Square Fan Stitch
Square Fan Stitch
This stitch creates adorable fan shapes that form little square frames, a gorgeous repeating pattern perfect for breezy tops, wraps, and anything with that effortlessly elegant vibe.
Starting Chain
Chain a multiple of 18 + 4.
Start in the 7th chain from hook.
Row 1
Work a fan cluster: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in the same stitch.
Skip 2 ch, dc in the next ch.
Skip 2 ch, work a fan cluster, skip 2 ch, dc — repeat across.
Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn.
Row 2
Work a fan cluster in each ch-2 space, dc on top of the dc of the previous row — repeat across.
End with a dc on top of the turning chain.
Ch 3, turn.
Row 3
Work a fan cluster on the ch-2 space of the cluster, dc on top of the next dc.
Ch 2, dc on the ch-2 space, ch 2, dc on top of the next dc — repeat this step 2 times.
Alternate between the fan cluster and ch 2 sections across the row.
End with a dc on top of the turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
Pattern Repeat
Repeat Row 3 three more times.
Then repeat the sequence: Row 1 → Row 2 → Row 3 (four times).
Continue alternating this sequence until desired length is reached.
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