This week’s Crochet by the Block stitch is the beautiful **Star Stitch!** The Star Stitch creates a gorgeous raised texture that looks like rows of tiny stars worked into your project. While it may look challenging at first, once you learn how each star connects to the next, you will find a relaxing rhythm as the pattern repeats. For our block, we are using a slightly modified version of the traditional Star Stitch. This version removes one of the loops normally used, making the stitch a little easier to work while still giving you that beautiful star design. As always, start with the practice lesson first so you can learn the stitch before moving on to the blanket block. ✨ **Start Here:** How To Do The Star Stitch ⭐ **Then Complete:** Block 14: Star Stitch Remember to take your time, keep your loops relaxed, and enjoy learning something new. I can’t wait to see your Star Stitch blocks!

I am extremely sorry, but due to a family situation, I am unable to get the Block of the Week up this week. I apologize, and I hope if you are in the U.S., you have a wonderful holiday weekend.

I apologize, but I will not be able to post the block of the week tonight. I will get it on here tomorrow.

The Mini Shell Stitch creates a soft, textured fabric with small shell-shaped groups of stitches. This stitch adds gentle movement and decorative detail while still being beginner friendly. To make the mini shell stitch, work 1 single crochet and 2 double crochet into the same stitch, then skip the next 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern across the row to create small, soft shell shapes. Each mini shell has 3 stitches total: 1 Sc + 2 Dc Common Beginner Mistakes - Forgetting to skip 2 stitches between shells - Working the next shell into the wrong stitch - Accidentally adding or losing stitches across the row - Pulling the double crochet stitches too tight - Forgetting to measure after a few rows - Uneven tension causing the edges to pull inward To learn more about how to do the Mini Shell stitch, CLICK HERE. To make Block 8: Mini Shell Stitch, CLICK HERE

The Spider Stitch, a pretty textured stitch pattern made by working (single crochet, chain 1, single crochet) in the same stitch or space. How to Crochet the Spider Stitch The Spider Stitch is: (Sc, Ch 1, Sc) in the same stitch or space That full group makes one Spider Stitch. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Each Spider Stitch creates a small open “V” or fan-like shape. As rows build, the new Spider Stitches are worked into the chain-1 spaces from the row below. How to Work It 1. Insert hook into the indicated stitch or chain-1 space. 2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. 3. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. You have made a single crochet. 4. Chain 1. 5. Insert hook into the same stitch or space. 6. Yarn over and pull up a loop. 7. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. You have now made a single crochet in the same spot. That completes one Spider Stitch:(Sc, Ch 1, Sc) More information on how to do a Spider Stitch can be found HERE The pattern to Block 7: Spider Stitch can be found HERE