Crochet Boxed Block Stitch

close up of crochet boxed block stitch with blue yarn and gold hook

Pattern

Start with a chain in a multiple of 5, then add 3.  SC in the second chain from the hook and in each stitch across.

CH 1 and turn. SC in the first two stitches, CH 3, skip the next three stitches, SC in the next two stitches. Repeat to the end. Your last two stitches will be two SC.

CH 3 and turn. DC 5 into each space that the chain 3 made all the way across. End with one DC in the last SC of the row below. 

CH 1 and turn. Repeat the sequence of 2 SC CH3 again. . .

Thank you for stopping by! For a pattern of a blanket that uses this stitch click here

crochet boxed block stitch blanket with cream yarn with blue and yellow stripes draped over silver metal chair

crochet boxed block stitch blanket in progress laying flat with yarn and hook