✨ December Stitch of the Month: Trinity Stitch (2025 Temperature-Sampler Blanket CAL)
- Tiffany
- 24 hours ago
- 4 min read
Hey guys! Welcome to the final stitch of our 2025 Temperature-Sampler Blanket Crochet Along!
I can’t believe we’ve made it to December together. If you’re here reading this, crocheting along, and still working on your blanket — you made it. And I mean that genuinely. Most people drop off long before the December rows begin, so please take a minute to appreciate how far you’ve come. This is a huge accomplishment.
This month, we’re closing out the blanket with a beautiful, fun, one-row repeat: the Trinity Stitch. It’s unique, it’s textured, and it adds such a pretty finish to the end of your year-long project. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Free December Calendar Stitch Card
Don’t forget to grab your FREE December Calendar Stitch Card right here on my website. Each month comes with its own printable card that includes the stitch instructions and calendar so you can keep track of your daily rows.
It’s Never Too Late to Join!
If this is your first time seeing the project—welcome! 🎉 Don’t feel like you’ve missed the boat. It’s never too late to start. You can easily catch up by checking out all the past tutorials on my YouTube channel under Playlists → 2025 Temperature Blanket, or right here on the blog.
📚 Catch Up on the Temperature Blanket Series
Here’s a quick list of each video in the series so far:
✅ Project Setup + Temperature Gauge ▶ https://youtu.be/AtWOly1xlFI
🧊 January Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/1cLR2CqMys8
💗 February Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/Oth2_Wif2J8
🌼 March Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/f0akNmUCzBI
🌷 April Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/IeMENiYZUHI
🌞 May Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/0DbaGCrP-Ec
🍓 June Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/qTgeCxKvKxI
✨ July Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/MSrGSYQ-MM4
🌳 August Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/MRZDMHHG-eg
🍂 September Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/FaoVJoxL6MU
🎃 October Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/FaoVJoxL6MU
🦃 November Stitch of the Month ▶ https://youtu.be/FaoVJoxL6MU
💖 5 Reasons You’ll Love the Trinity Crochet Stitch
It looks way more complex than it is.– The Trinity Stitch gives off this gorgeous, textured, “fancy” look — but it’s literally a one-row repeat.
Once you get the rhythm, it’s surprisingly simple and super satisfying.
It creates a beautiful, dense fabric. – This stitch fills in the gaps and creates a warm, sturdy texture without being stiff.
It’s perfect for blankets, scarves, washcloths, and anything that needs that cozy, squishy feel.
It hides tension inconsistencies really well.– If your tension fluctuates a little (and it happens to everyone), Trinity Stitch is very forgiving.
The cluster structure naturally evens things out so the fabric still looks clean and polished.
It’s beginner-friendly once you learn the “flow.” – Even though it looks intricate, beginners can pick it up quickly.
After a few repeats, it becomes a smooth, rhythmic pattern that’s relaxing to crochet.
It adds instant texture and visual interest to any project.– If someone wants a stitch that stands out — without a ton of extra work — this is it.
The little star-like clusters catch the light and give the fabric dimension that pops in photos, gifts, and blankets.
Step-By-Step Instructions For The Trinity Crochet Stitch
Abbreviations:
ch / Chain
slst/ Slip Stitch
st(s) / Stitch(es)
sc / Single Crochet
sc3tog/ Single Crochet 3 stitches together
Special Instructions:
sc3tog ▶ (insert your hook into the st that already has a st in it,
yarn over, pull through, insert crochet hook into the next st, yarn over,
pull through, insert crochet hook into the following st, yarn over, pull
through. Once you have 4 loops on your crochet hook, yarn over and
pull through all 4 loops on hook)
This month's stitch pattern is a one row repeat:
Row 1: slst into the first st to attach the yarn to the project.
ch 1, sc3tog with first loop coming from the st before, ch 1
Repeat working a *sc3tog, ch 1 * across the row.
Ending Row 1 with a sc in the last st. (Total 105 Trinity st groups)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in the first st, sc3tog with first loop coming from the first
sc st space.
Repeat working a *sc3tog, ch 1 * across the row.
Ending Row 1 with a sc in the last st. (Total 105 Trinity st groups)
Repeat Rows 2 for the month of November.
🎥Video Tutorial
Ready to learn the Trinity Stitch? Watch the full step-by-step RIGHT-HANDED Video Tutorial below.
RIGHT-HANDED VIDEO TUTORIAL
Watch the LEFT-HANDED VIDEO TUTORIAL for extra added guidance.
LEFT-HANDED VIDEO TUTORIAL
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You’ll get:
Weekly events
Exclusive patterns
Crochet-along challenges
And the most encouraging, fun-loving group of yarnies you could ask for!
✨ What’s Next
This is the last stitch of the year — but we’re not done yet! Keep an eye out for the final video dropping soon:
👉 “How to Add a Border + How to Block Your Temperature-Sampler Blanket”
This will walk you through the finishing touches so your blanket turns out clean, straight, and polished.
Make sure you’re subscribed to my YouTube channel with notifications turned on so you don’t miss it.
✨ Thank You for Being Part of This CAL
I am so proud of you. Truly. A year-long project is a big deal, and I hope this has been fun, inspiring, and doable for you.
Thank you for crocheting along with me. And, as always… I hope you have the BEST day! 💛!
– Tiffany