hdc cross stitch tutorial, this classic crossed half double crochet stitch is a very easy stitch pattern. I have added a row of double crochet stitches between the rows of crossed half double crochet stitches, I love how the stitch looks when it’s worked in this combination.
I have made the samples in a worsted weight #4 yarn (Aran for UK crocheters)
You will be using half double (htc) and double crochet (tr) stitches to make this simple stitch design, scroll down for the free crochet tutorial. There is nothing difficult in this tutorial, so let’s get crocheting!
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Formats
Two easy formats have been used to write this hdc cross stitch stitch tutorial, UK and USA crocheters.
Best Yarn
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn in the pattern materials section.
I have used Caron Simply Soft yarn in white and lemonade for the crochet hdc cross stitch tutorial, lots more colours to choose from.
Crochet Hook Size
I have used a 5.50mm crochet hook size for the samples of the crochet hdc cross stitch tutorial, but check the ball band of the yarn that you are using for the correct hook size for that ply.
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Half Treble Crochet Cross Stitch Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
htr. Half Treble Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
2ch counts as first htr
3ch counts as first tr
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of any even number.
I have made 40ch for the swatches, (RS) work 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into each ch to end. Turn. (37tr + 3ch)
2nd Row – 2ch, * miss 1tr, work 1htr into next tr, working across the front of the htr just made, work 1htr into tr you just missed * (this makes the cross) rpt from * to * to end, 1htr into top of 3ch. Turn. (18 cross stitch, 1htr + 2ch)
3rd Row – 3ch, 1tr into each htr to end, 1hdc into top of 2ch. Turn.
Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows until required length. Turn.
USA format below:-
Half Double Crochet Cross Stitch Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
hdc. Half Double Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ch2 counts as first hdc
ch3 counts as first dc
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of any even number.
I have made 40ch for the swatches, (RS) work 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end. Turn. (37dc + ch3)
2nd Row – ch2, * skip 1dc, work 1hdc in next dc, working across the front of the hdc just made, work 1hdc in dc you just skipped * (this makes the cross) rpt from * to * to end, 1hdc in top of ch3. Turn. (18 cross stitch, 1hdc + ch2)
3rd Row – ch3, 1dc in each hdc to end, 1dc in top of ch2. Turn.
Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows until required length. Turn.
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