Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions for Beautiful Patterns

Beginning the Crochet Project

Make 10 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the 5th stitch from the crochet hook, 1 double crochet in the next 5 stitches, turn;

Row Instructions

Second Row

3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in every stitch;

Third Row

9 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the 5th stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, 3 chain stitches, skip 2 crochets, 1 single crochet in the next stitch, 3 chain stitches, skip 2 crochets, 1 double crochet in the next crochet (1 treble crochet in the lower stitch of the previous crochet) 6 times, turn;

Fourth Row

3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the next 6 crochets, 2 chain stitches, "picot" (3 chain stitches, slip stitch in the 3rd stitch from the crochet hook = "picot"), 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the next 7 crochets.

Continuing the Pattern

Continue in the same way - increase 1 pattern repeat from both sides.