How to make Crochet Pattern

This pattern is a crochet lattice / diamond trellis stitch made with crossed double crochet clusters. I’ll explain it step by step so you can recreate what’s shown in the image.

🧶 MATERIALS

Yarn (medium / size 4 works best)
Crochet hook 4–5 mm
Scissors

📌 CROCHET TERMS (US)

ch = chain
yo = yarn over
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
sp = space
FPdc = front post double crochet

🔹 STEP 1: FOUNDATION CHAIN

Make a slip knot
Chain a multiple of 4 + 2
- Example for practice: ch 26

🔹 STEP 2: ROW 1 (BASE ROW)

This row creates pairs of double crochet with spaces.

Dc in the 4th chain from hook
Dc in the next chain
→ You now have 2 dc
Ch 2
Skip next 2 chains
Dc in next chain
Dc in next chain
Repeat steps 3–6 until the end of the row
Turn your work

👉 You should see dc–dc, space, dc–dc, space across the row

🔹 STEP 3: ROW 2 (START THE WEAVE)

This is where the lattice look appears.

Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
Dc in the next dc
Ch 2
Skip the ch-2 space

🔸 MAKING THE CROSSED STITCH (IMPORTANT PART)

You will crochet around the posts, not into the top loops.

FPdc around the FIRST dc of the NEXT dc pair
- Yarn over
- Insert hook from front to back around the post
- Complete dc
FPdc around the SECOND dc of the PREVIOUS pair
- This crosses the stitch backward
- Yarn over, hook around the post, finish dc

👉 You will see an “X” shape

Ch 2
Skip next space
Repeat crossed FPdc steps across the row
Finish with dc in the last 2 dc
Turn

🔹 STEP 4: ROW 3 (REPEAT PATTERN)

Ch 3
Dc in next dc
Ch 2
Skip space
Make crossed FPdc around the next visible dc posts
- Always work over the vertical posts
Repeat to end
Turn

🔁 STEP 5: CONTINUE

Keep repeating Row 3
The diamond / basket pattern will grow taller

💡 VERY IMPORTANT TIPS

✔ Keep yarn slightly loose
✔ Always crochet around posts, not into stitches
✔ If it curls, use a bigger hook
✔ Blocking makes the pattern look perfect

🔍 HOW TO KNOW YOU’RE DOING IT RIGHT

You see clear diamond holes
Stitches look twisted and woven
Fabric feels flexible, not stiff