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Pattern Gal Express
Fancy Edges www.CQuilt.com
By: Melanie Capener 2003
Simple X Stitch
- Row 1: Begin with a single crochet in first hole. Single crochet in previous hole, before last single crochet. This
creates the “X”. ^Skip one hole and SC in next hole. SC in previous hole. Repeat
from ^creating “X” stitches all around item.
- This simple stitch can also be done with ahalf-double crochet for a little more fullness.
- To End or tie off: Slip stitch into the beginning or the top corner of the row you began. Slip stitch again and
pull your thread up to loosen about an inch to an inch and a half. Cut thread in the center of this stitch
(where your hook came out of) and pull tightly. This will knot your beginning and ending. Then weave the tail
into you last stitches crocheted.
Fancy X Stitch:
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 Row 1: SC in first hole. Chain 3, keeping these on the top of row. Single crochet in previous hole, (before
last single crochet). This creates the “X”. ^Chain 1 and skip one hole, SC in next hole, Chain 3, keeping
these on the top of row. SC in previous hole . Repeat from ^ creating “X” stitches all around item. SL in
first chain three to end and tie off.
- This stitch is fun and quick. A 36” receiving blanket and burp can be done in one skein of pearl cotton
if you don’t crochet too loosely.
Grandma’s Ribbon Lace 1:
- Row 1: Single crochet in each hole around item. SL in first stitch and tie off.
- Row 2: Ch 6, skip 3 sc, DC in next sc. ^Ch 3, skip 3 sc, DC in next SC. Ch
3, skip 3 sc, DC in next 2 DC. Repeat from ^ around item.
- Row 3: Ch 3, 3 DC in first ch 3 space. ^ 3DC in next Ch 3 space. CH 2 over
2 DC. 3DC in next CH 3 space. CH1 over DC. Repeat from ^ around item.
- Row 4: SL to CH1 space in necessary. ^SC in CH1, 1/2 DBLC in each of
next 2 DC, DC in each of next 2 DC. 3 TR in CH2 space, DC in each of next 2 DC, 1/2 DBLC in
each of next 2 DC. Large Shell created. Repeat from ^ around item and tie off.
- Ribbon: Lace 1/4” or 3/8” ribbon through every other chain 3 space. One side will show up with 2
DC in each space and the other side will show 1 DC in each space.
Copyright © 5/2003 RaMel Enterprises Inc. for Melanie Capener All rights reserved. You may copy this for
limited personal use. No part of this publication may be reproduced for commercial use without prior written permission.
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