It's time for another new block in our **Crochet by the Block** blanket series! This week's featured block is **Block 15: The Bobble Stitch**—a fun, textured stitch that adds beautiful dimension and softness to your blanket. The raised bobbles create a cozy, eye-catching design that stands out while still being beginner-friendly once you get the rhythm. If you've never made a bobble stitch before, don't worry! I've created a step-by-step tutorial that walks you through the stitch using a simple practice swatch. Once you're comfortable, you can jump right into making your blanket block. 👇 This week's lessons: 🧶 **How to Do the Bobble Stitch** (Practice Swatch) ➡️ *[https://www.skool.com/crochet-by-the-block-5119/classroom/2092d142?md=1f5d57c2088943d29c8d8bb8598ac336]* 🧶 **Block 15: The Bobble Stitch** ➡️ *[https://www.skool.com/crochet-by-the-block-5119/classroom/2092d142?md=a8be58bc4d9e40369439f0a136904bbf]* As always, I'd love to see your progress! When you finish your block, post a photo in the community so we can all celebrate your work and encourage one another. Every block you complete is another step closer to a beautiful handmade blanket. Happy crocheting! ❤️

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