Shamrock Motif Pattern #8417-B

Starting at center, ch 16. 1st rnd: In 16th ch from hook make s c, ch 15, s c, ch 15, s c. 2nd rnd: Working over a cord (or 4 strands of same thread), make 25 s c in each loop. 3rd rnd: S c in each s c. 4th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 s c, ** s c in next s c, * ch 5, s c in 3rd st from hook (p), ch 2, ch-3 p, ch 2 (a p-loop), skip 2 s c, s c in next s c. Repeat from * 2 more times, a p-loop, skip 2 s c of next leaf (of shamrock). Repeat from * around, ending with a p-loop, sl st in 1st s c made (12 p-loops). 5th to 10th rnds incl: Like last 6 rnds of Motif No. 8417-A. Fasten off.