I recently discovered a lovely crochet stitch, the blanket stitch! It creates a dense structure, making it perfect for not only blankets, but also pillows, wash – and dishcloths. Also, I can imagine that hats, scarfs and cowls would look gorgeous using this stitch pattern.
I love it when I can just relax in the evening with a mindless project. You just have to repeat one row, so once you have it memoized, you can watch TV and crochet.
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The blanket stitch
My blanket project
Currently I am working on a baby blanket. This is made with the blanket stitch as well. I will tell you more about this project when it’s done. So far I am loving it! It’s fun how different the look is depending on working with one color or multiple. The plan is to make a nice appliqué when the blanket is done. I will post it here on the blog when it’s ready.
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Abbreviations
- dc – double crochet
- ch – chain
- sk – skip
- * – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Row 1: Make chain, as long as you want, in a multiple of 3
Row 2: Make 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, 2 dc in ch. Repeat from * to end of row. At the end you will have 2 chains left, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in the last ch.
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st below. *sk 2 sts , 1 sc and 2 dc in the next st* Repeat *-*until end of the row. 1 sc in last sts (top of the turning ch).
Row 4 and going: Repeat for as long as you want.
That sounded very easy, right?
Stylish dishcloth
With a 4.5 mm crochet hook and worsted weight yarn. Use cotton. The finished dishcloth is about 21 x 21 cm. 8.3 x 8.3 “
Row 1: Chain 33 : Make 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, 2 dc in ch. Repeat from * to end of row. At the end you will have 2 chains left, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in the last ch. = 30 sts
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the first st below. *sk 2 sts , 1 sc and 2 dc in the next st* Repeat *-*until end of the row. 1 sc in last sts (top of the turning ch). = 30 sts
Rows 3- 20: Repeat row 3. Change color after every second row. Watch the video and learn how to get a nice color change.
To hang up your dishcloth. Ch 10, sl st in the first st, ch 1, turn, sc around the chains. Put 10 sc around the chains. Sl st and fasten off.