beginner cro tat instructions to make a cross,Beginner Cro Tat Instructions to Make a Cross

Beginner Cro Tat Instructions to Make a Cross

Creating a cross is a beautiful and meaningful craft project that can be enjoyed by beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re looking to make a cross for a religious occasion, as a gift, or simply for personal decoration, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Choosing the Right Yarn and Hook

Before you start, it’s important to choose the right yarn and hook for your project. For a beginner, a worsted weight yarn is a good choice as it’s easy to work with and provides a sturdy finished product. A size H (5.0 mm) hook is typically recommended for worsted weight yarn.

Make sure to choose a yarn color that you love, as this will be the base color for your cross. If you want to add a contrasting color for the crossbar, you can purchase a separate ball of yarn for that.

Basic Crochet Stitches

Before you begin crocheting the cross, it’s essential to be familiar with a few basic stitches:

• Chain (ch): Used to create a foundation for your work.
• Single Crochet (sc): The basic stitch used to create a flat surface.
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join pieces together or to finish off your work.
• Half Double Crochet (hdc): A slightly taller stitch that adds texture to your work.

Take some time to practice these stitches before you start crocheting the cross. There are many online tutorials and video guides available to help you get comfortable with these basic techniques.

Creating the Cross Base

Start by chaining 20 stitches. This will form the base of your cross. Join the last chain to the first chain with a slip stitch to create a loop.

Next, work in single crochet across the chain, making sure to keep your tension even. Continue until you have 20 single crochets in total. Join the last stitch to the first with a slip stitch, and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving in later.

Now, you will create the first arm of the cross. Chain 3 (this counts as the first hdc), then work 1 hdc in the same stitch. Skip 2 stitches, and hdc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have 4 hdc in total. Chain 1, and hdc in the same stitch. Skip 2 stitches, and hdc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have 4 hdc in total. Join the last hdc to the first hdc with a slip stitch, and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving in later.

Creating the Crossbar

With the first arm of the cross completed, you can now create the crossbar. Chain 3 (this counts as the first hdc), then hdc in the same stitch. Skip 2 stitches, and hdc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have 4 hdc in total. Chain 1, and hdc in the same stitch. Skip 2 stitches, and hdc in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have 4 hdc in total. Join the last hdc to the first hdc with a slip stitch, and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving in later.

Now, you will create the second arm of the cross. Repeat the process used to create the first arm, starting from the base of the crossbar. Chain 20, join with a slip stitch, and work in single crochets across the chain. Join the last stitch to the first with a slip stitch, and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving in later.

Finishing Touches

Once both arms of the cross are complete, you can weave in the