Glow in the Dark Cross Formée

Designed by Magpie & Moss

In the dark

Materials

  • Yarn: 1 skein Lion Brand DIY Glow Natural Yarn
  • Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
  • Notions:
    • Darning needle
    • Scissors
    • 4 clear star beads (optional)

Abbreviations

  • MC: Magic Circle / Magic Ring
  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sp: space

Instructions

Round 1: In MC, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, *ch 2, 3 dc*; repeat from * to * 2 more times, ch 2, sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join. (4 dc clusters and 4 ch-2 spaces)

Round 2 (Arms / Points): Sl st into next ch-2 sp. *(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into ch-2 sp, sl st to next ch-2 sp*; repeat from * to * around all 4 ch-2 spaces.

Row 3 (Cross Base Extension): Ch 1, turn. Sl st into the ch-2 sp of the last arm worked, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same sp, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sl st into ch-2 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into sp, ch 1, turn.

Row 5 (Final Row): Sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st back into the same ch-2 space.

Finishing

  • Fasten off, cut yarn, and weave in ends.
  • Optional Beads: Attach clear star beads to the points of the cross (or at the bottom point only, depending on preference).

Note: This pattern is currently untested. Please let me know if any errors are found. 

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