How to Crochet the Braid and Mesh Stitch Photo Tutorial

The Braid and Mesh Stitch is a repeat of one row.

It is a reversible crochet stitch and it looks the same on both sides.

It is very to make and it is suitable for beginners.

The fabric turns out light and lacy.

Learn how to crochet the Braid and Mesh Stitch with this photo tutorial.

Materials

• Hjertegarn DIAMOND mercerized cotton 100 % 8/4 50 g, color: 361 (grey)
• 2.0 mm hook

Instructions

Row 1

1. Start by chaining a multiple of eight plus four. You will start working in the eighth chain from your hook.

2. So, make two double crochets in the eighth chain from your hook.

3. Chain one and make two more double crochets in the same stitch.

4. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.

5. Chain one, skip three stitches and make two double crochets in the next stitch.

6. Chain one and make two more double crochets in the same stitch.

7. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.

8. Then repeat. Chain one, skip three stitches and make two double crochets in the next stitch.

9. Chain one and make two more double crochets in the same stitch.

10. Chain one, skip three stitches and make a double crochet in the next stitch.

11. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet.

Row 2

12. Chain four and turn your work around.

13. Skip the first chain one space and make two double crochets in the next chain one space.

14. Chain one and make two more double crochets in the same chain one space.

15. Chain one, skip the next chain one space and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.

16. Then repeat. Chain one, skip the next chain one space and make two double crochets in the next chain one space.

17. Chain one and make two more double crochets in the same chain one space.

18. Chain one, skip the next chain one space and make a double crochet in the next double crochet.

19. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain one as usual.

20. Then skip the next chain of the turning chain and make the last double crochet in the next chain. 

For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.

Done!