Discover the charm of the Criss Cross crochet pattern and create a stunning baby blanket! Follow along for the complete tutorial and design of this delightful project.
Crochet Criss Cross Pattern
This pattern is simple and easy to follow, featuring basic crochet stitches like half double crochet and double crochet. If you’re searching for a quick and enjoyable project to create something meaningful for a loved one, this is an excellent choice.
The crochet crisscross pattern adds a stunning touch to various projects, making it ideal for blankets, throw pillows, and bedspreads.
Materials
For crafting this crochet crisscross design, you’ll need a 2 mm crochet hook and DK weight yarn in two contrasting colors.
Abbreviations:
- Chain(s) = Ch
- Half double crochet = Hdc
- Double crochet = Dc
- Slip stitch = Sl st
- Stitch = St
Pattern of Crisscross Stitch
– With the first color, make a slip knot, start with # of chains equal to the desired length for the blanket.
Row 1: dc in the 5th ch from hook, *ch1, skip next ch, dc in the next ch*, repeat * across the chains until the end.
Row 2: ch4, turn, dc above the next dc from the previous row, *ch1, dc above the next dc from previous row*, repeat * across the row, change to the second color in the last st of the row.
Row 3: ch4, turn, dc above the next dc from previous row, ch5, sl st to the previous dc from row1 (first dc in the row), ch1, 7hdc in the ch-5 space, *dc above the next dc from the previous row, ch1, dc in the next dc from previous row, ch5, sl st to the previous dc from row1, ch1, 7hdc in the ch-5 space*, repeat * across the row until the end, ch1, dc above the last dc from previous row, change to the first color in the last st of the row.
Row 4: ch4, turn, dc above the next dc from previous row, ch5, sl st to the previous dc from previous row (first dc in the row), ch1, 7hdc in the ch-5 space, *dc above the next dc from the previous row, ch1, dc in the next dc from previous row, ch5, sl st to the previous dc from row2, ch1, 7hdc in the ch-5 space*, repeat * across the row until the end, ch1, dc above the last dc from previous row, change to the second color in the last st of the row.
Repeat previous 2 rows until reach the desired width.
Tutorial and photos of this crochet criss cross pattern by: Knitting Home.
