In this free step-by-step crochet tutorial I show how to make the double crochet 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 double crochet mesh 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 double crochet mesh stitch is a repeat of one row. For this stitch you should know how to make double crochet. This stitch is very 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: eucalyptus. 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 double crochet mesh stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any even number of chains. 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.
4. Skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
5. Chain one, skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
6. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet.
7. At the end of the row chain four.
Row 2
8. Turn your work around. You will skip the chain one space and work in the double crochet of the previous row.
9. So, skip the chain one space and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
10. Chain one.
11. Skip the chain one space and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
12. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row: chain one, skip chain one space and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
13. At the end of the row, make a double crochet in the last double crochet of the previous row and chain one. Then skip one chain of the turning chain and make a double crochet in the next one. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished double crochet mesh stitch
14. Done!
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