Offset Stitch

This is a very easy stitch I came up with by combining simple dc rows with a technique called "Offset", hope you like it! Multiple of 6 + 3 chs For a Block, ch 27 with worsted weight yarn and G hook, loosely.

Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (Counts as 1s dc of each row)

Row 2- 1 dc in each of first 4 dc, make Offset Cluster as follows: yo, insert hook around last dc made and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook around dc and pull up look, yo, insert hook around dc and pull up look, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook, sl st to secure cluster, *1 dc in each of next 4 dc, make Offset Cluster, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each dc and in top of each Offset Cluster. Ch 3, turn. For pattern, repeat rows 2 and 3 till you reach desired size.

Variation: You can change the pattern a bit by changing the placement of the Offset Clusters every 3rd row. This is a simple and fun pattern you can use for afghan blocks.

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Vibrant Colors Scarflet

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight Star Brights Print(variegated)
Red Heart worsted weight Bikini (variegated)
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends
Measuring tape
Crochet hook size H

Lace Ends (Make 2)- With Star Brights Print, ch 26.

Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 tr in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- Make 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. Ch 5, turn (this will count as first tr of next row plus ch 1.
Row 3- *Skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 tr in next sc*, ch 1, repeat from * to * once more. Ch 5, turn (counts as 1 tr plus ch 1.)
Row 4- *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next hdc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next hdc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 tr in next tr* ch 1, rep from * to * once more. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- *1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 hdc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 9 sc, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each if next 10 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- 3 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, *3 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, rep from * twice more, skip next 4 dc, **3 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, rep from ** till end of row. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Scarflet's Right Side- Take one of the lace ends you just made and join Bikini yarn.
Row 10- Worm 1 sc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (21 sc)
Row 11- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 12- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 13- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 14- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Bikini. Weave in ends.
Row 15- Join Star Brights Print. Ch 2, Work 1 hdc in each sc across. (21 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 17- 1 tr in each dc across. (21 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 18- 1 sc in each tr across. (21 sc) Fasten off Star brights Print. Weave in ends.
Row 19- Join Bikini. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each sc across. (21 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- 1 dc in each hdc across. (21 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each dc acvross. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 22- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 2, turn (21 sc)
Row 23- 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 24- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 25- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 26- 1 sc in each tr across. (21 sc) Fasten off Bikini. Weave in ends.
Row 27- Join Star Brights Print. Ch 2, 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 28- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 29- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 30- 1 sc in each tr across. (21 sc) Fasten off Star Brights Print, leaving a long tail to sew with.
Set aside.
Scarflet's Left Side- Take second lace end you just made and join Bikini yarn, then work as follows:
Rows 31 to 34- Repeat rows 10 to 14 of Right Side. Fasten off Bikini. Weave in tails.
Rows 35 to 36- Rep rows 15 and 16 of Right Side. Ch 4, turn.
Row 37- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 13, skip 13 dc, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in each dc to end of row. (Keyhole made)Ch 1, turn.
Row 38- 1 sc in each tr and ch across. (21 sc) Fasten off Star Brights Print. Weave in ends.
Row 39- Join Bikini. Rep row 19 of Right Side.
Row 40 to 46- Rep rows 20 to 26 of Right Side. Fasten off Bikini. Weave in tails.
Row 47- Join Star Brights Print. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (21 hdc)
Row 48- 1 dc in each hdc across. Ch 4, turn. (21 dc)
Row 49- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (21 tr)
Row 50- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Star Brights Print. Weave in tail.
Place both sides, right sides facing and sew using tail you left when you finished the right side.

Done!





















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