In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the ridged Belgian mesh stitch. The ridged Belgian mesh stitch is a lacy, textured crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable, and it has a gorgeous texture. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used for decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The ridged Belgian mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make front post double crochet and back post double crochet.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100 % 8/4 50 g, color: 3304 (lilac). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
Printable PDF and chart
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Read more and sign up!Photo instructions for the ridged Belgian mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus three. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Chain three, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain three, skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
5. Chain three, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
6. Then repeat. Chain three, skip two stitches and make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
7. Chain three, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
8. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row, until you have four stitches left.
9. Then chain three, skip two stitches and make two double crochets in the last two stitches.
Row 2
10. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
11. Make a double crochet in the next stitch.
12. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
13. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
14. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
15. Next you will make a front post double crochet in the next stitch. So, yarn over.
16. Insert your hook bringing the post of the next double crochet to the front.
17. Yarn over.
18. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
19. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have two loops on your hook.
20. Yarn over and pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made a front post double crochet.
21. Make a double crochet in the next stitch.
22. Make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
23. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain three space.
24. Make a double crochet in the next stitch and a front post double crochet in the next stitch.
25. Make a double crochet in the next stitch and a double crochet in the next chain three space.
26. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
27. Then chain three as usual and make a double crochet in the last chain three space.
28. Make a double crochet in the last double crochet and a double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
29. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
30. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
31. Chain three and make a single crochet in the chain three space.
32. Chain three, skip the next double crochet and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
33. Next you will make a back post double crochet in the next stitch. So, yarn over.
34. Insert your hook bringing the post of the next stitch to the back.
35. Yarn over.
36. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
37. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have two loops on your hook.
38. Yarn over and pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made a back post double crochet.
39. Make a double crochet in the next stitch.
40. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
41. Then repeat. Chain three, skip the next double crochet and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
42. Make a back post double crochet in the next stitch and a double crochet in the next stitch.
43. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
44. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
45. At the end of the row chain three and make a double crochet in the last double crochet.
46. Then make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished ridged Belgian mesh stitch
47. Done!
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