5 rows or more, inspect it to see if you want to make any adjustments. Keeping in mind that you’re making a blanket, ask yourself these questions:

• Is the fabric too stiff to be used comfortably as a blanket?
• Is the fabric too loose, forming holes that shouldn’t be there?
• Does the fabric feel scratchy?
• Or is it juuust right?

If you find that the fabric is too stiff or scratchy, go up a hook size or two. If the scratchiness doesn’t go away then I would switch to another yarn. You are making a blanket after all, you don’t want to cuddle with something that makes you feel itchy.

If you find that the fabric is too loose and holey, go down a hook size.

5 Beginner Friendly Crochet Blanket Stitches

Alright it’s time to finally learn these beginner friendly crochet blanket stitches! You will find the instructions for each of the crochet blanket stitches below and the instructions will be followed by any notes you need to know and the step by step picture tutorial. Remember there is also a video tutorial included as well!

Here’s a list of abbreviations I used throughout the beginner friendly crochet blanket stitches tutorial.

• Ch – chain
• Dc – double crochet
• Hdc – half double crochet
• Rep – repeat
• Sc – single crochet
• Sk – skip
• St – Stitch

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Crochet Blanket Stitch #1: Blanket Stitch

Crochet Blanket Stitch Sample

Row 1: Ch 27, 2dc in 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, [sc, 2dc] next ch, *sk 2 ch, [sc, 2dc] next ch. Rep from * to last 3 ch. Sk 2 ch, sc last ch.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. 2dc first st, *sk next 2 st, [sc, 2dc] next st. Rep from * to last 3 st, sk next 2 st, sc last st (top of ch 2 from previous round)

Rows 3-13: Repeat Row 2

Tie off and weave in ends.

Additional Notes:

• Ch 2 at beginning of row counts as a stitch
• To resize width: Starting chain should be in multiples of 3
• To resize length: Repeat Row 2 until you reach your desired length.

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Crochet Blanket Stitch #2: Moss Stitch

Crochet Moss Stitch Sample

Row 1: Ch 26, sc 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc next ch. Rep from * to end.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc first st, sc in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next st, sc next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last st, sc last st.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc, *ch 1, sk next st, sc next ch-1 sp, Rep from * to last 2 st, ch 1, sk next st, sc last st.

Rows 4-18: Repeat Rows 2-3

Tie off and weave in ends.

Additional Notes:

• To resize width: Starting chain should be in multiples of 2
• To resize length: Repeat Rows 2-3 until you reach your desired length.

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Crochet Blanket Stitch #3: Granny Stripe Stitch

Crochet Granny Stripe Stitch Sample

Row 1: Ch 23, sc 2nd ch from hook and each ch down

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc first st, *sk 2 st, 3dc next st, Rep from * down row until you reach last 3 st. Sk 2 st, 2dc last st.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Sk dc, 3dc in space between clusters, *sk 3 dc, 3dc in next space, Rep from * to last 2 st. Sk next st, dc last st (top of the turning chain)

Rows 4-11: Repeat Rows 2-3

Tie off and weave in ends.

Additional Notes:

• Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as stitch
• To resize width: Starting chain should be in multiples of 3 + 2
• To resize length: Repeat Rows 2-3 until you reach your desired length.

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Crochet Blanket Stitch #4: Mini Bean Stitch

Crochet Mini Bean Stitch Sample

Row 1: Ch 23, mb st in 3rd ch from hook, *sk next ch, mb st next ch, Rep from * down row.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. *mb st in the side of the mb from prev row, Rep from * down row

Rows 3-15: Repeat Row 2

Tie off and weave in ends.

Additional Notes:

• Special Stitches: Mini bean stitch (mb st) – Insert hook into indicated st, yo pull up loop (2 loops on hook), yo insert hook into same st, yo pull up loop (4 loops on hook), yo pull through all 4 loops, ch 1 to secure.
• To resize width: Starting chain should be in multiples of 2+1
• To resize length: Repeat Row 2 until you reach your desired length.

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Crochet Blanket Stitch #5: Crunch Stitch

Crochet Crunch Stitch Sample

Row 1: Ch 23, sl st 3rd ch from hook, *hdc next ch, sl st next ch. Rep from * to last ch, sl st last ch

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Sk first st, *sl st next st (hdc from prev row), hdc next st (sl st from prev row), Rep from * down row, working last sl st into top of turning chain.

Rows 3-21: Repeat Row 2

Tie off and weave in ends.

Additional Notes:

• Keep slip stitches loose
• Ch 2 counts as hdc st
• To resize width: Starting chain should be in multiples of 2+1
• To resize length: Repeat Row 2 until you reach your desired length.

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial where I showed you how to crochet 5 beginner friendly crochet blanket stitches! Let me know in the comments which stitch is your favorite. 👇🏼