Crochet Trim: Eyelet Braid

Skill level: Intermediate 

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. 

(multiple of 8 stitches + 1) 

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st or position to end, turn. 
Row 2: 3 ch, *(1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st) 3 times, 2 dc, rep from * to end, turn. 
Row 3: As row 1. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet st = stitch


Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007