
Materials:
Crochet hook Size J
2 skeins Vanna's Choice in Taupe
Stitches:
Ch - chain
Hdc - half double crochet
Sl st - slip stitch
Instructions:
Ch 225, sl st in first ch to join in the round (careful not to twist!), ch 1 (do not turn).
Row 1: 1 hdc in each ch across, sl st in turning ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 hdc in each st across, sl st in turning ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 1 hdc in each st across, sl st in turning ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 4: skip first st, 1 hdc in next st, *ch 1, skip st, 1 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * until end, ch 1, sl st in second starting ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 5: 1 hdc in ch 1 space, ch 1, *1 hdc in next ch 1 space, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * until end, sl st in second starting ch, ch 2, turn.
Repeat Row 5 15 more times (16 times total), or until you reach the desired width before the edging.
Row 6: *1 hdc in ch 1 space, 1 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * until end, 1 hdc in last ch 1 space, sl st in turning ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: 1 hdc in each st across, sl st in turning ch. Cut and weave in ends.

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