How to Crochet Scales: A Detailed Row-by-Row Guide

Materials Needed

The quantity of stitches must be a multiple of 10 plus 2 chain stitches for increase.

Making the Scale

Make the 1^st scale in the 7^th stitch from the crochet hook.

Row Instructions

1^st Row

Skip 6 stitches of chain, *bunch of 11 double crochets in the 1^st stitch, skip 4 stitches of chain, 1 single crochet, skip 4 stitches of chain*, 11 treble crochets in the 1^st stitch, skip 4 stitches of chain, 1 single crochet;

2^nd Row

Puff stitch of 4 chain stitches and 1 treble crochet, 4 chain stitches, *1 single crochet in the 6^th stitch out of 11 crochets from the previous row, puff stitch of 2 treble crochets in the single crochet of the lower row, 4 chain stitches*, 1 single crochet in the 6^th stitch out of 11 crochets of the previous row, puff stitch of 2 treble crochets in the chain stitch increase of the lower row;

3^rd Row

4 chain stitches for increase, 5 treble crochets from the puff stitch of the previous row, *1 single crochet in the single crochet of the previous row, 11 treble crochets in the puff stitch of the lower row*, 1 single crochet in the single crochet of the lower row, 6 treble crochets in the last puff stitch of the lower row;

4^th Row

1 chain stitch increase, *4 chain stitches, puff stitch of 2 treble crochets in the single crochet of the previous row, 1 single crochet in the 6^th stitch out of 11 crochets from the previous row*, 4 chain stitches, puff stitch of 2 treble crochets in the single crochet of the lower row, 1 single crochet in the last stitch of the previous row;

5^th Row

1 chain stitch increase, *bunch of 11 treble crochets in the puff stitch of the previous row, 1 single crochet in the single crochet of the previous row*, bunch of 11 treble crochets in the puff stitch of the previous row, 1 single crochet in the chain stitch increase of the lower row.

Repeating the Sequence

Repeat the instructions from the 2^nd to the 5^th rows as needed to continue creating scales.