Crocheting Intricate Patterns: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

The quantity of sts is multiplied 4 + 3.

Row Instructions

1st Row

3 chain sts (= 1 double crochet), 1 double crochet in the next 2 sts, * 1 chain st, skip 1 st, 1 double crochet in the next 3 sts*; repeat from * to *, turn;

2nd Row

3 chain sts (= 1 double crochet), 1 double crochet in the next 2 crochets, * 1 chain st, skip the next arch, 1 double crochet in the next 3 crochets*; repeat from * to *, turn;

Color Change

Change the color of yarn.

3rd Row

4 chain sts (= 1 double crochet + 1 chain st), skip the 2^nd crochet, 1 double crochet in the 3^rd crochet, * long crochet in the arch of the 1^st row, 1 double crochet in the 1^st crochet of the next pattern repeat, 1 chain st, skip the 2^nd crochet, 1 double crochet in the 3^rd crochet*; repeat from * to *, turn;

4th Row

4 chain sts (= 1 double crochet + 1 chain st), skip the next arch, * 1 double crochet in the next 3 crochets, leave the next arch unfinished*; repeat from * to *, finish with 1 double crochet in the last crochet, turn;

Color Change

Change the color of yarn.

5th Row

3 chain sts (= 1 double crochet), long crochet in the arch of the 3^rd row, * 1 double crochet in the 1^st crochet of the next pattern repeat, 1 chain st, leave the next crochet unfinished, 1 double crochet in the 3^rd crochet, 1 long crochet in the arch of the 3^rd row*; repeat from * to *, finish with 1 double crochet in the last crochet, turn.

Final Steps

Repeat the 2^nd-5^th rows.