Abbreviations:

ch = chain;

dc = double crochet;

slst = slip stitch;

sk = skip;

st(s) = stitch(es);

* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

Pattern:

Ch4, Slst to first ch.

Row 1: Ch3, turn. 3 Dc, ch3, 3 Dc into the circle made by the starting chain.

Row 2-3: Ch3, turn, 3 dc into first stitch, dc in each st until you reach the ch3 space, (dc, ch3, dc in ch3 space), dc in each stitch remaining except the last stitch. 3 dc in the last stitch.

Row 4: Ch3, turn, 3 dc into first stitch, *dc, ch1, sk1* repeat within ** until you reach the ch3 space, (dc, ch3, dc in ch2 space), *dc, ch1, sk1* repeat within ** in each stitch remaining except the last stitch. 3 dc in the last stitch.

Repeat rows 2-4 until you reach your desired length. Then repeat rows 2&3 – you should end with a solid dc row.