12 Block Series: Block 2: SC2TOG (Single Crochet 2 Together)

Sc2tog Block

Stitches Used:
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet

Special Stitch Pattern: Single Crochet 2 Together Cluster (CL): Insert hook into stitch indicated, YO, pull through (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, YO pull through (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Pattern Multiples:  Chain an even number of stitches for pattern.  One chain required for turning, 2 chains for each Sc2tog, and one sc for last stitch of row.


Instructions:


Chain 32


Row 1: CL (see Special Stitch Pattern) in second and third chain from hook, ch 1. *CL, ch 1* in next two chains*  repeat from * to * for a total of 13 CL completed and  three chain stitches remain.  Sc2tog in next 2 chains (do not ch 1), sc in last chain.  Ch 1, turn.


Row 2:  CL in first two sc of previous row, ch 1. *CL in next 2 sc, ch1* repeat from * to * for a total of 13 CL completed and three sc remain on previous row.  CL in next 2 sc (do not ch 1), sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.


Rows 3 - end:  Repeat Row 2 until you reach desired length.

Sc2tog Block, Close-up Detail