February 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet Plus idea for use!!

February 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet

Plus idea for use!!

Multiple of 10 sts + 1. (add 5 for base chain)

 

For sample ch 26: (2x10+1+5 = 26)

Notes: on back side, push popcorn stitch to the front.

Popcorn stitch:  5 dc, remove hook, and insert hook in first dc from the back, and then insert hook into the last dc, yo, and pull though, tighten loop if you need to.

Row 1:  (right side): 1 sc into 9th ch from hook, 1 sc into each of next 2 ch, * 3 ch, skip 3 ch, 5 dc popcorn into next ch, 3 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc into each of next 3ch; rep from * to last 4 ch, 3ch, skip 3 ch, 1 dc into last ch, turn.

Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sc into first st, * 1 sc into next sc, 3 ch, 5 dc popcorn into 2nd of next 3 sc, 3 ch * *, 1 sc into stitch just before next popcorn of row below, 1 sc into next pop­corn; rep from * ending last rep at * *, skip 2ch of turning chain, 1sc into each of next 2 ch, turn.  (remember to push popcorn stitch to the front)

Row 3: 6 ch (count as 1 dc and 3 ch), * 1 sc into sc just before next popcorn, 1 sc into next popcorn, 1 sc into next sc, 3 ch * *, 5dc popcorn into 2nd of next 3 sc, 3 ch; rep from * ending last rep at * *, 1 dc into last sc, skip turning chain, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length.

 

Scarf

 

Chain 26,

Rows 1 & 2: 1 dc in 3 ch from hook, and in each ch across row, turn.

 

Now start pattern, work until desired length, then do 2 rows of dc.

Fasten off, weave in the yarn.