Create a Crochet Pattern Using Chain Stitch Increases

Understanding Chain Stitch Increases

The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 6 + 1 + 1 chain stitch increase.

Row Instructions

1st Row

Sc into the 2nd chain from the hook, *skip 2 chains, 5 double crochet (dc) into the next chain, skip 2 chains, sc into the next chain; repeat from * to end, and turn;

2nd Row

Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc into the first stitch, *skip 2 dc, sc into the next dc, skip 2 dc, 5 dc into the next sc; repeat from * ending the last repeat with 3 dc into the last sc, skip the top chain, and turn;

3rd Row

Chain 1, sc into the first stitch, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc into the next sc, skip 2 dc, sc into the next dc; repeat from * ending the last repeat with 1 sc into the top of the chain, and turn.

Repeating the Rows

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for the desired length of your crochet piece.