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Learn How to Crochet Crossed Treble Crochet (Crossed Double US)

Updated April 7, 2026

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Learn how to crochet crossed treble crochet, which is crossed double in US terms, with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial in both right and left-handed versions.

It’s a super simple pattern repeat, and if you are familiar with Treble Crochet (US Double Crochet), you should grasp this stitch, working a treble crochet into the next stitch, then going back to work a treble into the skipped stitch. The result is a criss-cross, or “X”-shaped, pair of stitches that give your fabric a gentle twist and a lovely open texture.

Pattern Use Ideas

It’s a great stitch to use when you want to add interest to a simple project without making things too bulky or dense:

  • Blankets
  • Shawls
  • Scarf

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitch Multiple: 2 +2

This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Crossed Treble Crochet stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.

Video tutorials can be found at the base of the post for right and left handed crochet.

Materials & Tools

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

Terms & Abbreviations

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.

Double crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook.  Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook.  Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Special Stitches

Crossed Treble Crochet: (CTR): skip next st, tr into next st, tr into skipped st working over the previous tr.

Bella Coco How to Crochet eBook

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

Pattern Support

The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.

Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

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Front View: Crossed Treble Stitch

Crossed Treble Back

Free Crochet Pattern: Crossed Treble Crochet

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Foundation: Ch in multiples of 2 + 2 until you have reached your desired width.

Row 1: skip 3 ch (skipped 3-ch counts as tr), [CTR over next 2 ch] until 1 ch rem, tr in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st here or throughout), dc in each st across. Turn.

Row 3: 3 ch (counts as tr), CTR across until 1 st rem, tr in last st. Turn.

Row 4: 1 ch, dc in each st across. Turn.

Rep Rows 3 and 4 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

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sarah-jayne
 
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2 Comments

  • Marjorie Carr
    May 13, 2019 at 11:58 am

    What a delightful st,, will make a beautiful blanket.
    Many ,many thanks Marge

    Reply
  • Bonita Marston
    June 12, 2019 at 3:29 am

    What color did you use?

    Reply

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