In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the lacy checkered diamond stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. The lacy checkered diamond stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, market bags and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The lacy checkered diamond stitch is a one-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. It is easy to make and suitable for beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty tulip. 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 lacy checkered diamond stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of four. You will start working in the sixth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the sixth chain from your hook.
3. Chain two. Next make a double crochet working around the post of the double crochet you have just made.
4. So, yarn over.
5. Insert your hook grabbing the post of the double crochet and yarn over.
6. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
7. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops. Two loops on your hook.
8. Yarn over and pull the yarn through both loops.
9. Make two more double crochets working around the same double crochet.
10. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
11. Chain two.
12. Make three double crochets around the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
13. Then repeat. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
14. Chain two.
15. Make three double crochets around the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
16. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have two stitches left.
17. Then skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the last stitch.
Row 2
18. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
19. Skip the very first double crochet and the next two tilted double crochets. Then make a double crochet in the third tilted double crochet.
20. Chain two.
21. Make three double crochets working around the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
22. Then repeat. Skip the next two tilted double crochets and make a double crochet in the next one.
23. Chain two.
24. Make three double crochets around the post of the double crochet that you have just made.
25. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
26. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished lacy checkered diamond stitch
27. Done!
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