Simple Lacy Block (#30)

This is the instructions for the block that I posted the other day:

This block is from Melody Griffiths "201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks, Projects & Ideas". All copyright belongs to Ms Griffiths and I have no claim on these instructions.

(I got this book out of my local library, however it is available to buy too :D Book Depository !! I know it's on MY wishlist!)

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SIMPLE LACE BLOCK


Instructions


Make 6 ch, ss in first ch to form a ring.

1st round 3 ch, 2 trtog (starting cluster) in ring, [3ch, 3trtog (cluster formed) in ring, 2ch, cluster, in ring] 3 times, 3ch, cluster in ring, 2ch, ss in 3rd ch.
2nd round Ss in 3ch sp, 3 ch, 2trtog in 3ch sp, [3ch, cluster in same sp, 1ch, 3tr in 2ch sp, 1ch, cluster in next 3ch sp] 3 times, 3ch, cluster in same sp, 1ch, 3tr in 2ch sp, 1ch, ss in 3rd ch.
3rd round Ss in 3ch sp, 3ch, 2trtog in 3ch sp, [3ch, cluster in same sp, 2ch, 1tr in 1ch sp, 1tr in each of next 3tr, 1tr in 1ch sp, 2ch, cluster in next 3ch sp] 3 times, 3ch, cluster in same sp, 2ch, 1tr in 1ch sp, 1tr in each of next 3tr, 1tr in 1ch sp, 2ch, ss in 3rd ch.
4th round Ss in ch sp, 3ch, 2trtog in 3ch sp, [3ch, cluster in sam space, 2ch, 1tr in 2ch sp, 1tr in each next 5tr, 1tr in 2ch sp, 2ch, cluster in next 3ch sp] 3 times, 3ch, cluster in same sp, 2ch, 1tr in 2ch sp, 1tr in each of next 5tr, 1tr in 2ch sp, 2ch, ss in 3rd ch.
Edging. 1st round
 Ss in 3ch sp, 3ch, 2trtog in 3ch sp, * 3ch, cluster in same sp, 2ch, 1tr in 2ch sp, 1ch, 1tr in next tr, 1ch, [miss 1tr, 1tr in next tr, 1ch] 3 times, 1tr in 2ch sp, 2ch, cluster in next 3ch sp, rep from * two more times, 3ch, cluster in same sp, 2ch, 1tr in 2ch sp, 1ch, 1tr in next tr, 1ch, [miss 1tr, 1tr in next tr, 1ch] 3 times, 1tr in 2ch sp, 2ch, ss in 3rd ch.
2nd round
Ss in 3ch sp, 3ch, 2trtog in 3ch sp, * 3ch, cluster in same sp, [2ch, cluster in next sp] 8 times ,rep from * two more times, 3ch, cluster in same sp, [2ch, cluster in next sp] 7 times, 2ch, ss in 3rd ch. Fasten off.

[NOTE: After the 2nd round of the edging, I went around the square again in a simple finishing border. 1dc in each tr/ch, 3dc in each corner. This gave the square a nice finish.]

This square can be substituted for Block 4 in the Spotlight Crochet-Along "Krista" rug if you'd like. It shows up the clusters in the X shape to better advantage, in my opinion.

For the girls at the Block of the Week: "Krista" Throw Group!

(2nd NOTE: I'll be putting up the picture design for this square tomorrow, when I can scan it in at work! )

Also, please consider buying this book!! It's available (at least) over at the Book Depository! Or getting it out at your local library :)