Spiders and Shells

Delicate changes with textural interest make this light and easy to crochet pattern ideal for many projects. From afghan blocks to an all-over pattern to be used for a shawl.

Using a worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart's Aruba Sea) and an H size crochet hook, ch 29.
Note: ch 3 stands for 1 dc throughout.
Row 1-1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * across.
Row 3- Rep row 1.
Row 4- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next 5 stitches until you reach your 6th dc (in other words,
count each ch-1 space and dc until you reach the 6th stitch, which is a dc, and work in that stitch), make 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc shell in that 6th dc, ch 5, repeat again,
counting next 5 sts and working another shell 6 stitches away from the first. Ch 5, skip 5 sts in between and make 1 dc in next
1 dc in each of next 5 dc to end row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 5, 1 sc in middle ch-1 of shell, ch 5, 1 sc in middle ch-1 st of next shell, ch 5, 1 dc in each of last 5 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 6.
Row 8- Rep row 5. Ch 4, turn.
Row 9- Skip 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch1, skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, rep from * untill you reach the space in between the two shells, 1 dc, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in the ch-1 space in middle of last of two shells, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next ch, **ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, rep from ** to end of row. Ch 3, turn.

Row 10- Make 1 dc in each dc nd in each ch-1 space across row.

Repeat rows 1-10 for pattern.

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Flirty Ruffled Blue Warmie

This pretty and easy neck warmie is the thing for someone who loves to wear denim, even in the winter. Fast to make and very feminine, you will love the way it wears. The soft blue and the ruffles combine to give this warmie a gentle feminine look.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue
Size H crochet hook

Ch 20.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (17 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Note- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc.
Row 2- 1 dc in each ch from across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 3 to 8- Rep row 2. Ch 4, turn. (Ch 4 counts as 1 tr).
Row 9- 1 tr in each of next 5 dc, ch 8, skip 8 dc, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in each of next 4 dc (keyhole made). Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 8 ch, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. Rows 11 to 42- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Ruffles:
Note- You work the ruffles with the end of the warmie facing you and you make each dc shell on the post of the specific dc.
Ruffle Row 1- (This will be an edging) Sl st to join yarn on 1st dc one of the ends of the neck warmie, ch 3, make 3 dc in same spot, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, *make 5 dc in next dc,
skip 2 dc, make 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, make 5 dc in next dc, rep from *, ending row with 4 dc in top of turning chain. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ruffle Row 2- Skip 1 row of dc, and start this ruffle row across next row of dc posts as follows:
Sl st on post of 1st dc of dc row, ch 3, 3 dc in same post, skip 2 dc, 1 sc on post of next dc, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc on post of next dc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc on post of next dc, rep from * across. End row with 4 dc in post of last stitch of row. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
Ruffle Row 3- Skip 1 dc row. Rep Ruffle Row 2 across posts of next dc row. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Ruffle Row 4- Skip next dc row. Rep Ruffle Row 2 across posts of next dc row. Fasten off, weave in tails.Repeat all Ruffle rows on opposite end of Warmie. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
You're done!

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Poetic Edging

I like edgings that work themselves up vertically not horizontally. Don't you think it is awful to do all of those chains and stitches just to find out when you are done, that your edging is either too long or too short? Well, it has happened to me, and that is the reson why I prefer vertical edgings. Here's one I came up with today and I would like to share it with you all. It is very easy and would look beautiful in just about anything. Although I used yarn, you can use #10 crochet thread if your edging will be used for a top or any other delicate-looking piece.


Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orchid
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in tail)

Ch 24.
Row 1- 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next ch. Rep from * across. Ch 6, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch1] rep twice more, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc and ch spaces, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch1] rep till end of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch1] rep twice more, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * till end of row. Ch 6, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in first dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep three times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 5 stitches, ch 1, *1 dc, ch 1, rep from * till end of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 6 turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in first dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep 4 times, ch 3, skip ch 1, next dc and next ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep till end of row.
Row 7- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep 3 times, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [1 dc in next dc, ch 1] rep till end of row, ch 6, turn.
Rows 8 to 13- Rep rows 2 to 7.
Continue to repeat these rows for pattern for as long as you need to to get the length of lacy eding you want..

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In the Woods Neck Warmer

This is an easy, comfortable, keyhole warmie for your rugged moments. If you are outdorsy and like a scarf that stays put and is lovely and feminine, this one's for you!

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight yarn Dark Sage Crochet hook size H

Scissors Blunt needle Note 1- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc throughout. Note 2- The reason for 2 bottom pieces is that I like identical ends. If you were to continue the pattern and reproduce the bottom on the other side, it would be upside down while the opposite end would be right side up. Note 3- Do not fasten off 2nd bottom as you will the first one. Bottom Blocks (make 2)- Ch 24. Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (22 sts). Ch 4, turn. Row 2- Skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in last stitch of row. Ch 4, turn. Row 3- Skip to next dc, 1 dc in that dc and in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, yo, insert hook in next ch, pull up loop and proceed to begin a dc, but leave it unfinished on hook, repeat on top of sc and in next ch, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of beginning ch. Ch 4, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 4, 1 sc in top of cluster, ch 4, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Row 5- Rep row 4. Ch 4, turn. Row 6- Rep row 3. Ch 4, turn.

Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc innext dc, ch 3, 1 hdc in top of cluster, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in next hdc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch across. Ch 4, turn. Row 11- Skip 1 dc, dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 12- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch across. Fasten off, weave in tail. Make second bottom piece. Row 13- Working in 2nd bottom piece, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, skip 4 dc, *3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, skip 4 dc, rep from * across, 1 dc in last st of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 14- Skip till you reach first ch-2 space, make 3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, in that ch-2 space, *3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch-2 space, rep from * across, end with 1 dc in last st. Ch 3, turn. Rows 15 and 16- Rep row 14. Ch 3, turn. Row 17- 1 dc in each dc and in each ch-2 space across. Ch 4, turn. Row 18- 1 Tr in each of next 5 dc, ch 9, skip 9 dc, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in each dc till end of row (keyhole made). Ch 3, turn. Rows 19 to 21- Rep rows 14 to 16. Row 22- Rep row 17. Rows 23 to 25- Rep rows 14 to 16. Row 26- Rep row 17. Rep rows 14 to 17 twice more. Rep rows 14 to 16 once more, fasten off (do not make row 17!) Sew the other piece which ends in a dc row to this piece. Fasten off, weave in tail. You're done!

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Antique Shades, A Flower Rosette Motif

This is a simple but pretty rosette motif, large, so that you can finish quidkly if you use it to make a shawl, a poncho or an afghan.

Materials:
Variegated worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used a variegated yarn from my stash)
Crochet hook size H

Ch 10, sl st to form ring.
Round 1- Ch 4, make 1 dc, ch 1 in ring, [1 dc, ch 1] rep more 11 times, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 2, skip ch-1 space, *2 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp,
2 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next ch-1 space, rep from * around, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 3, 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next ch-2 space, next 2 dc and next ch-2 space, *2 dc, ch 2,
2 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next ch-2 sp, next 2 dc and next ch-2 space, rep from * around. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- Sl stitch till you reach center of next shell, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2 in center of that shell, ch2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in next chain, ch 2, skip 2 ch
3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in center of next shell, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in nexter of next shell, rep from * around.
Fasten off.

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Tri-Color Capelet

When the nights begin to get cool, and the leaves begin to turn in the trees, you feel like having some extra warmth to throw about yourself, well, this one is perfect for that. Hope you enjoy it!





Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Soft Brown
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle, if you use it to weave in tails.
1 large button of your choice

Note- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc.

With Carrot, ch 63.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.(61 dc).
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 9 times, 1 dc in last st. (70 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc], rep 6 times, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. (78 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of 5, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc], rep 8 times, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. (87 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc] rep 8 times, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. (97 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next, *1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Row 7- Join Gold. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc] twice, *1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * across, end row with 1
dc in each of last 5 sts. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each of first 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 5 times, [1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc] 14 times,
1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 9- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 10 to 11- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 12- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, *1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, rep from * across.
Row 13- *Ch 5, skip chain space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip chain space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch,
1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip chain space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, rep from * across.
Row 14- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 6, skip 6 sts, *1 dc in each of next 6 sts, ch 6, skip 6 sts, 1 dc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * across.
Row 15- Ch 3, 1 dc in first ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, * 1 dc in each
of next 6 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in beginning ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, *1 dc in each of next 6 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off God, weave in tail.
Row 18- Join Soft Brown. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 19- Skip till center of first shell, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in that spot, *1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, in center of next shell, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 20- Skip to center of first shell, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, * skip to center of next shell, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, rep from* across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 21- Skip to center ch-1 space of first shell, make there 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, skip to center of next ch-1 space, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, * skip to center ch-1 space of next shell, make there 2 dc, c1, 2 dc, skip to center of next ch-1 space, make there 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, rep from * across. End row with 1 dc in turning chain from previous row.
Buttonhole strip- Ch 3, turn the corner and work on the side of the capelet, make 1 dc in each stitch across. Buttonhole- When you reach the end of the row (working from the bottom of the capelet up to the neckline) ch 4, skip 2 dc, sl st to join into a loop, turn and make 5 sc in that loop.
Neckline Edging- Work 2 sc in last dc of buttonhole strip, make 1 sc in each dc of neckline.
Buttonband- Ch 3 in same spot as last sc of neckline edging, turn piece around, make 1 dc in each stitch across. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Sew on button of your choice.
You're done!




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Bahama Warmth Capelet

This is a medium size capelet which I made for a gift.
If you would like a different-looking capelet, try this one.
It is very easy to make.

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Shocking Pink
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle, if you use it to weave in tails.
Button to fit size of loop you leave on closure frog in green or pink

Note 1- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc unless otherwise noted.

Note 2- This capelet is a size Medium. But the pattern is so easy, I am very certain that by starting the lace about two rows before the size for mediu, you might tweak it to fit a smaller size. I would suggest that if you would like to make it for another size, that you use a measuring tape and a garment the size you would like to make it. Measure it carefully, write down the inches, and as you make the top, try to reach the width of the garment you are using for your measurement, which would correspond to the back of the person you are making it for. Continue the rows and increases until you reach that size. Follow the lace pattern across each row carefully so that the design will fit your larger or smaller size. It can be done, you only have to keep track of what you are doing.

With Shocking Pink, ch 59.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 8 ch, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 8 ch, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 18, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of last 8 ch. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 12 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 22 dc, 2dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 12 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of last 11 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 12 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 26 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of last 12 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 20 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 30 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 20 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of last 14 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 5- 1dc in each of next 16 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 24 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 34 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 24 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of last 16 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 17 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of next 28 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of next 38 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of next 28 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of last 19 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 20 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of next 32 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of next 42 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of next 32 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in each of last 20 dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 21 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, *1 dc in each of next dc until you reach next ch-2 space, 2 dc in that ch-2 space, rep from * till end of row. (171 dc) Fasten off. Row 9- Join Spring Green. Ch 3 at beginning of row, 1 dc in each of next 21 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 37 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in each dc till you reach next corner, 2 dc in that corner, 1 dc in each dc till you reach next corner, 2 dc in that corner, rep from * till end of row. Ch 3, turn. (175 dc) Row 10- Work 1 dc in each of first 22 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 38 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 49 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 38 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of last 23 dc. Ch 4, turn. (179 dc) Row 11- Skip 1 dc, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc,1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rep from *across. End row as follows, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in last dc. Ch 4, turn. Row 12- Skip to first dc of first group of 4 dc, 1 dc in each of those 4 dc, , skip till you reach next ch-2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in that space, ch 2, skip to the next ch-2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in that space, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, *1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, skip till you reach next ch-2 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in that ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 13- 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-2 space before next shell, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 space in the middle of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, *2 dc ch 2, 2 dc in ch-2 space in the middle of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in ch-2 space before next shell, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the middle of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, rep from * across row. Ch 3 turn. Row 14-Skip 1 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in ach of first 2 dc of shell,ch 2, skip middle ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc of shell, ch 1, *1 dc in each of first 2 dc of next shell, ch 2, skip middle ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc of shell, ch 1, skip 1 dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, rep from *across. 1 dc in last st of row.
Row 15- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in center of next shell, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc ub each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc,1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in middle of next shell, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16- 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in center of first shell, ch 1, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in middle, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in middle, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in middle of next shell rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 17- 1 dc in each stitch across. Fasten off. Row 18- Join Shocking Pink. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of first 43 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc [1 dc in each of next 10 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc] rep 18 more times, 1 dc in each of next 44 dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 19- 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc [1 dc in each of next 10 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc] rep across.
Row 20- Rep row 19. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Closure-

With Spring Green and H hook, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, insert hook in side loops, pull up, yo, pull loop through.
Row 2- Insert hook in side loops, yo, and make a regular sc. Rep this row until you reach 16 inches long.
Fasten off. Thread a blunt needle with Spring Green.
Bend the cord in half, matching both sides so that they will have the same size. Turn one of those ends around as a spiral, as you turn, secure the spiral turns in place with small stitches using the little loops on the sides of the cord, fasten off.
Stitch the other end of the cord to the top of the spiral, fasten off. Take the loop you have now formed and make a knot in the middle of it with your fingers, forming a buttonhole. Sew in place. Sew your chosen button on opposite side.
You're done!

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