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This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the box stitch. This pattern consists of alternating boxes that create a grid or mesh. It’s great for blankets, wraps, and scarves.

Skill: Easy

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 4

Chain Stitch – ch

Double Crochet – dc

Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next st, *ch 2, skip two ch and 1dc into next ch 1dc into next ch; rep from * to end

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), *ch 2, skip two ch and 1dc into next ch, 1dc into next ch; rep from * to last st, 1dc into next ch.

Repeat rows 1 – 2 until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Crochet Box Stitch