Crochet Granny Half Spike Stitch Striped Blanket Tutorial

Ready to add a cozy touch to your home with a splash of creativity? Look no further than this crochet tutorial that guides you through the charming Granny Half Spike Stitch, perfect for a striped blanket that is sure to be as fun to make as it is to snuggle under. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be piecing together colorful stripes that elevate the classic granny stitch with a spiky twist.

Crochet Granny Half Spike Stitch Striped Blanket

Materials Needed:

• Yarn of your choice
• A crochet hook appropriate for your yarn

Pattern:

Foundation Chain:

• Create your foundation chain in a multiple of 3, then add one extra chain.

In Row 1 (Foundation Row of UK Double / US Single Crochet):

• Work UK double crochet (US single crochet) into the second chain from the hook and into each chain across the row.
• Turn your work to begin the next row.

Row 2 (Start of Granny Stitch Pattern):

• Without chaining, work a treble height stitch into the first stitch to eliminate gaps (insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops).
• Work two UK treble crochets (US double crochets) into the same stitch (the starting stitch of the row).
• Skip two stitches, then work three UK trebles (US doubles) into the third stitch. Repeat to across the row.
• End the row with two UK trebles (US doubles) in the last stitch.
• Turn your work.

Row 3 (Granny Stitch Pattern Continuation):

• Repeat the process from Row 2, alternating the starting stitch with either two or one treble to maintain the pattern (three trebles in each space across).

For Row 4 (Beginning of Spike Stitch Pattern):

• Change color (if desired) by joining new yarn with a slip stitch.
• Work the treble height stitch as you did at the beginning of Row 2.
• Begin with a UK treble (US double), followed by a Spike treble worked into the center treble of the 3-treble group of the row below, pulling up tall to keep your work loose, and then another treble back into the same space.
• Continue this pattern across the row (treble, Spike treble, treble in each space).

Row 5 (Normal Granny Stitch Row):

• Work the treble height stitch into the first stitch.
• Work three UK trebles (US doubles) into each space across as you did in previous granny stitch rows.

Finishing Row:

• When you have reached the desired height of your project, finish with a row of UK double crochets (US single crochets) across the top to match the starting row.
• Repeat Rows 4 and 5, alternating between Spike stitch and normal Granny stitch rows to create the pattern until your project reaches the desired size. Always ensure to start and finish the rows in the same way as described to maintain a consistent edge.