Crochet Blanket Stitch: Easy One-Row Repeat for Beginners

Textured crochet blanket with yarn in a cozy home

The crochet blanket stitch is a (single crochet, double crochet) pair worked into one stitch, then one stitch skipped, repeated across. Every row is the same, so once you have worked row 2 you know the whole pattern. It makes a thick, textured fabric with almost no holes, which is why it is a favourite for first blankets.

Crochet blanket stitch at a glance

Skill level: easy beginner
Chain multiple: any even number
Stitches: chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), skip (sk). US terms.
Repeat: 1 row
Yarn: worsted weight (#4) with a 5–5.5 mm hook, or bulky (#5) with a 6.5–8 mm hook for a faster blanket
Fabric: dense, soft, slightly bumpy, same look on both sides

Why choose the blanket stitch

Easy to memorise: one row repeats from start to finish.
Warm, no big holes: the sc and dc lean into each other and fill the gaps.
Grows fast: the double crochet adds height, so it is quicker than plain single crochet.
Looks the same on both sides: no wrong side to hide on a blanket.
Easy to count: each row is a line of (sc, dc) pairs plus one sc at the end.

Some designers call slightly different stitches by this name. The version below is the most common one-row (sc, dc) repeat. You may also see it described as a suzette-style stitch.

Abbreviations (US terms)

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
(sc, dc) – work a single crochet and a double crochet into the same stitch

Crocheting with UK terms? Single crochet is a UK double crochet and double crochet is a UK treble. See the single crochet guide if sc is new to you.

Sage green crochet blanket stitch practice swatch

Blanket stitch written pattern

Foundation: chain an even number. For a practice swatch, ch 20.

Row 1: (sc, dc) in the 2nd ch from the hook. *Sk the next ch, (sc, dc) in the next ch.* Repeat from * until 2 ch remain. Sk the next ch, sc in the last ch. Turn.
Row 2: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). (sc, dc) in the first sc. *Sk the next dc, (sc, dc) in the next sc.* Repeat from * until 2 sts remain. Sk the next dc, sc in the last sc. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until your piece is the length you want. Fasten off.

Step by step: how to work each pair

Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops. That is your single crochet.
Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. That is your double crochet.
Skip the next stitch. The next pair always goes into a single crochet from the row below, never into a double crochet.

Close-up of a crochet hook working into a textured blanket stitch swatch

Stitch count check

If you started with an even number of chains (N), every row has N − 1 stitches: (N − 2) ÷ 2 pairs plus one single crochet at the end. On a 20-chain swatch that is 9 pairs plus 1 sc, or 19 stitches. Put a stitch marker in the first and last stitch of each row so the edges stay straight.

How many chains for a blanket

Blanket size	Finished width	Worsted, 5.5 mm hook*	Approx. yarn (worsted)
Baby	30 in / 76 cm	about 110 ch	900–1,100 yd
Lap / throw	40 in / 100 cm	about 150 ch	1,400–1,800 yd
Throw	50 in / 127 cm	about 186 ch	2,000–2,600 yd
Twin	66 in / 168 cm	about 246 ch	3,500–4,200 yd

*Based on about 3.7 chains per inch. Your tension decides the real number: crochet a 4-inch swatch, count the stitches, and multiply by the width you want. Round to an even number. Yarn amounts are estimates for a dense stitch; buy one extra skein from the same dye lot.

Common mistakes and fixes

The blanket gets wider: you worked a pair into a dc. Pairs only go into single crochets.
The blanket gets narrower: you skipped the last sc or the first stitch after turning. Check the end of each row: sk 1, sc in the last st.
Edges look wavy: your foundation chain is tighter than the rows. Use a hook one size larger for the chain only.
Fabric feels stiff: go up a hook size. This stitch is dense, so it likes a slightly bigger hook than the yarn label suggests.

Handmade crochet blanket resting across a lap

Finishing your blanket

A round of single crochet makes the sides neat. For more options, see our easy crochet blanket borders. Still choosing a stitch? Compare it with others in crochet stitches for your first blanket.

Frequently asked questions

What is the blanket stitch in crochet?

It is a single crochet and a double crochet worked into the same stitch, followed by a skipped stitch, repeated across every row. It makes a thick, textured fabric that is ideal for blankets.

Is the crochet blanket stitch good for beginners?

Yes. You only need chain, single crochet and double crochet, and the same row repeats throughout. Most beginners have it memorised after two or three rows.

How many chains do I need for the blanket stitch?

Any even number. Chain the width you want, then add or remove one chain so the total is even.

Does the blanket stitch have holes?

Very few. The single crochet and double crochet lean together and fill the skipped stitch, so it is warmer than plain double crochet.

Is the blanket stitch the same as the suzette stitch?

They are very similar and many people use the names for the same (sc, dc) repeat. Some patterns place the pair differently, so always follow the written row of the pattern you use.