This wonderful crocheted folder, worked with fan stitches, is a striking decorative detail to display in a modern space. Sew it as designed, or imagine a different theme for your room in the shade you prefer
Abbreviations
✅ Pc: Chain.
✅ Pa: High point.
✅ Tr: Double high point
✅ Pr: Sliding point.
Materials
✅ Warm teal – 2 balls.
✅ 3.5mm hook (US E-4).
✅ Straight pins and foam locking surface (optional).
Measures
✅ The folder measures approximately 20” in diameter.
Caliber
✅ Rows 1-4 = 5 1⁄2 from point to point.
Instructions
Chain 8; join with a pr to form a ring.
Row 1: Dc 3 (counts as dc), 23 dc in the ring; Join with a sl st to the 3rd st of the initial st 3 – 24 dc.
Row 2: Dc 4, * dc in next dc, dc 1, repeat from * around; join with a sl st in the 3rd sc of the initial 4th sq – 24 dc and 1 sc space.
Row 3: Dc 3, * 2 dc in next dc space, dc in next dc space, repeat from * around, finishing last rep with 2 dc in last dc space; join with a sl st in the 3rd st of the initial st 3 – 72 dc.
Row 4: Dc 1, dc in the same point of the union, * skip 2 dc, (dc, dc 1, [tr, dc 1] 3 times, dc – fan made) in the next dc; skip 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 12 fans.
Round 5: Sc in the central space of sc 1 of the first fan, sc 1, sc in the same space, * sc 7, sc in the central space of sc 1 of the next fan, repeat from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc 12 loops of sc 7.
Row 6: Sc 3, [9 dc in next loop, dc in next sc] 12 times; join with a sl st in the 3rd st of the initial st 3 – 120 dc.
Row 7: Dc 4, * skip next dc, dc in next dc, dc 1, repeat from * around; join with a sl st in the 3rd pc of the initial pc 4 – 60 spaces of pc 1.
Round 8: Repeat round 3 – 180 dc.
Row 9: Dc 8, yarn over, pull loop in 6th, dc from hook, yarn over, skip, 2 dc, pull loop in next dc, [yarn over and pull through 2 loops] 4 times (beg of cross stitch done), [cross stitch] around; Join with a sl st in the sixth pc of the initial 8 pc – 60 crossed stitches.
Row 10: Sc 3, * 2 dc in next 2 sc space, dc in first leg of next cross stitch, repeat from * around; join with a sl st in the 3rd st of the initial st 3 – 180 dc.
Round 11: Repeat round 4 – 30 fans.
Round 12: Repeat round 5 – 30 loops of pc 7.
Row 13: Dc 3, *7 dc in next loop, dc in next dc, repeat from * around; join with a sl st in the 3rd st of the initial st 3 – 240 dc.
Round 14: Repeat round 7 – 120 pc 1 spaces.
Round 15: Repeat round 3 – 360 dc.
Round 16: Repeat round 4 – 60 fans; fasten.
Finish
To block (optional), stretch and pin the folder to the circle. Spray with water until damp; let dry well. If it is not going to lock, gently press on the wrong side using the steam cotton function.
