In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the crossed fan stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable, with a beautiful texture. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, light blankets 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 crossed fan stitch is a repeat of four rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and 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.
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Photo instructions for the crossed fan stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus five. You will start working in the fifth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fifth chain from your hook.
3. Make two more double crochets in the same stitch.
4. Skip three stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
5. Skip four stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
6. Make two more double crochets in the same stitch.
7. Chain two. Next you will make a double crochet working two stitches back.
8. So, yarn over.
9. Insert your hook two stitches back and yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
11. Yarn over.
12. Pull the yarn through the first two loops. Now you have two loops on your hook.
13. Yarn over.
14. Pull the yarn through both loops.
15. Make the second double crochet in the same stitch.
16. Make the third double crochet in the same stitch.
17. Skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
18. Then repeat. Skip four stitches and make three double crochets in the next stitch.
19. Chain two.
20. Make three double crochets working two stitches back.
21. Skip two stitches and make a single crochet.
22. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have four stitches left.
23. Then skip three stitches and make three double crochets in the last stitch.
24. Chain one.
25. Make one more double crochet in the same stitch.
Row 2
26. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
27. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
28. Chain three.
29. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
30. Chain three.
31. Make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
32. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
33. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
34. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
35. At the end of the row skip the first chain of the turning chain and make a single crochet in the next chain.
Row 3
36. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
37. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
38. Skip the next chain three space and make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
39. Chain two.
40. Make three double crochets in the previous chain three space.
41. Make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
42. Then repeat. Skip the next chain three space, make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
43. Chain two.
44. Make three double crochets in the previous chain three space.
45. Make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
46. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a single crochet made in the last stitch.
Row 4
47. Chain six and turn your work around.
48. Make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
49. Chain three.
50. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
51. Chain three.
52. Make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
53. Then repeat. Chain three and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
54. Chain three and make a single crochet in the next chain two space.
55. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
56. At the end of the row chain three.
57. Make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 5
58. Chain four and turn your work around.
59. Make three double crochets in the first stitch.
60. Make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
61. Skip the next chain three space and make three double crochets in the next chain three space.
62. Chain two.
63. Make three double crochets in the previous chain three space.
64. Make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
65. Then repeat. Skip the next chain three space, make three double crochets in the next chain three space and chain two.
66. Make three double crochets in the previous chain three space and then make a single crochet in the next single crochet.
67. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
68. At the end of the row skip the next three chains of the turning chain and make three double crochets in the next chain.
69. Chain one.
70. Make a double crochet in the same stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished crossed fan stitch
71. Done!
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