Step One

To begin, you will need to chain 6.

Step Two

In the 4^thchain from the hook, you will make a double crochet.

Step Three

Next, make 1 double crochet in the remaining 2chains. This completes your first box.

Step Four

Next, chain 6 and turn your work.

Step Five

In the 4th chain from your hook, make 1 double crochet. Make 1 double crochet in the remaining 2 chains.

Step Six

Next, slip stitch in that chain3 space made in the previous row.

Step Seven

Chain 3, which counts as a double crochet, and make3 more double crochets all in that chain3 space. You will now have two boxes complete.

Step Eight

You will keep doing this over and over again until you reach 10 inches or your desired length. As you can see, your work grows very quickly using this method. However, you will eventually need to end your project, which is where the corner-to-corner decrease comes in.

Step Nine

CORNER-TO-CORNER DECREASE

In order to decrease, you will stop after making your final box in the row. Next, turn your work and work a slip stitch into the top of each double crochet and in the chain3 space.

Step Ten

Chain 3 and work 3 double crochets into that space. Continue until you get to the other end of your project. You will do another decrease at the end of this row.

Step Eleven

Once you start decreasing on both sides, your project will again go quickly. Once you’re finished, you will slip stitch to the final box and fasten off. Weave in your ends.