Crochet Interlocking Block Stitch [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
Learn how to Crochet the Interlocking Block Stitch - a fantastic multicoloured stitch which creates a fun checkered pattern!
Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)
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Crochet Interlocking Block Stitch WRITTEN PATTERN
USA STITCH TERMS
Hook Size(s): according to your yarn
Abbreviations:
ยท Ch = Chain
ยท Inc = Increase
ยท SC = Single crochet
ยท DC = Double crochet
ยท Rep = Repeat
ยท St = Stitch
Interlocking Block Stitch
The pattern multiple is 6 plus 5.
Foundation Row: Ch any multiple of 6 + 5
Row 1: Starting in the fourth ch from the hook, make 2 DC and rep *ch 3, skip 3 st, 3 DC* across.
Attach the second colour.
Row 2: Ch 3 and turn. Rep *skip 3 st, 3 DC in the skipped st of the row below, ch 3* across. At the end, sl st in the last st of the row.
Attach the third colour.
Row 3: Ch 3 and turn. Make 2 DC in the st two rows below. Rep *ch 3, skip 3 st, 3 DC in the st two rows below* across.
Row 4: Ch 3 and turn. Rep *skip 3 st, 3 DC in the st two rows below, ch 3* across. At the end, sl st in the last st of the row.
Rows 5-onward: Rep rows 3 and 4 for as big as you want your project to be, changing colours at the start of each row.
Final Row: Ch 1 and turn. Rep *3 SC, 3 DC in the st two rows below* across.
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Weave in the ends.
If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.
Happy Crocheting!
Robin

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