The Pretender

I designed this pattern when composing a blog post explaining how you almost never have to do starting chains - you know the traditional chain 3 at the start of rounds? Well it’s not just regular stitches you can replace with false stitches. Have a read of the post linked to below if you want to learn a bit more about seamless crochet.

And then use The Pretender pattern to practice! Winning all round.

You can use any yarn of any weight and fibre, and the appropriate hook size. Matching gauge is not important.

I used 8 ply cotton yarn and a 5 mm hook. My versions of The Pretender are 9” across.

Available in my book Granny Square Patchwork - available as an ebook, paperback and hardcover book.