Materials & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
- Yarn Requirements:
- Main Color: 80 yds
- Coordinating Colors (4): 40 yds each
- Total: 240 yds (approximate)
- Hook Size: 5mm crochet hook
- Finished Size: Not specified (varies with project size)
- Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Stitching Instructions for Making the Linen Stitch Border Pattern:
Abbreviations Used:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Round 1:
- Join yarn in any corner space.
- Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in same corner st. Ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around.
- In each corner, work (sc, ch 1, sc) in the same st.
- At the end, ch 1, skip last sc, sl st to top of 1st sc to join.
- Fasten off if changing color, or sl st into the next ch-1 space to continue.
Round 2:
- Join new color (or continue with same yarn) in any corner ch-1 space. Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the corner ch-1 space.
- Ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around.
- Work (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner ch-1 space.
- At the end, ch 1, skip last sc, sl st to top of 1st sc to join.
Rounds 3-6:
- Repeat Round 2 for each additional round. Change color according to your stripe pattern if desired.
Finishing:
- After completing the final round, fasten off and use a yarn needle to weave in all ends neatly.
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