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Cross Double Crochet Stitch

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Swatch Pattern

Size: 6x6 Inches
Gauge: 4” = 7 Stitches | 6 Rows
Yarn: Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook: US H/5mm Crochet Hook

Abbreviations

Ch – Chain
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Sk – Skip
dc – Double Crochet

Foundation

Ch 24 or any even number of sts to measure 6” and add 4 more chains for the foundation.

Row 1: sk5 ch sts, 1dc into the 6th ch from the hook, 1dc in the 5th ch from the hook (first cross st made). *Sk next ch st, 1dc in next ch st, 1dc in the skipped st. Repeat from * across until last st. 1dc into the last st.

Row 2: ch3 (counts as a dc st), turn, *sk 1 st, 1dc in the next st, 1dc in skipped st. Repeat from * across until the last st. 1dc in last st (turning ch).

Repeat Row 2 for a total of 9 rows. 

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Block to 6x6 square.