This free crochet cross pattern creates a beautiful lacy cross using cotton crochet thread and a small steel hook. I love how delicate and pretty it came out!
The finished cross is perfect for Easter and other religious occasions, and there are several ways you can use it. Add a loop at the top to hang it as an ornament or decoration, add a tassel to make a crochet cross bookmark, or embellish it with a few beads for a little color.
The pattern uses puff stitches, picots, and long single crochet stitches to create the lacy design. I would rate it intermediate to advanced—or a fun challenge for a very ambitious beginner.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”
— John 11:25-26 (NIV)
Crochet Cross Pattern Details
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Yarn: Size 10 crochet thread
Hook: 2 mm (US A) steel crochet hook
Finished size: Approximately 4¾ × 3¾ in. (12 × 9.5 cm)
Special stitches: Puff stitch, long single crochet, picot
Optional embellishments: Seed beads, hanging loop, or tassel
Supplies
- Size 10 crochet thread
- US A / 2 mm steel crochet hook
- fabric stiffener
- sewing needle and scissors for finishing
- 6/0 seed beads (optional)
Crochet Abbreviations
ch = chain
Lsc = long single crochet
p = picot
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
Special Stitches
Puff stitch: Yarn over, draw up a loop in the designated stitch, repeat twice more, then yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook.
Long single crochet (Lsc): Draw a loop through the designated stitch to the height of the row being worked, complete as a single crochet (the Lsc takes the place of the next stitch in the current row).
Picot (p): Chain 3, work 1 single crochet in the third chain from the hook.
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each row to help you keep on track.
Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart as you work through the pattern.
Prefer a printable version? The pattern is also available as a convenient, printer-friendly, ad-free PDF for purchase on Ravelry.
Lacy Crochet Cross Pattern
Ch 9, join in the furthest chain from the hook to form a ring.
Foundation Round: Ch 2, *work 1 puff st into ring, ch 1, rep from * 11 more times, join in top of beginning ch — 12 puff sts.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc into same ch sp as join, 2 sc in next ch sp, *ch 12, sl st in 6th ch from hook and each of the next 6 ch, work 2 sc in each of the next 3 ch sp of Foundation Round, rep from * twice more, ch 20, sl st in 6th ch from hook and each of the next 14 ch, work 2 sc in next ch sp of Foundation Round, 1 sc in next ch sp, join in 1st sc of round — 4 points of the cross and 24 scs.
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 Lsc over st from previous round and into same ch sp from Foundation Round, 2 Lsc over sts from previous round and into next ch sp from Foundation Round, *sk 1st sc at beginning of point and work 1 sc in each of the next 6 ch, [1 sc, ch 1, puff st, ch 1, puff st, ch 1, puff st, ch 1, 1 sc] in center of ch-5 sp, 1 Lsc over sts from previous round and into each of the next 6 ch, sk last sc, work 2 Lsc over sts from previous round and into each of the next 3 ch sp from Foundation Round, rep from * twice more, sk 1st sc at beginning of point and work 1 sc in each of the next 14 ch, [1 sc, ch 1, puff st, ch 1, puff st, ch 1, puff st, ch 1, 1 sc] in center of ch-5 sp, 1 Lsc over sts from previous round and into each of the next 14 ch, sk last sc, work 2 Lsc over sts from previous round and into the next ch sp from Foundation Round, 1 Lsc in next ch sp, join in 1st Lsc of round — 21 sts on Points 1 through 3; 37 sts on Point 4; 24 Lscs.
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 Lsc over st from previous rounds and into same ch sp from Foundation Round, 2 Lsc over sts from previous rounds and into next ch sp from Foundation Round, *work 1 Lsc over sts from previous rounds and into each of the next 6 ch, 1 Lsc into ch-5 sp, ch 1, puff st in next ch sp, ch 1, p, [puff st, ch 2, puff st] in next ch sp, ch 1, p, [puff st, ch 2, puff st] in next ch sp, ch 1, p, puff st in next ch sp, ch 2, 1 Lsc in ch-5 sp, 1 Lsc over sts from previous round and into each of the next 6 ch, work 2 Lsc over sts from previous round and into each of the next 3 ch sp from Foundation Round, rep from * twice more, *work 1 Lsc over sts from previous rounds and into each of the next 14 ch, 1 Lsc into ch-5 sp, ch 1, puff st in next ch sp, ch 1, p, [puff st, ch 2, puff st] in next ch sp, ch 1, p, [puff st, ch 2, puff st] in next ch sp, ch 1, p, puff st in next ch sp, ch 2, 1 Lsc in ch-5 sp, 1 Lsc over sts from previous round and into each of the next 14 ch, work 2 Lsc over sts from previous round and into next ch sp from Foundation Round, 1 Lsc in next ch sp, join in 1st Lsc of round — 33 sts on Points 1 through 3; 49 sts on Point 4; 24 Lscs.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing and Blocking Your Crochet Cross
For best results, I recommend blocking these crosses. If desired, you can also brush the finished cross with either a homemade or store-bought stiffener. For stiffening instructions, see my Star of Bethlehem pattern.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him. — John 3:16-17
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Beautiful! Thank you.
Thank you, Alina!
Hi Kara, I did manage to finish my cross. So happy and thank you for this pattern. I did want to ask do you stiffen the cross with anything? Mine are kind of flimsy. If you do stiffen them could you please share what to do? I remember doilies being stiff years ago but never crocheted with the string before so new to me. Thank you again. God Bless
So glad you finished it! I do stiffen mine with Stiffy fabric stiffener in much the same way as I show here in this post: http://www.petalstopicots.com/2011/12/crocheted-star-of-bethlehem-ornament/
Hope that helps!
Love this pattern! i have made several of them and even make some that are two colors.I havent tried the beads yet as im not sure where exactly to put them. For the two colored ones do one color in starting ring, foundation round, and in the 3rd round, do the other color in rounds 1 & 2.
I absolutely love this. However I am new to crocheting and so not understand the patterns directions from round 2. Is it possible for you to make a video clip of how that is done vs a video of the entire cross. I’m infamiliar with LSC and other tutorials explain it but nothing that corresponds to this pattern 🙁
I am so glad you like it! Yes, I hope to have a video tutorial on this soon.
This is so beautiful! I did one in the size and with the hook you recommended. Then I followed it up with one made with worsted weight yarn and an 3.75 mm hook. It turned out amazing. Dimensions were as follows: 11 1/2″ long X 9 1/2″ wide
anyone that can do this is amazing to me! First of all the directions are written in some foreign language that is not even spoken on this planet, then some people actually come out with the beautiful results?
Just lets me know there are some aliens on the planet crocheting crosses for us- this is good to know!
Hermoso trabajo, personalmente soy fan del crochet.Tiene mucho tiempo que estoy buscando una Cruz se acerca la primera comunion de mi hijo y deseo realizar esta hermosa obra de vos. Pero me he detenido en la segunda ronda. No teneis grafico. Saludos y todo lo que realizais esta hermoso. Bendiciones.
My synagogue shares space with the church and I see the prayer books for the church and want so badly to crochet this beautiful cross – and slip the finished piece into one of their books.
Alas, my crocheting isn’t very good and don’t know about following the directions.
For now, from my heart to each of you and yours, Sweet Pesach and Blessed Easter.
What a nice thought, Marl! Sweet Pesach and Blessed Easter to you 🙂
Alas, the ‘nice thought’ doesn’t get the crosses into the hymnals.
Felices Pascuas y que la gracia de Dios te acompañen siempre. Desde Argentina te saludo cordialmente. Lina
Lina, No rush Navidad! En primer lugar tenemos que pasar por Pascua y Pascua y unos cuantos otros días festivos. Bienvenido – desde el sur de California.
I’m pretty sure the online translation might not make sense to you.
Have you been crocheting for a long time?
Siiiiiiii Pascua, debe haber problema con la traduccion. Para mis c. Sldosreencias es una fecha importante y no la confundo con la Navidad. Saludos
🙂
pero nos entendemos igual ……….bssssssssssssss
Yes, for over 30 years 🙂
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Made 7 of the crosses(I knew when I took them to church,my friends would want them) and the collection box looked good that Sunday.
I just found your blog a couple of days ago. So thrilled to do so. I made the lace cross. I will be making more to hand out to family and friends. I will also be making the star of Bethlehem ornament. Thank you for the patterns. I’m sure you have more that I will be making.
That makes me so happy to hear, Tammi! So glad you are enjoying them 🙂
That makes me so happy to hear, Tammi! So glad you enjoy them 🙂