Ingredients
- 340 yards of black worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium), preferably acrylic, for 2 skeins of about 170 yards each
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- yarn needle for weaving in ends
- sharp scissors
- tape measure
- 2 stitch markers (optional)
Instructions
- Make a slip knot, then chain 42 for the foundation chain.
- Row 1: Work 1 double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook, then work 1 double crochet in each chain across. Turn.
- Row 2: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in each stitch across, placing the final double crochet into the top of the previous row's turning chain. Turn.
- Repeat Row 2 for Rows 3 through 12.
- Row 13: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in the first 20 stitches, chain 1, skip the next stitch, then work 1 double crochet in the remaining 19 stitches. Turn.
- Row 14: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in the first 19 stitches, work 1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet in the chain-1 space, then work 1 double crochet across. Turn.
- Row 15: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in each stitch across, including the chain-1 space. Turn.
- Row 16: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in the first 10 stitches, chain 1, skip the next stitch, then work 1 double crochet in the next 10 stitches. Repeat across. Turn.
- Row 17: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet across, including chain-1 spaces. Turn.
- Row 18: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in the first 9 stitches, chain 1, skip the next stitch, work 1 double crochet in the next 11 stitches, repeat sequence and finish with 1 double crochet in the last 9 stitches. Turn.
- Row 19: Chain 3, work 1 double crochet across, including chain-1 spaces. Turn.
- Row 20: Chain 1 and work 1 single crochet across. Do not turn.
- Finish the edge with a slip stitch around the top and side edges. Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail.
- Make the ties: Join yarn with a slip stitch at one upper corner, chain 45, fasten off, and repeat at the other upper corner.
- Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
- Gently shape the piece and block it cold, pinning wing points lightly if needed.
Notes
Use a soft worsted weight acrylic yarn for a lighter and more comfortable finish. Be cautious with blocking as acrylic can melt under direct heat.
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
