Hi everyone! Here with the first episode of my new series, Stitch Dictionary – the place where you can find tons of new, unique stitches to try!
For each of these stitch swatches, I’ll be working up an 11 x 11″ swatch in Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in varying colors, eventually joining my swatches together to form a Stitch Dictionary Throw blanket!
Follow along and make your swatches with me.
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Today’s episode is the Granny Spike Stitch, a versatile stitch best used with several different colors. It works up fast and is easy to learn.
Watch the video to see how I make it, or just follow the written instructions below!
Ch a multiple of 4 +1 (this will be the width of your finished piece)
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as your first Dc), 2 Dc in 4th Ch from hook, *Ch 1, sk 3, 3 Dc in next, rep from * across
Row 2: Ch 4, turn, Sk over the first cluster, *(Dc, Dc Spk St into st directly below in foundation Ch, Dc) in Ch 1 sp, Ch 1, sk over next cluster, rep from * across, Dc in Ch 3 space from Row 1
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first Dc), turn, Dc Spk St in Dc from cluster below (Row 1), Dc in Ch 1, space, Ch 1, sk over next cluster, *(Dc, Dc Spk St into st directly below in Row 1, Dc) in Ch 1 sp, Ch 1, sk over next cluster, rep from * across (end with final cluster in Ch 4 turning sp from Row 2)
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternating until desired length.
What will you make with the granny spike stitch? Comment below!
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Thanks Ashleigh! Blessing on your site!
Hello – A crochet block stitch blanket is such a good idea abd a great way to learn and practice new stitches. How many stitch/blocks will there be? Have a wonderful year. Thank you.
Hello – A crochet block stitch blanket is such a good idea and a great way to learn and practice new stitches. How many stitch/blocks will there be? Have a wonderful year. Thank you.
Hi Pamela! I have no idea at the moment, at least 25. But probably more! I foresee making about 25 swatches, give or take, and then continuing to make swatches as I create new stitch tutorials and making the blanket bigger over time. 🙂
Nice stitch!!, thanks so much!!.
I installed the necessary programs to get this pattern… I thought, but I am having no success. I really want this pattern but there must be an easier way. Very frustrating.
This video is also available on my YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLSpZBEKwWM&t=219s
Hello – this is my first time making a project with multiple colors. What do I do with the loose ends at each row? What’s the best way to weave them in so they don’t unravel?
Also, can you post the link for the magic color change?
Super excited to make this!
I just leave a tail at least 8 in. long and weave it in several directions back and forth to secure it. Here’s the link for the color change: http://www.sewrella.com/2016/10/magic-crochet-color-change.html
Is it possible to carry the alternate colors alongside the edge of the work and pick them up as need be? Doesn’t this eliminate the need to weave in ends upon completion of the block? Thanks so much for this new series, your video’s will help so very much.
You certainly could! Assuming you’re picking up the same color on the same side of the work, which isn’t always the case. I’m sure you could make that work though!