Welcome to our 2025 Birthstone Blanket Crochet-a-Long! This blanket series will have 12 different and fun stitch sampler squares, this listing is for the January Griddle Stitch digital pattern file only.

Each stitch sample can be used for all sorts of projects outside of the blanket crochet-a-long and can be made with any yarn type for whatever project you have in mind! To follow along with the Birthstone Blanket CAL, you will need approximately 180-200 yards of worsted weight yarn. This pattern uses basic stitches and is considered beginner-friendly.

Using the hook and yarn suggested (size 4 medium weight yarn, 5.50 mm hook), the Griddle Stitch Sampler square at 31 rows (with a single crochet border) measures approximately 12” (30.48 cm). This square pattern can be made with any number of starting chains (in multiples of 2 + 2) and rows for other projects.

The 4 page pattern includes:

• the Griddle Stitch pattern
• Materials and notes key

Materials:

• 5.50 mm hook
• 200 yards worsted weight yarn in a Garnet color
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Tape measure
• Row counter (optional, but helpful)

The pattern uses US terminology.

This pattern was written by Wild Tulip Crochet and is available for Instant Download.

If you have any questions about the pattern, feel free to message us!