45+ Best Crochet Stitches for Blankets

The waffle stitch creates a squishy, thick texture for your crochet blanket. The waffle grid texture is formed by working front post double crochets. It’s a reversible stitch that will leave you with two very similar sides of your fabric.

The granny stripe stitch is made with granny clusters that are formed into rows. This is a fun stitch to use for a blanket because you can be creative with your colors. You can switch it up every row or use one color for larger sections at a time. With small holes between the clusters, this stitch creates a fabric that’s not quite as warm as other stitches - perfect for fall days or cuddling up in front of the fire.

Granny squares are a fun and easy way to make a blanket, and they’re excellent for beginner crocheters. Once you get the pattern down, you can easily crochet granny squares while watching tv or chatting with a friend. Granny square blankets are made by piecing together a number of granny squares. They’re great for using up scrap yarn, too!

The double crochet stitch is one of the simplest crochet stitches for making blankets. It works up quickly and creates a solid fabric. You can use this stitch with virtually any type of yarn, and you can easily make your rows as long or short as you want

This stitch goes by a few names, including the moss stitch, linen stitch, granite stitch, and woven stitch. It’s easy to make and is worked with chains and single crochets. This stitch creates a modern stitch pattern for a crochet blanket and looks great on both sides of the fabric. Its texture creates a flexible, drapey blanket.

The chevron stitch creates a beautiful, modern pattern that’s excellent for any type of blanket, but is an especially cute option for baby blankets. It can be a little tricky to get the hang of at first, so this stitch is best for experienced beginners or intermediates.

The ripple stitch creates a beautiful pattern that’s formed with double crochets. It makes a smooth fabric that doesn’t have any gaps. Using chain stitches and double crochets, it’s worked in an easy rhythm that’s suitable for even beginner crocheters.

This stitch is an excellent choice for blankets, because it’s simple to work and creates a dense, warm fabric. Keep in mind that you’ll need to work in multiples of three for this stitch.

The wave stitch is a beautiful choice, especially if you’re working with two or more colors. The “waves” are created by alternating with single crochets, half double crochets, double crochets, and treble crochets.

This stitch is worked diagonally from one corner to the other. With this stitch, it’s very easy to adjust the size of your project to your favorite dimensions. It’s also a good choice for using up scrap yarn. The fabric that this stitch creates is fairly dense, but leaves some small holes between the stitch clusters.

This beautiful stitch creates a scalloped design and is made with just a few simple stitches. It forms a lovely, textured pattern that works well for a full blanket but also makes a wonderful blanket border.

The basketweave stitch is a cozy, textured stitch for crochet blankets. It creates a woven pattern that’s made with front and back post double crochets. This stitch is reversible and looks great on both sides. It’s a soft, comfy option that works especially well for making baby blankets.

This is a unique crochet stitch for blankets that looks quite intricate but actually isn’t very difficult to work. The interesting texture that’s made with this stitch is a great way to impress your guests with your living room throw! The twisted points are made by using front post stitches and create a dense, warm fabric.

This simple, rhythmic stitch creates a lovely texture for all kinds of blankets. Using chains, single crochets, and double crochets, this stitch is a good choice for beginners or more experienced crocheters.

This stitch creates an intricate look, especially when worked with one solid yarn and one self-striping yarn. It’s worked in the round, making this stitch great for blankets, because you can just keep working until you have the size you want. Similar to a granny square, this stitch creates a fabric with some holes.

This stitch is created by using the single crochet and double crochet, making it a fairly simple stitch to work. The resulting fabric looks similar to a lemon peel, which is where it gets its name! With this stitch, you’ll end up with a lovely, textured, solid blanket fabric.

The tulip stitch creates a beautiful, unique pattern that looks like a zig-zag made with double crochets. It’s worked in a one-row repeat and doesn't take too much concentration. This relaxing stitch would be a beautiful choice for a baby blanket.

The grit stitch creates a cozy, textured fabric. It’s made with simple alternating single crochets and double crochets. This stitch is a great option for making a dense, warm blanket.

This stitch forms a dense, yet flowy and flexible blanket fabric. It uses basic stitches and is a good option for crochet beginners. If you can chain, single crochet, and double crochet, you can make this beautiful stitch!

This farmhouse-style crochet stitch is usually worked with three colors - a light, medium, and dark shade. Most people prefer to have two shades of the same color, for example, a light blue and dark blue paired with white. It takes a little practice to get this pattern down, but it’s well worth it for the beautiful blankets that it makes!

If you want to make a fun, super textured blanket, the bobble stitch is a perfect option. The front side features chunky bobbles, while the back side forms a flat fabric. This unique stitch would make a great blanket for babies or kids.

This beautiful and elegant stitch looks similar to wheels or flowers. It’s made by working shell stitches, single crochets, and double crochets, and is a good option for intermediates. This stitch creates a fabric with small holes.

This option is a beautiful and fast crochet stitch for blankets. It works up quickly and creates a loose, airy fabric that has lots of drape and flexibility. This would be a good stitch for a decorative blanket.

The griddle stitch is a nice, mindless stitch choice that you can work while watching tv. It creates a squishy, comfortable blanket texture. This versatile stitch can be worked with an even number of stitches, odd number of stitches, or even corner to corner.

This is a beautiful, textured stitch that’s made by using the slip stitch and half double crochet. It creates a thick, dense fabric that’s wonderful for blankets.

This easy stitch creates a chevron-style texture that actually looks similar to knitting. It makes a sort of zig-zag pattern that some also describe as a braided look. This stitch forms a soft, fairly dense fabric for crochet blankets.

Hexagon blocks are tons of fun to make and can be addicting! Fortunately, you can make as many blocks as you like to grow your blanket to the size you want. Hexagon motifs are beautiful for baby blankets or full-size blankets.

This Tunisian stitch option is super cozy and is made with only two stitches. Best made with bulky weight yarn, it creates a thick, snuggly blanket. If you’ve never tried Tunisian crochet before, you may want to practice with a smaller project, like a dishcloth, before using this stitch for a blanket.

This stitch is easy to work and creates a lovely look for your blanket. The double crochet spike stitch is what gives this design its unique pattern. The rows look especially appealing when they’re worked with varying colors.

This gorgeous, textured star stitch is reversible and looks beautiful on both sides. With this eye-catching stitch, the rows seem to blend together, making an unending star design throughout your fabric. This thick stitch does use a lot of yarn, so make sure you have plenty on hand!

You can use nearly any yarn for this versatile stitch. It creates a thick, dense, textured fabric. This stitch is easy to make and is reversible, too!

Worked in a four-row repeat, this stitch creates pretty ridges throughout your fabric. It’s worked with slip stitches and half double crochets. This would be a beautiful option for a living room throw.

This gorgeous, textured stitch looks similar to stars or daisies. It’s not too difficult to work and is made with chains and single crochets. This stitch creates a fairly dense fabric that’s beautiful when made with a variegated yarn or a solid color.

This is one of the most basic stitches using Tunisian crochet. If you haven’t tried the Tunisian method before, this stitch is an excellent choice for getting started. Tunisian crochet makes a dense fabric that’s perfect for warm blankets.

Here’s a beautiful, modern stitch that makes a pattern that looks similar to stacked bricks. This stitch is worked using Tunisian crochet and is made by working the long Tunisian front post double crochet.

This Tunisian stitch makes a beautiful pattern that really looks like a honeycomb! It makes for a unique and interesting blanket. One major benefit of this stitch is that it creates a flat fabric that doesn’t curl.

Tunisian crochet and chevron collide with this lovely stitch! If you love the look of chevron but prefer the Tunisian method over regular crochet, you definitely need to give this stitch a try. It’s best for intermediate crocheters.

You can work in rows or rounds using this easy stitch. To make this stitch really pop, it’s best to use two contrasting colors (one light and one dark works really well). This is a great choice for beginners.

This airy and beautiful stitch is made with chains, single crochets, and double crochets. It does take some concentration to get into the groove with this stitch, but you’ll be on a roll in no time.

This easy stitch looks great on both sides and is best when worked with two distinct colors. You’ll want to be comfortable with color changes in order to work this stitch.

This stitch creates a beautiful, sophisticated-looking pattern for your blanket. It uses a one-row repeat and is easy to work on while relaxing or watching tv. Just keep crocheting until your blanket is the size you want!

The checkered stitch is a fun and simple stitch to make, even for beginner crocheters. It makes a thick, dense fabric and has a unique, checkerboard look.

This stitch makes such a distinctive and attractive-looking pattern. It looks great in multiple colors and has so much potential for different themes depending on the colors you choose! It’s a fairly repetitive pattern to make and forms a dense fabric.

This easy v-stitch makes a beautiful, textured pattern. It forms a dense fabric that’s perfect for blankets. You’ll need to know how to single crochet and chain in order to make this stitch.

Use this stitch to make fun, mini bobbles that create lots of beautiful texture! The bobble stitches make for a dense fabric and would be lovely to use on a cozy baby blanket.