Amaya Crochet Shrug All Season Crochet Bolero- Free Pattern

Welcome to the world of crochet shrugs, where style meets comfort! Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or just adding a layer for a chilly evening, a crochet shrug sweater is the perfect addition to any outfit. Today, we’ll explore everything from choosing the right yarn to perfecting the fit of your shrug, featuring our beloved Amaya Crochet Shrug pattern by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula.

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What is a Crochet Shrug Sweater?

A crochet shrug sweater is a versatile piece of clothing that combines the warmth of a sweater with the ease of a bolero or cardigan. Perfect for any season, these shrugs can be styled for a formal event or worn casually, making them a must-have in every crocheter’s wardrobe.

Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Shrug

The key to a successful crochet shrug is selecting the right yarn. For the Amaya Shrug, we recommend a blend like WeCrochet Heatherly Worsted, which offers durability and softness. When choosing yarn, consider the weight—lighter weights for spring and summer, heavier for fall and winter—to ensure your shrug is comfortable and suitable for its intended use.

Here are some alternative yarns that we think work great with this pattern

How to Choose the Perfect Size for Your Crochet Shrug

Choosing the right fit for your Amaya Crochet Shrug is wonderfully flexible, thanks to its unique construction. This design starts off as a shawl and is transformed into a shrug with the addition of side panels. This method allows you to decide on the final fit—whether you prefer a snug fit with a stylish closure like our model Taylor demonstrates, or a more relaxed, draped look as worn by Robyn. The sizes provided—S/M, L/XL, 2/3X, 4X—follow the standard guidelines set by the Craft Yarn Council, ensuring that they cater to a wide range of body types.

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The construction of the Amaya Shrug isn’t typical; it doesn’t start with traditional measurements of bust and arms that you might expect. Instead, it evolves through the crafting process, which allows for adjustments tailored to your preference. You can enhance the fit by adding extra rounds of third loop half double crochet to the edging, giving it a more defined structure. This versatility ensures that the shrug not only fits well but also flatters, offering multiple sizing options that let you customize it to your personal style and comfort.

Video Tutorial for the Amaya Crochet Shrug

The Amaya Crochet Shrug, inspired by the intricate stitch pattern of the Miranda Crochet Cowl, expands on the design to create a more substantial garment. Both patterns feature the same detailed crochet stitch patterns, bringing continuity and a touch of elegance to your crochet projects.

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To help you master these designs, video tutorials are provided, offering step-by-step guidance. These instructional videos are conveniently linked within the pattern itself, ensuring you have support at every stage of your crochet journey.

But if you are looking for videos specific to this pattern, I am sorry to say we do not have those. But we do have a facebook group that can offer a lot of extra help as needed.

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Explore Other Popular Crochet Shrug Patterns

Once you’ve mastered the Amaya Shrug, explore other designs available on MarlyBird.com. From the elegant Oakley Crochet Shrug to the You Are Valued Crochet Cocoon Cardigan. We here at MarlyBird.com add innovative new designs released each season, there’s always something to keep your hooks busy.

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Tips for Styling Your Crochet Shrug

Crochet shrugs are incredibly versatile. Pair your Amaya Shrug with a summer dress for a touch of elegance, or wear it over a tee and jeans for a casual yet chic look. Experiment with colors and yarn textures to customize your shrug for any occasion.

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This project not only adds a stylish layer to your wardrobe but also helps you hone your crochet skills with its intriguing stitch patterns and construction techniques.

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The Amaya Crochet Shrug Pattern

Designed by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Size

S/M (L/XL, 2/3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements

Back Panel is 66 (66, 82.5, 82.5)” [167.5, 167.5, 209.5, 209.5 cm] in wingspan by 33 (33, 41.25, 41.25)” [84, 84, 105, 105 cm] deep. Side Panel is 16.5 (19, 21.5, 24)” [42, 48.5, 54.5, 61 cm] wide.

Gauge

First 6 rows of side panel = 9.25” [23.5 cm] wide by 4.5” [11.5 cm] tall BLOCKED; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MATERIALS

Yarn

WeCrochet, Heatherly Worsted (80% acrylic/ 20% merino wool, 218 yds / 199 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 worsted),

Color A: #29557 Snowflake (2, 2, 3, 3) hanks

Color B: #29550 Butter (1, 1, 2, 3) hanks

Color C: #29549 Peach Fuzz (1, 1, 1, 1) hank

Color D: #29556 Gravity (2, 2, 2, 2) hanks

Hook

Size I/9 [5.5 mm]

Notions

Tapestry needle, Stitch Markers

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – Chain(s)

Dc – Double Crochet

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl st – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Stacked Dc – Stacked Double Crochet

Tch – Turning Chain

WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES

⭐️ Stacked Double Crochet (Stacked Dc): (Do not ch 1 prior to making the first sc) Sc in first stitch, insert hook in between two legs of the base, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.

⭐️ Third Loop: Middle bar located on wrong side of st under the top two loops (created by the yarn over)

⭐️ Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog): *Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next st indicated, yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

SCHEMATICS

Schematic before seaming last side of side panel. Block to these measurements.

Layout of project after seamed and edging added. Note the 6 “*” (asterisks) that locate where to place a marker for the increases on your edging.

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STITCH DIAGRAMS

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NOTES FOR AMAYA CROCHET SHRUG

Directions are for size S/ M; changes for sizes L/XL, 2/3X, and 4X are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
Project is best described as a shawl with side panels. You can style it with a clip in the front and it can be worn as a shrug (as shown on the mannequin). You can also style it open and it is worn more like an accessory (as shown on Robyn).
Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch and center stitch to keep track of each row.
You can replace a stacked double crochet with 3 chains if you rather not use a stacked double crochet to start your row.

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SIDE PANELS — the Ad-Free PDF includes a stitch diagram for this panel

Make 2

With Color A (A, B, B), make an adjustable ring.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as a dc throughout), [dc in ring, ch 1] 3 times, 2 dc in ring, pull ring closed, turn- 6 dc + 3 ch-1 sps.

Row 2: Stacked dc in first dc, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 3 dc + 4 sc + 4 ch-2 sps + 2 ch-1 sps.

Row 3: Ch 3, ([dc, ch 1] twice, dc) in first st (half shell made), ch 1, skip ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip ch-2 sp, ([dc, ch 1] 5 times, dc) in next dc (center shell made), skip ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] twice, 2 dc) in last st (half shell made), turn- 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Row 4: Stacked dc in first st, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 8 ch-2 sps + 6 ch-1 sps.

Row 5: Ch 3, ([dc, ch 1] twice, dc) in first st, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp (shell made), ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 5 times, dc) in next dc, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] twice, 2 dc) in last st, turn- 2 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Row 6: Stacked dc in first st, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to marker, ch 2, dc in marked ch-1 sp, place marker in st just made, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, **ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to tch, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 12 ch-2 sps + 10 ch-1 sps.

CHECK GAUGE:

Lay project out as if to block it. Check to see that your gauge is 9.25” [23.5 cm] wide by 4.5” [11.5 cm] tall. Remember crochet lace likes to grow, so this is a blocked measurement. Even though we are not blocking right now. You will want to stretch your project as if you were going to block, then measure. Since this is a wearable, you will want your gauge to be as close to right on as possible. More than 0.5” [1.3 cm] different (longer or shorter) from the gauge now will change the size of your final project dramatically. In addition, if you are larger than the gauge listed you will need more yarn.

Row 7: Ch 3, ([dc, ch 1] twice, dc) in first st, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last ch-1 sp before marked st, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 5 times, dc) in next dc, place marker in center ch-1 sp of shell just made, **ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to last ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] twice, 2 dc) in last st, turn- 4 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Repeat Rows 6-7 0 (1, 2, 3) more times- 4 (6, 8, 10) shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Row 8 (10, 12, 14): Stacked dc in first st, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to marker, ch 2, dc in marked ch-1 sp, place marker in st just made, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, **ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to tch, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 16 (20, 24, 28) ch-2 sps + 6 (8, 10, 12) ch-1 sps.

Row 9 (11, 13, 15) (RS): Ch 2 (counts as a hdc throughout), 2 hdc in first st, *2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to 2 ch-2 sps before marker, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 5 hdc in marked dc, place marker in center hdc of group just made, **2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 ch-2 sps, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in last st, do not turn. Fasten off color A (A, B, B)– 69 (85, 101, 117) hdc.

Row 10 (12, 14, 16) (RS): Join color D (D, A, A) to top of beginning ch-2 on previous row, ch 2, hdc in top of beginning ch 2, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to marker, 3 hdc in third loop of marked hdc, place marker in center hdc of group just made, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to last hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, do not turn. Fasten off color D (D, A, A)– 73 (89, 105, 121) hdc.

Row 11 (13, 15, 17) (RS): Join color A (A, B, B) to top of beginning ch-2 on previous row, ch 2, hdc in top of beginning ch 2, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to marker, 3 hdc in third loop of marked hdc, place marker in center hdc of group just made, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to last hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, do not turn. Fasten off color A (A, B, B)– 77 (73, 109, 125) hdc.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

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BACK PANEL — the Ad-Free PDF includes a stitch diagram for this panel

With Color A, chain 36.

Row 1 (RS): ([Dc, ch 1] twice, dc) in 4th chain from hook (half shell made), ch 1, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 ch, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch (shell made), ch 1, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 ch, ([dc, ch 1] 5 times, dc) in next ch (center shell made), place marker in center ch-1 sp just made, ch 1, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 ch, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 ch, ([dc, ch 1] twice, 2 dc) in last ch (half shell made), turn- 2 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Row 2: Stacked dc in first st, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to marker, ch 2, dc in marked ch-1 sp, place marker in st just made, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, **ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to tch, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 12 ch-2 sps + 10 ch-1 sps.

Row 3: Ch 3, ([dc, ch 1] twice, dc) in first st, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last ch-1 sp before marked st, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 5 times, dc) in next dc, place marker in center ch-1 sp of shell just made, **ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to last ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] twice, 2 dc) in last st, turn- 4 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Row 4: Stacked dc in first st, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to marker, ch 2, dc in marked ch-1 sp, place marker in st just made, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, **ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to tch, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 16 ch-2 sps + 6 ch-1 sps.

Row 5 (RS): Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, *2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to 2 ch-2 sps before marker, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 5 hdc in marked dc, place marker in center hdc of group just made, **2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 ch-2 sps, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in last st, do not turn. Fasten off color A– 69 hdc.

Row 6 (RS): Join color B to top of beginning ch-2 on previous row, ch 2, hdc in top of beginning ch 2, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to marker, 3 hdc in third loop of marked hdc, place marker in center hdc of group just made, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to last hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, do not turn. Fasten off color B– 73 hdc.

Row 7 (RS): Join color A to top of beginning ch-2 on previous row, ch 2, hdc in top of beginning ch 2, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to marker, 3 hdc in third loop of marked hdc, place marker in center hdc of group just made, hdc in third loop of each hdc across to last hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, do not turn. Fasten off color A– 77 hdc.

Row 8 (RS): Join color B to top of beginning ch-2 on previous row, ch 3, ([dc, ch 1] twice, dc) in same st as join, ch 1, skip 2 sts, *sc in third loop of next st, ch 1, skip 3 sts, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in third loop of next st, ch 1, skip 3 sts; repeat from * across to 3 sts before marker, sc in third loop of next st, ch 1, skip 2 sts, ([dc, ch 1] 5 times, dc) in third loop of marked st, mark center ch-1 sp of shell just made, ch 1, skip 2 sts, **sc in third loop of next st, ch 1, skip 3 sts, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in third loop of next st, ch 1, skip 3 sts; repeat from ** across to 3 sts before last st, sc in third loop of next st, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] twice, 2 dc) in last st, turn- 8 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Row 9: Stacked dc in first st, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to marker, ch 2, dc in marked ch-1 sp, place marker in st just made, ch 2, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, **ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to last st, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 24 ch-2 sps + 22 ch-1 sps.

Row 10: Ch 3, ([dc, ch 1] twice, dc) in first st, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to last ch-1 sp before marked st, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 5 times, dc) in next dc, place marker in center ch-1 sp of shell just made, **ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc] in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to last ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1] twice, 2 dc) in last st, turn- 10 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Rows 11-14: Repeat Rows 9-10. Row 14 has 14 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell.

Row 15: Stacked dc in first st, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across to marker, ch 2, dc in marked ch-1 sp, place marker in st just made, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, **ch 2, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from ** across to tch, ch 2, dc in top of tch, turn- 36 ch-2 sps + 16 ch-1 sps.

Repeat Rows 5-15 twice (twice, 3 times, 3 times) changing colors as follows:

First Repeat: Change to color C

Second Repeat: Change to color D

Third Repeat (for 2/ 3X and 4X sizes only): Change to color A.

This means you will use the previous lace color for the first hdc row, then change to the new color the second hdc row, back to the previous color for the third hdc row, and continue with the new color listed above for the next lace section.

S/M and L/XL Only: Repeat Rows 5-7 once more using color D on Row 5, color A on Row 6 and color D on row 7.

2/ 3X and 4X Only: Repeat Rows 5-7 once more using color A on Row 5, color B on Row 6 and color A on row 7.

Stitch Counts:

Row 16: 149 hdc

Row 18: 157 hdc

Row 19: 18 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell

Row 26: 56 ch-2 sps + 26 ch-1 sps.

Row 27: 229 hdc

Row 29: 237 hdc

Row 30: 28 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell

Row 37: 76 ch-2 sps + 36 ch-1 sps.

Row 38: 309 hdc

Row 40: 317 hdc

2/ 3X and 4X Only: Row 41: 38 shells + 2 half shells + 1 center shell

2/ 3X and 4X Only: Row 48: 96 ch-2 sps + 46 ch-1 sps.

2/ 3X and 4X Only: Row 49: 389 hdc

2/ 3X and 4X Only: Row 51: 397 hdc

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

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FINISHING

BLOCKING

Pin back and side panels to schematic size. Spray with water and allow to dry. You can also use the steam method or cold bath method to block this project if desired.

SEAMING

Lay back panel and side panel next to each other with right sides facing up as shown in the schematic. Back and side panels will be seamed together using a slip stitch that goes through the third loop of a stitch on the back panel and the third loop of the corresponding stitch on the side panel. Skip marked center stitch on the back panel. Join color B (B, C, C) with a sl st in the next st on the back panel and first stitch on the side panel working in their 3rd loops. Holding working yarn to the wrong side of the fabric, continuing slip stitching (inserting hook from the front to the back of your work) each stitch together in their third loop across the side panel. Repeat on the opposite side of the back panel and second side panel.

Turn work wrong side up. Fold back panel so beginning and end of the row meet the center. Fold side panel so that the beginning of the row meets the end of the row. Now the project looks like the layout and panels are right side up. Seam panels together using the same method as before.

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EDGING

Place 6 markers at “*” as shown on layout. These will mark where you will place increases throughout the edging. There are 2 located at the back neck and 2 located on each side of the side and back panel join in the front the project.

Round 1: Join color A (A, B, B) to center of back neck (this is the center of the first row of the back panel), ch 1, *hdc evenly across to marker, 2 hdc at marker, place marker in 2nd hdc just made, hdc evenly across to next marker, 2 hdc at marker, place marker in 1st hdc just made; repeat from * around, hdc evenly across to beginning of round. Join to first st, change color to D (D, A, A).

Round 2: Ch 1, skip first st, *hdc in third loop of each hdc to marker, 2 hdc in third loop of marked st, place marker in 2nd hdc just made, hdc in third loop of each hdc to next marker, 2 hdc in third loop of marked st, place marker in 1st hdc just made; repeat from * around, hdc in third loop of each hdc to last 2 hdc, hdc2tog in third loop of last 2 hdc. Join to first st, change color to A (A, B, B).

Round 3: Repeat Round 2 change color to B (B, C, C) at end of round.

Round 4: Repeat Round 2 change color to D (D, A, A) at end of round.

Round 5: Repeat Round 2 change color to A (A, B, B) at end of round.

Round 6: Repeat Round 2 change color to D (D, A, A) at end of round.

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in third loop of each hdc around. Join to first st.