Crossover Long Double Crochet

The cross-over long double crochet is made by backtracking behind stitches that are already made. It can be made on the current row or round as well as into one or more rows/rounds below the current row/round.

1. Skip one stitch in the foundation row.
2. 3 Double Crochet.
3. Yarn over and insert the hook from front to back into skipped stitch. Yarn over at the back and pull through to the front. You should have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through last two loops.

Insertion point

Last stitch of previous round

The Cross-Over Long DC is worked into the skipped stitch. OR, Into the last stitch of previous rnd.

Depending on the pattern designer, this stitch may also be referred to as a cable stitch.

The stitch creates a nice texture on both the front and back sides of the crocheted fabric. It is suitable for making bags and purses, afghans, sweaters, hats, scarves and many other crocheted projects.

Crossover Long Double Crochet

Crossover Long Double Crochet with reversed rows