Crochet Lattice Cross Stitch

The crochet Lattice Cross Stitch is a slightly open, textured crochet pattern that combines simple single crochet and double crochet in an unusual way. Small crossed sections sit between neat openings, creating a repeating lattice effect across the fabric.

Although the finished stitch look quite intricate, only basic crochet stitches are needed, The clever part is the placement of the single crochet, which is worked around the neighbouring double crochet to pull the stitches together and form the little crossed detail.

About the Crochet Lattice Cross Stitch

What makes this stitch stand out is the way each pair of stitches interacts. A double crochet is worked first, followed by a single crochet. Instead of working that single crochet in the usual way, the hook is inserted into the diagonal strand on the front of the double crochet so the two stitches are drawn together.

This produces the small diagonal crossed shapes visible throughout the fabric. When repeated across the row, they line up to create a structured lattice pattern.

The combination of texture and negative space gives the fabric plenty of visual interest without making it heavy or dense.

How to Crochet the Lattice Cross Stitch

Begin with a foundation ch in an odd number, then add 3 more.

Row 1:

Work a dc into the 4th ch from the hook, Csc, sk 1, *dc in the next ch, Csc, sk 1, rep from * across ending with a dc in the last ch. Turn.

Row 2:

Ch 3, *dc into the Csc, Csc, rep from * across ending with a dc on top of the ch 3. Turn.

Repeat:

Rep row 2 for the stitch pattern.

Is the Crochet Lattice Cross Stitch Beginner Friendly?

I’d class this as easy intermediate rather than an absolute beginner stitch. The individual stitches are basic but forming the crossed single crochet requires an unusual hook placement that may take a few attempts to become comfortable with.

Once you’ve understood how that stitch is constructed, the stitch pattern becomes much easier because only one row is repeated.