The Amostra stitch is a beautiful lattice lace pattern, perfect for a light and breezy spring wrap. It is perfect for any project where you want to keep cool and the finished piece light in weight.

The Amostra stitch featured in week 35 of The 50 Stitches crochet along

This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.

UK Translation

Single crochet (sc) = Double crochet

Double crochet (dc) = Treble crochet

The Pattern

For this square you will need to start with a foundation chain in multiples of 4 plus 2 (plus 1 for your turning chain)

Row 1. In the 3rd chain from your hook make a sc (the turning chain counts as your first sc).* chain 2, skip 2 stitches and make a sc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between *and*

Turn

Row 2. Chain 1 and make the alternate turning chain in the first stitch. Dc in the next stitch *chain 2, skip the chain 2 in the row below, and make a dc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between *and*

Turn

Row 3. Chain 1 and sc in the first 2 stitches *chain 2, skip the chain 2 in the row below and make a sc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between *and*

Turn

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the height you need

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