In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make a simple mixed mesh 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 simple mixed mesh stitch works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, market bags, lighweight blankets and other summer crochet projects.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The simple mixed mesh stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty pink. 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 simple mixed mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of six plus five. You will start working in the eighth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the eighth chain from your hook.
3. Chain two.
4. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
5. Chain two.
6. Skip two stitches and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
7. Then repeat. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
8. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next stitch.
9. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have three stitches left.
10. Then chain two, skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
Row 2
11. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
12. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
13. Chain two.
14. Make a double crochet in the next single crochet of the previous row.
15. Chain two.
16. Make a single crochet in the next double crochet of the previous row.
17. Then repeat. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
18. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
19. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain two as usually.
20. Then skip two chains of the turning chain and make a single crochet in the next chain.
Row 3
21. Chain five and turn your work around.
22. Make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
23. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
24. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
25. Then repeat. Chain two and make a double crochet in the next single crochet.
26. Chain two and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
27. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
28. At the end of the row chain two as usually and make a double crochet in the last stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished simple mixed mesh stitch
29. Done!
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