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$2 Scrap Busting Pattern Event

Shop the $2 Scrap Busting Pattern Event from July 7-19, 2024 and find some great crochet patterns for $2!!

Canoe Mtn Design has gathered another great group of crochet designers together to bring you 13 Scrap Busting crochet patterns you can get for $2 each! You can use the Coupon Code: SCRAPS24 for each crochet pattern at Checkout.

Doily Placemat Crochet Pattern – Jo’s Crafty Hook

My Doily Placemat crochet pattern is a great way to use up your cotton yarn. You can even use your scrap Worsted Weight Yarn and make a great centerpiece for your tables.
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Angela’s Coasters Crochet Pattern – The Crochet Village

Angela’s coaster crochet pattern is festive and practical, perfect for home décor or as Christmas gifts. It’s easy to follow, quick to make, and features a beautiful golden edge. Plus, you can customize the colors and use leftover yarn to create unique designs.
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Circles and Squares Handbag Crochet Pattern – Straight Hooked

This handbag pattern works up quickly and includes a hidden pocket for your phone!
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Circles & Squares Handbag Crochet Pattern

Imagination Bowl Cozy Crochet Pattern – Marsha YarnDoodles

IMAGINE a world where you can hold a steaming hot (or freezing cold) bowl comfortably. The “Imagination Bowl Cozy” makes that dream a reality. The easy-to-follow pattern yields quick and stunning results, and they make great housewarming gifts, too.
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Caribbean Beach Bag Crochet Pattern – Zein Crochet Designs

This bag crochet pattern uses simple stitch work, single crochet and chains. The pattern is for an easy skill level, advanced beginners.
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Solara Bag Crochet Pattern – Esraa Riyad Designs

This stylish bag combines the warmth of the sun with a sense of elegance and uniqueness.
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Versatile Pouch Crochet Pattern – Aara by Dina

The Versatile Pouch is designed for electronic devices or as a book pouch. It could also be used as a hold-all when travelling or even converted into a sling bag. This is a made-to-measure pattern and can be made with scrap yarn of any weight.
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On the Fringe Scarf & Cowl Crochet Pattern – Canoe Mtn Design

These patterns are a great way to use up scrap yarn. Change colors every row/round or whenever you like. Use as many or few colors as you want. The patterns use many different stitches. A great unisex pattern that is great to give as a fun gift or to donate.
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Pine Tree Pocket Purse Crochet Pattern – Pine Tree Crochet

The Pine Tree Pocket Purse works up quick and is a great stash buster.
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Rainbow C2C Blanket Crochet Pattern – My Fingers Fly

Grab your scrap basket, pull out all those colorful yarns, and crochet a gorgeous C2C throw for your little one’s colorful bedroom. If you have worked a corner-to-corner pattern before, you know what a quick and easy stitch it is. The versatility of C2C crochet also makes it a popular project. If you have never attempted it, here’s your chance to try. You’ll love it!
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Jehosheba Throw Crochet Pattern – Regina P Designs

Introducing the gorgeous Jehosheba Throw, a stunning lacy blanket that will add a touch of elegance to any room. This pattern is perfect for scrap busters and allows you to mix and match colors for a unique, personalized look. This design is easily adapted to multiple sizes beyond the included directions for a 35” baby blanket & a 60” throw. Crochet your very own Jehosheba Throw with ease and create a beautiful, timeless piece that will be treasured for years to come.
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Scrap-a-Napkin Rings Crochet Pattern – SaiASmi Dreamz in Yarn

The Scrap-a-napkin Rings e-book contains scrap busting projects to make Napkin rings. The book includes 2 patterns – each in two variations. A fun way to use up those scrap yarns to spruce up the dining set up!
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Spring Dance Mandala Crochet Pattern – VivaCrochet

The Spring Dance Mandala is an experiment of cutting and joining new colors in sections halfway through the pattern. Made with thinner thread, it will result in smaller motifs that can then be joined to make runner.
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XBox Scarf Crochet Pattern

The XBox Scarf Crochet Pattern uses the Double Crochet Cross Stitch that creates the ‘X’ in the scarf. This scarf was designed for my Great Nephew. When I was thinking up the name, most kids you hear about who play the games on the XBox are boys. I do know girls play it as well, this is why this would make a great Unisex scarf. The sizes range from 2-4 years to Adult Large. The crochet pattern

You can find the XBox Scarf as a free crochet pattern below.

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I used Premier Sweet Roll Yarn. #4 Medium Weight. 100% Acrylic. (3.5oz/100g) (174yds/160m)

Materials:
170-450 yds of #4 ply Medium Weight Yarn
US I or 5.5mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

US Terminology

Skill Level: Beginner

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2 or alternate starting chain
sk = skip
rep = repeat

Notes:
ch 3 counts as first dc
alt ch 2 counts as first dc

Gauge:
US I or 5.5mm Crochet Hook
16 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 18, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. (16 dc)
R2-R8: ch 3, turn, dc across. (16 dc)

My Left Handed Video Tutorials

Double Crochet Cross Stitch – Left Hand

Size Chart

Size	Width	Length	Yarn Yardage
2-4 years	6”	36”	170 yds
5-10 years	6”	48”	200 yds
Small Adult	8”	60”	250 yds
Medium Adult	8”	64”	300 yds
Large Adult	10”	72”	450 yds

XBox Scarf Crochet Pattern

2-3 years & 5-10 years

R1: fdc 16 turn (16 dc)
Alternative: ch 19, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (16 dc)

R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3 *sk 1 st, dc in next st, dc in sk st. rep from * until last st. dc in last st. turn (16 dc)2-3 years

Rep R2 until the Scarf measures 36” or until you reach your desired length.

Last Row: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. (16 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

5-10 years

Rep R2 until the Scarf measures 48” or until you reach your desired length.

Last Row: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. (16 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Teen & Small Adult

R1: fdc 24 turn (24 dc)
Alternative: ch , dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (24 dc)

R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3 *sk 1 st, dc in next st, dc in sk st. rep from * until last st. dc in last st. turn (24 dc)

Teen

Rep R2 until the Scarf measures 60” or until you reach your desired length.

Last Row: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. (24 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Small Adult

Rep R2 until the Scarf measures 64” or until you reach your desired length.

Last Row: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. (24 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Medium & Large Adult

R1: fdc 32 turn (32 dc)
Alternative: ch 34 , dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (32 dc)

R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3 *sk 1 st, dc in next st, dc in sk st. rep from * until last st. dc in last st. turn (32 dc)

Medium Adult

Rep R2 until the Scarf measures 66” or until you reach your desired length.

Last Row: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc across. (32 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Large Adult

Rep R2 until the Scarf measures 72” or until you reach your desired length.

Last Row: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in across. (32 dc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2023

That’s it! You have completed your XBox Scarf! I would LOVE to see your version of the scarf! Please tag me at any of my Social Media Sites listed below using the hashtags below.

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Acacia Headband Free Crochet Pattern

Today’s I am sharing with you my Acacia Headband Free Crochet Pattern. Each year it seems like I learn a new stitch and fall in love with it so much that I design multiple crochet patterns using that stitch. The Acacia Headband uses the wattle stitch that I recently fell in love with.

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I have used it to design a beanie, a cowl, a skirt, a clutch and now a headband. Of course I have a couple more in the works. 🙂

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Acacia Headband Free Crochet Pattern

I used 300 yards for the set for the size Medium. I used Joann Fabrics Big Twist Yarn in Apricot. ( 6 oz/380 yds)

Materials:
75-200 yards of 4 ply Worsted or Aran Weight Yarn
US H Hook or 5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:
fsc = foundation single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sp = spacews = wattle stitch
ch = chain
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side

Gauge:
US H Hook or 5mm
5 ws x 8 Rows = 4”

Special Stitches:
Wattle Stitch = (sc, ch 1, dc) all in same stitch

Gauge Swatch:

R1: fsc 18
Optional: ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining st. 18 sc

R2: ch 1 and turn. sk 2 st, *[ws (sc, ch 1, dc)] all in same st in next st, sk 2, ws in next st. Repeat from * until the last 3 st. sk 2 st, sc in the last st. (4 ws)

R3: ch 1 and turn. Ws in each ch-1 sp across until the last 3 st. sk 2 st, sc in last st (which will be the ch 1 from the previous row).

R4-R8: Repeat R3

Notes:
Ch 1 does count as a stitch.
The headband is worked in rows.
The Right Side is the foundation single crochet row.
The Headband size: 0-3 mths

Video Tutorials:
Foundation Single Crochet Left Handed here.
Foundation Single Crochet Right Handed here.
Running Stitch Video Tutorial here

0-3 months: 13” x 2.5”

R1: (RS) FSC 45, ch 1 and turn. (45 sc)
Optional: Ch 46, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (45 sc)

R2: sk 2 st, ws [(sc, ch 1, dc) all in same st] in the next st, *sk 2 st, ws in next st. Repeat from * until the last 3 st. sk 2 st, sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (1 ch-1, 1 sc & 14 ws)

R3: ws in each ch-1 sp across until last 2 st. sk 1 st, sc in last st (which will be the ch 1 from the previous row). Ch 1 and turn. (1 ch-1, 1 sc & 14 ws)

R4: Repeat R3 until you reach your desired height or until the piece measures 2-2.5” being sure to end with an odd row.

Last Row: ch 1 and turn. sc in the first stitch and each stitch across. (44 sc)

Border:

1st Side (shorter side):
Turn your work to go down the side. sc evenly down each end post until you come to the last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

Bottom (longer side):
Turn your work to work across the bottom. sc evenly in each foundation chain until you come to the last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in the last st.

2nd Side (shorter side):
Turn your work to go up the side. sc evenly up each end post until you come to the 1st st of the top. (ch 1, sc) all in the 1st st of top. sl st in 1st st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail to close the side of the headband closed. If you would like to create a smaller closer, leave a longer tail of yarn to wrap multiple times around your closure seam. See image below.

Closing instructions:

With RS facing RS, match together the sc row to the fsc row, sew together the side of the headband using the running stitch or whichever stitch you prefer.

I hope you loved using the Wattle Stitch while making this headband as much as I did!

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The Summer of Love Tank Top Crochet Pattern

The Summer of Love Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern

The Summer of Love Tank Top Crochet Pattern is another design I created in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month and the women in my family who were diagnosed with one form of Cancer or another. I am glad to say they all are cancer FREE right now. I am so proud of them and their survival, so I decided to design another crochet pattern called the Summer of Love Tank Top!

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I would LOVE to thank 5 of my crochet pattern testers for all of their hard work and dedication to this design. They are Lindsay Silvestrini, Candace Broussard Doucet, Kelly Vecchione, Laura Poulsen, and Tara Smith. Below their versions of the Summer of Love Tank Top are being modeled.

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Information Needed

Materials:
US Hook I or 5.5 mm
500-1200 yards of #3 Light Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
Ch Sp = Chain Space
St = Stitch
SS = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
SS = Slip Stitch
FDC = Foundation Double Crochet (YouTube video here.)
LDC = Long Double Crochet (YouTube has GREAT instructional videos!)
Beg Shell = ch 3, DC, ch 1, 2 DC all in the same stitch
Shell = 2 DC, ch 1, 2 DC all in same stitch

Gauge:
US Hook I/5.5 mm
8 DC x 5 Rows = 2”

4” x 4” Gauge Swatch:

16 FDC or ch 18, dc in the 4th ch from hook and remaining 14 st. Turn
R2-R8: Ch 3 and dc in each st across. Turn (16 dc)

Notes:

You can find a Video Tutorial for the Straps at my YouTube Channel here.
Ch 2 does not count as a DC
Ch 3 does count as a DC
Shells made create the Heart

Special Notes
*Sizes range from S, M, L, XL, 2X, and 3X
*FDC 112 (126, 140, 154, 168, 184)
*The Top is crocheted from the Bottom to Top.
*The top is crocheted as One Piece except for when attaching the Sleeves.

Bust Size	34	38	40	42	44	46
Sizes	Small	Medium	Large	X-Large	2X	3X
Tank Top Width	15”	17”	19”	21”	23”	25”
Tank Top Height w/o Straps	14”	16”	18”	20”	22”	24”
Tank Top Straps Height	6”	6”	8”	8”	10”	10”
Tank Top Height	20”	22”	26”	28”	32”	34”

Tank Top

Starting at the Bottom of the Top

R1: For Bottom of the Top FDC 112 (126, 140, 154, 168, 184) Join in 1st FDC OR Chain 118, 132, 146, 160, 174, 190, join to form circle being careful to keep it straight. Ch 3 and DC in each ch across. 112 (126, 140, 154, 168, 184) DC.

R2: ch 3, dc in each st around. 112 (126, 140, 154, 168, 184) DC. Join in top of Ch 3.

With a Tapestry Needle sew the FDC row closed.

R3 Video Tutorial

R3: [Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in same stitch. (Beg Shell) made] ch 3, skip 6 st, 2 dc, ch 1. 2 dc all in the same stitch. (Shell made). *Ch 3, skip 6 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. ss in top of ch 3 of Beg Shell.

R4 Video Tutorial

R4: ss in ch 1 sp of Beg Shell, ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 2, skip 2 dc from previous row, 1 ldc in next 2 st of previous Row, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space of next Shell.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss into SC.

Repeat R2-R4 until your Top measures 14” (16” 18” 20” 22” 24”) Be sure to end with R3. Do not turn.

Once your Top measures correctly move on to the Straps.

Straps

Step 1: Fold Shirt in ½ using the Hearts/Shells as your Guide. Place Stitch Markers using the Steps below.
Step 2: Skip 2 Hearts from the Left and Right for Small and Medium
Step 3: Skip 3 Hearts from the Left and Right for Large and XLarge
Step 4: Skip 4 Hearts from the Left and Right for 2X and 3X

Video Tutorial for the Straps

Attaching the Strap

R1: Skip 2 st from previous row, ss in next st, ch 4, ldc, ch 2, sc in sc of Shell, ch 2, skip 2 st from previous row, ldc in last 2 st. Turn

R2: ch 3, dc in each st across. (9 dc) Turn

R3: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, skip 3 st, Shell in next st, ch 3, sc in last st. Turn

R4: ch 3, ldc in next st, ch 2, sc in heart, ch 2, ldc and dc in last 2 st. Turn

Repeat R2-R4 3 more times for Small and Medium; 4 more times for Large and XLarge; and 5 more times for 2X and 3X. If you need to, add more Rows needed to reach the correct Strap size for You.

Repeat Steps 1-4 3 more times using the same methods mentioned above being sure to place Stitch Markers in the correct positions.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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12 Days of Christmas Round-Up

Sunflower Cottage Crochet is showcasing 10 fiber artists and their Christmas crochet patterns in their 12 Days of Christmas Round-Up. You can find 16 patterns with Christmas gifts in mind. You will find my crochet pattern for my Mini Stocking Ornaments in this Round-Up! You can also find the FREE crochet pattern here at my website.

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Here’s some of what Sunflower Cottage Crochet is saying about their Christmas Round-Up:

“So many designers have so many pretty patterns available for the festive season. We decided that we wanted to do a 12 Days of Christmas Round-up for you guys to showcase some of these fabulous patterns! So we have teamed up with 10 fabulous designers to bring you a round-up of 16 patterns that you can get hooking and complete before Christmas.

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Our 12 Days of Christmas Round-up has you covered! They are cute and quick projects that you will LOVE working on.

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A NOTE FOR YOU:

It would be wonderful if you could show all of these patterns a little on Ravelry or write a positive comment on the blogs, even if you don’t manage to get a free copy! Where I have put a code between ‘ and ‘ please do not use the marks when applying the coupon codes!”

You will find out more about these 10 fiber artists by stopping by Sunflower Cottage Crochet here! When you visit them please be sure to Comment on these 10 fabulous crochet pattern designers websites or patterns. Please leave some LOVE for our patterns while you are at the Ravelry Store.

You can find my Mini Stocking Ornament crochet pattern at my Etsy Shop JosCraftyHook here and at my Ravelry Store Jo’s Crafty Hook here. While you are there you will find the PDF crochet pattern 30% off until Cyber Monday December 2, 2019. Please show me some LOVE by adding the crochet pattern to your Favorites on Ravelry and Etsy!

Please take a little time and stop by each fiber artists’ and show them a little bit of support. After all this is a season for showing people you care. The fiber artists work hard to bring their crochet patterns to you. There is a lot of work that goes into designing crochet patterns, I can tell you it is true, I have worked with a couple of these artists myself. Also, I work hard to bring you these patterns for free.

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From the Designer:

I would like to wish my pattern testers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well. Without them I would not have gotten as far as I have with my free crochet patterns listed on my website. Thank you ALL for supporting me and enduring all of the “number” of mistakes! lol
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Jacob’s Ladder Square for the Patchwork Mystery CAL

YaY!! You all made it to Week 12 and the last Square in the Patchwork Mystery CAL! Today starts the last week of our Facebook Group the Patchwork Mystery CAL! Week 12 showcases my Square, the Jacob’s Ladder Square. The Jacob’s Ladder Square is last one of 12 afghan blocks featured in the Patchwork Mystery CAL!

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Here is my story behind the Jacob’s Ladder Square:

“I had just finished my Jacob Ladder Hat and Scarf Set, which can be found here, when I was approached by the members of the Patchwork Mystery CAL group, asking me if I would be interested in joining and designing a 12×12 Square. I was literally jumping for joy when I was asked! Of course I said YES! lol The other 11 Fiber Artists have been Great! Joining the Group and designing the Square has been Amazing-ly AWEsome!”

The Jacob Ladder Square was designed with my son in mind. He had been told he was going to be deployed in April 2019 and I was constantly praying for him. My son is a MP in the Army National Guard and as a mother, I asked God to watch over him while he was away.

Joey Lea Baird
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Jacob’s Ladder Square

Naming the square Jacob’s Ladder made me think of the ladder Jacob, from the Bible. Jacob had a dream about where angels were ascending and descending a ladder that reached up to the Heavens. This made me think about all the trials and tribulations we go through in life. Designing the square gave me hope knowing God is with us through all of our ups and downs, side to sides, front and back, on the ladders of life. I believed God would also be with my son no matter where he is at because Jacob is also a child of God!

So, without further ado you can find the pattern for FREE below or you can get a PDF copy of my Jacob’s Ladder Square at my Ravelry Store Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs and my Etsy Shop JosCraftyHook. The PDF crochet pattern can be purchased from my Ravelry Store here or from my Etsy Shop here!

Jacob’s Ladder Square-Patchwork Mystery CAL

Materials:
US Hook I/5.50 mm
2-3 ounces of #4 Medium Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
US Hook I/5.50 mm
4 HDC x 2 Rows = 1 inch

Size:
12” Length
12″ Wide

Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
SS = Slip Stitch

Notes:
SC = Single Crochet Ch 1 does NOT count as a DC (Double Crochet)
FDC = Foundation Double Crochet FDC instructions from my YouTube Channel here
FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet FPDC instructions on from my YouTube Channel here
BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet BPDC instructions from my YouTube Channel here
FPTRC = Front Post Triple Crochet FPTRC instructions from my YouTube Channel here

Special Stitches:
Front Post Double Crochet – Double Crochet going around the Front Post of the DC in the Previous Row.
Back Post Double Crochet – Double Crochet going around the Back of the DC in the Previous Row.
Front Post Triple Crochet – Front Post Triple or Treble Crochet–Yarn over (YO) hook two times. Insert hook behind post of stitch (st). YO hook, pull up a loop, four loops on hook. YO hook, pull through 2 loops, 3 loops on hook. YO hook, pull through 2 loops, 2 loops on hook. YO hook, pull through last two loops.
Alt Ch 3 – I am using an Alternative Ch 3 in place of the Ch 3 some begin their Rows with. My Alt Ch 3 is Chain 1 then DC in the same stitch. You may use any of the variations of the Alt Ch 3 methods out there.

Jacob’s Ladder Square

R1: FDC 38 or Chain 41, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in the next 38 ch. Turn (38 dc)

R2: Alt Ch 3, dc in the next 37 st. Turn (38 dc)

R3: Alt Ch 3, dc in the next st, fpdc in the next 2 st, skip 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in each of the previous 2 skipped stitches, dc in the next 2 st, skip 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in each of the previous 2 skipped stitches, dc in the next 2 st, skip 3 st, fptrc in the next 3 st, fptrc in each of the previous 3 skipped stitches dc in the next 2, skip 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in each of the previous 2 skipped stitches, dc in the next 2 st, skip 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in each of the previous 2 skipped stitches, fpdc in the next 2 st, and dc in the last 2 st. Turn (4 FPDC + 12 DC + 22 FPTRC = 38 stitches)

R4: Ch 3 Alt, dc in the next st, bpdc in the next 6 st, dc in the next 2 st, bpdc in the next 4 st, dc in the next 2 st, bpdc in the next 6 st, dc in the next 2 st, bpdc in the 4 st, and dc in the next 2 st, bpdc in the next 6 st, and dc in the last 2 st. Turn (12 dc + 26 bpdc = 38 stitches)

R5-R21: Repeat R3-R4 ending with R3

R22: Alt Ch 3, dc to the end. (38 dc) Turn

R23: Ch 1, sc in same sp and each st remaining. (38 sc)

Border:
If your Square isn’t wide enough you can adjust the Border. You can replace the sc with dc on the Sides of your Square. The places where you can replace the sc are in ().

At the end of your last Row, chain 1 and put 1 sc (dc) in the end post of the last row you worked.

Add 1 sc (dc) in the dc space and 1 sc (dc) in the end posts (The Alt Ch 3 will not have a post) until you get to a corner. You should have 38 sc (dc) on the side of your Square.

Once you are at the corner, chain 1 , turn slightly, then add 1 sc in each stitch until you come to the next corner. You should have 38 sc across the bottom of your Square.

Once you are at the corner, chain 1, add 1 sc (dc) in the end post of dc, then add 1 sc (dc) in each of the dc and end posts until you get to the last corner. You should have 38 sc (dc) on the side of your Square.

SS to 1st sc to join.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

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In today’s post I want to talk to you about taking care of your Crocheted Cover Ups. When taking care of your crocheted cover ups you should know that when using yarn most of them need to be washed specially. Cotton yarn and Acrylic yarn are some of the most washable friendly yarns, but if you want your handmade crocheted creations to last, you should take special care in how to do it.

I myself wash ALL of my handmade crocheted creations on the Delicate Cycle. I never throw them in the dryer, I like to air dry them. When air drying I like to add liquid fabric softner to my wash cycle. By doing this it ensures the material is still nice and soft when you go to wear it. It also smells GREAT depending on which liquid fabric softner you use.

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