How To Cross-Stitch on Crochet 

Detailed Recipe for Cross-Stitch on Crochet

Video tutorial here!

Materials Needed:

• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
• Yarn for the base (neutral or background color)
• Embroidery floss or thin yarn for the cross-stitch designs
• Tapestry needle
• Graph paper or pre-made cross-stitch pattern
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crochet Base:
   • Use single crochet stitches to create a flat, rectangular or square piece.
   • Keep your stitches even to make it easier to add the cross-stitch later.
2. Choose Your Design:
   • Select a cross-stitch pattern or draw your own on graph paper.
   • Ensure the design fits the size of your crochet base.
3. Mark the Starting Point:
   • Identify the starting point on your crochet base by aligning it with your chosen pattern.
   • Use pins or stitch markers if needed.
4. Work the Cross-Stitch:
   • Thread a tapestry needle with embroidery floss or thin yarn.
   • Use the single crochet stitches as your “grid,” inserting the needle at the corners of each stitch to form the cross-stitch “X.”
   • Follow the pattern carefully, changing colors as indicated.
5. Finish Off:
   • Secure the ends of the embroidery floss by weaving them into the back of the work.
   • Block the finished piece to smooth out any tension issues and enhance its appearance.