Bath Mat Pattern 3

Starting at bottom, ch 133 to measure 22 inches.

1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.

2nd row: Holding all loops back on hook, thread over, insert hook in first sc, * draw thread through and up to height of work, thread over, insert hook in same sc, draw thread through and up to height of work, holding all loops on hook, skip next sc, thread over, insert hook in next sc, draw thread through and up to height of work, thread over, insert hook in same sc, draw thread through and up to height of work, thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (joint puff st made), thread over, insert hook in skipped sc. Repeat from * across, making last half of joint puff st in last sc, make a dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.

3rd row: Sc in first st, 2 sc in each joint puff st across, sc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.

Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until piece measures 34 inches.

BORDER. ... Work as for Bath Mat & Scrap Basket Cover Pattern.