INSTRUCTIONS:
(Gauge: 4 sts = 1"; 6 rows = 1") PATTERN NOTE: When picking up a loop in horizontal st, insert hook under top loop only.
- Row 1: With MC ch 33; working through back loop only, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and draw through, * insert hook in back loop of next ch, yo and draw through, repeat from * across foundation ch, leaving all loops on hook. Slide all stitches to opposite end of hook and turn (33 loops on hook).
- Row 2: To work loops off hook, place CC on hook with slip knot, working from left to right draw through first loop, * yo, draw through 2 loops (1 loop of each color). Repeat from * across until there is 1 loop left on hook. DO NOT TURN.
- Row 3: To pick up loops, with CC and working right to left, ch 1, skip first vertical bar, * pick up loop in next horizontal stitch, pick up loop under next vertical bar, skip next vertical bar, repeat from * across. Slide all stitches to opposite end of hook and turn (33 loops on hook).
- Row 4: Pick up MC, yo and pull through one loop, *yo and pull through two loops (one of each color). Repeat from * until one loop remains on hook. DO NOT TURN.
- Row 5: Repeat row 3 using MC.
- Row 6: Repeat row 4 using CC.
- Rows 7-48: Repeat rows 3-6 ending after a row 4.
- Row 49: Bind off in the following manner: Ch 1, sl st in each horizontal st across, transfer remaining loop to standard hook and continue with edging. Fasten off CC.
Edging:
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in same spot, sc evenly around working 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st in beginning ch 1, fasten off.
- Enjoy!
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