The Crocodile Stitch Blanket is a really popular stitch due to the texture, appearance and thickness of the final look it provides.
I am providing you several resources with today's article.
- Full written pattern with crochet diagram included.
- Alternative suggestions of other yarns with their quantities required.
- Afghan Chain Counts
More Crocodile Stitch Patterns
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- Crocodile Stitch Applique
- Crocodile Stitch Technique
- What To Do with Bernat Premium Tweeds
- Crocodile Stitch Topiary Tree
Alternative Yarn Choices
The baby afghan version uses 7 Bernat Baby Softee Yarn Balls. Total yardage is 2,534. Here is a list of other brands within the Yarnspirations family of yarns to consider. I have worked out the ball counts for you to make it easier for you. These are for the solid colours of each line as variegated are usually shorter in yardage.
- 3.25 Caron One Pound Balls
- 6 Bernat Super Saver
- 7 Bernat Baby Coordinates
- 8 Caron Simply Soft
- 13 Bernat Satin
- 14 Bernat Giggles
- 14 Bernat L'il Tots
Afghan Width Sizes - Starting Chain Counts
Assumptions - 1 Scale = 1.5" wide-spanning 6 chains. Chain counts below are in multiples of 6. The goal if this information is to give you the starting chain counts. You will need to figure out how much yarn you will need to accomplish the finished project.
- Scarf, 6" wide = Chain 30
- Baby, 36" wide = Chain 144
- Twin, 39" wide = Chain 162
- Throw, 60" wide = Chain 246
Video Tutorial
Daphne Wilmot says
Greetings from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. My mother attempted to teach me how to crochet when I was in my teens but I could never get it. Two years ago I found the crochet crowd. I have learnt how to crochet utilizing Mikey's tutorials. I am now 60 years old and my little Granddaughter has challenged me to crochet her a Mermaid Blanket using Crocodile Stitch. I love how you teach Mikey. Not much housework gets done these days because I am hooked.
Amanda says
Can you do a video on how to to the boarder please
Pat Balfour says
I am 62 and not crocheted since I was a child. ☺️We are expecting our first grand son and you have been an amazing inspiration and teacher. I have made a 5 pointed star baby blanket ✨✨and a rainbow 12 point star.✨✨
They have been wowed by family and friends. A million thankyous. Don't stop I am looking at the crocodile stitch now and you make it so easy
You are a star many thanks for sharing your skills with us
Pat
Deb says
Loved it! Do you have a tutorial on afghan stitch and shell stitch together?