In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the Belgian mesh stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, beach cover-ups and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The Belgian mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. This stitch is easy to make and it is suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100 % 8/4 50 g, color: 361 (grey). 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.
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Photo instructions for the Belgian mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of seven plus four. 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 two, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain two, skip two stitches and make two double crochets in the next two stitches.
5. Then repeat. Chain two, skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
6. Chain two, skip two stitches and make two double crochets in the next two stitches.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with two double crochets.
Row 2
8. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
9. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
10. Make a double crochet in the next chain two space.
11. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain two space.
12. Make two double crochets in the next two stitches.
13. Then repeat. Make a double crochet in the next chain two space.
14. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next chain two space.
15. Make two double crochets in the next two stitches.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
17. At the end of the row make the last double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
18. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
19. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
20. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
21. Chain two, skip the next double crochet and in the next two stitches make two double crochets.
22. Then repeat. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next chain three space.
23. Chain two, skip the next double crochet in the next two stitches make two double crochets.
24. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
25. At the end of the row make the last double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished Belgian mesh stitch
26. Done!
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