In this step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the crossbill stitch. This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). For this crochet stitch you should know how to make a double crochet. The crossbill stitch is a repeat of two rows. The fabric turns out light and it has a nice texture.
For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50 g yarn, color: 4950 (linen), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the crossbill stitch.
Photo instructions for the crossbill stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of four plus three. 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 one. Next you will make a double crochet working two stitches back.
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.
11. Then make a double crochet in the next stitch.
12. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
13. Chain one.
14. Make a double crochet two stitches back.
15. Make a double crochet in the next stitch.
16. Then repeat: skip two stitches, make a double crochet, chain one, make a double crochet two stitches back, make a double crochet in the next stitch.
17. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet.
Row 2
18. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
19. Make a double crochet in the very first stitch.
20. Make a double crochet in the chain one space.
21. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
22. Chain one.
23. Then make a double crochet two stitches back.
24. Make a double crochet in the next chain one space.
25. Then repeat: skip two stitches, make a double crochet in the next stitch, chain one, make a double crochet two stitches back, make a double crochet in the next chain one space.
26. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
27. At the end of the row make two double crochets in the turning chain (both in the same chain).
Row 3
28. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
29. Skip two stitches and make a double crochet in the fourth stitch.
30. Chain one.
31. Then make a double crochet two stitches back (in the second stitch).
32. Make a double crochet in the chain one space.
33. Then repeat: skip two stitches, make a double crochet, chain one, a double crochet two stitches back, a double crochet in the next chain one space.
34. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
35. At the end of the row make the last double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished crossbill stitch
36. Done!
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