The Stitch is Right Game was developed in 2016 and revised in 2024. Initially, we had wheels on our website that could spin, but technology has changed, and those wheels are no longer available. Dice is the next best alternative that doesn't require technology to make random choices. We have changed the stitches and now present the Dice: Stitch Is Right Crochet Game.
We have two versions this time. There will be a chevron version, as shown, and the download will also have a straight-row version. Crochet diagrams and more are provided.
The game is updated and changed stitches from the original game to keep the game more current with trends.
Mikey's Sample is Baby Blanket Size
1 - Caron One Pound - Soft Gray Mix
2 - Caron Jumbo Twirl - Canal (darker blue)
3 - Caron Jumbo Twirl - Off White
4 - Caron Jumbo Twirl - Terracotta
5 - Caron Jumbo Twirl - Sky Blue
6 - Caron Jumbo Twirl - Peony
The Dice
Using just one dice, it will reveal three choices each time you roll:
- First Roll - Decides the Colour. Label colours 1 to 6 on a piece of paper.
- Second Roll - Decides the Stitch
- Third Roll - Decides the Number of Rows. Use the numbers 1, 2 or 3. If you roll 4, 5 or 5, reroll again. The number of repeats should only be up to 3 times.
Decisions
Decide the brand using a 5 mm H/8 crochet hook and six colours, and decide which size you want to make. I will provide you more information on the number of chains to start a blanket in the right side you want.
Sizing
Stitch Multiples for This Crochet Wave Design. Each chevron = 28 sts. Side edges need 18 to keep the project balanced. Therefore; stitch multiple is 28 + 18 chains.
Project Sizes
Custom Size Multiples of 28 + 18. Each Chevron is 28 sts and 18 sts for the sides.
Scarves Ch 46 - 1 Chevron + Sides = 10" Wide and Typically 70" long for adults.
- Receiving Blanket - Ch 130 - 4 Chevrons + Sides = 28" Wide and Typically Square.
- Large Cradle - Ch 102 - 3 Chevrons + Sides = 22" Wide x 33" Long.
- Baby Blanket - Ch 186 - 6 Chevrons + Sides = 40" Wide and Typically Square.
- Children Blanket - Ch 214 - 7 Chevrons + Sides = 46" Wide and Typically Square.
- Teenagers Blanket - Ch 242 - 8 Chevrons + Sides = 52" Wide by 60" Long.
- Throw Afghan - Ch 298 - 10 Chevrons + Sides = 64" Wide by 70" Long.
- Lapghans & Wheel Chairs - Ch 186 - 6 Chevrons + Sides = 40" Wide and Length of
Legs.
Abbreviations
- Ch = Chain
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Dc3tog = Double Crochet 3 Together
- Dc3togbp = Double Crochet 3 Together Around Back Post
- Dcbp = Double Crochet Back Post
- Dcfp = Double Crochet Front Post
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Hdc3tog = Half Double Crochet 3 Together
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sc3tog = Single Crochet 3 Together
- Sk = Skip(ped)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Dice Roll Colour
You decide the colours. Record those numbers and match them to the colour when you roll them.
- 1 - Colour A
- 2 - Colour B
- 3 - Colour C
- 4 - Colour D
- 5 - Colour E
- 6 - Colour F
Starting From The Beginning
Roll the dice to decide the first colour.
Ch the number you need for the size blanket you want. See above list.
1st row: Dc 4th ch from hook (dc and skipped ch counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in the next 5 chs. *Dc3tog over the next 3 chs (valley), 1 dc in next 12 chs, 3 dc in the next ch (peak), 1 dc in next 12 chs. Rep from * across until last 9 chs rem. Dc3tog over next 3 chs, 1 dc in next 5 chs, 2 dc last ch. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into the same stitch. 1 dc in the next 5 sts. *Dc3tog over the next 3 sts (valley), 1 dc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in the next st (peak), 1 dc in next 12 sts. Rep from * across until last 9 sts rem. Dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc last st. Turn.
Now Let's Play
Roll the dice for the colour. Roll again for the stitch number. Roll a third time to determine.
Stitch Dice Rolls
Each stitch combination has 2 rows to ensure the right side and wrong side of the blanket stay balanced. When you roll the number of rows, those two rows equal one. If you roll a two, repeat the instructions once more. If you roll a three, repeat the instructions two more times.
If you roll a 4, 5 or 6, roll the dice again to get a 1, 2 or 3.
You can view the game and/or print it to play along. Written instructions and crochet diagrams for each of the stitches are provided.
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Roll 1 - Single Crochet Rows
1st single crochet row: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st. 1 sc in next 5 sts. *Sc3tog over next 3 sts (valley), 1 sc in next 12 sts. 3 sc in next st (peak), 1 sc in next 12 sts. Rep from * until last 9 sts rem. Sc3tog (valley), 1 sc in next 5 sts. 2 sc in last st. Turn.
2nd single crochet row: Rep 1st single crochet row.
If you roll one, you are finished. If you roll a 2 to 6, repeat the first and second rows the number of times your dice tell you to.
Roll 2 - Lattice Stitch Rows
1st row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in same beg st. Sk next st, ch 1. (1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st) twice. *Dc3tog over next 3 sts (valley), (ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st) 6 times. 3 dc in next st (peak). (1 dc in next st, sk next st, ch 1) 6 times. Rep from * across to last 9 sts. Dc3tog over next 3 sts, (Ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st) 3 times. 1 dc in the same st as the last dc. Turn.
Tip: In the next row, the stitches and chain one space each count as a stitch.
2nd row: Ch 1, 2 sc in the same st. 1 sc in next 5 sts. *Sc3tog over next 3 sts (valley), 1 sc in next 12 sts. 3 sc in next st (peak), 1 sc in next 12 sts. Rep from * until last 9 sts rem. Sc3tog (valley), 1 sc in next 5 sts. 2 sc in last st. Turn.
If you roll one, you are finished. If you roll a 2 to 3 repeat the first and second rows the number of times your dice tell you to.
Roll 4 - Double Crochet Stitch Rows
1st row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into the same stitch. 1 dc in the next 5 sts. *Dc3tog over the next 3 sts (valley), 1 dc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in the next st (peak), 1 dc in next 12 sts. Rep from * across until last 9 sts rem. Dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc last st. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into the same stitch. 1 dc in the next 5 sts. *Dc3tog over the next 3 sts (valley), 1 dc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in the next st (peak), 1 dc in next 12 sts. Rep from * across until last 9 sts rem. Dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc last st. Turn.
If you roll one, you are finished. If you roll a 2 to 3 repeat the first and second rows the number of times your dice tell you to.
Roll 5 - Granny Stitch
1st row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into the same stitch. Sk next 2 sts, (2 dc. Ch 1. 2 dc in next st). Sk next 2 sts. *Dc3tog over next 3 sts (valley), sk next st, 3 dc in next st. (Sk next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st) 3 times. Sk next st, 3 dc in next st (peak). Sk next st, 3 dc in next st, (sk next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st) 3 times. Sk next st. Rep from * until the last 9 sts. Dc3tog, sk next 2 sts, (2 dc. Ch 1. 2 dc) in next st, sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Tip: In the next row, you will use the spaces between the groups like traditional granny square stitches.
2nd row: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st. Sk next 2 sts, (2 dc. Ch 1. 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp. Sk next 2 sts. *Dc3tog over next 3 sts, (3 dc in next sp between groups of 3 stitches) 4 times. 3 dc in the middle dc of the peak. (3 dc in next sp between groups of 3 stitches) 4 times. Sk next 2 sts. Rep from * until last 9 sts. (2 dc. Ch 1. 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
If you are repeating this again, repeat 2nd row instructions only. If you have rolled a one, you are finished. If you have rolled a two, repeat row 2 twice more. If you rolled a three, repeat row 2 four more times.
Roll 6 - Ribbed Chevron Stitch Rows
1st row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into the same stitch. 1 dc in the next 5 sts. *Dc3tog over the next 3 sts (valley), 1 dc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in the next st (peak), 1 dc in next 12 sts. Rep from * across until last 9 sts rem. Dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc last st. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same beg st. Dcfp around next st, (dcbp around next st, dcfp around next st) twice. *Dc3togbp over next 3 sts (valley). (Dcfp around next st, dcbp around next st) 6 times. 3 dcfp around next post (peak). (Dcbp around next st, dcfp around next st) 6 times. Rep from * across until last 9 sts. *Dc3togbp over next 3 sts. Dcfp around next st, (dcbp around next st, dcfp around next st) twice. 2 hdc in last st. Turn.
If you are repeating this again, repeat 2nd row instructions only. If you have rolled a one, you are finished. If you have rolled a two, repeat row 2 twice more. If you rolled a three, repeat row 2 four more times.
Final Two Rows
Roll the dice for the colour and do two rows of Double Crochet for the balance to match the beginning rows.
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BeverlysCrafts says
Hello and thanks for all you do.
I'm making the Straight Lines Dice Game Blanket.
Which color number do I use to "Set the Playing Field?"
Thanks so much
BeverlysCrafts
Mikey says
It's up to you. You can roll for the first colour you want to start with or just pick one.
Vicky says
There is a mistake in the bead stitch written pattern on the straight row pattern. You have left out a double crochet.
Mikey says
Thank you. It took me forever to see the error. I couldn’t see the obvious error. Appreciate you taking the time to messsage. I know it was months ago.
Claire Hills says
Please oh please share with me the colors you used in this blanket.
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Wendy Maruna says
The colors are given right above the photo of PussPuss standing on the blanket.
He used Caron One Pound and Caron Jumbo Twirl.