This is called the Chinese fan stitch. I made this for my Sister, per request. She had seen on display on a web site I used to have for my crafts, a blanket I made with this stitch before, and fell in love with it. At that time, it was my first time doing the stitch, so it was a lot looser, plus I was only crocheting it for myself, to learn the stitch. Here, I tightened up. Also, per her request: pinks. I was and am impressed with the blanket I made for her. I believe that she is as well. It covers her entire bed nicely.
UpClose view of the Chinese Fan Stitch with Doble Crochet Border, times three rows!
The Chinese fan stitch is a lot like the shell stitch, but instead has thirteen stitches within it. Between your stitches are two double crochets. The row above the fan stitch, is basic chains, and a link in the middle of the thirteen (the fan stitch) on top) to connect yourself to it. It is a slow process, but well worth it in the end, as it is quite beautiful.
I used a D crochet hook when making this. It only took me about a week, give or take, because I crochet rather quickly.
This is my beautiful Sister to whom I made it for, and the only picture I can find of her on my iPad.
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