How to Crochet the Crosshatch Stitch
The crochet crosshatch stitch is sometimes known as the block stitch or the box stitch. It also looks like the c2c (corner-to-corner) stitch made in a row!
About the Crochet Crosshatch Stitch
The crosshatch stitch is a relatively simple stitch to make. It consists of double crochet stitches, chains, and slip stitches. On the one hand, it is very similar to a granny stitch. On the other hand, it is almost identical to the corner-to-corner stitch (c2c stitch), except the crosshatch stitch is made in a row.
The first row is the setup row. You will find this is somewhat different than subsequent rows. Row 2 consists of the main pattern. Next, you will repeat row 2 for successive rows of the design. I happen to like stitch patterns that have only one row to memorize, don’t you?
What to Make with this Stitch Pattern
Because this is a more closed stitch pattern, the stitch works great for blankets, shawls, scarves, and hats. This stitch works nicely made as-is in one color. Or, you can vary the color either every row or every other row. In my sample, I change colors every two rows.
Yarn Type and Crochet Hook Size
As always, you can choose any thickness of yarn for this stitch pattern. A finer crochet thread will produce a much smaller stitch pattern. In contrast, a super bulky weight yarn will create a lovely thick, luscious fabric. Any fiber type will work too. Feel free to use acrylic, polyester, nylon, or natural fibers like cotton, wool, and more.
I always look at the yarn label to see what crochet hook size the manufacturer suggests for that particular fiber. However, feel free to move up or down a hook to accommodate your tension and comfort level.
All in all, I think you will be delighted with this stitch pattern. If you need assistance with the basic stitches in crochet, please see my beginner crochet videos. Also, if you want some tips and tricks on changing yarn colors in crochet, I have a tutorial video for that here.
Crochet Crosshatch Stitch Pattern
