TOOLS & SUPPLIES
- Red Heart® With Love® (198 g/7 oz; 370 yds/338 m) Version 1
- Contrast A Stone (1306) 2 balls
- Contrast B Cameo (1711) 2 balls
- Contrast C Papaya (1939) 2 balls
- Contrast D Iced Aqua (1502) 2 balls
- Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch markers.
MEASUREMENT
Approx 54” [137 cm] square.
GAUGE
12 sc and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS TIPS
- Due to finite amount of yarn_x000B_in each shade, pattern gauge must be matched to ensure successful results.
- Joining with hdc in corners counts as ch-2 sp._x000B_
- Week 1 measurement is approx 12½" x 12½" [32 x 32 cm]._x000B_
- Week 2 measurement is approx 28" x 28" [71 x 71 cm]._x000B_
- Week 3 measurement is approx 40" x 40" [101.5 x 101.5 cm]._x000B_
- Week 4 measurement is approx 47" x 47" [119 x 119 cm]._x000B_
- Week 5 measurement is approx 54" x 54" [137 x 137 cm]._x000B__x000B__x000B_
Notes:_x000B_
- Join all rnds with sl st to first st (sc, top of ch 3)_x000B_
- Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not_x000B_count as st._x000B_
- Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc._x000B_
Week 1
1st rnd: With A, ch 3. 16 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join. Fasten off. 16 dc. 2nd rnd: Join B with sl st to first dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st and each dc around. Join. Do not fasten off. 16 sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 6. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Ch 6) 7 times. Join. Fasten off. 8 ch-6 sps. _x000B_ 4th rnd: Join C with sl st to ch-6 sp. Ch 3. 4 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 tr between next 2 sc. (5 dc in next ch-6 sp. 1 tr between next 2 sc) 7 times. Join. Fasten off. 48 sts. 5th rnd: Join D with sl st to first dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. (2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts) 11 times. Join. Fasten off. 60 dc. 6th rnd: Join A with sl st to first dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc) 11 times. Join. Fasten off. 72 dc._x000B_7th rnd: Join B with sl st to first dc. Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 5 dc. (2 sc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 5 dc) 11 times. Join. Do not fasten off. 84 sc._x000B__x000B__x000B_
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- In 8th rnd, the circle transitions to a square._x000B__x000B__x000B_
8th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 sc. 1 dc_x000B_in each of next 3 sc. (2 tr. Ch 2. 2 tr) in next sc (corner). 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * 3 times more. Join. Fasten off. 8 sc, 6 hdc, 6 dc, 4 tr each side._x000B__x000B__x000B_
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- In 9th rnd, notice the corners are (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc). This achieves an odd st count across each side._x000B_
9th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp. *(1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 27 dc each side._x000B_10th rnd: Join C with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *(1 dcfp around post of next dc. 1 dcbp around post of next dc) 13 times. 1 dcfp around post of next dc.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first corner ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 31 sts each side._x000B_11th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp._x000B_*(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 33 sc each side._x000B_12th rnd: Join B with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *1 dc in each st to corner ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 37 dc each side._x000B_13th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 trfp around post of first sc 2 rows below. (Skip next dc on working row behind just made st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1 trfp2tog over same sc as last trfp worked and 4th sc 2 rows below) 8 times. Skip next dc on working row behind just made st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1 trfp over same sc as last trfp2tog worked. Skip last dc before ch-2 sp on working row behind just made st.**(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join. Fasten off. 29 sc each side._x000B_
Week 2 - Catherine’s Wheel
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- When starting 14th rnd, don’t overlook 1st sc when skipping first 2 sts to begin first Shells._x000B_
- 14th rnd sides are not symmetrical as we need to adjust sts for proper st count. Take extra note of the ending of each side._x000B__x000B__x000B_
14th rnd: Join D with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 11 dc in same sp as sl st. [*Skip next 2 sts. 1 sc in next st. Skip next 2 sts. Shell in next st. Rep from * to last 3 sts before corner ch-2 sp. Skip next st. 1 sc in next st. Skip next st.** 12 dc in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from_x000B_* to ** once more. Join. Fasten off. 6 Shells each side._x000B_15th rnd: Join C with sl st to 4th dc of corner 12-dc group. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. [Ch 3. 4-dc cluster over next 4 sts for corner. Ch 3._x000B_*1 sc in next st. Ch 3. 7-dc cluster over next 7 sts. Ch 3. Rep from * to corner 12-dc group. 1 sc in next st] 4 times. Join. Do not fasten off. 7 partial bottom wheels between 12-dc groups._x000B_16th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. [12 dc in 4-dc cluster for corner. *1 sc in next sc. Shell in next 7-dc cluster. Rep from * to last sc before corner 4-dc cluster. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. Fasten off. 7 Shells each side between corner 12-dc groups._x000B_17th and 18 rnds: With A, as 15th and 16th rnds. Break A. 8 full wheels each side between corner 12-dc groups._x000B_19th and 20th rnds: With B, as 15th and 16th rnds. Break B. 9 full wheels each side between corner 12-dc groups._x000B_21st and 22nd rnds: With A, as 15th and 16th rnds. Break A. 10 full wheels each side between corner 12-dc groups._x000B_23rd and 24th rnds: With C, as 15th and 16th rnds. Break C. 11 full wheels each side between corner 12-dc groups._x000B_25th rnd: With D, as 15th rnd. Break D. 12 partial wheels each side between corner 12-dc groups. 26th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner 4-dc cluster. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. [*3 sc in next ch-3 sp. Skip next sc. Rep from * to next corner 4-dc cluster.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner 4-dc cluster] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. Join. Fasten off. 80 sc each side._x000B_
Week 3 - Alpine Section_x000B_27th rnd: Join B with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each sc to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join. Fasten off. 82 sc each side._x000B__x000B__x000B_
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- In 28th rnd, an odd number of sts each side is required. Note corners are (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc)._x000B__x000B__x000B_
28th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *1 dc in each sc to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. 1 dc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 85 dc each side._x000B_29th rnd: Join C with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. [*1 dcfp around post of next dc. 1 dcbp around post of next dc. Rep from * to 1 dc before corner ch-2 sp. 1 dcfp around post of next dc.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 2 dc in first corner ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 89 sts each side._x000B_BETTER TOGETHER CROCHET AFGHAN RHC0502-029088M | July 28, 2020_x000B__x000B_30th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each st to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join. Fasten off. 91 sc each side._x000B_31st rnd: Join B with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each sc to corner ch-2 sp. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each sc to corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 95 dc each side._x000B_32nd rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in next dc. 1 trfp around 2nd sc 2 rows below. (Skip next dc on working row behind just made st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1 trfp2tog over same sc as last trfp worked_x000B_and 4th sc 2 rows below) 22 times. Skip next dc on working row behind just made st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1 trfp over same sc as last trfp2tog worked. Skip next dc. 1 sc in next dc.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Join. Fasten off. 97 sts each side._x000B__x000B__x000B_
SHOP KIT_x000B__x000B_TIP_x000B_
- When making hdc corners, mark tops of hdc stitches as you crochet so you can clearly see where sides start and end. This will help you avoid skipping or adding stitches in next round._x000B__x000B__x000B_
33rd rnd: Join D with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. [*1 dc in each sc to corner ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. Join with hdc to first dc. Do not fasten off. 101 dc each side. 34th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each dc to corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 103 sc each side._x000B_35th rnd: Join C with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in next sc. 1 dcfp around post of first dc 2 rnds below. [*Skip next sc on working row behind just made st. 1 dc in next sc. 1 dcfp around post of next dc 2 rnds below. Rep from * to 1 sc before corner ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next sc.** (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 1 hdc in first ch-2 sp. Join with hdc to first hdc. 105 sts each side._x000B_36th rnd: As 34th rnd. 107 sc each side._x000B_37th rnd: Join D with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc. 1 dcfp around first dc 2 rnds below. [*Skip next sc on working row behind just made st. 1 dc in next sc. 1 dcfp around post of next dc 2 rnds below. Rep from * to 2 sts before corner ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc.** (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 1 hdc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join with hdc to first hdc. 109 sts each side._x000B_38th rnd: As 34th rnd. 111 sc each side.
Turn._x000B_Houndstooth Stitching Rounds Begin_x000B__x000B__x000B_
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- Work houndstooth stitch for next 3 rnds. This requires turning Afghan over between rounds (WS and RS) in order to achieve correct houndstooth stitch._x000B__x000B__x000B_
39th rnd: (WS). Join B with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in next sc. [*1 sc in next sc. 1 dc in next sc.* Rep from * to * to next corner ch-2 sp. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to * to first corner ch-2 sp. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Join with 1 hdc to first sc. 113 sts each side. Turn._x000B_40th rnd: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. 1 dc in next sc. [*1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep * to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 115 sts each side. Turn._x000B_41st rnd: (WS). Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in next sc. [*1 sc in next sc. 1 dc in next sc.* Rep from * to * to next corner ch-2 sp. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to * once more. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Join. Fasten off. 117 sts each side. Turn._x000B_42nd rnd: (RS). Join C with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each sc to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from_x000B_* to ** once more. Join. Fasten off. 119 sc each side. Do not turn._x000B_43rd rnd: Join D with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. *1 hdc in each sc to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 hdc in first ch-2 sp. Join. Fasten off. 121 hdc each side._x000B_44th rnd: Join C with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st *1 camel st in each hdc to corner ch-2 sp** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join. Fasten off. 123 sc each side. Turn.
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Week 4 - Houndstooth Stitching Revisited_x000B_TIP_x000B_
- Next section of Afghan is a mirror image of colors and stitches worked in opposite order._x000B_
- When working houndstooth stitch rounds again be sure to turn Afghan as required._x000B__x000B__x000B_
45th rnd: (WS). Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in next sc. [*1 sc in next sc. 1 dc in next sc.* Rep from * to * to next corner ch-2 sp. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to * to first corner ch-2 sp. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Join. Fasten off. 125 sts each side. Turn._x000B_46th rnd: (RS). Join B with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st.1 dc in next sc. [*1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep * to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join with 1 hdc to first sc. 127 sts each side. Turn._x000B_47th rnd: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. 1 dc in next sc. [*1 sc in next sc. 1 dc in next sc.* Rep from * to * to next corner ch-2 sp. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to * once more. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Join. Fasten off. 129 sts each side. Turn._x000B_
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- Afghan is no longer turned to WS for remainder of this project._x000B__x000B__x000B_
48th rnd: (RS). Join D with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *1 dc in each st to corner ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. Join with 1 hdc to first sc. 133 dc each side._x000B_49th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each dc to corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 135 sc each side. 50th rnd: Join C with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in next sc. 1 dcfp around post of first dc 2 rnds below. [*Skip next sc on working row behind just made st. 1 dc in next sc. 1 dcfp around post of_x000B_next dc 2 rnds below. Rep from * to 1 sc before corner ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next sc.** (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 1 hdc in first ch-2 sp. Join with hdc to first hdc. 137 sts each side._x000B_51st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. *1 sc in each dc to corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 139 sc each side._x000B_52nd rnd: Join D with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc. 1 dcfp around first dc 2 rnds below. [*Skip next sc on working row behind just made st. 1 dc in next sc. 1 dcfp around post of next dc 2 rnds below. Rep from * to 2 sts before corner ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc.** (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 1 hdc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join with hdc to first hdc. 141 sts per side._x000B_53rd rnd: As 51st rnd. 143 sc each side._x000B_54th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each sc to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join. Fasten off. 145 sc each side._x000B_
Week 5 - BORDER - Catherine’s Wheel_x000B_TIP_x000B_
- Next round, skip first 3 sts before starting the first group of 7 dc and skip last 3 sts at end of each side. This brings the wheels into balance._x000B_
55th rnd: Join B with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 11 dc in same sp as sl st. [Skip next 3 sc. 1 sc in next sc. *Skip next 2 sc. 7 dc in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. 1 sc in the next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc before corner ch-2 sp.** 12 dc in next corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Skip next 3 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to ** once more. Join. Fasten off. 23 partial top wheels each side. 56th rnd: Join C with sl st to 4th dc of corner 12-dc group. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. [Ch 3. 4-dc cluster over next 4 sts for corner. Ch 3. *1 sc in next st. Ch 3. 7-dc cluster over next 7 sts. Ch 3. Rep from * to corner 12-dc group. 1 sc in next st] 4 times. Join. Do not fasten off. 24 partial bottom wheels each side. 57th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. [12 dc in 4-dc cluster for corner. *1 sc in next sc. Shell in next 7-dc cluster. Rep from * to last sc before corner 4-dc cluster. 1 sc in next sc] 4 times. Join. Fasten off. 24 partial top wheels each side. 58th rnd: With B, as 56th rnd. 25 partial bottom wheels each side. 59th rnd: Join A with sl st to corner 4-dc cluster. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. [*3 sc in next ch-3 sp. Skip next sc. Rep from * to next corner 4-dc cluster.** (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner 4-dc cluster] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. Join. Fasten off. 158 sc each side. 60th rnd: Join D with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *1 dc in each sc to corner ch-2 sp.** (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off. 162 dc each side. 61st rnd: Join A with sl st to corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. [*Xsc over next 2 dc. Rep from * to next corner ch-2 sp.** (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. Rep from * to ** once more. 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join. Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Camel St = 1 sc into horizontal bar created below st in previous row (bar is below loops normally worked on WS – see diagram)
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
4-dc cluster = (Dc4tog). (Yoh and draw up a loop in next stitch.
Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times. Yoh and draw through all 5 loops on hook
7-dc cluster = (Dc7tog). (Yoh and draw up a loop in stitch. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook)
7 times. Yoh and draw through all 8 loops on hook
Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice
Hdc = Half double crochet
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Shell = 7 dc in indicated stitch
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tr = Treble crochet
Trfp = (Yoh) twice and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.
Trfp2tog = [(Yoh) twice and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. 2 loops remain on hook] twice. Yoh and draw through all
3 loops
Xsc = Skip first stitch. 1 sc in next stitch. Working in front of stitch just made, 1 sc in skipped stitch.
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook