Abbreviations

CH	Chain
ES	Elizabeth Stitch
YO	Yarn Over
*A* × B	Repeat “A” for a number of B times
( X )	Work all of “X” in ONE stitch
{ }	Notes

ES

• Insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop {2 loops on hook}
• YO, insert hook into same stitch, and pull up a loop {4 loops on hook}
• YO, pull through all 4 loops
• CH 1 to secure

* 2 top loops are created by each ES. Always work into the first top loops and not the CH-1 thereafter.

• Turn after each row.

Multiples

• CH 2 (+4)

Base

In 4th CH from hook, make a ES, *skip 1 CH, ES*

Pattern repeat

• CH 2, turn. ES in each stitch
  • Note: to work in the top of the stitch and not the CH 1
• Work last stitch at top of CH 2

Variant

CH 1 at the beginning (instead of CH 2) if your the sides are taller while the middle sinks, or if your tension is tight.