In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the cross double crochet mesh 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, beach cover-ups, lightweight 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 cross double crochet mesh stitch is a four-row repeat. For this stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a cross double crochet stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50g, color: 361 (grey). 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 cross double crochet mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining multiples of four plus three. You will start working in the ninth chain from your hook.
2. You will make a cross double crochet. So, make a double crochet in the ninth stitch from your hook.
3. Chain one. Next you will make a double crochet working backwards in the second stitch from the one you have just worked in.
4. So, yarn over.
5. Insert your hook two stitches back and yarn over.
6. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
7. Yarn over.
8. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
9. Yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. You have just made a cross double crochet!
11. Then chain one. You will make another cross double crochet.
12. So, skip three stitches and make the first double crochet.
13. Chain one.
14. Then make the second double crochet working two stitches back.
15. Chain one.
16. Skip three stitches, make the first double crochet in the next stitch, chain one and then make the second double crochet working two stiches back.
17. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have two stitches left. Then chain one.
18. Make a double crochet in the last stitch of the row.
Row 2
19. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch, so you will start working in the very first stitch.
20. Make a single crochet in the very first stitch.
21. Chain one.
22. Then skip the chain one space of the previous row and make a single crochet in the double crochet of the previous row.
23. Chain one.
24. Make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
25. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row: chain one, skip the chain one space of the previous row and make a single crochet in the double crochet. When you make a single crochet in the last double crochet of the previous row, chain one.
26. Then skip one chain of the turning chain and make a single crochet in the next chain.
Row 3
27. Chain three and turn your work around. You will make a cross double crochet.
28. So, make the first double crochet in the second single crochet of the previous row.
29. Chain one.
30. Then make the second double crochet in the first single crochet of the previous row.
31. Chain one.
32. Skip the next single crochet of the previous row and make a double crochet in the next one.
33. Chain one.
34. Then make the second double crochet in the previous single crochet.
35. Chain one.
36. Make another cross double crochet working in the same way.
37. When you reach the end of the row, don’t complete the last double crochet, stop when you have two loops on your hook. You will make a double crochet in the last stitch of the row where you have just worked in and connect it to the cross double crochet.
38. So, yarn over.
39. Insert your hook in the last stitch of the row where you have worked in, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have four loops on your hook.
40. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook.
41. Then yarn over and pull the yarn through all three loops on your hook.
Row 4
42. Chain one and turn your work around. You will start working in the very first stitch.
43. So, make a single crochet in the very first stitch.
44. Chain one.
45. Skip the chain one space of the previous row and make a single crochet in the double crochet.
46. Chain one, skip the chain one space of the previous row and make a single crochet in the next double crochet.
47. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. Make a single crochet in the last cross double crochet and chain one.
48. Skip the chain one space and make a single crochet in the last stitch of the row.
Row 5
49. Chain four and turn your work around. You will make a cross double crochet.
50. This time make the first double crochet in the third single crochet of the previous row.
51. Chain one.
52. Then make the second double crochet in the previous single crochet of the previous row.
53. Chain one.
54. Skip one single crochet and make a double crochet in the next one.
55. Chain one.
56. Then make the second double crochet in the previous single crochet.
57. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row until you have two stitches left.
58. Chain one.
59. Make a double crochet in the last stitch of the row. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-5.
Finished cross double crochet mesh stitch
60. Done!
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