Create a unique granny square with this variation of the crossed double crochet stitch. The Staggered Cross Double crochet granny square shows an almost zigzag pattern and uses a cluster stitch to make a open fabric granny square.
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I love the crossed Double Crochet stitch and this variation creates such a different look to the traditional stitch that I couldn't not include this pattern.
This easy granny square pattern will show you how cluster stitches are not so different to decrease stitches; both stitches reduce the stitch count but the finished look of the stitch is quite different.
The change to the stitch count made by the Crossed Double Cluster stitch is made up by adding a chain 1 between the cluster stitches. This results in a granny square that has a lightweight, open fabric without massive holes.
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This square could be worked up in as many colours as you like - I'd love to see it stitched up in a variegated yarn to see the colours change in those cluster stitches.
Abbreviations
US Terms (UK terms in brackets)
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Ch - Chain
Ch Sp - Chain Space
Sc (Dc) - Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
Dc (Tr) - Double Crochet (treble crochet)
XDc-cl (XTr-cl) - Crossed Double Crochet Cluster (Crossed Treble Crochet Cluster)
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Gauge: gauge not essential - Use a larger
or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct finished square size.
Finished Size:
Pattern Notes:
Special Stitches:
XDc-Cl = Crossed Double Crochet Cluster
Row 1: Ch 32, YO, insert hook into 5th ch from hook (skipped chs counts as dc), YO, bring up loop, YO, pull through 2, YO, insert hook into 4th ch from hook, YO, bring up loop, YO, pull through 2, YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook (xdc-cl made), ch 1, *skip next ch, xdc-cl in next, ch 1, repeat from * to last, dc in last, turn. (2 dc, 14 xdc-cl)
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts (dc, ch 1)), skip 1st ch-1 sp and 1st xdc-cl, *xdc-cl beginning in next ch-1 sp working 2nd leg in top of xdc-cl behind in previous row, ch 1, repeat from * to last, xdc-cl in top of ch-3 and last xdc-cl, turn. (1 dc, 14 xdc-cl)
Row 3: Ch3 (counts dc), *xdc-cl in next ch-1 sp working 2nd leg in top of xdc-cl in previous row, ch 1, repeat from * to last, dc in last, turn. (2 dc, 13 xdc-cl)
Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2-3.
Continue to edging
Edging
Ch 1, rotate to work across row ends, place 28 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work opposite side of starting ch, 28 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across row ends, place 28 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across Row 13, sc in each across to end (28 sc), ch 1, sl st to 1st sc to join.
Fasten off, weave in remaining ends.
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A huge thank you to my pattern testers and editor who kindly helped test all 30 of the square designs to check for accuracy in this pattern - it's always such a pleasure to see a pattern come to life.
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