Jacob's Lattice

<big><big>**These squares are worked from the outside round to the inside round**</big></big>

- this is an advanced pattern, though, there are video tutorials for anything that is out of the ordinary for any adventurous beginners who want to learn a bunch of new things!

**Techniques used:**

- working outside-in ( https://youtu.be/fZxdB_mMcZQ )

- foundation stitches ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TybJPaoEneA )

- Jacob's Ladders ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAry4UxKKqY )

- Starting a Jacob's Ladder within the fabric ( https://youtu.be/LbqD5Zeg3lw )

- Join-as-you-go when working outside in ( https://youtu.be/iKKx3YCCSRk )

**6 square patterns included**

Try before you buy:

**Simple Square (easiest)** ( https://youtu.be/fZxdB_mMcZQ )

Leave a tail at least 6” long when starting. Use this end to join the bottoms of the first and last stitch of R1 together.

**R1:** 10fdc (fdc5tog, 20fdc) three times; fdc5tog, 10fdc, join being careful not to twist.

**R2:** 8dc (dc5tog, 16dc) three times; dc5tog, 8dc, join

**R3:** 6dc (dc5tog, 12dc) three times; dc5tog, 6dc, join

**R4:** 4dc (dc5tog, 8dc) three times; dc5tog, 4dc, join

**R5:** 2dc (dc5tog, 4dc) three times; dc5tog, 2dc, join

**R6:** (dc5tog) four times; join

Cut yarn leaving a tail at least 6” long, use the end to drawstring-close the middle if desired.

**Yarn and sizing**

Each square uses approximately 75 yards, and measures 7.5" square.

I recommend using a yarn that has excellent stitch definition, the smoother the better.

I also recommend changing colours every round - I believe this makes the Jacob's Ladder technique really pop!

**Layouts**

I've included 6 layout options for blankets, but you can have a lot of fun arranging these squares in different ways to create a sort of "path" with your Ladders that goes any way you want. ^_^