Using an H hook

Please go to the 'Herringbone Single Crochet' tab for step-by-step pictures or watch the video tutorial.

Make a slip knot, leaving about a 15 inch tail, and chain 30

R1: Working into the back bumps of the chain, sc into the 2nd chain from the hook, hsc in the next 28 sts, turn {29 sts}

R2: [WS] Chain 1, sc into the first stitch, then hsc in the next 28 sts, turn {29 sts}

Working from back to front

R3: [RS] Chain 1, sc into the first stitch, then hsc in the next 28 sts, turn {29 sts}

Working from front to back

R4-30: Repeat R2 and R3.

You'll be ending with a R2 which is [WS] from back to front

Fasten off and leave a long tail, about 20 inches long.

Head over to the 'Close Pumpkin' tab.

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If you like Herringbone Pumpkins, make sure to check out my Faux Knit Pumpkins Free Crochet Pattern.