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Suggested Project:
Scarf, Curtain, Table Cloth, Pillow Cover, Decorative Lace afghan, etc.
Tools And Materials: Yarn: weight category 3, “Sugarwheel Cotton Solids” by Yarn Bee.
Crochet Hook (I used): 3.25 mm, steel by Boye
Crochet Terms And Explanations:
V Stitch = How to do for this pattern: Dc-ch5-dc on same stitch. Note: on last row of project, the ch 5 between V posts is changed to ch3. This is to make the stitches at the edge be straight and not scalloped.
How To calculate Initial chains: I used multiple of 8 chs +8. on this swatch, example, (8×1) or 1 repeat of 8 stitches + 8. Why add 8? 1= for the extra stitch needed at end of first row. 7 = the extra chains needed at the edge of the pattern to make the first V Stitch of the row (2 side ch(s) + 5 chs between V posts).
1 Repeat of 8 sts = (apx) Approximate 1.5 inches (Width). This (width) will also be determined by how loose or tight your stitches are. I tend to relax while crocheting and therefore my stitches are loose.
How To Determine The Number Of Repeats Needed For Specific Project.
1. Make 4 rows of this sample swatch
2. Measure the width (from beginning to end of row 2 or 3) of the swatch you made.
Note on how to measure the swatch: The V stitch of the star pattern will tend to close, therefore you need to pull the swatch horizontally to open these V stitches so that they form the 6-pointed star, then measure the width of the swatch.
3. Use this swatch Measurement to determine how many repeats would equal to the width desired.
Swatch Pattern:
(8×1)+8=16 ch(s) to make this small swatch.
Row 1: Dc on 8th ch from hook. Note: V Stitch with ch-5 between dc posts is made. * Ch3, skip next 3ch(s), make an incomplete dc on next ch, sk next 3 ch(s), dc on the next ch, and complete the dc2tog stitch by yo, pull up through 2 loops on hook; yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Note: Inverted V is made. From here until end of row, the dc2tog or inverted V stitch will be made this way. If this is the end of row, follow appropriate instructions with double asterisks (**) below, otherwise, ch3, skip next 3ch(s), V stitch on next ch*. Repeat * * across.
At end of row select which one of the following (**If) condition is true then follow the instructions associated with that (**If) statement.
**If V st is the final st of row, do 1 dc only and turn.
**If Inverted V is the final stitch of the row then turn.
**If Inverted V is the final stitch of row but there is not enough chs to finish it then just do dc on last ch and turn.
Note: Starting Row 2, Each V stitch along the row must always be followed by sc and each sc must always be followed by V stitch except at end of row, when the last stitch of the current row is a V stitch then 1 dc takes the place of the V stitch.
Row 2: Ch7, skip 3ch(s)
If next st after skipped sts is a sc then V st on this sc, ch3,
If next st after skipped sts is a ch-5 space then dc on same st where current st is attached, ch3,
*sc on next ch 5 sp, ch3,{if the next st after ch3 is the end of row follow conditional (**if) instructions below}, otherwise V stitch on top of next dc2tog stitch, ch3*. Repeat * * across.
At end of row:
**If V st is the final st of row then do 1 dc only and turn.
**If sc is the final st of current row then sc on 4th ch of ch-7 sp and turn.
Row 3: Ch7, skip 3 ch(s),
** If next st after skipped sts is a sc then V st on this sc,
**If next st after skipped sts is a ch-5 space then dc on same st where current st is attached,
ch3, *sc on next ch 5 sp, {If at the end of row, follow approprate (**If) instructions, otherwise, ch3, V stitch on top of next sc, ch3*. Repeat * * across.
At end of row:
**If V is the final st of the crrent row after the ch3, do 1 dc only on the 4th ch of ch-7 space and turn.
**If sc is the last st of current row then sc on 4th ch of ch-7 and turn.
Row 4 to Row before last Row, repeat Row 3.
Last Row: Repeat the same Row 3 instructions except do dc-ch3-dc for V stitches.
I hope you enjoy making a project tailored to your needs from this pattern.
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