🧶 Pattern Overview

• This is a repeating stitch pattern (not triangle start)
• Works in rows (or can be adapted for shawls, blouses, scarves)
• Uses chains + double crochet groups (cluster/fan style)
• Creates a light, textured, slightly raised pattern

👉 The design is built by working into spaces, not stitches, which is a key technique in crochet patterns

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🟦 PART 1: Foundation Chain

Step 1: Make base chain

• Start with a multiple of 3 + 2 chains
• (Example: 20, 23, 26, etc.)

👉 This ensures the pattern repeats evenly

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🟦 PART 2: Row 1 (Base Row)

1. Skip first 2 chains
2. Work 1 dc in each chain across

👉 This creates a solid base row

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🟦 PART 3: Row 2 (Start Pattern)

1. Ch 2, turn
2. Skip first stitch

Pattern repeat:

• In next stitch → work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
• Skip 2 stitches

Repeat across row

👉 At the end:

• Work 1 dc in last stitch

💡 This creates fan/shell groups with spaces

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🟦 PART 4: Row 3 (Key Pattern Row)

1. Ch 2, turn

Work into SPACES (very important):

• In each ch-1 space, work:
  • (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)

👉 Skip all stitches between spaces

At end:

• Work 1 dc in last stitch

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🟦 PART 5: Repeat Rows

Now repeat:

• Row 3 over and over

👉 The pattern builds vertically using:

• Shell (fan) groups
• Chain spaces

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🟦 PART 6: Understanding the Pattern

This pattern works because:

✔ Shell stitches = multiple stitches in one space (increase + texture)
✔ Chains create open lace gaps
✔ Repeating into spaces makes it easy and beginner-friendly

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🟦 PART 7: Visual Effect

The result looks like:

• Small flower / fan motifs
• Light lace fabric
• Slightly raised texture

👉 Perfect for:

• Shawls
• Summer tops
• Blouses

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🟦 PART 8: Finishing

Simple edge:

• Work 1 row of sc around

OR

Decorative edge:

• (sc, ch 3, sc) in same space → skip → repeat

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🟦 PART 9: Tips (from actual technique used)

• Always crochet into chain spaces (not top loops)
• Keep stitch count consistent
• Don’t skip the last dc at edge
• Use soft yarn for best drape

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❤️ Simple Summary

1. Chain multiple of 3 + 2
2. Row 1: dc across
3. Row 2: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) groups
4. Row 3+: repeat in spaces
5. Continue until desired size

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