What you need
US 1 / 2.35 mm crochet hook
Small amount of size 10 crochet thread
Instructions
Variation 1
Row 1: ch24, join w/sl-st to first ch being careful not to twist.
Row 2: ch2, sc in same ch, sc in each ch around, join w/sl-st to first sc [24 scs]
Row 3: ch3, trc in same sc, trc in each sc around, join w/sl-st to first trc [24 trcs]
Row 4: ch2, sc in same trc, sc in each trc around, join w/sl-st to first sc [24 scs]
Row 5: (ch5, skip next 2scs, sl-st in next sc) around, ch5, join w/sl-st to base of first ch5 [8 ch5 loops]
Row 6: sl-st into ch5 space, ch2, (sc, hdc, dc, ch2, dc, ch3, dc, ch2, dc, hdc, sc) in same sp and in each ch5 space around, join w/sl-st to first sc.
Finishing: Break off and weave in ends. For best results, block by wetting thoroughly and pinning points in place and shaping ring by hand, then leave pinned to dry completely.
Variation 2
Rows 1-4: Follow Variation 1 pattern.
Row 5: (ch5, skip next sc, sl-st in next sc) around, ch5, join w/sl-st to base of first ch5 [12 ch5 loops]
Row 6: sl-st into ch5 space, ch2, (3sc, ch3, 3sc) in same ch5 sp and in each ch5 space around, join w/sl-st to first sc.
Finishing: Break off and weave in ends. For best results, block by wetting thoroughly and pinning points in place and shaping ring by hand, then leave pinned to dry completely.
Love this! Great use for the odd bits of leftover thread plus much nicer looking than the industrial zip ties!
Glad you like it! I love the contrast between modern tech & the vintage feeling of crochet 🙂