In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the zigzag net 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 zigzag net 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 zigzag net stitch is a one-row repeat. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It 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: blue navy. 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 zigzag net stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of four. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Then make a single crochet in the same stitch.
4. Chain three.
5. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet.
6. Make a single crochet in the same stitch.
7. Then repeat. Chain three.
8. Skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
9. Make a single crochet in the same stitch.
10. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet and a single crochet made in the last stitch.
Row 2
11. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three does not count as a stitch.
12. Make a double crochet in the first double crochet of the previous row.
13. Then make a single crochet in the same stitch.
14. Chain three.
15. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
16. Make a single crochet in the same stitch.
17. Then repeat. Chain three.
18. Make a double crochet in the next double crochet.
19. Make a single crochet in the same stitch.
20. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
21. At the end of the row make the last double crochet and a single crochet in the last double crochet of the previous row. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished zigzag net stitch
22. Done!
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