How to Make the Blanket Stitch (Crochet 101 Series) | Easy Crochet Tutorial 

Thank you! What a wonderful project to work on! I hope those pet blankets provide comfort and healing 😊🧶

@@AmandaCrochets yes I believe they do. I donate them to a free pet food pantry who distributes food and pet items monthly. Some clients have got out of line and tried to purchase them from me. I have two rescue cats. I only donate. I’m so glad to be a part of the family of crafters. This community is so generous in sharing their skills.

@@cozettewendemu7007 How wonderful! Every now and then I donate to Comfort for Critters (similar to what you're doing with your pet beds). I love making blankets for animals at the shelter! I have a rescue kitty as well, which you can sometimes hear in my videos. She's the best! Thank you for making a shelter animal's life better by providing something warm and cuddly for them!

How to connect another colour ?

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed my tutorial! Welcome to the crochet community! :)

I picked it back up in April. It’s been a life saver through this pandemic

Jellybean Soup you’re welcome! I hope you enjoy making a blanket with this stitch 😊 thanks for watching!

Thanks for the feedback! I hope you give this stitch a try. Sounds like a great project! Happy crocheting 🧶

Molly Batson you’re very welcome! I’m glad you love this pattern as it’s one of my favorites! Keep crocheting! 🧶

Vix you’re welcome!

Aw thanks so much for watching and for your nice comment! I'm glad you were able to pick up on this stitch pattern quickly. I'm hoping to come out with some new videos soon, but right now life is a little crazy. Thanks for subscribing and watching :)

This stitch is great for a blanket 😊

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me 🥰 hope you enjoyed this stitch!

Tiffani Sturdivant thanks for watching! I have that color too so might have to try that out next.

I'm glad you love this stitch so much! It's definitely one of my favorites as well! I've made so many blankets using this stitch. I agree, it does have a beautiful drape to it. Happy crocheting and thanks for watching!

Love this stitch 💕 How many yards of yarn would I need to make a blanket for a teenager ?

@@luisasantos323 You will probably need to double the amount of yarn for a bigger blanket. I used 2.5 skeins of Caron Big Cake yarn which is 603 yards per skein.

Ella Tome you’re very welcome! I’m glad you enjoy this stitch just as much as I do.

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! I’m glad you stumbled upon my channel and are learning some new stitches. I hope you enjoy crocheting and make some amazing projects 😊🧶

Thanks for watching! Enjoying using this stitch in your next project :)

That sounds like a great idea! Hope you enjoy!

You Rock! 👏🌹😉

Thanks!

Jen Lester glad you enjoyed this stitch!

Jo O. Thanks for watching! I agree this stitch is awesome!

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy 😊

It's definitely one of my favorite stitches to do! I'm sorry to hear about your medical troubles, but glad that crocheting is helping you cope with them. It's very relaxing and calms my nerves down as well. I'm sure you very happy that people want your blankets. I bet they turn out beautiful! Thanks for watching :)

@@AmandaCrochets Thank u and yes it helps me my mom taught me how to crochet when I was seven but when I turned eight I stopped crocheting due to the fact also that I had a brain tumor but with God's prayer and everyone praying I was healed and I continue to crochet at the age of 9 but now with all my medical conditions at my age it's gotten to me with seizures my back and my other medical issues that I have my anxiety and all that but with God's help I'm still here God healed me I'm 51 and God has given me all this time of life I love 2 crochet reminds me when me and my mom used 2 sit outside or in her room and crochet she past away but I still crochet I Found You video I really loved it and I'm a subscriber to your Channel and once again thank you for replying and yes they do everybody loves the blankets they know my issues so they do love them....keep up the great job

Angel Margaret Ursula Analoak you’re welcome! I’m sure you will love it!

Thanks for watching! Happy crocheting 🧶

There aren't any holes in this stitch, so it will be plenty warm! Hope you enjoy making this one for yourself :)

Kathy Gospodarek you’re very welcome! I’m glad it was easy to follow along. I’m sure your granddaughters would love it too! Happy crocheting 🧶

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed 😊🧶

R J you’re very welcome! I,pm glad you enjoyed the stitch as it’s definitely one of my favorites. I’m sure your blanket will turned out great! Thanks for subscribing 😊❤️

Can't hear the video

Please can you send me the pattern I am 84 and I forget what I see and would love to make this blanket thank you. lsimcox9@gmail.com

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Shalon Byrd thank you!

You're welcome! I LOVE making blankets as well. Enjoy and thanks for watching! :)

Frances Dumaliang thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoy the stitch just as much as I do.

Roxey Serckie I’m so glad you love this stitch!

Maeana Watene thanks for watching! How sweet of you to teach your son 😊

Thanks!

You're welcome and glad you were still able to follow along. I'm working on uploading new videos with better audio soon :)

Amanda Crochets looking forward to it! I've just subscribed, wishing you the best! 💜💜💜

Thanks and thank you for subscribing! :)

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy this stitch just as much as I do!

@@AmandaCrochets subscribed !✌️

@@pegasusstorm9358 Thanks!

@@pegasusstorm9358 Thanks!

Cool Crafty Creations sounds like a great idea! The shelter animals will love something nice and cozy.

Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy this pattern 😊🧶

@@AmandaCrochets I😀already started a blanket with it🙂

@@Mypandaloves awesome, enjoy!

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Denise Rakochy you’re welcome and thanks for watching! Enjoy 😊

I think the stitch could still work as long as you use the appropriate hook size with your yarn size, which I see you're doing. Hope it works out!

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this tutorial :)

I would say either this stitch or the Sedge Stitch (I have a tutorial on my channel for this stitch as well) would be great, dense stitches for your adorable rescue Cookie. I'm sure she would love something soft to cuddle up in. Thanks for rescuing an animal in need :)

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy this stitch! Be safe!

I'm glad you enjoyed this stitch just as much as I do! I love the shell stitch as well and this is another nice textured stitch to use for blankets. Thanks for your kind words!

Thanks for your kind words!

Hi Jodi! Some of my older videos are a bit harder to hear as I was using different software. I have another version of this stitch worked into a blanket. Hopefully it’s a little easier for you. And hope your grandson enjoys his new blanket 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b81vJ3QKcQs.html

That sounds wonderful!

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Diana Wood I hope you enjoy making this blanket. I’m sure your friend would be thrilled to receive it!

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Thanks!

Lilith you’re welcome! It is very warm. Thanks for watching 😊

Rosiegiggles 69 thank you! I hope you enjoy making a blanket with this stitch 😊

Amanda Crochets 😊💞

You're welcome! Happy crocheting!

heather perry thank you for your kind comment. I don’t see why you couldn’t do this with another yarn. I would maybe do a few rows or a swatch and see what you think. I usually use the recommended hook size that’s on the yarn label. Good luck!

Thank you! 😊

Ericka Palacios glad you enjoy the stitch! Thanks for watching 😊

I wanted to share a picture but dint know how through here 🤦🏻‍♀️

Ericka Palacios you could always email me at amandacrochets@yahoo.com 😉

Great job! 😊

Aw I’m glad my video helped! It’s a great stitch. Happy crocheting 🧶

@@AmandaCrochets 😊🧶

@@AmandaCrochets I've made a few of these now and I have you to thank! I always tell my family and friends that I learned from you and gave them your RU-vid name 😊❤

Aw thanks for the shoutout! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this pattern 😊🧶

@@AmandaCrochets 😊❤

Thank you! This is a great stitch! The Suzette stitch is similar in texture, so you may like that one as well. I do have a few tutorials on my channel using that stitch.

Sounds wonderful!

Tammy Herrin thanks for subscribing!

You're welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos.

Hi Sharon! Thank you so much for watching my video. Your blanket sounds beautiful! For my blanket, I made a simple single crochet border. However, another favorite border of mine is the shell stitch border. I used that border in my granny stripe blanket. You can check it out here: www.amandacrochets.com/granny-stripe-baby-boy-blanket/ Enjoy! Amanda

Your color scheme sounds beautiful!

Hi Mary! Thank you for the wonderful and kind words. I’m glad my tutorials have helped you! As far as not being able to hear me, I was using a different camera to film my older videos, such as this one. I’ve since switched to a new camera and the audio is a lot better. For the older videos, you will just have to turn your sound up higher. I hope the audio on my newer videos are an improvement 😊🧶

I’m glad this video helped!

I'm sure it will turn out awesome!

It's very warm and toasty! Hope you enjoy this stitch.

Megan Moger thank you!

I have a few other patterns using Caron Big Cakes on my website. Here is one of those patterns: www.amandacrochets.com/blue-skies-crochet-blanket/

I like holding two strands together and working corner to corner.

@@GrixieKong I haven't tried that, but it sounds like a nice, thick blanket! :)

That sounds like a wonderful idea!

You’re welcome 😊

Thanks for sharing!

Glad you like it! 😊

I’m so glad you love this stitch! It’s a lot of fun, that’s for sure. I don’t have any baby bootie patterns, but I’ve been thinking about it for some time now. I may just have to make some 😊

Harphoney thanks for watching!

Thanks!

Christine Ranasinghe thanks!

You're very welcome! Thanks for subscribing and hope you learn something new while here :)

You're welcome and thanks for watching! Happy crocheting!

Thanks for watching!

cherryblossom you’re very welcome! I’m so glad you love this stitch just as much as I do. Thanks for subscribing 😊❤️

cherryblossom - that’s exactly what I was thinking - a nice thick blanket 🧶

Mari Stein thank you! I’m glad you found the video helpful. As far as how to finish the blanket, you will continue to make row 2 over and over again.

@@AmandaCrochets ok, easier as I thought ☺️☺️! Thank you for the reply, very kind of you! Have a great day 🌸💗🌻

Mari Stein you’re very welcome! 😊

I hope you enjoy it :)

Thanks!

Monica Wilga thank you for subscribing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the pattern 😊

Dee Boyd hello! I would say try a chain of 264 for a twin size bed blanket. As far as how many cakes, I used 2.5 cakes of the Caron big cake yarn for my baby blanket. I’m not sure how many of the bulky weight cakes you should get, but my guess would be maybe 6-8? You would need at least 3-4 to complete my baby blanket example in this video. Hope that helps!

Thanks!

I have a written tutorial (with photos) on how to make this stitch if that's easier for you. You can check it out here: www.amandacrochets.com/how-to-make-the-blanket-stitch/

Janette McGregor thank you! Sorry I’ve never made slippers so I wouldn’t know where to begin.

Kasiah Weber you’re very welcome!

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Thank you! Actually no I didn't do anything to get the rows uniform. That's just how the cake turned out. Pretty cool when that happens :)

@@AmandaCrochets Thanks for your reply! I can't wait to try it!

For this video, this is simply a tutorial on how to make the blanket stitch. However, if you wanted to make a blanket with this stitch, to end the blanket, you will simply work your last stitch and then make a slip stitch. Yes, you can add a border to this blanket. If you check out my video Aqua Breeze Baby Blanket video, I show you how to make a ribbed border. This blanket uses the same blanket stitch shown in this video.

Thank you! I'm glad you love this stitch as much as I do. I understand what you mean about the subtle bumps at the top. Maybe you could work two rows of single crochet stitches to see if that would help even things out? I haven't really tried it myself as I've always worked a border. As far as making this using a C2C method, I'm sure it could be done, but I haven't seen it myself. I've only seen a granny C2C stitch and a moss C2C stitch done in this way. I agree, it would be interesting if it could be made this way!

@@AmandaCrochets thank you for replying. I never thought of just SC across the top... I'm glad I didn't finish off the blankets yet because I'll have to try that. I was thinking something with a SC and/or a slip stitch, but wasn't sure. It's not too bad with a feminine blanket, but if I was going to make one for (my teenage son for instance), I wouldn't necessarily want a scalloped appearance to end it with.

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Awesome!!

I’m glad you found this tutorial helpful! I don’t have a baby bootie tutorial, but I could always try out something 😊

That's what I love about crochet stitches-some look very difficult to create, but in fact they're much easier to work up :)

I'm glad you enjoyed this stitch!