Easy Crochet Blanket Stitch Alternate Single Crochet

The Alternate Single Crochet stitch is a lovely stitch that gives a beautiful textured look. This is a simple stitch which is made by working alternately into the Front Loop and Back Loop of each stitch, hence the name - "Alternate Single Crochet Stitch".

This stitch is very beginner friendly as it uses the most basic crochet stitch. You can make easy beginner friendly projects as it is a One Row Repeat pattern which looks same on both the sides. This stitch can be used to make lovely textured Placemats, Dishcloths , Pillows ,Blankets and many more.

Today am sharing the pattern for Easy Crochet Blanket Stitch Alternate Single Crochet. This stitch is a favourite of mine. Its super easy and a fun stitch to work on.

Materials Used:-

8 Ply Cotton Yarn
4 mm Crochet Hook

Size:-

38 inches- Customizable to any size

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Let's Start:-

Round 1:-

Start with a Slip Knot. 

Chain 100.

This measures around 38 inches.

You can adjust the size of the blanket by altering these stitches according to your requirement.

Start with any number of Chains.

Round 2:-

1 Single Crochet in the Second Chain from the hook.

1 Single Crochet each in the remaining stitches.

Once you reach end, Chain 1 and turn your work.

Round 3:-

1 Front Loop Single Crochet in the 1st stitch.

1 Back Loop Single Crochet in the next stitch.

Repeat(1FLSC,1BLSC).

Once you reach the end , Chain 1 and turn your work.

How to make a Front Loop Single Crochet??...here it is.....!!

1. Insert your hook into the front loop of the stitch (i.e. the Loop which is closest to you)- and your hook should come up through the middle of the stitch.
2. Yarn Over  and Pull up a loop.
3. Yarn Over and Pull through the 2 loops on hook.

How to make a Back Loop Single Crochet??...here it is.....!!

1. Insert hook into the center of the stitch(i.e. the loop which is farthest to you)-and you should come through the back loop.
2. Yarn Over  and Pull up a loop.
3. Yarn Over and Pull through the 2 loops on hook.

Round 4:-

1 Front Loop Single Crochet in the 1st stitch.

1 Back Loop Single Crochet in the next stitch.

Repeat(1FLSC,1BLSC).

Once you reach the end , Chain 1 and turn your work.

Round 5:-

Keep repeating Round 4 untill the size needed and weave off.

Here is the Summary of the Pattern:-

Round 1:-

Start with a Slip Knot. 

Ch100.

This measures around 38 inches.

You can adjust the size of the blanket by altering these Sts according to your requirement.

Start with any number of Chs.

Round 2:-

1SC in the 2nd Ch from the hook.

1SC each in the remaining Sts.

Once you reach end, Ch1 and turn your work.

Round 3:-

1FLSC Crochet in the 1st St.

1BLSC Crochet in the next St.

Repeat(1FLSC,1BLSC).

Once you reach the end , Ch1 and turn your work.

Round 4:-

1FLSC Crochet in the 1st St.

1BLSC Crochet in the next St.

Repeat(1FLSC,1BLSC).

Once you reach the end , Ch1 and turn your work.

Round 5:-

Keep repeating Round 4 untill the size needed and weave off.

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