The most important decision when you want to crochet a baby blanket is possibly the kind of stitch you will use. So, the question I recommend you ask yourself when looking for the perfect crochet stitches for blankets is what kind of blanket or afghan you are making.
I would choose a solid stitch if I was making a super warm blanket. Or I would go with a lacier stitch for an heirloom baby afghan, for example.
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What are the best crochet stitches for blankets?
- Choose a blanket with an easy stitch and small enough that you can finish quickly. Most stitches are a combination of the basic stitches you first learn.
- The crochet moss stitch, for example, is a combination of single crochet and chains ). There are multiple possibilities with the moss stitch. You can crochet it in rounds, in rows and even corner to corner.
- Another great stitch the alpine stitch. It consists of single crochet and double crochet only and it’s so easy to crochet. Not to mention, it’s beautiful. It can also be crocheted in rounds and rows.
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What yarn is the best for blankets?
The best yarns for blankets are acrylic and cotton because they are durable. Of course, it depends on the purpose of the blanket you are making as well. If you are making baby blankets, for example, the best yarns are the cotton, bamboo and/or acrylic blends.
Those types of fiber are usually the most gentle ones on a little human’s skin. Obviously, something else to consider when choosing your yarn is the kind of stitch.
My advice is that you plan the stitch and project before you buy the yarn. Make swatches with scrap yarn from your stash, if that’s an option.
If you live in the US, like I do, you have a big selection of beautiful yarn to choose from. In fact, it truly depends on the kind of blanket you are making, like I mentioned earlier in this article.
Baby blankets are very popular projects, so it’s easy to find yarn for them. Yarnspirations, for example, has a whole line of yarn for baby blankets. LionBrand is another big brand that has a nice selection of baby yarn as well.
Pick your favorite crochet stitches for blankets below
Click each link to check the tutorials and start a new project today. Like I mentioned above, most blog posts have detailed tutorials with a lot of instructions and pictures. And some of them even have videos for you to follow along.
Here the first six crochet stitches for blankets in the list
- The Highway Stitch is a combination of front loop only and back loop only half double crochet stitches by Knitting With Chopsticks.
- The Mini Bobble Stitch is a variation of the classic bobble stitches with single crochet. Tutorial by Knitting With Chopsticks. If you like texture, like I do, you will love having this one in your list of favorite crochet stitches for blankets.
- The Railroad Stitch is a textured stitch using a combination of chain, single crochet, half double crochet and treble crochet. Tutorial by Knitting With Chopsticks.
- The Tunisian Simple Stitch by Knitter Knotter is a great tutorial if you want to start your adventure with Tunisian crochet.
- The Feather Stitch by Knitter Knotter is a think stitch that can be used for various projects. With the right kind of yarn, it will make beautiful and cozy blankets.
- Even Moss Stitch by Crochetastic Boutique: this is another gorgeous textured stitch using basic double crochet stitch and slip stitch.
- The Star Stitch by Crochetastic Boutique is one of my favorite stitches. With only single crochet and chains you can create yet another gorgeous texture for your projects.
- Diamond Waffle Stitch by Nana’s Crafty Home: what a beautiful stitch to play with colors. This one is a little bit more elaborated but still with simple stitches you can create this amazing waffle effect.
- Granny Spike Stitch by Nana’s Crafty Home: the classic granny stitch is one to the best crochet stitches for blankets. It never gets old and this creative and nice spiky look makes it so interesting.
- The Sedge Stitch by Nana’s Crafty Home is another one of the great crochet stitches for blankets. It’s so easy, it’s just a combination of chain, single crochet and double crochet.
- Harvest Stitch by Desert Blossom Crafts: don’t you love how puff stitches makes any crochet pattern look so beautiful? This is another amazing stitch in the list of my favorite crochet stitches for blankets.
- The Interlocking Fan Stitch by Desert Blossom Crafts is a lacier stitch, I can envision a beautiful heirloom blanket with this stitch.
- The Suzette Stitch by Desert Blossom Crafts is one of those stitches that may intimidate you when you look at it, but it’s another simple combination of single crochet and double crochet. It’s gorgeous and it’s one of those gorgeous crochet stitches for blankets.
- With the Lemon Peel Stitch by Jo to the World Creations you will have a full tutorial for a soft and cuddly baby blanket.
- With the Moss Stitch in a Square tutorial by Made By Gootie you will learn how to make the moss stitch in a square, flat back and forth rows and corner to corner (C2C). This is one of my favorite crochet stitches for blankets as well.
- The C2C Wattle Stitch by Made By Gootie is one of those perfect crochet stitch for blankets. You can make cozy blankets with the c2c wattle stitch because it’s a very solid stitch. It looks beautiful with variegated yarn.
- The Breaking Waves Stitch by Dora Does is another beautifully textured stitch in the list of crochet stitches for blankets that is perfect for color-work.
- Iris Stitch in a Rectangle by Made By Gootie: what a unique lace stitch this is. Yet another great idea for a light blanket.
- Catherine Wheel Stitch by HandmadeByRaine: this gorgeous stitch is one of my favorite crochet stitches for blankets. This stitch is so beautiful and it’s perfect for color combinations too.
- The Tunisian Crochet Full Stitch by Raffamusa Designs is another great basic Tunisian stitch that you will love to learn.
- The Alpine Stitch by yours truly, this tutorial is right here on the Zamiguz blog. This stitch is full of texture and it’s easier than you think.
Now go pin this list of crochet stitches for blankets, grab your yarn and hook and have fun
If you are looking for blanket patterns, you may love this list here on the blog. One is more beautiful than the other. In that list, you will find more ideas for other great crochet stitches for blankets as well.
