Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand

Lion Wool

Crochet Motif I: Octagon Star
Pattern Number: 60154

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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
Lion Brand

Lion Wool

Crochet Motif I: Octagon Star
Pattern Number: 60154
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
7 in. [17.75 cm] diameter

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS
820-147 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Purple
1 Skeins
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
Motif = 7 in. [17.75 cm] diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
tr6tog [(yarn over) twice, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops)
twice] 6 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.
tr5tog [(yarn over) twice, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops)
twice] 5 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

MOTIF I
Ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 24 dc.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 48 dc.}
Rnd 4: Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr5tog, (ch 13, tr6tog) around, ch 13, join with sl st in top of beg ch 8 ch-13 sp.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, [sc in beg 6 ch of next ch-13 sp, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 6 ch *, sc in next st] around, end last
rep at *, join with sl st in top of beg sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sk beg sc, (sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, * sk 1 sc) around, end last rep at *, join with sl st in
first sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sk beg sc, (sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, * sk 2 sc) around, end last rep at *, sk 1 sc, join
with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 7. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es) tr = treble (triple) crochet

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*Lion Wool (Article #820) is a worsted-weight 100% wool. Solid colors are packaged in 3 oz [85 g]/158 yd [144 m]
balls; variegated colors are 2 3/4 oz [78 g]/143 yds [131 m]
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