The Xs and Os Section uses a combination of the crossed double crochet (or x-stitch), single crochets, and chains to make an interesting pattern which isn’t too lacy for a blanket.

This pattern is part of the Sectional Blanket Crochet Along, a mystery crochet along for a throw blanket crocheted in 7″ x 9″ (18 cm x 23 cm) sections, the size preferred by our charity partner, Warm Up America. New clues will be released on Fridays through December 16, 2022. Get more information on the Crochet Along and enter for your chance to win prizes here. Ravelry members can join us here to chat.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round
Crocheting in back loops only (includes link to video tutorial)
Crocheting in chain spaces (includes video tutorial)
Special stitch: cdc (includes written instructions and video tutorial)

Skill Level
Easy

Gauge
20 dc = 6″ (15 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. If you plan to donate your finished sections to Warm Up America, please note that finished sections must measure 7″ x 9″ (18 cm x 23 cm).