Linen stitch (crochet)
Starting chain: 30 stitches + 2
Row 1: Skip first stitch, single crochet into second stitch, chain one. Skip next stitch. Single crochet into fourth stitch. *Chain one. Skip next stitch. SC into following stitch.* Repeat * across the row, ending on a single crochet stitch. Chain two.
Row 2 - ?: Skip first stitch. SC into chain space. *Chain one. SC into chain space.* Repeat * across the row. Final SC into the loop made by the two chain stitches from turning last row. Chain two.
Repeat row 2 until piece is as long as desired. If a wider or narrower piece is desired, starting chain must be a multiple of 2 plus the 2 chain stitches for turning your work.
Final row: Work row 2 as per usual. Bind off at final SC in the loop made by the turning chain from the previous row.
This stitch works up on plain yarn looking somewhat woven in effect. With variegated yarns it is possible to get something like an argyle pattern out of the color pooling effects.
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