How Do I Crochet: Popcorn Stitch

Instructions

1. Chain a foundation chain which can be divided by 3. Single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook and in each stitch of the chain.

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2. Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in the next 2 stitches. * In the next stitch, make 5 double crochet, keeping the last loop of each stitch on the hook.

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3. Slip stitch into all the 6 loops on the hook.

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4. Single crochet in the next 3 stitches.

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5. Repeat step 2, 3, and 4 across the row, beginning at * in step 2.

6. Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch across the row. (In the popcorn stitch, single crochet in the center stitch. Single crochet in the center stitch of the back side of the popcorn stitch.)

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7. Repeat the sequence of steps 2, 3, 4, 5, for the number of rows required to complete your project. 
   
   2 rows of popcorn stitch completed and 3 rows of popcorn stitch completed:

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