Stitch Description
The Crossbill Stitch creates a knot design that looks delicate. The Crossbill Stitch would be great for scarves, headbands, and hats!
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Materials Used
100% Soysilk Pure
SOYSILK® brand fiber is made from the residue of soybeans from tofu manufacturing. This process is 100-percent natural and free of any petrochemicals, making it an extremely environmentally friendly product. SOYSILK® brand fiber offers superior moisture absorption and ventilation properties along with beautiful draping, softness and warmth.
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Skacel Addi Color Coded Crochet Hooks
The hook by which all others are measured! Skacel's most popular hook features a comfort grip handle. The famous addi Comfort Grip crochet hooks feature color-coded handles for ease of organization and perfect for those crocheteers seeking an ergonomic crochet hook.
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Abbreviations
- ch
- Chain Stitch
- dc
- Double Crochet
- 2Cdc
- 2 Crossed Double Crochet: Skip 2 sts, 1dc into next st, 1ch, 1dc into first of 2 sts just skipped working back over last dc made.
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain: Multiple of 4 + 1 (add 2 for base chain).
- Row 1: Skip 3ch (count as 1dc), *work 2Cdc over next 3ch, 1dc into next ch; rep from * to end, turn.
- Row 2: 3ch (count as 1dc), 1dc into first st, skip 1dc, *1dc into next ch, work 2Cdc over next 3dc, rep from * ending 1dc into last ch, skip 1dc, 2dc into top of tch, turn.
- Row 3: 3ch (count as 1dc), skip 1 st, *work 2Cdc over next 3dc, 1dc into next ch; rep from * ending last rep into top of tch, turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Crossbill Stitch. Reversible (click for larger image)
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