A Step-by-Step Guide to Crocheting Stitches

Introduction

The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 10, plus 3 chain stitches for increase.

Starting the Project

For this example, we’re going to chain 24. (20 + 1, plus 3 = 24)

Row Instructions

Row 1

Dc into the fourth chain from the hook (3 chains skipped counts as dc), *1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, dc3tog over the next 3 chains, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains, 3 dc in the next chain; repeat from * to end, ending the last repeat at **, 2 dc in the last chain, then turn.

You should have 31 stitches, including the chain 3 at the beginning of the row.

Row 2

Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in the first dc, *1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, dc3tog over the next 3 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next dc; repeat from * ending the last repeat with 2 dc in the top of ch 3 from the previous row, then turn.

Continuing the Pattern

Repeat Row 2 until the needed size is achieved.