SHELL CROCHET AFGHAN PATTERNS PRO
Pro Tip: Lacy crochet stitches aren’t great for blankets, as they don’t offer enough structure. Plus, they’re super easy to tweak, so you can make sharp, pointy chevrons or soft, subtle waves based on your design preference. Ripple stitches create bold, graphic chevron patterns that look great on a blanket. If you’re looking to stitch up a pixelated graphghan, consider using this stitch. Corner-to-Corner StitchĪlso known as C2C, this is another one of those stitches that looks great in a solid color, but can also be super versatile.
And honestly, if you don’t already have one of these iconic blankets hanging out in your house, it’s time to fix that. Whether you go with granny squares or opt for a seamless version worked in rows, you can’t go wrong with the classic granny stitch. This kind of chain stitch adds a lacy feel, and the resulting texture is totally touchable. This classic stitch pattern (which is actually a variation on the shell stitch!) has a very literal name - by working two double crochets in the same space, you create a repeating ‘V’ pattern within the fabric. Keep it one color for a more subtle, textured look, or get striping for something a little more colorful. These are great for more than just edging a blanket - we’re big fans of using an allover shell pattern to stitch up a quick blanket. Try stripes or color blocks to give this basic stitch a little something extra. Double crochet works well too, but be wary of single crochet - your blanket may feel a bit stiff and heavy with that one. Stitching up your new favorite blanket really can be as simple as working half-double crochet stitches on repeat. All you have to do is figure out what size you want it to be (we suggest making a gauge swatch first), decide the length of your starting chain, then get started! 1. But we happen to think the ones below are great crochet stitches and will make a particularly great blanket or afghan. When designing your own crochet blanket, you have a bunch of stitch options to choose from.
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