Cozy Tunisian Crochet Block Stitch Blanket Pattern — Bulky Striped Throw (60" x 48")
Create a cozy, textured Tunisian crochet blanket using the block stitch. This bulky-weight blanket works up quickly and produces a pronounced, modern block texture using Tunisian simple stitch (Tss) and an extra-long Tunisian front post double crochet (XLTfpdc). Finished size after steam blocking is approximately 60" x 48". Suitable for confident beginners who know basic Tunisian technique or any crocheter looking for a satisfying, quick project.
Finished Crochet Block Stitch Blanket in Desert (MC) with eight-stripe accent sections in Juniper, Sea Glass, Arrowwood, Rose Water and Spicy.
The Crochet Block Stitch Blanket is a fun and creative project for anyone looking to add a cozy touch to their home. This versatile stitch creates a beautiful textured design that is both visually appealing and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pattern is perfect for honing your skills and producing a lovely blanket that you can enjoy for years to come. So grab your yarn and hooks, and get ready to crochet away in style!
MATERIALS
Lion Brand Hue + Me Yarn – MC – Desert, 6 skeins; 2 skeins each of A – Juniper, B – Sea Glass, C – Arrowwood, D – Rose Water, and E – Spicy. Substitute the bulky-weight yarn of your choice. CHECK YOUR GAUGE!
12mm crochet hook with 32″ cord (like this one)
10mm crochet hook (like this one)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Steam blocking supplies
FINISHED SIZE
60″ long x 48″ wide after steam blocking
GAUGE
6” = 14 sts x 13 rows in block stitch pattern, unblocked
ABBREVIATIONS
CC = change color
Ch = chain
Lts = last Tunisian stitch
Rep = repeat
RetP = return pass
Sc = single crochet
Sl St = slip stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)
Tss = Tunisian simple stitch
XLTfpdc = extra long Tunisian front post double crochet
SPECIAL STITCHES
–Extra Long Tunisian Front Post Double Crochet (XLTfpdc): Yarn over, insert hook under the front and back vertical bars of the stitch 3 rows below, yarn over, pull up a loop, chain 1, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook. Skip the Tss behind the XLTfpdc on the working row.
–Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tss.
–Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through the next 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop remains on hook.
NOTES:
-Adjust the width of this blanket by starting with a chain that is a multiple of 4 + 3. Make your blanket longer by adding more rows.
-Carry MC up the side of the work throughout. Fasten off accent colors at the end of each 8-stripe section.
Make the Blanket
Blanket Body
With 12mm Tunisian crochet hook and MC, ch 103.
FOUNDATION ROW: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a loop in the back bump of each ch across, RetP, CC to A.
ROWS 2-3: Tss across row, RetP, CC to MC at end of Row 3.
ROW 4: Tss 2, (XLTfpdc 1, tss 3) across row, working last st as for Lts, RetP, CC to A.
ROWS 5-121: Rep Rows 2-4, creating 8 stripes in each accent color A-E (40 total stripes long). Fasten off each accent color at the end of the 8-stripe section. Continue with MC to Bind Off and Border, fasten off E.
BIND OFF: Sl st bind off loosely with MC. Do not fasten off.
Blanket Border
Change to 10mm hook, ch 2, rotate blanket to work along Left Edge.
Left Edge: Sc along row ends, placing one sc in each row. Ch 2 at end of row. Rotate to work along Bottom Edge.
Bottom Edge: Sc in each ch of the Foundation Row. Ch 2 at end of row. Rotate to work along Right Edge.
Right Edge: Sc along row ends, placing one sc in each row. Ch 2 at end of row. Join with a sl st in the first st of the Bind Off. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all remaining ends.
Lightly steam block to final dimensions.