Interlocking Block Stitch Crochet Pattern: How to Tutorial Video

In this crochet interlocking block stitch tutorial, there is written instructions including a free PDF pattern of a dishcloth. There is a video tutorial of the stitch, too.

This stitch uses the the double crochet and the chain stitch in an alternating pattern. The pattern combines the colors with an up down movement.

Up and down stripe washcloth crochet pattern available in a free PDF. Try this easy pattern and learn a new stitch.

This stitch works for lots of crochet projects. I have made dishcloths, scarves, cowls, ear warmers, and a blanket using it.

Crochet Interlocking Block Stitch Tutorial Written Pattern: Free PDF Pattern

Interlocking Block Stitch Crochet Tips

For the chain you need multiple of 4 + 1.
You do 1 single, 1 half double, & 1 double in the same single crochet from the row before.
Changing Colors: If you want to change colors like I did, switch to the 2nd color when you do the last yarn for the last half double crochet of the row. Then chain 2 in the new color.
Interlocking stitch video tutorial: ri ght-handed or left-handed

Step by Step Interlocking Block Stitch Crochet Tutorial

Chain a multiple 4 + 1.
Half double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook. Then half double crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Chain 2 and turn your work.
Half double crochet in the 1st stitch (the same one where you just did the chain 2). Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in those next 2 stitches. Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches. Repeat (Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in those next 2 stitches. Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches.) across.
Half double crochet in the last stitch. Chain 2 and turn.
Double crochet into the next 2 stitches in the row below. Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet into the next 2 stitches from the row below. Repeat (Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet into the next 2 stitches from the row below) across.
Half double in the top of the chain 2 from the previous row. Chain 2 and turn.
Half double crochet in same stitch the chain 2 comes out of. Crocheting into the open stitches from 2 rows below (the stitches will cover the 2 chains from the previous row), Double crochet in those next 2 stitches.
Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in next 2 stitches from 2 rows below. Repeat (Chain 2, skip next 2 stitches, double crochet in next 2 stitches from 2 rows below) across.
Half double crochet in last stitch. Chain 2 and turn.
Repeat steps 4-5 until you have the length you want.
Finishing Last Row Ending with Row 5: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch the chain 1 comes out of, half double crochet in the next 2 unworked stitches from 2 rows below, single crochet in the next 2 stitches.
Repeat from ( half double crochet in the next 2 unworked stitches from 2 rows below, single crochet in the next 2 stitches.) across.
Single crochet in last stitch.
Finishing Last Row Ending with Row 4: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch the chain 1 comes out of, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, half double crochet in the next 2 unworked stitches from 2 rows below, single crochet in next 2 stitches

Interlocking Block Stitch Tutorial Video Right Handed

Left Handed Interlocking Block Stitch Tutorial Video

Interlocking Block Stitch Written Pattern

Abbreviations – US Terms

ch/chs – chain/chains
st/sts – stitch/stitches
sk – skip
dc – double crochet stitch
hdc – half double crochet stitch

Size: 8.5 in x 8.5 in (22 cm)

Washcloth Pattern

ch 37 in Beach House

Row 1: In the 3rd ch from hook, hdc and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 2: hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. *ch 2, skip next 2 st, dc in those next 2 sts. Ch 2, skip next 2 sts.* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the last st. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 3: dc into the next 2 sts in the row below. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc into the next 2 sts from the row below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in the top of the ch 2 from the previous row. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 4: hdc in same st the ch 2 comes out of. Crocheting into the open sts from 2 rows below (the stitches will cover the 2 chs from the previous row), dc in those next 2 sts. *Ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts from 2 rows below* Repeat ** across. Hdc in last st. Chain 2 and turn.

To finish and close in the gaps you need to:

Ch 1, sc in the same st the ch 1 comes out of, sc in the next 2 sts, *hdc in the next 2 unworked sts from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts* Repeat from * to * across. Sc in last st. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Repeat Rows 3-4 for 16 rows or until you have the length you want.

Knot end and cut yarn. Weave in yarn ends.

Free Printable Cotton Interlocking Block Stitch Crochet Washcloth Pattern