Cross Stitch Variation

Cross Stitch Variation ~ Photo Tutorial
Cross Stitch Variation ~ Photo Tutorial

This is a photo tutorial of the cross stitch that I used in my crossing over patterns. So far I have published the Crossing Over Cowl and the Crossing Over Beanie. And a few more patterns are coming soon that use the same stitch.

This cross stitch variation is basically the same as any other cross stitch, except that it is worked over 3 stitches instead of 2. Also, the second double crochet is crocheted entirely in front of the first double crochet so that both sides of the fabric look great.

Step 1: Work your crochet stitches as it calls for in the pattern up to the crossed stitch.

Cross Stitch Variation - Step 1.
Cross Stitch Variation – Step 1.

Step 2: Skip the next 2 stitches. Then double crochet into the next stitch.

Cross Stitch Variation Step 2
Cross Stitch Variation Step 2

Step 3: Chain 1.

Cross Stitch Variation Step 3
Cross Stitch Variation Step 3

Step 4a: Double Crochet into the first of the skipped stitches. (See images below)

Cross Stitch Variation Step 4
Cross Stitch Variation Step 4a

Step 4b: Wrap the yarn over and insert your hook from front to back as pictured.

Cross Stitch Variation Step 4b
Cross Stitch Variation Step 4b

Step 4c: Bring your hook out in front of the last double crochet made.

Cross Stitch Variation Step 4c
Cross Stitch Variation Step 4c

Step 5: Wrap the yarn over again and pull through. You should have 3 loops on the hook.

Cross Stitch Variation Step 5
Cross Stitch Variation Step 5

Step 6: Finish the double crochet as normal.

Cross Stitch Variation Step 6
Cross Stitch Variation Step 6

Another View:

Cross Stitch Variation ~ Another View
Cross Stitch Variation ~ Another View

The Back Side View (Both sides look great!):

The Back View
The Back View

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

Rhelena

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