So I finally finished this baby blanket that I’ve been making during lockdown. It has one of my new favourite stitches, the crossover stitch. In simple US terminology, the initial chain needs to be a multiple of four, with a single crochet along the second row. Then chain two, skip the first space and double crochet into the next three spaces. The fourth double crochet then goes into the skipped space, crating the crossover. This pattern is repeated for the whole row. The next row is just single crochet. When the blanket became a square, I single crocheted a couple of rows around the outside.
The yarn is 70% bamboo and 30% cotton, purchased online from Oz Yarn (I thought it was an Australian company when I bought it, but it’s not). It’s 3ply and very soft, perfect for a baby blanket, particularly in our Australian climate. It’s not too thick and heavy but will keep the baby comfortable during the cooler evenings. It’s tricky to work with though. The strands separate very easily. I used a size 3 hook.
I made this blaket in white for my daughter who is due to have her second baby soon. This one I am donating to the Women’s Shed for the Etsy store. If you’re interested in buying it, you can find it there.
There’s a tutorial link here about the crossover stitch in groups of three (I did four). I think it’s a very easy stitch but looks very effective.
Women's Shed Branxton 