What is an X-Shaped Single Crochet Stitch? — Cilla Crochets (2024)

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What is an X-Shaped Single Crochet Stitch? — Cilla Crochets? ›

An X-shaped single crochet stitch is a variation of one of the first stitches most crocheters learn. It is exactly the same as a normal single crochet stitch, but instead of looking like a 'V' your stitch will look like an 'X'.

The single crochet cross st has a look of an “X” in each stitch. This is done just by changing the way you pull the yarn through. This stitch is a one row repeat, but has a special condition. It can only be worked in the round, so, it's not reversible.

Traditional X Stitch is worked over two stitches crossing the second stitch either behind or in front of the first stitch made (I prefer behind). It produces a true X look as one stitch crosses over the other.

The first stitch that you see is an “x” symbol, which refers to a single crochet stitch. There is only one of these. As you look more closely, you see that this is worked into the third chain away from the hook (where you made the final chain ofthe nine chain stitches).

How you do the single crochet cross stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn under and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook. The yarn UNDER will make the stitch slightly tighter and create a stitch that looks like an X.

For single stitches make each X one at a time. Start at the back of the fabric and bring your needle up through the fabric at #1, then back down at #2. Finish the X by going up through #3 and back down at #4.

enclose stitch sequence to be repeated; “*stitches*, repeat *… * three more times,” “*stitches* four times,” and “*stitches* 4x” all mean to make the sequence a total of four times through.

Crochet involves creating fabric with yarn and a hooked needle, incorporating various stitches, making it versatile but potentially more intricate. Cross stitch involves creating pictures or patterns by stitching X-shaped stitches onto fabric, providing a simpler and more structured approach.

You're placing a single crochet in the first stitch. (Sc) In the second stitch, you'll place 2 single crochet stitches. (Inc) Then you'll repeat what you did in the first and second stitches for a total of 6 more times.

A crochet diagram is read opposite to how you would normally read: from right to left, from bottom to top. In other words: you start with the symbol in the bottom right corner, and work your way leftwards and upwards (see RED in diagram below).

How do you read crochet patterns for dummies? ›

Crochet patterns often have a series of steps that are repeated several times across a row. Rather than writing these out time after time, asterisks (*) are used to indicate the repeats. A pattern might read like this: Row 3: Dc in next 3 sts; *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; rep from * across row (or to end).

Enter the single crochet cluster stitch pattern, well…at least one variation anyway. This stitch pattern creates a beautiful little grid that reminds me a lot of the canvas you get for cross stitching into. So check out the video tutorial below and let me know if you like this or the traditional method best!

Cross stitch is generally worked using two strands of stranded cotton when working on 14-count and 16-count Aida. It is perfectly acceptable to mix the number of threads used within the same project. You might want to alter the texture of the finished piece by working in one, two and even three strands.

Cross stitching was traditionally used for decorating household items such as tablecloths, dishcloths, or table linens. Nowadays, this type of embroidery serves as framed art and wall decoration. Many people even take up cross-stitching as a hobby, for its relaxing and destressing powers.