SeaBreeze Crochet Pattern Stitch

  SeaBreeze


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Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  SeaBreeze Crochet Pattern Stitch

Video Tutorial:  SeaBreeze Crochet Pattern Stitch Left Hand Version

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Multiple:  5+5

Work a chain of 20.
Row 1: Work 1 SC in each chain across,  (19 single crochet total)


Row 2: Chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, only a step up to the next row.  Work 1 SC in each stitch across.  (19 single crochet total)


Row 3: Chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, only a step up to the next row. Work 1 DC in the same stitch, Work 1 DC in the next stitch, Skip 2 stitches, work 5 DC in the next stitch, *Skip 4 stitches, work 5 DC in the next stitch. You will repeat from * for the width of the project.  To end, skip 2 stitches, work 2 DC in the last 2 stitches.


Row 4-5: Work 1 SC in each stitch across.  (19 single crochet total)


Row 6: Chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, only a step up to the next row. Work 1 DC in the same stitch, Work 1 DC in the next stitch, Skip 2 stitches, work 5 DC in the next stitch, *Skip 4 stitches, work 5 DC in the next stitch. You will repeat from * for the width of the project.   To end, skip 2 stitches, work 2 DC in the last 2 stitches.


Repeat rows 4-6 for the length. 


You can make this pattern all one color or change colors.  For a different look, you can work additional single crochet row for a wider band between the shell row.  Tinker around with the stitch combination and have fun.