April 2012 Stitch of the Month Crochet

April 2012 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

Based on a multiple of 4 chain sts.

For sample chain 16. (4 x 4 =16)

Row 1: 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, repeat from * across row, ch 6, turn.

Row 2: * Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, repeat from   across row, end skip last dc, 1 dc in 4th st of turning-ch, ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 4 dc in each ch-3 sp across row, end 1 dc in 3rd st of turning-ch, ch 4, turn.

Row 4: Skip next 2 dc, * 1 dc in sp between 2 dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, repeat from * across row, end 1 dc in top of turning-chi ch 6, turn.

 repeat Rows 2 to 4 for pattern or until square.

Note: This would make a nice coaster set by crocheting till square in one color. Then in another color, do sc crochet the same size as the first square, and crocheting them together.