This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the maya mesh stitch. This stitch creates a fun boxed shape patterns. The maya mesh stitch would be great for afghans, shawl and baby blankets!
Foundation Row: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each of the next 4 ch, *ch 3, skip next 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 6 ch, rep from * across, turn.
Row 1: Ch 8 (counts as first dc and ch 5), skip first 5 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 5, 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next 4 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, ending with last dc in top of turning ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 6, (counts as a dc,ch 3), 1 sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, *1 dc in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-5 space, 1 dc into next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, rep from * across, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 8 (counts as dc, ch 5), skip next 2 ch-3 spaces, *1 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next 4 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, rep from * across, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *4 dc in next ch-5 space**, 1 dc n next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
Example of the Maya Mesh Block Stitch. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)
