The journey of the intimidating graph reading is not a hard a you think, just learning a new language but you got the base already.
Here is it's broken down to help.
1. either magic circle ( or chain 2) 8 sc in to MC [8] {i did not turn my work always working in the spiral}
2. Sc Inc around [16]
This is the base of the rotating square.
3. Ch3 ( counts as DC), [hdc, sc hdc,dc] repeat 2 times, hdc, sc, hdc, ss top ch3.
This is where the rotation starts.
4. Ch1, sc in same as starting, hdc, dc, tc, ch4, *sc, hdc, dc, tc , ch4* repeat 2 more times. Ss top ch 1. FO.
5. Attach yarn to top of last TC,
Ch1, *(2sc, 2hdc) into ch4space, dc in next 2, tc in next 2 , ch4) *, repeat * to * 3 more times, ss to ch 1, FO.
6. Attach yarn to top of last TC,
Ch1, *(3sc, 1hdc) into ch4space, hdc in next 2, dc in next 3, tc in next 3 , ch4) *, repeat * to * 3 more times, ss to ch 1, FO.
7. Attach yarn to top of last TC,
Ch1, *(4sc) into ch4space, hdc in next 4, dc in next 4, tc in next 4, ch4) *, repeat * to * 3 more times, ss to ch 1, FO.
From now on every row grows by 1 [sc, hdc, dc, tc] until you get to your desired size. Take the row you are about to start and minus 3 to get the number of repeats [example: row 10 is 10-3 = 7, so your pattern is 7sc, 7hdc, 7dc, 7 tc for each side]
# = number of repeats.
8-??. Attach yarn to top of last TC,
Ch1, *(4sc) into ch4space, (#-4) sc in next (#-4), dc in next #, tc in next #, ch4) *, repeat * to * 3 more times, ss to ch 1, FO.
*For texture can do in all back loops.
For my square shirt, I did 25 rows. I'm a large top XL girlie, adjust for your desired drape and size. ( i measured outer shoulder to outer shoulder as i went knowing i wanted it to be drape a lot)
I then seamed the sides up 6inches, then did 4 inches over the shoulders. I double slip crocheted all the edges in black for arolled polished look.
Weave in all ends, or crochet over them as you go.
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