DNA Model - crochet w/ link to knit

DNA Model- a crochet pattern based on the knitting pattern by Kimberly Chapman at http://kimberlychapman.com/crafts/knit-patterns-dna.html I did have permission of the original designer to design this based on her wonderful work. I am very excited she allowed me to do it, because at the time I couldn't knit, let alone even think of working with DPN's. This is for all those crochetiers out there who are scared to death of DPN's or just prefer to use a hook.

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Crochet hook, size F
Worsted weight yarn (I did mine in two colors, but to be accurate, the strands should be one color and you should have 4 colors for the connectors where the colors are paired up and don’t change. Ex. Blue always with yellow and red with green)
Tapestry needle
Stuffing


Abbreviations:
Sc – single crochet
Ch – chain
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease


For the main strands tart with the magic ring cast on. 9 sc, join. Do not sc in joining ch. Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc), join. *ch1, inc, sc 7, dec, sc 8, join. Repeat from * until desired length. Stuff tube firmly as you go along. To end, ch 1, sc around, join. Ch 1, dec around (9 stitches). Finish stuffing and gather end closed. Weave in end. Make two.


Make connectors by chaining 12, leaving a long tail at the beginning to use when attaching. Join. Sc in back of ch around. [ch 1, sc around, join.] Repeat [] for 5 more rows. Change color. Repeat [] for 6 rows. Fasten off leaving another long tail for attaching. Stuff firmly and sew onto long, curved tubes.


If you want to make a strand with a left hand twist, in the main strand repeat section, reverse the inc and dec so it reads “ch1, dec, sc 7, inc, sc 8, join.”


This pattern, chart, and photos are property of Nadine Borovicka. All rights reserved. Pattern is available for personal use only. Pattern may not be sold or used to produce items for sale without express written permission from the designer. © Copyright 2008 by Nadine Borovicka