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Crochet Granny Spike Stitch

January 24, 2017 by Ashleigh

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.

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!

Written Pattern
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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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    January 25, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Thanks Ashleigh! Blessing on your site!

  2. blankPamela says

    January 26, 2017 at 8:54 am

    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.

  3. blankPamela says

    January 26, 2017 at 8:56 am

    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.

    • blankAshleigh says

      January 26, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      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. 🙂

  4. blankMarisol Sánchez says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Nice stitch!!, thanks so much!!.

  5. blankAnna Mae Huntznger says

    January 27, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    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.

    • blankAshleigh says

      January 27, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      This video is also available on my YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLSpZBEKwWM&t=219s

  6. blankDanielle says

    January 28, 2017 at 1:57 am

    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!

    • blankAshleigh says

      January 28, 2017 at 3:42 am

      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: https://www.sewrella.com/2016/10/magic-crochet-color-change.html

  7. blankRosalyn Schultze says

    January 29, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    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.

    • blankAshleigh says

      January 30, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      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!

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