Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Thread Size: Size 10 crochet thread
- Yardage: 200-250 yards
- Hook Size: 2.00 mm (US crochet hook)
- Finished Size: 12 inches in diameter
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sk: skip
- sp: space
Stitching Instructions for Making the Free Mable Pattern:
Foundation Round: Create the Center Ring
- Start with a slip knot on the hook.
- Chain 6 and join to form a ring using a slip stitch into the first chain.
Round 1: Form the Initial Circle
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Work 11 double crochets into the center of the ring.
- Slip stitch into the top of the starting chain-3 to close the round. (12 double crochets in total)
Round 2: Expand the Circle
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), double crochet into the same stitch.
- Work 2 double crochets into each stitch around.
- Slip stitch into the top of the starting chain-3 to finish the round. (24 double crochets in total)
Round 3: Increase the Stitches
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), double crochet in the next stitch.
- Work 2 double crochets into the following stitch, then 1 double crochet into the next stitch. Repeat from * around.
- Join with a slip stitch to the top of the starting chain-3. (36 double crochets in total)
Round 4: Continue Broadening
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), double crochet in the next 2 stitches.
- Work 2 double crochets into the next stitch, then 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * around.
- Close the round with a slip stitch to the starting chain-3. (48 double crochets in total)
Round 5: Shape the Design
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), double crochet in the next 3 stitches.
- Work 2 double crochets into the next stitch, then 1 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Repeat from * around.
- Join with a slip stitch at the top of the chain-3. (60 double crochets in total)
Round 6: Add Decorative Loops
- Chain 1 and single crochet into the same stitch.
- Chain 5, skip 2 stitches, single crochet into the next stitch. Repeat from * around.
- End with a slip stitch into the first single crochet. (12 chain-5 loops)
Round 7: Strengthen the Design
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), double crochet in the next 2 stitches.
- Work 2 double crochets into the next stitch, then 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * around.
- Join with a slip stitch at the top of the chain-3. (72 double crochets in total)
Round 8: Final Decorative Loops
- Chain 1 and single crochet into the same stitch.
- Chain 7, skip 3 stitches, single crochet into the next stitch. Repeat from * around.
- Close with a slip stitch into the first single crochet. (12 chain-7 loops)
Finishing:
- Cut the thread, leaving a tail of about 4–6 inches.
- Pull the tail through the last loop to secure.
- Weave in the ends using a tapestry needle.
Your beautiful Mable design is now complete and ready to display!
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