In this tutorial, we’ll see how to crochet the granny stripe stitch.
The granny stitch or granny stripe stitch is a true crochet classic. It is easy to learn and works up really quickly.
This stitch is perfect for crocheting blankets, pillowcases, and other home decor projects, but also accessories, including scarves, Spring hats, bags, etc.
The basic element of the granny stitch is the same as for the classic granny square, which is a repeat of 3 double crochet stitches and a chain.
However, while for the granny square you crochet in rounds, for the granny stripe stitch, you’ll crochet in rows.
Different Ways to Crochet the Granny Stripe Stitch
There are a few different ways to crochet the granny stripe stitch, and the main difference between these methods is whether or not you space the 3 double-crochet blocks with a chain 1.
With or Without a Chain 1?
In the picture below, you can see two swatches crocheted with the granny stripe stitch without a chain-1 between the double crochet blocks (the green swatch on the left), and with a chain-1 spacing the double crochet blocks (the pink swatch on the right).
The main differences between chaining or not chaining 1 between double crochet groups are:
| Ch-1 Sps | WITHOUT | WITH |
|---|---|---|
| Holes | Smaller gaps | Larger holes |
| Fabric | More solid fabric | Lighter and drapey fabric |
| Tension | – Stitches tend to be a bit tighter (you might consider going up in hook size) – Rows are shorter! – If you count the rows in the two swatches in the pic above, you’ll see that the one without ch-1 spaces has 9 rows and the one with ch-1 spaces has 8 rows) | – Same tension as for a classic granny square |
| Best to Use for… | – Granny Stripe Blankets – Garments – Accessories for the cold season | – Market Bags – Lightweight Dresses |
In this tutorial, we’ll see both ways to crochet the granny stripe stitch.
This way, you can try both and choose the method that you like better!
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RAINBOW GRANNY BLANKET CAL
The granny stripe stitch is one of the stitches in the Rainbow Granny Blanket CAL.
You can find all the details about the Rainbow Blanket CAL HERE, and get the free PDF of the Granny Stripe Stitch Square HERE or by clicking the button below!
Note that the PDF misses the instructions for the granny border but you’ll find them in the next pattern on Friday!
MATERIALS
You can use any yarn with the appropriate hook. I used:
- 5.5-mm (I/9 USA, 5 UK) Hook
- Aran-Weight (4) Yarn in as many colors as you wish. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran.
- Tapestry Needle
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
MC – Magic Circle
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp – Space
St – Stitch
Yo – Yarn over
PATTERN NOTES
- If the pattern says “dc 2”, you need to crochet 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within brackets for the indicated number of times.
- […] – Crochet the instructions within brackets in the same indicated st or sp.
1. Granny Stripe Stitch With ch-1 Sps – Free Crochet Tutorial
The granny stripe stitch with a chain 1 between the 3 double-crochet blocks is my go-to method when I need to crochet squares to mix with regular granny squares because the stitch counts and the tension match perfectly.
Ch a multiple of 4.
For this tutorial, I chained 20.
Row 1
Dc 1 in the fourth ch from hook (photo 1), *ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3] in next ch (photo 2), ch 1. Repeat from * until you have 4 chs remaining (photo 3). Sk 3, [dc 2] in the last ch (see last arrow on the left in photo 3, and photo 4).
Row 2
Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), turn. Sk 1, *[dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 3. Repeat from * until you get to the last ch-1 sp (see black arrows in photo 5). Finally, sk 1 and dc 1 in the last st (see pink arrow in photo 5, and photo 6).
Row 3
Ch 3, turn. Dc 1 in the very first st (indicated by the first arrow on the right in photo 7), *ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * until the last ch-1 sp (see black arrows in photo 7). Ch 1, sk 3, [dc 2] in the last st (see pink arrow in photo 7).
Repeat rows 2 and 3 to keep growing your work.
2. Granny Stripe Stitch Without Ch-1 sps
If you want to crochet a blanket or Winter scarves and accessories, the granny stripe stitch without chain spaces is the best option.
Crochet Granny Stripe Stitch Without Chain Spaces – Pattern Chart
Crochet Granny Stripe Stitch Without Chain Spaces – Written Pattern & Photo Tutorial
Ch a multiple of 3 + 1.
For this tutorial, I made a chain of 19.
Row 1. [Dc 2] in the fourth ch from your hook (the turning ch-3 counts as a dc), *sk 2, [dc 3] in the next ch. Repeat from * until you have 3 sts remaining. Sk 2, dc 1 in the last ch (photo 1).
Row 2. Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), turn. [Dc 2] in sp between the first two sts from the previous row (indicated by the arrow in photo 2). *Sk 3, [dc 3] in the sp between the last skipped st and the next. Repeat from * until you have 3 sts left (see arrows in photo 3).
Finally, dc 1 in the last st (see arrow in photo 4).
And your row 2 is complete (photo 5).
Repeat row 2 to grow your work.
You just learned how to crochet the Granny Stripe Stitch!
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Thank you so much for this great tutorial. It will definitely help me with my next project.
Bless you.