Fisticuffs
chain (ch)
double crochet stitch (dc)
double crochet foundation stitch (dcf)
back post stitch (bp)
front post stitch (fp)
single crochet stitch (sc)
slip stitch (sl st)
double crochet stitch (dc)
double crochet foundation stitch (dcf)
back post stitch (bp)
front post stitch (fp)
single crochet stitch (sc)
slip stitch (sl st)
you’ll need:
100% merino wool, worsted weight, 1 skein
1 hook size 7/4.5mm
Tapestry needle
Gauge
16 stitches and 12 rows = 4” (10cm) in half double crochet with a size 7/4.5mm hook
Instructions
1 hook size 7/4.5mm
Tapestry needle
Gauge
16 stitches and 12 rows = 4” (10cm) in half double crochet with a size 7/4.5mm hook
Instructions
Using the double crochet foundation stitch, dcf 26. Being careful not to twist your work, join with sl st to first chain to form a loop.
(Or if that makes you nervous, ch 26. Being careful not to twist your work, join with sl st to 1st ch to form a loop. ch 2, dc in ea ch around. join with sl st to 1st ch.)
Rnds 1 - 4: *ch 2, this is considered the 1st backpost stitch (bp). fp, bp, in ea st around, ending with fp. join with sl st to first bp.* repeat from * to * for 3 more rows. Join with sl st to first bp: 4 row cuff.
Rnds 5 - 12: Ch 2. hdc in each st around. join with sl st to first chain sts.
Rnd 13: (thumb round): ch 2. hdc in next stitch. ch 6. skip next 4 hdcs, hdc in next st, and in each st around. join with sl st to first chain sts.
Rnd 13: (thumb round): ch 2. hdc in next stitch. ch 6. skip next 4 hdcs, hdc in next st, and in each st around. join with sl st to first chain sts.
Rnds 14 - 22: ch 2. hdc in each st around. join with sl st to first chain sts.
fasten off.
finish off.