Sedge Sttch oaster & Placeomat

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You may sell items made from this pattern provided you give credit to me ("Mevlinn Gusick" or "MevvSan") along with a link to my website (http://mevvsan.etsy.com). Rewriting, redistribution or resale of this pattern in any format is strictly prohibited. tm & @ 2009-2013 Mevlinn Gusick.
You ll Need
Materials Needed:
Size D (3.00mm) crochet hook DK weight yarn (100% cotton) (Photos show Rosarios 4 - Regata #88) Yarn Needle
Abbreviations Used:
Ch = chain stitch Sts = stitches Sc = single crochet Hdc = half double crochet Dc = double crochet Sl st = slip stitch Skp = skip Fo = Finish off You may sell items made from this pattern provided you give credit to me ("Mevlinn Gusick" or "MevvSan") along with a link to my website (http:/mevvsan.etsy.com). Rewriting, redistribution or resale of this pattern in any format is strictly prohibited. Tm & @ 2009-2013 Mevlinn Gusick.
These are a few sites I found most useful and may be of help to youaswell.
Basic Crochet Tutorials: Alicia Ramirez @ 2008 http://www.hookandneedles.com/2008/03/22/amigurumitutorial-1/ Crochet Abbreviations: Purple Kitty LLC @ 2010 http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/info/crochet-patternabbreviations.html
Making the oaster
Finished coaster should be approx. 4" (10cm) square.
Ch 18 (pattern works in multiples of 3 + 3 for foundation chain)
Row 1 - Work 1hdc, 1dc into third stitch from the hook. \*Skip 2 ch. Work 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc into the next ch. Repeat from\* untill last three ch. Skip 2ch, sc into last ch. Ch1, turn. Row 2-10 - Work 1hdc, 1dc into first st. \*Skip the next 1dc and 1hdc from last row; Work 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc into next sc. Repeat from\* until last three sts. Skip 1dc and 1hdc; Sc into top of last rows turning chain. Ch 1, turn.
Border -
After row 10, ch 1 and begin going around the sides of the square you have made. Sc evenly 11 stitches for each side, with one extra in the corner (total of 12 each side). When completely around sl st into first sc. Ch 3. (counts as 1st dc) Dc into each sc with 3dc in each corner. Sl st into top of turning chain. FO

You may sellitems made from this pattern provided you give credit to me ("Mevlinn Gusick" or "MevvSan") along with a link to my website (http:/mevvsan.etsy.com). Rewriting, redistribution or resale of this pattern in any format is strictly prohibited. Tm & @ 2009-2013 Mevlinn Gusick.
Making the Placemad.
Ch 78 (pattern works in multiples of 3 + 3 for foundation chain)
Row 1 - Work 1hdc, 1dc into third stitch from the hook. \*Skip 2 ch. Work 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc into the next ch. Repeat from\* untill last three ch. Skip 2ch, sc into last ch. Ch1, turn. Row 2-45- Work 1hdc, 1dc into first st. \*Skip the next 1dc and 1hdc from last row. Work 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc into next sc. Repeat from\* until last three sts. Skip 1dc and 1hdc. Sc into top of last rows turning chain. Ch 1, turn.
Border -
After row 45, ch 1 and begin going around the sides of the square you have made. Sc evenly along each side, with two in each corner. When completely around sl st into first sc. Ch 3. (counts as 1st dc) : into each sc with 3dc in each corner. Sl st into top of turning chain. F

You may sellitems made from this pattern provided you give credit to me ("Mevlinn Gusick" or "MevvSan") along with a link to my website (http://mevvsan.etsy.com). Rewriting, redistribution or resale of this pattern in any format is strictly prohibited. Tm & @ 2009-2013 Mevlinn Gusick.