Catherine Medallion Crochet Stitch Pattern
This circle motif is worked in three rounds with the most basic stitches. If you are designing a crochet pattern that calls for a circle, this is a great pattern to start with
Any weight yarn with the appropriate size crochet hook. Our sample was made using worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
Base ring: Ch 6, join with sl st
Round 1: Ch 5 (count as 1 dc and 2 ch), [dc into ring, ch 2] 7 times, sl st to 3rd of 5 ch.
Round 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc), [2 dc into next ch 2 sp, dc into next dc] 7 times, 2 dc into next ch 2 sp, sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 3: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, [dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 7 times, sl st to top of ch 3.
Fasten off.