How To Crochet the Cross Pattern Stitch

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In this crochet stitch tutorial you’ll learn how to crochet the cross pattern stitch.

The cross pattern stitch is a amazing textured crochet stitch and it gives a wonderful finish to any crochet project.

You’ll have a great photo tutorial to help you learn this crochet stitch, as well as a simple video.

Let’s dive into this stunning textured crochet stitch pattern.

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What is the cross pattern crochet stitch pattern?

The cross pattern crochet stitch pattern is a great crochet stitch combination that offers lots of texture.

As the name suggests it contains stitches that cross each other in a repeating pattern.

The stitches you will need to know is chains & double crochet stitches.

The pattern is a stitch multiple of 6 stitches & it is a 4 row repeat.

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Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:

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Materials Needed

To crochet the cross pattern stitch you can use any crochet hook size and weight yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.

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We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet stitch pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.

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How to Crochet The Cross Pattern Stitch – Written Tutorial

Cross Pattern:

Special Stitch – DCCR (cross): Skip the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the same place as the basis for the next st, 1 dc in the second of the 2 st that you skipped, 1 dc in the same place as the basis of the first st you skipped.

Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch across row, turn. (or crochet single crochet).

Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in each dc and finish with 1 dc in 3rd 3 ch. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, *1 DCCR over the next 3 dc, 1 dc in each of the following 3 dc, repeat from * and finish with 1 DCCR over the last 3 dc, 1 dc in 3rd 3 ch from beg of last row. Turn.

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Ch 3, skip the first dc, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 DCCR over the next 3 dc, repeat from * and finish with 1 dc in each of last 3 dc and 1 st in the 3rd 3 ch from beg of last row. Turn.

Repeat rows 2-5.

How To Crochet the Cross Pattern Stitch

How To Crochet the Cross Pattern Stitch

Janne Kleivset Janne Kleivset
Learn how to crochet the cross pattern stitch. I know it as the “cross pattern” due to the lovely cross that the stitch make, but it may be known under many names.
Cost 5
Total Time 20 minutes
Gauge Depends on the crochet hook and yarn you use.
Sizes Depends on how many crochet stitches you crochet.

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

Instructions

  • Setup row: Ch a multiple of 6 stitches. Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across.
  • Chain 3 stitches to start the first row.
  • Crochet double crochet stitches across the row.
  • Chain 3 stitches to start the second row.
  • Yarn over and skip the next 2 “Double Crochet” (dc). Notice that my nail is pointing on the basis of the next stitch (third stitch).
  • Showing how to insert the crochet hook in the basis of a stitch.
  • Showing the crochet hook inserted into the basis of a stitch, ready to pull up a loop.
  • Pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on your crochet hook.
  • From here you just finish a normal “Double Crochet”. Yarn over and pull through 2, yarn over and pull through 2.
    This picture is showing you how it should look when you have finished 1 “Double Crochet” (dc) in the basis of the next stitch.
  • Double crochet 1 in the second of the 2 stitches that you skipped. This picture is showing how it looks after crocheting that double crochet.
  • Find the the basis of the first stitch you skipped. This picture is showing you where the “Double Crochet” should go, in the basis of the first stitch you skipped.
  • Crochet 1 double crochet in the basis of the first stitch you skipped. This picture is showing how it should look when you have finished the “Double Crochet”.
  • Double crochet in the next 3 stitches.
  • Repeat steps 5-13 until end of row. End row with double crochet in third chain from beginning of row.
    Every other row: Crochet Double Crochet stitches across the row.
    Every other row: Start with steps 5-12 or 13 every other time

Cross Pattern Stitch Video Tutorial

The video shows you how to crochet the Cross Pattern Stitch.

NB!! There’s no sound on this video! But even without the sound you may find it helpful.

Compare this with the written instructions & you should have a feel about how it’s done.This soundless video shows you how to crochet the cross pattern stitch.

You can see in the instructions that there is crocheted a row with “Double Crochet” – this video shows how to do the “Special Stitch – DCCR”.

Crochet Patterns Using The Cross Pattern Stitch

I hope you enjoyed learning how to crochet the Cross Pattern Stitch.

It can be used for so many amazing crochet projects! Happy Crocheting!

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Janne Kleivset

Janne Kleivset

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Janne has helped millions of crocheters find their next crochet project with more than 250 free crochet patterns and 110 crochet tutorials on her blog.

With more than two decades of crochet experience, and crochet designing since 2011, she's been featured on multiple prominent sites such as Lion Brand Yarn, in crochet magazines and the OML "Make" book.

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