I keep seeing the same crochet stitch pop up over and over on my feed lately, and now I get why. It only takes one row to repeat, it makes a pretty crisscross lace look, and people are turning it into everything from baby blankets to scarves.
This version comes from Easy Crochet Projects, worked up in a soft mint green. The stitch crosses over itself in a diagonal pattern, leaving little open spaces behind, so the fabric ends up airy and a bit lacy instead of solid. It has a really pretty woven look once you get a few rows going.
The best part is how forgiving it is. You do not need to count anything fancy or memorize a big pattern repeat. Once you get the first row down, you just keep going, so it is a good project to keep by the couch for evenings when you want to crochet without thinking too hard.
It works nicely in a lighter yarn to really show off the open, crisscross look, or in something a bit heavier if you want a thicker throw. If you like the sound of a one row repeat pattern, this one is worth adding to your queue.
Watch the Full Tutorial
Heads up: this one is a video tutorial only, there is no separate written pattern page for it, so the video below is the full pattern.
Easy Crochet Projects walks through the whole stitch slow and clear, so grab your hook and yarn and watch along here:
All credit for this pattern and photo goes to Easy Crochet Projects. Please give her channel a follow if you make this one!
A Few Tips Before You Start
- Mark your first row. A stitch marker helps you keep track while the crisscross pattern is still new to you.
- Go a little lighter with your yarn if you want the open, lacy spaces to really stand out.
- Block it when you’re done. Blocking helps the crossed stitches sit flat and even instead of curling.
- Watch the video with captions on if you’re a visual learner, it helps to see her hands move through each stitch.
If you want more ideas like this one, our guide to easy, basic crochet stitches for beginners is a good next stop.
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Happy hooking!
