Skipped Chain By Dixie Berryman

• 2 contrasting colors medium-weight yarn (noted A and B in directions). • Size hook recommended for the yarn. • Yarn needle for finishing ends.

Pattern: This pattern stitch requires an even number of stitches. Finished measurements: 7" by 9" Tips: Colors are changed at the end of the 2nd rows of each color. Do not cut yarn when changing, just drop and pick up the previous one. Yarns may be twisted around each other for a neater edge but will be in the seam or edging.

With yarn A chain 32 for foundation chain. Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from hook, *chain 1, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next stitch*, repeat from * to the end of the chain for 31 stitches, chain 1, turn. Row 2: Single crochet in first single crochet in the row below, *chain 1, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next stitch*, repeat from * to the last single crochet, pull a loop through the last stitch, work off with yarn B, chain 1, turn. Row 3: Repeat Row 2, but end with single crochet in same color, turn and repeat Row 2 once more for 2 rows of yarn B. Change colors at the end of the row and work 2 rows of yarn A. Repeat making 2 rows of each color or adding more colors. Repeat pattern stripes until piece measures 9" from foundation row. Fasten off yarns.