crochetguideFoundation: chain an odd number, at least 7. Double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook; the 4 skipped chains count as a double crochet and a chain-1 space.
US / UK US double crochet = UK trebleAn odd number of foundation chains, at least 7.
Before you start: Double crochet · Chain
Make the mesh
- Foundation: chain an odd number, at least 7. Double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook; the 4 skipped chains count as a double crochet and a chain-1 space.
- Repeat [chain 1, skip 1 chain, double crochet in the next chain] to the end.
- Next rows: chain 4 and turn; it counts as a double crochet and a chain 1. Skip the first chain-1 space and double crochet in the next double crochet. Repeat [chain 1, double crochet in the next double crochet] across, ending in the third chain of the turning chain.
Try a practice strip
Chain 17. Double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook, then [chain 1, skip 1, double crochet in the next chain] 6 times: 8 double crochets and 7 spaces, counting the skipped chains as the first double crochet and space. Work 6 rows.
Each row has the same number of double crochets. Count the posts, not the spaces.
Use it in
A lighter market tote: work the panels in mesh instead of single crochet and line the base with a few rows of single crochet so it holds its shape. Mesh stretches lengthwise when loaded, so make the bag a little shorter than you want it.