Looking for a beautifully textured stitch to add to your crochet projects? The Crossed Double Crochet is a simple yet stunning stitch that creates a subtle, woven effect—perfect for adding depth and interest to blankets, scarves, and more. This stitch is featured in Section 2 of the Homeward Bound Mosaic Blanket CAL, where it complements the intricate overlay mosaic sections with its rich texture.
Yarn Used for this Section and the Blanket
I used Caron One Pound in the colorway “Rose”.
This Crossed Double Crochet Section Features in the Homeward Bound Mosaic Blanket CAL
This crochet blanket strip is the second section in the Homeward Bound Mosaic Blanket CAL. Running from January 27-March 3, this free CAL features overlay mosaic sections and textured stitches sections. Each Monday a new section is released with the final envelope border being released on the final week. Read all about the CAL below.
Homeward Bound Mosaic Blanket Free CAL
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Crossed Double Crochet Blanket Strip Instructions
Gauge:
16 sts x 12 rows = 4”
Size:
Section is 10″ wide and 48″ long
Special Stitch:
Crossed Dc: sk next st, yo, dc in next st, yo, insert hook into the skipped stitch, yo, finish as a dc
Abbreviations Used:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
sk = skip
st = stitch
Notes:
Color C is “Rose”.
Section 2’s first row will continue from the last row of Section 1.
Ch 3 counts as a stitch
Pattern instructions for the Crossed Double Crochet Section
The instructions below are for adding this to the Homeward Bound Mosaic Blanket. You will be adding this strip directly to the first section. At the end of Row 31 of Section 1, you will change to Color C (Rose). Then you will turn your work. You will continue to turn your work each row until you start the next mosaic section.
If you wanted to create this strip for use in another blanket, you would need a foundation double crochet row before starting the directions. Do Row 32 for your 2nd row, and then repeat this row for your desired number of rows.
Row 32: With Color C, ch 3, *sk next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st: rep from * across, turn
Rows 33-51: Rep Row 32, At the end of Row 51, you will change to Color D in preparation for the next section. Do not fasten off.
Section 2 for the Homeward Bound Mosaic Blanket is now complete. Section 3, Mosaic Mountain will be releasing on February 10th, 2025. Be sure to share your progress pictures in the Crochet For You and Your Home Facebook Group.
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