In this step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the double crochet mesh stitch. For this stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. This stitch is extremely simple and it is suitable for beginners.
The double crochet mesh stitch is a repeat of one row. It is reversible and looks the same on both sides. The fabric turns out very light and it has a simple texture which looks very nice.
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Photo instructions for the double crochet mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any even number of chains. You will start working in the sixth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the sixth chain from your hook.
3. Chain one.
4. Skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
5. Chain one, skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
6. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet.
7. At the end of the row chain four.
Row 2
8. Turn your work around. You will skip the chain one space and work in the double crochet of the previous row.
9. So, skip the chain one space and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
10. Chain one.
11. Skip the chain one space and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
12. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row: chain one, skip chain one space and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
13. At the end of the row, make a double crochet in the last double crochet of the previous row and chain one. Then skip one chain of the turning chain and make a double crochet in the next one. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished double crochet mesh stitch
14. Done!
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