Explore four different methods to create a temporary edge for your project which can be worked on later
Make a chain in multiples of 5 plus 1, and then add 1 ch for turning (Try 32 ch.)
You can find our full chain tutorial here!
Step 1
Row 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 5, skip next 4 ch; rep from * to end with 1 dc in last ch, turn.
Step 2
Row 2 *Ch 5, picot (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in 3rd ch of next 5 ch; rep from * until last 2 ch and dc, ch 2, 1 tr in last dc, skip t-ch, turn.
Step 3
Row 3 Ch 1, 1 dc in st at base of ch, *ch 5, skip picot, (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in 3rd ch of next 5 ch; rep from * until last picot and 5 ch, skip picot and work 1 dc into the 5 ch sp, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern.
Don’t forget that all of our patterns are written in UK terminology. If you needs to check out any terms or US conversions you can find our handy charts and guides here!
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