In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the cross stitch double crochet (cross-st-dc) or the double crochet cross stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a textured crochet stitch that adds interest and depth to the project. 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 in decorative crochet projects for the home, such as pillow covers.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The cross stitch double crochet stitch is a two-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a crossed double crochet. If you would like to practice this stitch, I use it in my cross stitch dishcloth.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: blue agave. 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
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an odd number of chains. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
4. At the end of the row chain three.
Row 2
5. Turn your work around. Chain three counts as a double crochet. You will start working in the third stitch.
6. So, skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the third stitch of the previous row.
7. Next you will make a double crochet working in the previous stitch that you have just skipped. So, yarn over.
8. Insert your hook in the previous stitch and yarn over.
9. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook. Make sure that the loop that you have just made is slightly longer than usually.
10. Yarn over.
11. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
12. Yarn over.
13. Pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. You have just made a cross stitch double crochet!
14. Make another cross stitch double crochet working in the next two stitches. So, skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
15. Then make a double crochet in the previous stitch.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have one stitch left.
17. Then make a double crochet in the last stitch.
18. Chain one.
Row 3
19. Turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch. You will start working in the first stitch.
20. So, make a single crochet in the first stitch.
21. Continue making single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
22. Make the last single crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2 and 3.
Finished cross stitch double crochet
23. Done!
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Hello,
love the yarn you are using! can you please tell me the brand and color?
Thank you!
Hi! The yarn that I am using for this tutorial is from a Danish store Søstrene Grene (though they have their stores in several countries). It is called “Anna & Clara” 100% Cotton 8/4 and it is organically produced, color: Milky Blue 🙂