I am crocheting an infant's Christmas elf hat and the instructions read:
Rd 2: Ch2 1 hdc. in same space as ch2.
(hdc. on next stitch, 2 hdc. in next st) x3, hdc in last stitch = 12
What does x3 after the parentheses mean?
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You do everything in the parentheses 3 times
Sorry your pattern is so confusing. If you see you do it 3 times and with the last stitch doesn't give you 12 count, you may want to check out an easier pattern, like the one in this video:
Be sure to check that you like the gauge from the needle you are using. I offend go up or down depending on how things look after one or two rounds.
Happy stitching!
I believe Judy has the right answer but it is possible you may usually see it written as "3 times".
Here is a quote from a crochet web site:
"For example:
Row 7: Dc in next 4 dc, ch 1, (sk next dc, shell in next d)] 4 times, ch 1, dc in next 4 dc.
That means you will work the (sk next dc, shell in next dc) 4 times before going on to work the ch 1, dc in next 4 dc."
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