Lion Brand^® Martha Stewart Crafts^TM/MC Alpaca Blend

GAUGE:

12 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

dc3tog over 5 sts (decrease of 4 sts) Step 1: Yarn over, insert hook into next sc and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook); Step 2: Skip next sc, yarn over, insert hook into next sc and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook); Step 3: Skip next sc, yarn over, insert hook into next sc and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (4 loops on hook); Step 4: Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook - 4 sts decreased. Lace Inc (increase of 4 sts) Work (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) all in same indicated st for lace inc - 4 sts increased.

NOTES:

Each dc3tog over 5 sts (4-st dec) is paired with a lace inc (4-st inc), so stitch count will not change throughout this pattern.

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