Linked Treble Stitch
This unique stitch makes a fantastic solid fabric without adding weight to your project. The horizontal lines also make a great chart to embroider on later.
Linked Treble Crochet (ltr): Description below.
Setup Stitch: Ch 4, insert hk into 2nd ch from hk, yo, pull up lp, insert hk into 3rd ch from hk, yo, pull up lp, insert hk into next st, yo, pull up lp (4 lps on hk), yo, draw through 2 lps on hk, yo, draw through next 2 lps, yo, draw through last 2 lps (1st st made).
Next Stitches: Insert hk into upper horiz bar of prev st from top to bottom (the 1st bar is found below the sts' top 2 lps), yo, pull up lp, insert hk into lower horiz bar, yo, pull up lp, insert hk into next st, yo, pull up lp (4 lps on hk), yo, draw through 2 lps on hk, yo, draw through next 2 lps, yo, draw through last 2 lps.
Ch any number of sts.
Row 1 (RS): Complete 1st ltr in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th ch from hk, ltr in ea ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 4 (does not count as a tr), ltr in 2nd ch, 3rd ch, and next st, ltr in ea st across, turn.
Repeat row 2 to desired length.
