Crochet three rows of one color, then mark the rug off into four parts, placing a pin to mark each section or quarter of the rug.

At each of four points crochet one stitch of a contrasting shade.

Crochet once around the circle, using a shade similar to that of the centre of rug for design, filling in between with the other shade.

For the following row, crochet two stitches beneath the one stitch (not directly underneath the stitch, but one stitch beyond), filling in between with the other color.

The third row, add three stitches beneath the two stitches in same manner as preceding row, and continue, until design in centre is as large as desired, then crochet 'Hit or Miss' or stripes.