In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the crossed double crochet and lace 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 and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). The crossed double crochet and lace stitch is a two-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a crossed double crochet stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100% 8/4 50 g yarn, 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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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the crossed double crochet and lace stitch.
Photo instructions for the crossed double crochet and lace stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of five plus three. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Then make one more single crochet in the next stitch.
4. Chain five.
5. Skip three stitches and make two single crochets in the next two stitches.
6. Chain five.
7. Skip three stitches and make two single crochets in the next two stitches.
8. Then repeat: chain five, skip three stitches and make two single crochets.
9. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with two single crochets.
Row 2
10. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
11. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
12. Chain two.
13. Make a single crochet in the chain five space.
14. Chain two. Next you will make a crossed double crochet.
15. First, make a double crochet in the second single crochet of the previous row.
16. Then you will make a double crochet in the first single crochet. So, yarn over.
17. Insert your hook in the first single crochet and yarn over.
18. Pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
19. Yarn over.
20. Pull the yarn through the first two loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
21. Yarn over.
22. Pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made a crossed double crochet!
23. Chain two.
24. Make a single crochet in the chain five space.
25. Chain two.
26. Make a crossed double crochet working in the two single crochets of the previous row.
27. Then repeat: chain two, make a single crochet in the chain five space, chain two and make a crossed double crochet in the two single crochets.
28. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain two as usually.
29. Then make two double crochets in the last two single crochets of the previous row.
Row 3
30. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
31. Make a single crochet in the very first stitch.
32. Make another single crochet in the next stitch.
33. Chain five.
34. Then make two single crochets in the crossed double crochet of the previous row.
35. Chain five.
36. Make two single crochets in the crossed double crochet.
37. Then repeat: chain five and make two single crochets in the crossed double crochet.
38. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
39. At the end of the row make a single crochet in the last double crochet of the previous row.
40. Then make a single crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished crossed double crochet and lace stitch
41. Done!
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