Absolutely! Here’s a detailed step-by-step breakdown of the crochet stitch in the video “Beautiful Crochet Stitch for Baby Blanket” with expanded visual guidance, logic, and helpful tips.
🧶 WHAT YOU’RE MAKING:
A soft, thick, reversible fabric made from block stitches that stack neatly between rows of single crochet (SC)—great for baby blankets, scarves, and cozy throws.
🔢 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
✅ STEP 1: Foundation Chain
- Chain a multiple of 3 + 2.
→ For example: 3 × 30 = 90 + 2 = 92 chains
➤ The extra 2 stitches are for clean edges.
✅ STEP 2: Row 1 – Single Crochet Row
- Start in the 2nd chain from the hook and work:
➤ 1 SC (single crochet) in each chain across. - You should now have one row of SC stitches.
- Turn your work.
📌 Purpose: This row forms a flat base for the block stitches to sit on.
✅ STEP 3: Row 2 – First Block Row
- Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
- Skip 2 stitches.
- In the 3rd stitch, make 3 DCs into the same stitch (called a “block”).
🧱 Repeat:
- Skip 2 stitches.
- 3 DCs in next stitch.
- When you reach the last 3 stitches:
➤ Skip 2 DC in the last stitch. - Turn your work.
📌 Now you have a row that alternates “holes” and raised block clusters.
✅ STEP 4: Row 3 – Single Crochet Filler Row
- Chain 1, SC in every stitch across.
- Turn.
📌 This row flattens the stitch height and creates the base for the next set of blocks to sit “between” the previous ones.
✅ STEP 5: Row 4—Stacked Blocks
- Chain 3 (counts as 1 DC).
- Skip 1 stitch, and find the middle stitch of each 3-DC group below—usually it’s easy to see.
- In the middle of the block: Work 3 DCs together.
- Repeat this for each group.
- End with a DC in the last stitch.
- Turn.
📌 This stacks the blocks perfectly aligned between the previous set, forming a textured, diamond-like structure.
🔁 REPEAT:
- Row 3: SC across.
- Row 4: Block row (3 DCs in center of each block).
Keep repeating until the desired length is reached.
📏 Sizing Tips:
- For a baby blanket:
➤ Width: 90–120 chains
➤ Length: Work 60–80 rows, depending on yarn thickness
🎨 Yarn & Hook Recommendations:
- Yarn: Soft baby yarn, acrylic, cotton blend
- Hook: 4 mm–5 mm depending on yarn label
- Optional: Use a slightly larger hook for looser, more flexible fabric
🧼 Finishing:
- Add a border of 2–3 rows of SC or a gentle shell border.
- Weave in ends using a yarn needle.
- Wash gently if needed (hand-washing is preferred for delicate yarns).
