What better pattern to share for Easter than a cross! This pretty cross is made using a small steel hook and cotton crochet thread. I am so in love with how it came out! You can add a loop at the top for hanging, add a tassel for a crochet cross bookmark, or even add some beads for a little color. I would say this is more of an intermediate to advanced pattern, or 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)
Lacy Cross Crochet Pattern
Here’s what you need:
- Size 10 crochet thread
- US-A / 2 mm steel crochet hook
- fabric stiffener
- sewing needle and scissors for finishing
- 6/0 seed beads (optional)
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful for following this pattern include: Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
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Finished cross measures approx. 4¾ in. x 3¾ in.
Special Stitches:
Puff stitch: Yarn over hook, draw up a loop in designated stitch, repeat twice more, yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on hook.
Long single crochet (Lsc): Draw a loop through the designated stitch to the height of the row being worked, complete as 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.
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.
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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Just checking in to see if you do have a tutorial or picture tutorial. Love this but just not sure on round 2.
Thanks for the beautiful pattern. Never used thread before so maybe I should try bigger hook and cotton
To see if that makes a difference.
I don’t have one yet. Sorry 🙁
this pattern is not written right or I am just stupid but the amount of stitches etc are not coming out right for me, I am sorry, I tried 🙁 love the way this cross came out for you wish I could do it
I am sorry you are having trouble, Anita 🙁 I am hoping to make a video tutorial on this so hopefully that will be Able to help.
I need help, I don’t understand what you mean by ch sp, are you referring to the next stitch? I tried following your directions and it did not come out to look anything like a cross in the first row, any help is appreciated please and thank you
Hi Anna 🙂 Ch sp stands for chain space, not the next stitch. Hope that helps!
Aw I absolutely love this!! So dainty and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!
My pleasure, Lauren. So glad you like it 🙂
I would love to make these for aunts and a few of their special friends. I am unfamiliar with the stitches. Did you ever make a video?
Does it take a long time to make?
I REALLY want to learn to make these. Any assistance would be appreciated. Plus if you could email me directly that would be great since I travel more than am home which is why making these would be a great distraction 🙂
can you explain what long single crochet is as Icant seem to fathom it out
A long single crochet is worked over the row directly below and into the stitches two rows below.
It’s also called a spike stitch. You can Google it or look on YouTube for a video instruction. That’s what I did.
Thank goodness it’s crochet. When I saw “lacy”, I assumed tatting and I’m just starting out on that craft. These would be great (and thrifty) as gifties any time during the year! Oh, I’m a new subscriber, too. :O)
Hi! I love this pattern and beautiful cross! I tried it yesterday w/ a 4mm hook and thread (the smallest I had) and I love how it turned out. Going to get a 2mm hook and smaller thread today. 1 question – what do you mean at the end when you say, “For best results, I recommend blocking these crosses.” Thank you for the clarification! 🙂 God Bless!!
Hi Rebecca 🙂 Sometimes when working with lace your piece can get floppy and not so neat looking. Blocking is a way to help shape your piece. To block, I pin it into place and either spray with water and let dry, or sometimes even use a fabric stiffener. You can see my post here for an example: http://www.petalstopicots.com/2011/12/crocheted-star-of-bethlehem-ornament.html
I love this pattern so beautiful. My granddaughter is getting married in November of this year and I have started so many crochet items for her shower. But this will be at the top of my list I am sure she will keep it forever. thank you for the final piece that will make me happy to have done this for her..
That makes me so happy to hear, Suzy! I hope she loves it 🙂
me gustaria, si podes mandarme el esquema, es la forma mas facil para hacer un tejido y mas la Cruz Gracias
Thanks for sharing this. Have had an odd day as been seen by doc who is worried about a large fast growingg lump on my back, so now being passed to a surgeon very quickly. Also this evening my house is on a flood risk alert. Seeing this post pop up I believe is no coincince and I am very pleased to come across it. I will make the cross and keep it with me – Thanks xx