How to Crochet the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
Adding texture to a crochet project doesn’t have to be complicated. The crossed double crochet is an easy stitch that adds visual appeal and subtle texture to any crochet design. Keep scrolling to find out more about the stitch and see step-by-step instructions!
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Crossed Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
The crossed double crochet is as easy as the name suggests. This stitch is created by completing two standard double crochet stitches in a crossed manner so that they form an “x”.
This stitch can be used on its own, but it’s often paired with rows of single crochet so that the stitches line up and show the same texture on each side of a project. I’ve used it in the quite a few patterns, including the Acadia Trails Throw Blanket and the Echo Cove Baby Blanket. I like to use it within a project to add texture and to intrigue to a design. It’s one of the first special stitches that I used, and it’s one that I really enjoy incorporating into a project.
Using this Tutorial
This tutorial has two sections with instructions.
To learn how to complete the stitch by itself, use the section titled “How to Complete the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch”.
It’s also possible to create a project that uses rows of crossed double crochet and single crochet. Use the section titled “How to Create a Swatch Using the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch” to learn how to start a project using these stitches.
Materials Info
You can use any yarn and the appropriate size hook to complete this stitch. For this tutorial, I’m using the following supplies:
- Yarn: Caron Jumbo Ombre in the Faded Jeans colorway
- Hook: Clover Amour US Size J/10 (6.00 mm) crochet hook
You can also use stitch markers to help with identifying the turning ch.
Stitch Notes
Stitch Multiple
Multiple of 2 (+ 2 for foundation ch)
Notes about the stitch:
- This stitch is worked over two stitches, so if you’re using this stitch in a design you’ll need to plan to work it into a space that has an even number of stitches.
- When working rows entirely made up of crossed double crochet, you’ll need to plan one dc at the beginning of the row and one dc at the end of the row. This will allow you to have even edges for shaping, borders, or seaming.
- In this tutorial, the ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc. An alternate option is to use a stacked single crochet (stsc) at the beginning of the row, if desired.
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Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st – stitch
How to Crochet the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
The steps to complete one crossed double crochet stitch are shown below. You will see the written instructions first, then a photo to support the instructions.
1. sk next st
2. dc in next st
3. dc in skipped st
You’ve now completed one crossed dc stitch!
How to Create a Swatch using the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
ch an even number of stitches
Row 1: (The first crossed dc will be worked over the 4th and 5th chs from the hook) dc in 5th ch from hook,
dc in ch to the right of the first dc (you now have one completed crossed dc and a turning ch that counts as 1 dc),
[sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in skipped ch] across in each set of 2 chs until only 1 ch remains.
Dc in last ch to complete the row, turn
Row 2: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, sc in top of turning ch, turn
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), [sk next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st] across until only 1 st remains, dc in last st, turn
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have achieved the desired size for your project.
Save it for later!
Being able to go back and reference some instructions is always helpful when you’re working on a project. Be sure to Pin this stitch tutorial to save it for later!
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