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Crochet Lightning Bolt Pattern

This pattern will help you create a fun and unique lightning bolt applique using basic crochet stitches.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in yellow (Imperial: 30 yards, Metric: 27 meters)
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook (US), Size 8 (UK), Size 4 (Metric)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions

Row 1: Leaving a long tail for sewing, ch 21.

Row 2: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across. (20 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first st. *Dc in next st, sc in next st* Repeat from * to * across. (20 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (20 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Dc in first st. *Sc in next st, dc in next st* Repeat from * to * across. (20 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (20 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 2 sts. Dc in next 2 sts. Sc in next 2 sts. *Sl st in next st, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next st* Sc in next 2 sts. Dc in next 2 sts. Sc in last 2 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can make multiple lightning bolts in different colors to embellish hats, scarves, bags, or anything you like!

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