Crocheting with Pattern Repeats and Increases

Understanding Stitch Count

The quantity of stitches required is: 16 + 1 + 3 stitch pattern increase fold.

Crocheting the Pattern

Crochet following the provided scheme.

Replacing Initial Stitches

Replace the 1st back post double crochet (BP dc) or 1st back post single crochet (BP sc) with either 3 or 1 stitch pattern increase.

Working the Rows

Start with the stitches before the pattern, repeat the pattern, and then finish with the stitches after the pattern.

Repeat once from the 1st row up to the 3rd row, and then continue repeating the 2nd and 3rd rows.