INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting at bottom of pattern chain 40. Chain 3 to turn which will count as first double crochet of first row. Double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Double crochet in next 2 chains to complete bottom right solid square of row 1. Continue following pattern for first row reading pattern right to left. After completing first row, chain 3 to turn to start next row. Continue following pattern until all rows are complete. At end of row 48 fasten off. For how to increase or decrease select "Advanced crochet instructions" under the Page menu. MATERIALS (based on crochet cotton size): Using Crochet Cotton no. 10: about 66 yds, steel crochet hook US size 7 or SIZE FOR GAUGE. APPROXIMATEFINISHEDSIZES: Using Crochet Cotton size 10: width = 2.0 inches, height = 9.7 inches GAUGE: Using Crochet Cotton size 10: 10 squares = 1.5 inches, 10 rows = 2.0 inches HOWTO READPATTERN: Each solid square is equal to 4 double crochets. Each open square is equal to 1 double crochet, followed by 2 chains, followed by 1 double crochet. The double crochet at the end of each square also counts as the first double crochet of the next square. For example, a solid square followed by an open square is 4 double crochets, 2 chains, 1 double crochet. See diagrams below:
Where"" is the symbol for one double crochet, "" is the symbol for one chain, and "\*" is the symbol for one single crochet. \*\* Starting chain for 3dc mesh: Starting at bottom of pattern chain 30. Double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Double crochet in next 2 chains to complete bottom right solid square of row 1. Continue following pattern. See page 2 of instructions for increasing/decreasing. @ Crochet Designs by Viktoria_Lyn 2013
