CROCHET: GRIT STITCH | Bella Coco Crochet

Here's how to crochet the Grit stitch, a cute twist on simple double crochet.
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Slipknot and foundation 00:38
Row 1 01:27
Row 2 04:09
Row 3 06:01
Row 4 07:12
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FAQs??
-How many squares do I need for a baby blanket?
This can vary, it really can be however big or small you like, but i generally do 4x4 or 5x5.
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-How many chains shall I do for a *single/double/etc' blanket?
Again, this can vary. I would suggest that you do your chain and lay it down agains the bed you are wanting it for. It should be the same width. You should then ad a few more to make it a little wider.
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[@sugar5960]

I love your tutorial on the grit stitch. I have been crocheting for over 40 years and I only knew how to do granny squares. I enjoyed learning a new stitch and I am 60 years old. Goes to show, you are never too old to learn something new!! I have some grey yarn I think I will make a scarf with my new knowledge.

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@loreneharrell2716]

I live in the US and I love how you take the time to let us know the differences in the stitches!! Love your tutorials and I’m planning on using this pattern! ❤️

[@bellacococrochet]

I'm so glad that it helps you, so many people struggle with the different terminology :)

[@loreneharrell2716]

@@bellacococrochet it’s really not hard to remember what stitch is what, I just have to remember that I live in the US! LOL!!

[@mariasheffield-jones5261]

Loving your videos, love your method of teaching. Thank so much for sharing your gift. I’m partially sighted and have cerebral palsy and because of you, I’ve managed the impossible ❤😊

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome and well done :)

[@marthamcintosh5780]

Not seen this stitch before, thank you. Have a lovely Sunday x

[@marianalabari462]

Martha Mcintosh great thanks

[@MrsWood-yz2vu]

Love your tutorials. Lots of people tried to teach me to crochet over the years, but you're the one who did it. Thanks and keep up the great work! :)

[@wonderlandcrochet3547]

Ooh I have never seen this stitch before. I must try it immediately!! I love your videos. I first learnt to crochet from your videos just over a year ago, and thanks to your videos I managed to get a really good grade in art textiles. Thank you.

[@jennifermahoney4566]

Love your tutorials, just have to keep reminding myself you use UK terms. I learned how to crochet by watching your beginner tutorials over and over and over. Thanks again.

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you and you are very welcome :)

[@thobilemfeka1938]

I love that bright pink shade. Nice and simple stitch! Not tricky at all💞

[@patriciamolloy644]

Corner to corner by bella coca.

[@joycelyons2004]

Soooooo easy . Doing a wee baby blanket , enjoying seeing it materialise........

[@ThatCuckingFat]

I've got an excuse to buy some Red Heart Scrubby now! This will make a great washing up cloth! Thank you, Dotty x

[@Catherine-wk3gd]

Your Tutorials are great, well thought out, correct terminology and no excess chatter. I also love how you've marked the video with 1st stitch, 2nd stitch etc. Thank you for all the time you've put into this.

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you and you are very welcome :)

[@Thekintter]

Thank you you made this Stitch very clear and easy to understand. You’re a good teacher

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome 😀

[@debkimmel2146]

Thank you for your videos! You do such a great job of showing and explaining each stitch. I also love that you have Time Stamps so I can go directly to the section I need!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome, I'm glad the time stamps are of help to you :)

[@ArtLil123]

@@bellacococrochet 😍

[@angelawilliams4239]

Love your channel. Just starting this new stitch as a blanket. Thank you from Australia.💖🇦🇺

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@LoveSeveradith]

You make great videos and your channel is my favorite. I tell everyone you're the best when they ask for crochet tutorials. I have more crochet knowledge then my original teacher and I mainly have you to thank. Thank you!

[@hamidakassam8234]

I appreciate the way you explain.I learnt crocheting from you .Thank you

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome 😀

[@MichelleDear39]

I always come to your videos because they are so thorough and helpful. You do the best job showing exactly which stitch to start in at the beginning of the rows. That can be the hardest part of a stitch sometimes--just keeping th stitch count even. Thank you so much for such quality videos!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@RicD.15208]

As always, a superb video that is easy to understand and follow along with. THANK YOU! 👍🏿👍🏿⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏿👍🏿

[@albamorales1637]

Awesome instructor, as always. I love your patience and the great closeup , so that any project you demonstrate is easy, even for beginners. Keep up the great work.

[@magdasimon3055]

Can you please so me how to make Superman symbol

[@magdasimon3055]

Croychet stitch

[@wulfcwen]

A lovely tutorial thank you. This will make a lovely baby blanket and easy to make, just what I need something easy to do and pretty.

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@melharper6512]

I've just used this stitch guide to make a bag, however I used a treble stitch rather than double and it's come out great. Thanks!

[@bellacococrochet]

That's great :)

[@katiey381]

Another great tutorial!! So easy to learn with your explanations, thank you !!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@amberratino493]

Thank you for taking the time to teach me in a way that is understandable and for having not only a clear video but clear direction. I watched several other videos before I seen yours and they went way to fast and didn't have the camera in a way I could actually see what they were doing.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@jackieflesner3118]

Thank you so much, never heard of Grit Stitch. I’m from Northeast Nebraska

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@vermeulen2651]

I am so glad to discovered your page. I only start learning now but what a joy with my left hand. Love it

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you I am so glad that i have been of help to you :)

[@sej12985]

Thank you for this tutorial. I'm currently following a written pattern but just couldn't figure it out without the visual aid. Great job you made it nice and easy to understand!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are welcome I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@dianehughes7575]

Can't wait to give this a try

[@CrystalJohnson-gq8uz]

I love it going to make a baby blanket thank you

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@susan8918]

It is so simple yet so pretty. TY again. 🌞

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@patrizialucarelli2612]

You are a eccellente teacher. I love your voice.👋👋

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@paulaspangler4027]

Lovely stitch have a great day ☺

[@celebkiriedhel]

This stitch is gorgeous. My brother wants a scarf made in it.

[@crazygamerchickcrazy-g-c7569]

This looks like it would make great heat pad or hot pad lol not sure what they are called but for something to put your source pan on or a face scrubber. Definitely saving this on to my very long list of things I want to make.

[@patriciatibbs]

Thank you so well done.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@sarahb7283]

Hi Hun, beautiful pattern, thank you for showing us. Xxx

[@pampreast9921]

Super cool....Love this stitch....So easy...Thanks bunches.....

[@patriciahalkett9]

Hi,I love the Stitch,I always used the Double crochet now this seems faster & it's beautiful,I'll make a Hat & Scarf set.

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendascuccimarri8138]

Need to make some dishcloths. I think this stitch will work. Loved this tutorial

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@violetdarling699]

Your videos help so much!!

[@valerieplumpton6083]

Love this stitch. Thank you x

[@michellehume6158]

Think I might just do this for my new grandchild when it is born.

[@rachellie518]

Thank you..its so cute.... i like it!!!😍😍😍

[@nrstchr1]

Neat stitch, thanks for sharing.

[@memesmith0811]

Thank you great tutorial and love your work. This stitch is a good dense stitch to keep the chill out but not much to look at though.

[@cherylldawnful]

Thanks! Easy instructions 😊

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@jenniferswinford88]

Very pretty! I love it!!!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@mariaphillips1359]

Love this stitch. This will be a baby blanket for new grand son due in December. Thank you 😊

[@yolandacaldera7653]

cool stitch!

[@NJNUNEZ]

Very pretty, great tutorial. Thank you.

[@theastewart6721]

Very pretty stitch! I was thinking of a washcloth too, although with the right yarn a scarf might be lovely also. Thanks for sharing!

[@maggiesykes756]

your videos are fantastic so clear as i am a beginner and trying to follow patterns would only be helped if i understood crochet language ;)

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you so much, I'm sure the more you do the easier and clearer it will become. Just remember that crochet is all about practice and patience :)

[@dakotagetz475]

Beautiful pattern

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@dakotagetz475]

@@bellacococrochet You're welcome

[@LoveSeveradith]

This reminds me of a simple one I've found which is like a double moss stitch where you do two single crochets (US) and two chains and repeat, and the next row go around the chain instead of the stitches like in moss stitch. I know it's not the same as this but I have no name for it.

[@linedemers7493]

l hope you make more video for socks, basket ,slippers.

[@susanwebb4278]

Loving the nails, xx

[@sabitaradhakrishna9939]

Please show us how to crochet a tank top for girls. I love the way you teach

[@chriskrzeminski1342]

I love this stitch! I also love your nail polish! Can you share what brand/color it is?

[@WendysCraftDen]

Hi Sarah Jayne I am have a few lazy days learning crochet stitches. When working the DC you go into the top but only into where you show there is 1 rather than going in with what looks like you have 2 stitches on the hook. I find doing it through where there is 1 it stretches. Is there a reason please? I don’t like the stretchy hole. I hope you understand this. Hugs and loves.. xx

[@menahomberg]

this kind of reminds me of the edelweiss stitch in knitting.

[@shabikashabika7264]

Very nice ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@michellevella4574]

Hi did you add a border of double crochet all the way round this project please ?? Love your work

[@comfycozycrochetwithtris1188]

Very fun stitch!! I plan on trying this one out very soon! Thank you for sharing. Also, please could you tell us what you used on your nails in this tutorial?! They are fabulous!!!

[@bellacococrochet]

It’s actually gel polish that I get done at the salon.x

[@gloriass3015]

Never heard of the grit stitch but it’s a pretty stitch, Thank you for sharing it. Do you happen to know how to crochet the Bean stitch? Hope you have a relaxing Sunday

[@Mzdiana82]

Gloria Sassybaker17 it's the grit stitch

[@gloriass3015]

Mzdiana Thank you for letting me know 🙂

[@Trad634]

Just wondering if you can give a quick description of how to count rows with this stitch. Is a completed “circle” or “flower” in this stitch one or two rows? This is always the part I’m so bad at!

[@nangray56]

Really like this one! :-)

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you 🙂

[@crashhastings7132]

You have some of the best videos on KZbin, but can you tell me where you got the three needle darning set in the green case?

[@persephonexheart105]

Ty

[@jessicadyer4099]

Oooh love your nails!

[@lorrainem8234]

Jessica Dyer Same! 😍

[@comfycozycrochetwithtris1188]

My goodness they are gorgeous!!! Please tell us what you use!!

[@bellacococrochet]

It’s actually gel polish that I get done at the salon. x

[@jessicadyer4099]

Bella Coco very pretty :* 💅

[@goldbergpatricia6405]

Great explanation as always! Excellent teacher! Do you have tutorials for knitting?

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you, I don't have any knitting tutorials at the moment but it maybe something for me to consider 🙂

[@lynbauer6240]

How did you crochet such a neat edge around the square?

[@bellacococrochet]

a round of double crochet into each stitch (or into the post of each row) :)

[@georgetteberghammer8696]

I love your videos!! :) I did a hdc border and would like do a scalloped edging, but would like to start in the corner and wondering how I would do that. Thanks so much :) I had posted this comment under your scalloped edging video. Would really appreciate any help :)

[@charanyaak8449]

Nice video.. I have a doubt.. Can this stitch be used to make a cowl?

[@sumashamohammed-ali4363]

Thanks for all the tutoring, the stitches are beautiful you are a blessing. sumashamohammed ali

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@liselly1]

You're so amazing

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@lovinlife5912]

I'm really loving this pattern But I'm about 10 rows in and my work is still curling 🙄 should I just keep going? Will it come right in the end? 😍

[@bellacococrochet]

Happy you're liking the pattern 🙂 If your work is curling then it could be down to tension; you could try going up a hook size to see if this helps at all. Some yarns also curl up more than others - I'm using cotton yarn in the video which tends to be good at laying flat. You may find once your project grows bigger that it starts to lay flat on its own too. 🙂

[@lovinlife5912]

@@bellacococrochet ok thankyou for the advice and for replying I'm using special candy swirl stagecraft I'm assuming that will still work lol 🤷‍♀️ Love your tutorials im a certified addict lol 💕

[@katrinapickering6084]

What do you do to your edging? Is it just a slip stitch all the way around?

[@chaniadwintania9179]

Hi! I'm new to crochet and your tutorial is really helpful. But I'm still struggling on decreasing and increasing this stitch, do you have any tips? Thank you so much

[@bellacococrochet]

Grit stitch is worked in multiples of two so to work a bigger or smaller piece you just need to increase or decrease the starting multiple. If you want to work the increases/decreases after a few rows you can work an extra stitch into each end of a row, or work two stitches together to decrease 😊

[@lisamarierufino63]

Hi! I really like your videos. I’m new to crochet and I would like to know how do I finish this model? Thank you:)

[@nablank9908]

Which thread can I use to crochet baby blanket???

[@teresabrunelle7408]

I tried this and the top looks wider then the chain stitches that we began with what do I do.

[@archontoulakonnaris7270]

Hi I'm just wondering about the stitches in your Grit stitch. I thought that the Grit stitch consisted of a double crochet with a treble crochet in the same stitch (UK terms) instead of two double crochets in the same stitch

[@bellacococrochet]

Crochet stitches can be really confusing at times because often they have different names, such as linen stitch and moss stitch (which are both the same). The stitch you describe sounds to me like seed stitch 😊

[@sarahshafer8996]

Hi I would love to try this one but how do you finish it?

[@josiejedlicka8666]

Did you put a border around your work after?

[@bellacococrochet]

Yes i put a row of double crochet (UK terms) to make it into a wash cloth :)

[@almaascano6498]

I like the stitch so much! Can I use it with Acrylic yarn for a blanket? Thanks in advance!

[@bellacococrochet]

yes you can :)

[@almaascano6498]

I tried it but it kept on twirling. 😥😥

[@hazenss1917]

çok güzel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍❤💋

[@Mzdiana82]

Lovely! I'm NOT getting any alerts from any of my channels.

[@angelsarver8307]

Mzdiana Make sure to click on the little bell icon next to the 'Subscribed' label. That should fix the issue. You'll need to for each of the channels you've subscribed for.

[@Mzdiana82]

Angel Sarver I've done that when I 1st joined the channel. I just wanted her to know I'm not getting alerts. Thanks though.😊

[@annekirrin9068]

Do you suggest any kind of border if this is being used for a washcloth (eg DC/SC all round the edge)? Thanks so much.

[@bellacococrochet]

For a washcloth a simple round of DC (UK terms) to neaten off the edges works really well 😊

[@annekirrin9068]

@@bellacococrochet thank you so much.

[@starrspoter]

I know for us in Australia its a sc but u saying dc gets confusing lol

[@lanadeaton5588]

I’ve tried this grit stitch and I wanted to make a scarf however I started off loose and then as I get used to the pattern my stitches get tighter and smaller So therefore it has gone from wide to skinny sort of like a mermaid tail and onto pod that I Car make a straight edge to save my life I keep messing up and it’s such a beautiful stitch do you have any suggestions on what I can do to make it work. I would love to make my daughter a baby blanket in this stitch but I need to practice more and get it right before I make my blanket Xxx Thank you in advance Xxx

[@bellacococrochet]

Lana Deaton that’s strange as usually it happens the other way around. You could try starting off with a smaller hook and then changing to a larger one once you have established a few rows. However, also make sure that you have enough yarn unravelled on your ball so that it’s not pulling as you are working. This can often cause tighter tension. Hope that helps x

[@lanadeaton5588]

Bella Coco thank you for your reply Bella Coco I think I am using a too a big crochet hook especially with the wool Im using. What is the best yarn to use for the grit stitch and size hook? I’m using a 4.0mm hook with this wool that I have and I have no idea what it’s called as it doesn’t have the label on or the thickness which doesn’t help me. But I’m deffinatley going to try again worth better wool and see if it makes a difference and I will loosen the wool also to help stop the tension Xxx

[@anitamany4840]

How do I make a border around it

[@bellacococrochet]

I have a tutorial that shows how to prepare your work for a border here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2GXqHqwd9l_rbs After working a foundation round you can add any decorative edging that you like 😊

[@brigittedluzyn2759]

Oh 1

[@maggiesykes756]

I do get a little confused with whether new stitches go into the chain or the space below

[@bellacococrochet]

If you look down at your stitches from the top you can see that each stitch makes a V shape with two sides - you should be working your new stitches by inserting your hook underneath both sides of the V. Hope that makes it a little clearer 😊

[@maggiesykes756]

Bella Coco it does you are so kind to reply. I haven’t crocheted for so long. Had a few practice squares and have now made three diamonds for a blanket. Chose the colours of my rugby club for when the season restarts 😀

[@feliciafitzmaurice5359]

Just wanted to let you know that I'm not getting any alerts when you put any videos up, from any of your channels. I'm sure you already know but thought I'd mention it.

[@bellacococrochet]

Did you click the little bell icon next to the 'subscribed'? that should turn on notifications for you x

[@feliciafitzmaurice5359]

Bella Coco Yeah, I have been following you for ages, just been a problem this week.

[@feliciafitzmaurice5359]

I haven't been able to get on your BC Facebook either. It could be a problem my end but just in case it isn't, thought I'd let you know.

[@lyndasmith6220]

pretty stitch but it will take forever to do a blanket,,

[@danielleferreri4177]

Not sure what I did but it ended up looking like a candy corn. Turned into a triangle 😂

[@bellacococrochet]

It sounds like you have skipped some stitches along the way - I would count your stitches across to make sure you're working into them all correctly, remembering to work into the first stitch directly under the chain one 😊

[@danielleferreri4177]

@@bellacococrochet Thank you! Counting. Yes, makes sense. 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ Third time is a charm. LOL

[@benjaminleehaymes7276]

thats not a double thats a single with a chain two a double is when you yarn over BEFORE you go into the stitch then yarn over one so you have three loops yarn over pull through the first two, yarn over pull through the other two

[@bellacococrochet]

I work in UK terms so a UK double is a US single, it's the same stitch just different terminology :)

[@eleonorgracehayagan1378]

I like your tutorial, but isn't it a single crochet, not double crochet? 🤔 . Please enlighten me. Newbee here

[@bellacococrochet]

Double crochet in the UK is a Single crochet in the US - it's the same stitch just different terminology :)

[@naimrajutmedan3048]

I think thats single croche not double croche

[@bellacococrochet]

I am working in UK terms not US terms. UK double is US single. It's the same stitch just different terminology :)

[@saragonzalez8943]

That is not a double crochet

[@bellacococrochet]

I work in UK terms so in the UK this is Double Crochet, in the US this is Single Crochet (I do point this out in the video) :)

[@jakeisitt262]

UK double crochet is yarn over so you have to hoops then pull through yarn over then pull through two hoops then yarn over pull through the last two hoops. Your are very misleading

[@bellacococrochet]

Hi Jake, a UK 'double crochet' is the same as a US 'single crochet', so you would insert your hook, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through two loops 🙂