J – Uppercase Tapestry Crochet Block

Here is the letter J for you to enjoy. It’s the 10th letter of the alphabet, so we’re almost halfway. Can you tell I’m eager to finish them? Don’t get me wrong… I’m having a lot of fun.. and I hope that you are too.

See the rest of the blocks here: Tapestry Alphabet Blocks.

Pattern Information:

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Worsted Weight (#4) 100% acrylic, 7 oz/198g – 364 yds/333m) – MC = Aran, CC = Coffee.
Crochet Hook: G 4.00mm

Gauge: 12 sts and 14 Rows = 3″.

Finished Size: 5″ by 5″

Abbreviations:

MC = Main Color = Aran
CC = Contrasting Color = Coffee
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Sc = Single Crochet
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Notes:

Color changes are made at last yarn over in stitch before color change.

Unused yarn is carried across the rows.

Each block on the chart represents 1 single crochet.

Pattern Instructions:

With MC, Ch 21,

Row 1: Working into back bumps, sc in 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across. [20 sts]

Rows 2-23: Ch 1, sc in each st across following the chart below in regards to color changes.

Fasten Off at last Rnd.

Optional: With CC, surface crochet along the edge of the letter for a neater appearance.