This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the cross hatch stitch. This cross pattern is easy and beautiful. It’s great for shawls, blankets, or bag.

Skill: Easy
Foundation Chain: Multiples of 7 + 1

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Chain Stitch – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Double Crochet – dc

Pattern Instructions:

Prep Row: Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, skip 3 ch, 1 sc next ch, *ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across, turn
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *skip next 3 dc, [1 sc, ch 3, 3 dc] in the next ch-3 space, skip next st; rep from * across, ending skip last 2 sts, sc in the top of turning ch

Repeat row 1 until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Cross Hatch Stitch (click for larger)