Pattern Terms: US
Yarn: Raeesah Cotton Soft
Hook: 4.00mm
Size: 18cm (7 inches)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Foundation: 6ch, ss to first chain to form a circle
Row 1: Into the circle, 3ch, 1dc, 2ch; *2dc, 2ch* *to* x 5 (6 x 2dc groupings), ss into top of 3ch to close.
Row 2: Join yarn in any 2ch sp; 5ch in same sp as join (counts as 1sc, 4ch); *1sc, 4ch into next 2ch sp* *to * x 5; ss into first of 5ch at start to close.
Row 3: Join yarn in any 4ch sp; 3ch, 5dc into same 4ch sp as join, 1ch; *6dc into next 4ch sp, 1ch* 5x (6 x 6dc groupings), ss into top of first
cluster to close, break off yarn
Row 4: Join
yarn in 1st dc of any 6dc grouping; 3ch (counts as 1dc) in same dc as join, 1dc into each of next 5dc 1ch, 1dc, 1ch into 1ch sp between 6dc groupings; *1dc into each of next 6dc in next 6dc grouping; 1ch, 1dc, 1ch into 1ch sp between 6dc groupings* *to* x 5; ss into top of
3ch at start to close;
Row 5: Join
yarn in 1st dc of any 6dc group; 3ch (counts as 1dc) in same dc as
join; 1dc into each of next 5dc; 2dc into 1ch space, 2ch, 2dc into
next 1ch sp; *1dc into each of next 6dc; 2dc into 1ch space, 2ch, 2dc
into next 1ch sp* *to* x 5; ss into top of 3ch at start to close.
Row 6: Join yarn in same place as close ss on Row 5; 3ch in same space (counts as 1dc): 1dc into each of next 6dc (7 dc grouping); 3ch dc spike to the left of the dc in Row 4; dc spike to the right of the dc in Row 4 (crossover spike made); 3ch; *skip 2dc; 1dc into top of 3rd dc; 1dc into each of next 6dc (7dc grouping); 3ch dc spike to the left of the dc in Row 4; dc spike to the right of the dc in Row 4 (crossover spike made); 3ch* *to* x5; ss into top of 3ch at start to close.
Note - Rows 7 & 8: a 5dc cluster is formed as follows - into the 3ch sp before the Crossover Spike yarn over
hook, work the first part of the stitch leaving 2 loops on your hook,
repeat this once more (three loops on hook); into the space between the Crossover Spike yarn over
hook, work the first part of the stitch leaving 2 loops on your hook (four loops on hook); into the 3ch space after the Crossover Spike yarn over
hook, work the first part of the stitch leaving 2 loops on your hook,
repeat this once more (6 loops on hook) Yarn over hook and draw through the loops on the hook to form your cluster
Row 7: Join
yarn in 1st dc of any 7dc grouping; 2ch (counts as 1hdc) in same dc
as join; 1hdc into each of next 6dc (7 hdc grouping); 3ch, 5dc cluster
(refer Note); 3ch; *1hdc into each of next 7dc; 3ch, 5dc cluster (refer Note), 3ch* *to* x 5, ss into top of 2ch at start to close.
Row 8: Join yarn in 1st hdc of any 7hdc grouping; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same st as join; (1dc into each of next 2 hdc, 2dc into next hdc) x 2 (10dc grouping); 3ch, 5dc cluster
(refer Note - working the third dc of the cluster into the top of the cluster in Row 7), 3ch; *2dc into 1st hdc on next 7hdc grouping; (1dc into each of next 2 hdc, 2dc into next hdc) x 2 (10dc grouping); 3ch, 5dc cluster
(refer Note - working the third dc of the cluster into the top of the cluster in Row 7) 3ch* *to* x 5, ss into top of 3ch at start to close.
Edging
Join yarn with a ss into 1st dc of any 10dc grouping, ss into each of next 9dc
- 3ch, drop loop from hook, reinsert hook from front to back of work through 3ch space in Row 8, put the loop back on hook and draw through from the back to the front of work;
- 3ch, drop loop from hook, reinsert hook from front to back of work through 3ch space in Row 8, put the loop back on hook and draw through from the back to the front of work;
- 3ch, drop loop from hook, reinsert hook from front to back of work through 1st dc of next 10dc grouping, put the loop back on hook and draw through from the back to the front of work;
- ss into each of next 9dc
- Follow steps 1 - 4 five times; and then steps 1 -3 once; joining with a ss into the first ss at start to close.
Pattern
Terms: US
Yarn: Raeesah Cotton Soft DK (100%
cotton)
Hook: 4.00mm
Size: 18cm (7 inches)
Skill Level: Novice
Foundation: 4ch, sl st into 1st ch to form circle
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1dc); 11 dc into circle; sl st into 3rd ch at start to close (12dc)
Row 2: Join yarn into any sp between dc, 3ch (counts
as 1dc) 1dc in same space as join (2dc grouping); *2dc into each sp
between dc (2dc grouping)* *to* to end; sl st into top of 3ch
at start to close (24dc)
Row 3: Join yarn in space between any 2dc groups; 3ch
(counts as 1st trc), 2trc into next space as follows
- work the first and second parts of the stitch leaving last loop on your hook,
into next space work the first and second part of 1 trc leaving the last loop on
your hook (four loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw through all
the loops on your hook to form your cluster; 4ch; (into same space
as last trc, work 1st trc of 4trc cluster; into next space work 2nd &
3rd tr of 4trc cluster; into next space work the last st of 4trc cluster,
4ch) x 11 (12 x 4trc clusters made); sl st into top of first
cluster to close. Break off yarn.
Row 4: Join yarn in 4 ch space between
clusters; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 4dc (5dc grouping), 1ch into same space as
join; *5dc (5dc grouping), 1ch into next 4ch space* *to* 11 x (12 x
groupings); sl st into top of 3ch at start to close.
Row 5: Join yarn in 1st dc of any 5dc grouping; 2ch
(counts as 1hdc); 1hdc into each of next 4dc; 1hdc into 1ch sp:
*1hdc into each of next 5dc, 1hdc into 1ch sp* x 5; sl st into top
op 2ch at start to close.
Row 6: Join yarn in any sp between 2 hdc; 4ch in same
sp as join (counts as 1sc, 3ch); *skip 2sp between hdc; 1sc,
3ch into next sp between hdc* *to* to end sl st into 1st of 4ch at start to
close.
Row 7: Join yarn in an 3ch sp; 3ch (counts as 1dc),
3dc in same sp as join (4dc grouping); *4dc in next 3ch space (4dc
grouping)* *to* to end; sl st into top of 3ch at start to close.
Row 8: Join yarn in any sp between 4dc groupings; 5ch
in same sp as join (counts as 1sc, 4ch); *1sc, 4ch in next space between
4dc groupings* *to* to end sl st into 1st of 4ch at start to close.
Row 9: Join yarn in any 4ch sp, 1ch(counts as 1sc); 4sc
into same sp as join; *5sc into next 4ch sp* *to* to
end; sl st into 1ch at start to close.
I have an unbelievably bad case of Manda-litis. I thought I would be over it by now - but the fever has me firmly in its grip (hooks?)!
This morning (while waiting for the breakfast scones to bake) I was sitting at the breakfast nook with my colour pens and pencils doodling the time away:
Are my doodles starting to look like Mandalas - or are my Mandalas starting to look like doodles??
Well, of course, I had to see what would happen if I tried to turn the doodle into a doily!
I crocheted quite quickly while catching up on the latest episodes of series I follow (paying more attention to the screen than the crochet). The stitch count is a little off on one of the "petals" - and there are a few adjustments I want to make - but It didn't turn out too bad!
I used Raeesah Cotton Soft (100% Cotton) DK with a 5.00mm hook.
The 5.00mm is the recommended hook size for this yarn - but I think it looks a bit untidy (my previous projects were done with a 4.00mm hook).
I will be writing up a pattern for this which I will share with you as soon as it is done1
Have an awesome crafty weekend!
The Rainbow Vermicelli Mandala was designed for a few ladies new to the art of crochet, who wanted to join in the Mandala fun.
The pattern is extremely easy! No fancy stitchwork and lots of repeats (so it does not require too much concentration)
The design is very simple too - making it perfect for almost any type or colour of yarn
RAINBOW VERMICELLI MANDALA
Pattern Terms: US
Yarn: Raeesah Cotton Soft DK (100% cotton)
Hook: 4.00mm
Size: Diameter 40cm
Foundation: 5ch, ss into first ch to form circle
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc, 2ch into circle; *2dc, 2ch into circle* *to* x 5 ss into top of 3ch to close
Row 2: Join yarn in any 2ch space; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into same space as join, 2ch: *3dc, 2ch into next 2ch space* *to* x 5, ss into top of 3ch to close (6 x 3dc, 2ch groups)
Row 3: Join yarn in any 2ch space; 3ch (counts as 1 dc), 5dc into same space as join (6dc group), 1ch; *6dc, 1ch into next 2ch space (6dc group)* *to* x 5; ss into top of 3ch to close (6 x 6dc, 1ch groups)
Row 4: Join yarn in 1st dc of any 6dc group; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same place as join, 1dc into each of next 4dc, 2dc into last dc on 6dc group (8dc group); *2dc into first dc on next 6dc group, 1 dc into each of next 4dc, 2dc into last dc on 6dc group (8dc group)* *to* all around; ss into top of 3ch to close (6 x 8dc groups = 48 dc)
Row 5: Join yarn in space before start of any 8dc group; 6ch (counts as 1sc, 5ch), 1sc into space between 4th and 5th dc; *5ch, 1sc into space before start of next 8dc group; 5ch 1sc into space between 4th and 5th dc* repeat *to* x 5; 5ch ss into first ch of 6ch at start of row
Row 6: Join yarn in any 5ch space; 3ch, 5dc in same space as join (6dc group); *6dc into next 5ch space (6dc group) *to* x 11 (12 x 6dc groups)
Row 7: Repeat row 4 (12 x 8dc groups = 96dc)
Row 8: Join yarn in any dc; 2ch in same space as join; 1hdc into each dc to end; ss into top of 2ch at start to close.
Row 9: Join yarn in space between hdc (in line with sc on Row 5); 6ch (counts as 1sc, 5ch) in same space; *skip 3 spaces between hdc, 1sc into 4th space between dc, 5ch* *to* all around, ss into 1st ch of 6ch at start to close
Row 10: Join yarn in any 5ch space; 7ch (counts as 1sc, 6ch); *sc into next 5ch space, 6ch* *to* all around, ss into 1st ch of 7ch at start to close;
Row 11: Repeat Row 10
Row 12: Repeat Row 6
Row 13: Repeat Row 4
Row 14: Repeat Row 8
Row 15: Join yarn in space between any 2 hdc, 5ch (counts as 1sc, 4ch) in same space as join; *skip 2 spaces, 1sc in third space between hdc; 4ch* *to* to end, ss into 1st ch of start 5ch to close.
Row 16: Join yarn in any 4ch space, 5ch (counts ad 1sc, 4ch) in same space as join; *1sc, 4ch in next 4ch space* *to* to end, ss into 1st of start 5ch to close
Row 17: Repeat Row 16
Row 18: Join yarn in any 4ch space, 3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same space as join (3dc group) ; *3dc into next 4ch space (3dc group) *to* to end, ss into top of 3ch at start to close.
Row 19: Join yarn in space between any two 3dc groups; 5ch (counts as sc, 4ch) in same space as join; *1sc, 4ch in next space between 3dc groups* *to* to end, ss into 1st of start 5ch to close
Row 20: Repeat Row 18
Row 21: ss into any dc; *1ch, 1ss into top of next dc*
*to* to end 1ch, ss into ss at start of edging.
My mandalas did not really need "blocking", but I did give them a nice puff of steam with the iron (cotton is not quite as well behaved as the acrylics I am used to working with)!
The pattern for the matching Coasters can be found HERE
Last week Thursday (pre holidays, and pre Starflower Mandala Fever - which you can read about HERE, HERE and HERE) I ordered a stash of lovely Raeesah Cotton Soft (100% Cotton) and a few balls of a pretty variegated Courtelle I wanted to try out.
First thing Tuesday (post holidays, and amidst Mandala Fever) the Courier arrived with my parcels:
Pretty!!!! Pretty!!
A few ladies new to the art of crochet asked me to create an easy
Mandala for them to hook. Of course that was the perfect excuse to start a new project using my lovely new stash!
I kept the stitchwork very simple so that (a) it would be easy to make and (b) I could use my variegated cottons!
I was having so much fun with this - and the variegated yarn reminded me of the Rainbow Vermicelli my children loved sprinkling on cakes and milkshakes when they were younger!
A few more rows and it was done! This time actually writing the pattern as I did each row! (A first for me as I usually get so carried away with the crocheting that I forget to write the pattern down).
Four lovely ladies are testing the pattern with me at the moment - a bit slow going, as the ladies have to squeeze in a few rows between children, husband and home.
The first rows of the pattern have been tested (and, according to the testers, are perfect!)
I plan to use this Mandala on the patio and a few matching coasters seemed like a good idea!
They do look a bit wonky in the photo - but a quick puff of steam from the iron will sort that out in no time!
6 Quick and easy rows, work up to a coaster 12cm in diameter.
Rainbow Vermicelli Coasters
Pattern Terms: US
Yarn: Raeesah Cotton Soft DK (100% cotton)
Hook: 4.00mm
Foundation: 5ch, ss to join
Row 1: 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc, 2ch into circle; *2dc, 2ch into circle* *to* x 5 ss into top of 3ch to close
Row 2: Join
yarn in any 2ch space; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into same space as
join, 2ch: *3dc, 2ch into next 2ch space* *to* x 5, ss into top of 3ch
to close (6 x 3dc, 2ch groups)
Row 3: Join
yarn in any 2ch space; 3ch (counts as 1 dc), 5dc into same space as
join (6dc group), 1ch; *6dc, 1ch into next 2ch space (6dc group)* *to* x
5; ss into top of 3ch to close (6 x 6dc, 1ch groups)
Row 4: Join
yarn in 1st dc of any 6dc group; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same
place as join, 1dc into each of next 4dc, 2dc into last dc on 6dc group
(8dc group); *2dc into first dc on next 6dc group, 1 dc into each of
next 4dc, 2dc into last dc on 6dc group (8dc group)* *to* all around;
ss into top of 3ch to close (6 x 8dc groups = 48 dc)
Row 5: Join yarn in 1st dc of any 8dc group; 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same place as join, 1dc into each of next 6dc, 2dc into last dc on 8dc group, *2dc into first dc on next 8dc group, 1dc into each of next 6dc, 2dc into last dc on 8dc group* *to* all around, ss into top of 3ch to close
Row 6 ss into any dc; *1ch, 1ss into top of next dc*
*to* to end 1ch, ss into ss at start of edging.
A little bit of quick, colourful hooking fun - perfect for using up yarn scraps!
Happy, amazed, dazed confused!! 27 000
views on my pattern since I published my STARFLOWER MANDALA PATTERN on Friday!
Who would have
thought that my "little" mandala would get so much attention?!
YAY! -
Thank you wonderful crochet friends!
About a week ago I made a STARFLOWER MANDALA
I posted this photo in online groups and within a few hours I had hundreds of requests for the pattern,
I started making another Starflower Mandala so that I could write up the pattern; while I was writing it up a few lovely ladies from various crochet groups were helping me test the pattern.
We completed the first phase of the testing yesterday morning after I had finished my second mandala:
Another group of lovely ladies helped me run a second test - and I made a THIRD mandala:
I was going to do a complete tutorial for the pattern but the ladies who tested the pattern have assured me that the pattern is very easy to follow.
So, without further ado, here it is:
THE STARFLOWER MANDALA PATTERN
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK;
Hook: 3.50mm
Size: 33cm in diameter
Pattern Terms: US
(I have included this conversion chart for my UK readers)
Foundation: 6ch, ss to first chain to form a circle
Row 1: Into the circle, 2ch 2dc cluster, 3ch; *3dc cluster, 3ch* crochet *to* 5x (6 clusters), ss into top of first cluster to close, break off yarn
Note:
a 3dc cluster is formed as follows - yarn over hook, work the first
part of the stitch leaving 2 loops on your hook, repeat this twice more
(four loops on hook) Yarn over hook and draw through the loops on the hook to form your cluster
Row 2: Into any 3ch sp, 3ch, 3dc 1ch; *into next 3ch sp, 4dc (4dc group), 1ch* *to* 5x (24dc); ss into top of 3ch at start of row to close
Row 3: Join yarn in sp between 1st and 2nd dc on any 4dc group; 3ch, 1dc into same space; 2dc into each of next 2 spaces between dc; 8ch; *2dc into each sp between dc on next 4dc group, 8ch* *to* 5x; ss into top of 3ch at start of row to close.
Note: 3 x groupings of 2dc formed between each 8ch
Row 4: Join yarn with ss into first dc after any 8ch sp; ss through front and back loops on next 5dc; *into 8ch sp, 1sc, 1hdc, 3dc, 1tr, 3ch, 1tr, 3dc, 1hdc, 1sc (Petal formed); 1ss through front and back loops on next 6dc* *to* x5; into last 8ch sp, 1sc, 1hdc, 3dc, 1tr, 3ch, 1tr, 3dc, 1hdc, 1sc; break off yarn.
I suppose there could be some debate about the correct way to end this row off, but this works for me:
With a tapestry needle, pull the yarn through from front to back on the first ss, pull to tighten neatly. then thread the yarn through the back loops on the next 5 ss.
Row 5: Join yarn into the top of the 3rd dc on Row 3; 3ch, 1dc into top of next dc, *3ch, 1sc into first dc on Petal, 1hdc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 2 stitches; 2dc, 1tr, 3ch, 1tr, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 2 stitches, 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc, 3ch; 1dc into each of the 3rd and 4th dc on Row 3* *to* x5; 3ch, 1sc into first dc on Petal, 1hdc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next 2 stitches; 2dc, 1tr, 3ch, 1tr, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into
each of next 2 stitches, 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc, 3ch, ss into top of 3ch at start of row to close.
Row 6: Join yarn into centre of any "middle" 2dc grouping, 3ch, 1dc; *3ch, 1sc into first dc on Petal, 1hdc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next 3 stitches; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 3 stitches, 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc, 3ch; 2dc into the centre of "middle" 2dc grouping* *to* x5; 3ch, 1sc into first
dc on Petal, 1hdc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next 3 stitches; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 3 stitches, 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc, 3ch, ss into top of start 3ch
Row 7: Join yarn into centre of any "middle" 2dc
grouping, 1ch, 1sc; *6ch, 1sc into first dc on Petal, 1hdc into next
dc, 1dc into each of
next 3 dc; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 3
dc, 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc, 6ch; 1 sc into the centre of
"middle" 2dc grouping* *to* x5; 6ch, 1sc into first
dc on Petal, 1hdc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next 3 dc; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 3
dc, 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc, 6ch, ss into start 1ch
Row 8: Join yarn into first dc on right hand side of any petal 1ch, 1sc into same dc, 1hdc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 3dc; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 3dc; 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc *6ch, 1sc into 6ch on Row 7; 6ch, 1sc into 6ch on Row 7; 6ch 1sc into first dc on petal, 1hdc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 3dc; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 3dc, 1hdc into next dc, 1sc into next dc* *to* x5; 6ch, 1sc into 6ch on Row 7; 6ch, 1sc into 6ch on Row 7; 6ch, ss into 1ch at start of row
Row 9: Join yarn into 4th dc on right hand side of any
petal; 3ch, 1dc into next dc; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 2dc; *(6ch, 1sc into 6ch sp) x3; 6ch; 1dc into 4th dc on petal, 1dc into next dc; 2dc, 3ch, 2dc into 3ch sp; 1dc into each of next 2dc* *to* x5; (6ch, 1sc into 6ch sp) x3; 6ch
Row 10: Join yarn into third dc on right side of any petal; 2ch, 1hdc into next dc; 2hdc, 2ch, 2hdc into 3ch sp; 1hdc into each of next 2dc; *6ch, 1sc into 6ch sp; 6ch, 4dc into next 6ch space; 4dc into next 6ch space; 6ch, 1sc into 6ch sp; 6ch, 1hdc into third dc on petal, 1hdc into next dc; 2hdc, 2ch, 2hdc into 3ch sp; 1hdc into each of next 2dc* *to* x5; 6ch, 1sc into 6ch sp; 6ch, 4dc into next 6ch space; 4dc into next 6ch space; 6ch, 1sc into 6ch sp; 6ch ss into top of 2ch at start of row
Row 11: Join yarn into third hdc on right side of any petal; 2ch, 1hdc into next hdc, 3hdc into 2ch sp, 1hdc into each of next 2hdc; *6ch, 3dc into 6ch sp; 6ch, (1tr into each of next 4 dc) x2; 6ch, skip first 6ch sp, 3dc into next 6ch sp; 6ch 1hdc into third hdc, 1hdc into next hdc, 3hdc into 2ch sp, 1hdc into each of next 2hdc* *to* x5; ss into top of 2ch at start of row to close
Row 12: Join yarn between 3rd and 4th hdc on right hand side of any petal; 2ch, 1hdc between 4th and 5th hdc, *1ch; 6dc, into each of next two 6ch spaces; 1ch, skip 1st tr on Row 11; 1tr into each of next 6 tr; 1ch; 6dc into each of next two 6ch spaces, 1ch; 1hdc between 3rd and 4th hdc; 1hdc between 4th and 5th hdc* *to* x5; 1ch; 6dc, 1ch into each of next 2 6ch spaces; skip 1st tr on Row 11; 1tr into each of next 6 tr; 1ch; 6dc, 1ch into each of next 2 6ch spaces; ss into top of 2ch at start of row to close
Row 13: Join yarn between 2hdc at top of petal; 2ch; *1hdc into 1ch space, 1hdc into each of next 6dc; 1dc into each of next 6dc; 1tr into each of next 6tr; 1dc into each of next 6dc; 1hdc into each of next 6dc; 1hdc into 1 ch space; 1hdc into space between 2hdc at top of petal* *to* x5; 1hdc into 1ch space, 1hdc into each of next 6dc; 1dc into each of next 6dc; 1tr into each of next 6tr; 1dc into each of next 6dc; 1hdc into each of next 6dc; 1hdc into 1 ch space, ss into top of 2ch at start of row to close
Row 14: Join yarn into second tr of any 6tr sequence on Row 13; 4ch, 1tr into each of next 4tr; 1dc into each of next 13 stitches; 1tr into each of next 2hdc; 1dc into each of next 13 stitches; *1tr into each of next 5tr: 1dc into each of next 13 stitches; 1tr into each of next 2hdc; 1dc into each of next 13 stitches* *to* x 5; ss into top of 4ch at start of row to close;
Row 15: (EDITED) Join yarn in space between any 2tr at top of petal; 5ch (counts as 1sc and 4ch), skip two spaces then 1 sc in next space; *4ch, skip 2 spaces, then 1sc in next space* until last 2 spaces, 4ch, ss into 1st chain at start of row
Row 16: Join yarn in any 4ch space, 3ch, 2dc in same space, 1ch; *3dc, 1ch in next 4ch space* to end of row, ss into top of 3ch at start of row to close
Row 17: Join yarn in 2nd dc of any 3dc group on Row 16; 1ch, 1sc in same space as join, 1ch; *dc spike to the left of the sc in Row 15; dc spike to the right of the sc in Row 15 (crossover spike made), 1ch 1sc into the second dc of next 3dc group 1ch* *to* to end of row ss into 1ch at start of row to close.
Note: When doing the spike stitch keep your tension even but not too tight
Row 18: Join yarn with a ss in 1ch sp to the left of any crossover spike, ss in next 1ch sp, *6ch, ss into 4th ch from hook; ss into 1ch sp to the left of next crossover stitch, ss into next 1ch* *to* to the right of the last crossover spike; 6ch, ss into 4th ch from hook, ss into ss at start of row.
PS: I have prepared a row by row photo aid to this pattern, which can be found HERE