Quick Crochet Triangle Hot Pad Tutorial/ Pattern

This pattern has not been tested yet. If you find an error please leave a comment and I will correct it. This is the first time I've posted a tutorial so it might be a bit rough. I hope it works though. :-D


Triangle Hot Pad Tutorial
By Julee A. Reeves
Finished Size: 8 1/2" Across each Side.
Materials:
Less Than 2 ozs worsted weight cotton yarn
“H” crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Just a little bit of time.


Stitches Used: Ch, Sl St, Sc, Dc.


Special Stitches:
Shell: (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in indicated space.


Gauge:
First 2 Rnds of pattern= 2 ¾”


Rnd 1: Ch4, [Dc, Ch2, (2 Dc, Ch2) 5 times] all in 4th Ch from hook. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (12 Dc, 6 Ch2 Sps)


Rnd 2: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (Shell, Ch1) 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp.
(6 Shells, 6 Ch1 Sps)


Rnd 3: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, 2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp, Ch1, (Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, 2 Dc in next Ch1 Sp, Ch1) 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp.
(6 Shells, 12 Dc, 12 Ch1 Sps)


Rnd 4: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 2 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 2 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 24 Dc, 18 Ch1 Sps)


Rnd 5: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 3 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 3 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 36 Dc, 24 Ch1 Sps)


Rnd 6: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 4 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 4 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 48 Dc, 30 Ch1 Sps)


Rnd 7: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 5 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 5 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 60 Dc, 36 Ch1 Sps)


Finish Off leaving 20 inches. Weave yarn to next Dc. You will be using this strand to sew the triangle together. Weave in ends as you go.


Starting with the first Dc on each side of the Ch2 of the shell, Sew each Dc and Ch1 Together across to corner. You can sew through both loops or through the backloops only. You will need an additional 30 Inch piece to sew the last part of the triangle together and for making the hanging loop. When done sewing all sides together make a Chain loop of 11 with a smaller size hook ("F" is usually good). Weave in the final end and you're hot pad is ready to use.