Small Fruitbowl Edge 1919

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Startinq at bottom of pattern chain 172*. Chain 3 to turn which will count as first double crochet of first row. Ch 2 more and Double crochet in 9th chain from hook to complete bottom right open square of pattern. 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 13 fasten off. (See "How to read pattern" below) * or number of chs for desired length of edging. To figure out a starting ch (foundation row) Count the number of blocks across and multiple it by 3, then add one. The above pattern uses 57 blocks. 57 x 3 = 171 +1 = 172.

MATERIALS (based on crochet cotton size):

Using Crochet Cotton no. 5: about 95 yds, steel crochet hook US size 4

Using Crochet Cotton no. 10: about 84 yds, steel crochet hook US size 7

Using Crochet Cotton no. 20: about 79 yds, steel crochet hook US size 9

Using Crochet Cotton no. 30: about 74 yds, steel crochet hook US size 11

APPROXIMATE FINISHED SIZES:

Using Crochet Cotton size 5 width = 15.8 inches, height = 4.1 inches

Usinq Crochet Cotton size 10: width 13.1 inches, height = 3.2 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 20 width = 12.5 inches, height = 3.1 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 30: width = 12.0 inches, height = 3.0 inches

HOW TO READ PATTERN:

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 diagram below: