In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the cross single crochet stitch working in rounds and in rows. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch with a nice texture. When worked in rows, it is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, pillow covers, laptop sleeves, bags and other projects that need structure and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The cross stitch single crochet is a repeat of one row or one round. It looks different when working in rows and in rounds.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Järbo 8/4 100% Cotton Mercerized & Gassed 50 g, color: 32032 (frosty green). 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
This free crochet tutorial includes detailed photo instructions and written steps. If, in addition to photo instructions, you would like a short written pattern and a chart, join Nordic Hook Club and get access to one of the largest crochet stitch libraries! There you will find hundreds of ad-free downloadable crochet stitch tutorials that include detailed step-by-step photo instructions, concise written patterns and member-exclusive charts. Plus, you can download all Nordic Hook patterns, stitches and e-books for free! Read more about all the membership benefits here and sign up today.
Read more and sign up!If you prefer a printable version without ads, you can purchase my e-book Beautiful Crochet Stitches Volume 4 with 50 detailed tutorials. In addition to the photo instructions, the tutorials include exclusive short written stitch patterns (charts are not included). SAVE 40% by purchasing a BUNDLE with all six volumes of Beautiful Crochet Stitches. That’s 300 crochet stitches in total!
Buy Volume 4 Buy bundle
Photo instructions for the cross stitch single crochet working in rounds
Round 1
1. Start by making any number of chains.
2. You will work in rounds, so you have to join the end of the chain to its beginning. Insert your hook in the first chain. Make sure that the chain is not twisted.
3. Then yarn over.
4. Pull the yarn through (including the loop on your hook) making a slip stitch. Now the chain is joined to its beginning.
5. Then chain one. Next you will make a cross stitch single crochet.
6. So, insert your hook in the next stitch (in the back of the chain).
7. Then, instead of yarning over, yarn under.
8. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
9. Then yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. You have just made a cross stitch single crochet.
11. Make the second cross stitch single crochet in the next stitch.
12. Continue working in the same way until the end of the round.
13. At the end of the round, insert your hook in the top of the first cross stitch single crochet of this round.
14. Then yarn over.
15. Pull the yarn through making a slip stitch.
Round 2
16. Chain one. (Alternatively you can don’t join with a slip stitch and work in continuous rounds: instead of making a slip stitch, make a cross stitch single crochet in the top of the first stitch of this round.)
17. Make a cross stitch single crochet in the next stitch.
18. Continue making cross stitch single crochets in every stitch until the end of the round. Join with a slip stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat round 2.
Finished cross stitch single crochet working in rounds
19. Done!
Photo instructions for the cross stitch single crochet working in rows
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any number of chains. Next you will make a cross stitch single crochet.
2. So, insert your hook in the second chain from your hook and yarn under.
3. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
4. Yarn over.
5. Pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made a cross stitch single crochet.
6. Make another cross stitch single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
Row 2
8. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
9. Make a cross stitch single crochet in the first stitch.
10. Continue making cross stitch single crochets in every stitch until the end of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished cross stitch single crochet working in rows
11. Done!
You might also like
There is much more to explore:
Save this tutorial to your Pinterest crochet board here.
