Crossed Double Crochet Stitch

The Crossed Double Crochet Stitch (also known as the criss-cross stitch) is a product of a making a small modification to the double crochet. It is a fun stitch to use as a one row repeat or to alternate rows with another stitch. It adds texture and design to any project and it is easy enough for even a beginner to do.

Crossed Double Crochet Stitch (cdc)

Skip 1 stitch or chain. Double Crochet in the next stitch. Working behind the double crochet just made, double crochet in the skipped stitch.

To make a swatch

FOUNDATION CHAIN

Chain any even number of chains

ROW 1

Double crochet in the 4th chain from hook. Working behind the double crochet just made, dc in the skipped stitch. *Skip next chain, dc in next chain. Working behind the dc just made, dc in the skipped chain.* Repeat across making 1 dc in the last stitch of the row. Turn.

ROW 2

Chain 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout) *skip one stitch, dc in the next stitch. Working behind the stitch just made, dc in the skipped stitch.* Repeat from * to * across to last stitch. DC in the last stitch. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until desired length.

Video Tutorial for the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch

Final Notes

Also, be sure to check out my other stitch tutorials in my Stitch Library. Once again, thanks for stopping by DulceBella Designs! In the meantime, be sure to check out the patterns below using the crossed double crochet stitch. Until next time, sit, relax, and stay a while and always glorify God by creating beautiful crochet art!.

My Favorite patterns using the Crossed Double Crochet

The crossed double crochet stitch is a versatile stitch, making it easy to incorporate into many different styles of patterns. Although, I have linked some different patterns here that use this stitch, I encourage you to try creating your own project. So, here is your chance to start with trying something small like a hat or scarf.