Crochet Basketweave Exfoliating Mitt (Kese Lif)

Instructions

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1. 1Learning post stitchesPost stitches are worked around the body (post) of the stitch below rather than into its top. For FPdc, yarn over, insert the hook from front to back on the right of the post and out to the front on its left, yarn over, pull up a loop and complete the dc as usual; the post is pushed forwards. For BPdc, insert from back to front on the right of the post and out to the back on its left; the post is pushed back. Alternating them in blocks of four creates the basketweave.
2. 2Foundation (row 1)Ch 20. 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook and 1 dc in each remaining ch (18 dc). The 3 skipped chains count as the first dc. In this pattern the ch 3 at the start of each row counts as the first stitch, and the last dc of each row goes into the top of the previous row's ch 3; this keeps the edges straight.
3. 3Rows 2-3Ch 3 (first st), turn. *FPdc in the next 4 sts, BPdc in the next 4 sts* 2 times, 1 dc in the top of the ch 3 (18 sts). Work row 3 the same way. Because there is an even number of blocks, the row worked from the wrong side uses the same instructions and the blocks line up on the right side: raised blocks stay raised and recessed blocks stay recessed.
4. 4Rows 4-5Ch 3, turn. *BPdc in the next 4 sts, FPdc in the next 4 sts* 2 times, 1 dc in the top of the ch 3 (18 sts). Work row 5 the same way. In these two rows the blocks swap: stitches above a raised block become recessed, and those above a recessed block become raised.
5. 5Repeats and second panelRepeat rows 2-5 twice more (rows 6-13). After row 13 the panel should measure about 13 x 19 cm with 6 rows of blocks (18 sts). Cut the yarn leaving 15 cm. Make a second panel the same way, but don't cut the yarn.
6. 6JoiningPlace the panels together with right sides facing out and the foundation chains aligned at the bottom. With the second panel's yarn, starting at a top corner, work sc through the edges of both layers: 2 sc in each row end along the long sides, 3 sc in each bottom corner and 1 sc in each chain along the bottom. Stop when you reach the other top corner; the top stays open.
7. 7Opening edge and hanging loopWithout turning, move on to the opening and work in the round along the top edge of each layer separately: 1 sc in each stitch, with 1 extra sc at each corner (about 38 sc). Join with a sl st to the first sc. Above one side seam, ch 15, sl st into the same stitch and work 20 sc into the loop.
8. 8FinishingFasten off and weave the ends into the side seams in two directions. Scrubbing yarn is stiff, so bury the ends well before trimming so they don't poke. Soaking the mitt in lukewarm water before first use softens the yarn slightly. Rinse after every use and hang it by its loop to dry.