The Free Pattern

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GLOSSARY: Ch = chain; DC = double crochet (UK treble crochet); SC = single crochet (UK double crochet); Sl St = slip stitch; St(s) = stitch(es); Tr = treble crochet (UK double treble crochet).

Foundation ring:
With Color A, Ch4 and join to first ch with a Sl St to form a ring.

Color sequences:
Beginning with Color A for Row 1 and changing colors every row (leaving a 6"/15cm tail at beginning and end of each row), use following color sequences in half granny stitch.

Sequence 1: A B C D E. [5 rows]

Sequence 2: C A E B D. [5 rows]

Sequence 3: B E D C A. [5 rows]

Sequence 4: D C A E B. [5 rows]

Sequence 5: E D B A C. [5 rows]

Repeat Sequences 1–5 once more. [50 rows total]

Half granny stitch:
Row 1: Ch 4, 3 DC into ring, Ch 2 (this is your corner; slip a marker into ch2 space and move it up every few rows to keep corner lined up), 3 DC into ring, Ch 1, 1 Tr (on this and subsequent rows, pull new color through on last pull-through of tr). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 4; (3 DC, Ch 1) into ch1 space; (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 1) into ch2 corner space; (3 DC, Ch 1, 1 Tr) into ch4 space. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 4; (3 DC, Ch 1) into each ch1 space before corner; (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 1) into ch2 corner space; (3 DC, Ch 1) into ch1 space; (3 DC, Ch 1, 1 Tr) into ch4 space. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 4; (3 DC, Ch 1) into each ch1 space before corner; (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 1) into ch2 corner space; (3 DC, Ch 1) into each ch1 space before ch4 space; (3 DC, Ch 1, 1 Tr) into ch4 space. Turn.

Repeat Row 4, continuing in color sequences on previous page. [50 rows total]

Place locking marker into last stitch. Break yarn; set hook aside.

Weave in ends:
Weave in ends across rows of matching color as invisibly as possible through 2 or 3 clusters.

Edging:
Replace marked stitch onto hook.

Edging row: With Color A, repeat Row 4 until final ch4 space; (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 1) into ch4 space; do not break yarn and do not turn. Pivot work to continue along top edge; (3 DC, Ch 1) into each row-end space until final row-end space; 2 DC in last row-end space, join to top of initial ch4 with Sl St.

Fasten off; weave in remaining ends.

Finishing:
To wet block, soak for 20 minutes in tepid water with a little no-rinse wool soap. Gently squeeze out water (do not twist or wring). Roll in towel(s) and squeeze out more moisture, or run through spin-only cycle in washing machine in a lingerie bag or zippered pillow case. Lay flat, pinning to desired wingspan and depth. Using blocking wires or lots of pins, pull short sides into right angle (a yardstick will help create a straight line). Allow to dry thoroughly. Gently steam press with press cloth.