Using three alternating colors adds to the eye pleasing look of this fun crochet pattern. It has quite a bit of stretch to it, but the great thing is it always returns to it's original shape. If you are looking for a pattern with a fun feel to it, the interweave stitch has that too.

Any weight yarn with the appropriate size crochet hook. Our sample was made using worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
sk = skip
st(s) = stitch (es)
Tr/rf = raised treble crochet at the front of fabric (see below)

Multiple of 2 sts +1 (add 2 for base chain)
Work 1 row each i colors A, B, and C throughout.

Special Abbreviations: TR/rf (raised treble crochet at front of the fabric) = Wrap the yarn around the hook, insert hook from in front and from right to left around the stem of the appropriate stitch and complete the stitch normally.

Row 1 (right side): Sk 3 ch, dc into next and each ch to end, turn
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first st, *1 tr/rf around next st, dc into next st; rep from * to end, turn.

Repeat Row 2.

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