Double Crochet and Chain Mesh Stitch

Welcome to the world of openwork crochet! The Double Crochet and Chain Mesh Stitch is a classic, beginner-friendly pattern that creates a beautiful, breathable grid fabric. By combining standard double crochet stitches with simple chain spaces, you can easily craft lightweight market bags, summery garments, and elegant open-weave blankets. This versatile technique works up incredibly fast, making it a must-have pattern for your crochet toolkit. Abbreviations used in pattern and video: Ch = Chain sk (?) sts = Skip # of stitches sp = Space st = Stitch sk = Skip SC = Single Crochet DC = Double Crochet Repeat what’s in between the *’s for rest of round. Video tutorials are on my YouTube page @meladora1