Step: 1

Gauge
3 shells = 4½-inches, 4 rows = 3-inches in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Step: 2

Finished Size
Measures 36-inches x 36-inches (91.44 cm x 91.44 cm)

Step: 3

Abbreviations
A, B = color A, B
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch (es)
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
[] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified

Step: 4

Tip
When changing colors, pick up new color when working off last sc of previous row.

Step: 5

Instructions
With A, ch 70.

Step: 6

Row 1 (Right Side): 2 Dc in 4th ch from hook, * skip next 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) all in next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch; skip 2 ch, sc in last ch; turn.

Step: 7

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc,* skip 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) all in next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sts; skip 2 dc, sc in top of turning ch; turn.

Step: 8

Repeat Row 2 for pattern in the following color sequence: 4 rows A, [2 rows B, 4 rows A] twice, 4 rows B, [2 rows A, 4 rows B] twice, 4 rows A, [2 rows B, 4 rows A] twice. Do not fasten off, turn and continue with edging.

Step: 9

Edging
With right side facing, ch 1, sc evenly spaced around, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.