Tunisian Crochet Block Stitch – VIDEO TUTORIAL

The Tunisian Crochet Block Stitch is a stunning technique that creates a textured, eye-catching pattern perfect for everything from blankets to scarves. Don’t let its intricate look fool you—this stitch is surprisingly simple to master, making it a fun and rewarding addition to your crochet repertoire! Follow along with my written pattern and step-by-step tutorial video to learn this stitch in no time.

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Get colorful with the Tunisian Crochet Block Stitch

Every maker has those stitches that they return to over and over again. A few of my favorites are a granny square, the crochet linen stitch, and the Tunisian crochet Block Stitch. It’s deceptively simple and a perfect way to add texture and visual interest to simple patterns. Mix post stitches with Tunisian simple stitches to make the window panes, then fill them in with more rows of simple stitches. It’s that easy! Learn exactly how it’s done by watching the tutorial video below.

Practice the Tunisian crochet Block Stitch using this beginner-friendly pattern with step-by-step tutorial video for perfect stitches.

Ready to practice Block Stitch? Grab your closest Tunisian crochet hook and let’s get stitching:

Learn even more Tunisian crochet with these helpful videos:

Tunisian Crochet for Absolute Beginners [watch here]
How to Choose and Use Tunisian Crochet Hooks [watch here]
5 More Tunisian Crochet Stitches to Try [watch here]

One of my most popular patterns, the Mulberry Afghan, uses the addictive and speedy Block Stitch. In this sample, a color-changing yarn cake adds beautiful dimension to the blanket, while a solid contrasting color is used for the accent.

Make this design using my free pattern. Find the full pattern + tutorial video LINKED HERE.

Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket – Block Stitch Pattern

This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Block Stitch Square as part of the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.

Join the Double the Fun 2024 Crochet Along! This free crochet along to make the Crochet Amour and Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blankets runs from November 11th, 2024, to December 20th, 2024. Get full details in this blog post and join the fun!

Block Stitch Square Pattern

Prefer a printable version? Purchase the ad-free Tunisian Snowy Sampler pattern from my shop HERE.
Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.

MATERIALS

Worsted weight yarn – colors B and D
6.5mm crochet hook
6.5mm corded Tunisian crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
5mm interchangeable knitting needle tip (optional)

FINISHED SIZE

12″ square after border and blocking

STITCH MULTIPLE: The Block Stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 + 3 stitches. Adjust as needed.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Extra Long Front Post Tunisian Double Crochet (XLTfpdc): yarn over, insert hook under front and back vertical bars of the stitch 3 rows below, yarn over, pull up a loop, chain 1, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook.
Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch, yo, pull up a lp.
Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yo, pull through 2 lps) until 1 lp remains on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

ROW 1 With D, ch 39, pull up a lp in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each rem ch, RetP, cc to B at end of row.

ROWS 2-3 With B, tss across to last st, Lts, RetP, cc to D at end of Row 3.

ROW 4 With D, tss 2, (XLTfpdc 1, tss 3) across row, working last st as for Lts, RetP, cc to B at end of row.

Rep Rows 2-4 until square measures 11.5″, ending with a Row 4 repeat. This took me 34 rows. At the end of the last row, DO NOT change color. Fasten off B and Bind Off with D.

BIND OFF Loosely sl st each st until last st, sl st last st as for Lts. Proceed to Standard Border.

STANDARD BORDER

Change to 6.5mm traditional crochet hook and ensure the square faces right side up.
Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
Repeat the last step for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.

Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket.

Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket Layout