Crocheting|
Oct
31
Filed Under (741) by Kert
Amanda Roddy asked:
Many beginning crocheters don’t venture past the basic crochet stitches after learning to crochet. They only learn the single crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet. There are plenty of fancy crochet stitches to learn. They form interesting texture and patterns and add interest to your work. It doesn’t take special skills to learn the more advanced stitches. These stitches are based on what you already know. You just need a crochet hook and yarn along with patience. Here are a few fancy crochet stitches to include in you stitch collection. Practice with worsted weight yarn and a G or H hook until you get the feel of them.
This crochet stitch doesn’t have anything to do with embroidery. The crochet cross-stitch creates a nice, openwork pattern resembling an X. Make a multiple of three chains. Row 1: Single crochet in each chain across. Chain three and turn. Row 2: Skip first single crochet. Double in the next stitch. Go back and double crochet in skipped stitch. Repeat row 1 and 2 for pattern.
Post stitch
The post crochet stitch creates a raised texture. It also produces a thick, reversible fabric. To make a front post double crochet , crochet any number of chains. Row 1:Double crochet in each chain across. Chain three, turn. Row 2: Double crochet in the vertical bar of next double crochet. Double crochet in next stitch across. Chain three and turn. Double crochet across. Repeat the tow rows for pattern. To make back post double crochet make a row of double crochet. Chain three, turn. Double crochet in the vertical bar behind the stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat across. Alternate rows of double crochet and post stitches.
Puff Stitch
Puff stitch is a crochet stitch that resembles a bubble. Make a row of double or single crochet. Chain one to turn for single crochet and three for double crochet. Double crochet in first stitch. Two loops should be on hook. Work first half of double crochet in same stitch retaining last loop on hook. Repeat five or six more times. Making sure loops are the same height. Yarn over and draw thread through all loops. More double crochet make the stitch thicker.
Cluster Stitch
The cluster crochet stitch is worked on an even number of stitches. Unlike the puff crochet stitch, the cluster stitch uses two or three stitches. Techniques vary on the cluster stitch but here is a common method.
Make an even number of chains. Yarn over and double crochet in fourth chain from hook. Yarn over and draw through two lops on hook. Yarn over and insert hook in next chain. Draw through two loops. Yarn over and draw through all three loops. Repeat across with chain one in the middle.
Popcorn Stitch
The popcorn stitch is another textured stitch. It can be worked in single or double crochet. Crochet any number of even chain stitches. single Crochet in each chain across. Chain three and turn. Make five double crochet in the same stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook in first stitch and pull dropped loop through.
GUY
Many beginning crocheters don’t venture past the basic crochet stitches after learning to crochet. They only learn the single crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet. There are plenty of fancy crochet stitches to learn. They form interesting texture and patterns and add interest to your work. It doesn’t take special skills to learn the more advanced stitches. These stitches are based on what you already know. You just need a crochet hook and yarn along with patience. Here are a few fancy crochet stitches to include in you stitch collection. Practice with worsted weight yarn and a G or H hook until you get the feel of them.
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This crochet stitch doesn’t have anything to do with embroidery. The crochet cross-stitch creates a nice, openwork pattern resembling an X. Make a multiple of three chains. Row 1: Single crochet in each chain across. Chain three and turn. Row 2: Skip first single crochet. Double in the next stitch. Go back and double crochet in skipped stitch. Repeat row 1 and 2 for pattern.
Post stitch
The post crochet stitch creates a raised texture. It also produces a thick, reversible fabric. To make a front post double crochet , crochet any number of chains. Row 1:Double crochet in each chain across. Chain three, turn. Row 2: Double crochet in the vertical bar of next double crochet. Double crochet in next stitch across. Chain three and turn. Double crochet across. Repeat the tow rows for pattern. To make back post double crochet make a row of double crochet. Chain three, turn. Double crochet in the vertical bar behind the stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat across. Alternate rows of double crochet and post stitches.
Puff Stitch
Puff stitch is a crochet stitch that resembles a bubble. Make a row of double or single crochet. Chain one to turn for single crochet and three for double crochet. Double crochet in first stitch. Two loops should be on hook. Work first half of double crochet in same stitch retaining last loop on hook. Repeat five or six more times. Making sure loops are the same height. Yarn over and draw thread through all loops. More double crochet make the stitch thicker.
Cluster Stitch
The cluster crochet stitch is worked on an even number of stitches. Unlike the puff crochet stitch, the cluster stitch uses two or three stitches. Techniques vary on the cluster stitch but here is a common method.
Make an even number of chains. Yarn over and double crochet in fourth chain from hook. Yarn over and draw through two lops on hook. Yarn over and insert hook in next chain. Draw through two loops. Yarn over and draw through all three loops. Repeat across with chain one in the middle.
Popcorn Stitch
The popcorn stitch is another textured stitch. It can be worked in single or double crochet. Crochet any number of even chain stitches. single Crochet in each chain across. Chain three and turn. Make five double crochet in the same stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook in first stitch and pull dropped loop through.
GUY
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Oct
10
Filed Under (Babies) by Kert
Abhishek Agarwal asked:
What is more rewarding in the world than having your baby dressed in an outfit that has been specially crocheted by yourself like booties or cute sweaters. The Art of Crochet you will find is the easiest of all crafts to learn, even for total beginners of using yarn. It takes just an evening to crochet booties and a matching sweater for baby will take a weekend.
Baby Booties
To make the baby booties just require the basic stiches of : chain stitch (cs), dec (pull up the loop of the next 2 stitches, pull the yarn over then through both of the loops on the hook), and single crochet (SC).
1 Get some worsted weight yarn, equip yourself with a size H crochet hook, and start by 5 CS (Chain Stitch). Turn and SC for 3 chains, 5 SC at the end chain, one SC in bottom loop at each of the next 3 SC stitches. The end chain is then 5 SC to turn the corner.
2 Now 5 SC, two SC in the next stitch; repeat 2 SC in the next stitch, repeat again, 5 SC, 2 SC in the next stitch, SC, 2 SC in the next stitch, SC, and 2 SC in the next stitch.
3 8 SC, 2 SC in the next stitch, 5 SC, 2 SC in the next, 8 SC, 2 SC in the next, 5 SC, and 2 SC in the next.
4 and 5 Even crochet with no increases for these next 2 rounds. Notice the sole as it begins to curve upwards. Once you have done the second round, turn.
6 SC for 5 SC, dec, 3 SC, dec, 5 SC, then turn.
8 SC for 1 SC, dec, dec, 1 SC, then turn.
9 and 10 SC in each SC, again continuing the rounds, dec one at either side of the top of the bootie for the next two rounds.
11, 12 and 13 Work these 3 rounds evenly, and finish by fastening off.
Repeat, to make the second bootie.
You can, if you wish, put a design on top of the baby booties such as an embroidered flower.
The booties can be crocheted in many different colours of your choice as they are so simple to make, so that you have a collection.
Sweater
It is easy to make the sweater too, which is designed ideally for fitting a newborn baby up to 6 months. The same type of yarn and hook are used.
1 Chain 45, and turn.
2 SC for the next 5 SC. Next, inc. by 2 SC, Chain 2, and in one stitch 2 SC. For the next 8 stitches SC, inc. by working SC for the next 16 stitches, inc., SC for 8 stitches, inc., and SC to the end.
3-12 Continue working the established pattern, even SC on all, inc. for each loop on Chain 2, until all 10 rows are completed.
13 This is the shaping row: Firstly, crochet the Ch 2 loop, crochet to Ch 2 loop, skip all the stitches till the next Ch 2 loop, and crochet that loop. SC each stitch of the next Ch 2 loop, skip all of the stitches till you reach the Ch 2 loop, SC the loop and then SC for each SC to the end, and turn.
Continue working until the sweater is 6 inches in measurement from the underarm. You can fasten off now.
For the right underarm, pick up and Crochet each SC. Continue working in rounds for the sleeve until it measure the same length as from the underarm as the body. Repeat to make the left sleeve. Finish by fastening off.
From the lower right hand, start by picking up the end stitch and crochet 1 SC each stitch at the front opening, around the collar, back down to the other side of the front of the sweater. The openings in the neck collar are now ready for a ribbon to be run through it, to make the necktie.
There you have it, a crochet sweater that it cozy and warm, with matching booties created by your own hands, especially for your baby. Aah!
MARK
What is more rewarding in the world than having your baby dressed in an outfit that has been specially crocheted by yourself like booties or cute sweaters. The Art of Crochet you will find is the easiest of all crafts to learn, even for total beginners of using yarn. It takes just an evening to crochet booties and a matching sweater for baby will take a weekend.
Baby Booties
To make the baby booties just require the basic stiches of : chain stitch (cs), dec (pull up the loop of the next 2 stitches, pull the yarn over then through both of the loops on the hook), and single crochet (SC).
1 Get some worsted weight yarn, equip yourself with a size H crochet hook, and start by 5 CS (Chain Stitch). Turn and SC for 3 chains, 5 SC at the end chain, one SC in bottom loop at each of the next 3 SC stitches. The end chain is then 5 SC to turn the corner.
2 Now 5 SC, two SC in the next stitch; repeat 2 SC in the next stitch, repeat again, 5 SC, 2 SC in the next stitch, SC, 2 SC in the next stitch, SC, and 2 SC in the next stitch.
3 8 SC, 2 SC in the next stitch, 5 SC, 2 SC in the next, 8 SC, 2 SC in the next, 5 SC, and 2 SC in the next.
4 and 5 Even crochet with no increases for these next 2 rounds. Notice the sole as it begins to curve upwards. Once you have done the second round, turn.
6 SC for 5 SC, dec, 3 SC, dec, 5 SC, then turn.
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8 SC for 1 SC, dec, dec, 1 SC, then turn.
9 and 10 SC in each SC, again continuing the rounds, dec one at either side of the top of the bootie for the next two rounds.
11, 12 and 13 Work these 3 rounds evenly, and finish by fastening off.
Repeat, to make the second bootie.
You can, if you wish, put a design on top of the baby booties such as an embroidered flower.
The booties can be crocheted in many different colours of your choice as they are so simple to make, so that you have a collection.
Sweater
It is easy to make the sweater too, which is designed ideally for fitting a newborn baby up to 6 months. The same type of yarn and hook are used.
1 Chain 45, and turn.
2 SC for the next 5 SC. Next, inc. by 2 SC, Chain 2, and in one stitch 2 SC. For the next 8 stitches SC, inc. by working SC for the next 16 stitches, inc., SC for 8 stitches, inc., and SC to the end.
3-12 Continue working the established pattern, even SC on all, inc. for each loop on Chain 2, until all 10 rows are completed.
13 This is the shaping row: Firstly, crochet the Ch 2 loop, crochet to Ch 2 loop, skip all the stitches till the next Ch 2 loop, and crochet that loop. SC each stitch of the next Ch 2 loop, skip all of the stitches till you reach the Ch 2 loop, SC the loop and then SC for each SC to the end, and turn.
Continue working until the sweater is 6 inches in measurement from the underarm. You can fasten off now.
For the right underarm, pick up and Crochet each SC. Continue working in rounds for the sleeve until it measure the same length as from the underarm as the body. Repeat to make the left sleeve. Finish by fastening off.
From the lower right hand, start by picking up the end stitch and crochet 1 SC each stitch at the front opening, around the collar, back down to the other side of the front of the sweater. The openings in the neck collar are now ready for a ribbon to be run through it, to make the necktie.
There you have it, a crochet sweater that it cozy and warm, with matching booties created by your own hands, especially for your baby. Aah!
MARK
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Oct
01
Filed Under (Needlework) by Kert
Amanda Roddy asked:
Once the basic crochet stitches are mastered, beginning crocheters can try more advanced stitches. These may look intimidating but are made up of stitches you have already learned like single crochet and double crochet. The advanced crochet stitches begin with a foundation chain like a multiple of five chains plus one. This means you will chain like 60 and then one more chain to make 61 chains for a starting chain. The stitch also may repeat a number of rows. If you feel ambitious, here are some advanced crochet stitches to try.
Afghan Stitch
The afghan stitch resembles knitting but actually crocheted. It uses a special needle called the afghan hook that has a stopper on the end. The background makes a perfect surface for cross-stitch designs. To practice the afghan stitch, use a size G afghan hook and worsted weight yarn. The afghan stitch begins with a foundation chain followed by two rows. Chain twenty like you would for normal crochet. Row 1: Insert hook in second stitch from hook. Draw up a loop and repeat across. Yarn over and draw yarn through first loop. Yarn over and draw through two loops across. Row1: Draw up a loop in each vertical bar across. Row2: Yarn over, draw through one loop. Yarn over and draw through to loops across. Don’t turn.
Shell Stitch
The shell stitch is a popular crochet stitch for clothing and household items. There are many variations to the shell stitch. Some shell patterns use two or three double crochets with a chain or two in between and others use groups of solid double and triple crochet. A common foundation chain is six chains plus 7.For practice, chain 37 and double crochet in fifth chain from hook. Skip two chains. Five double crochet in next chain. Skip two chains. Single crochet in next chain. Skip two chains and five double crochets in next chain. Repeat across skipping two chains and a single crochet in between each shell.
Bullion Stitch
The bullion stitch has recently been re-introduced as the roll stitch. Actually, the bullion stitch isn’t new at all. It started as an embroidery stitch done with fine sewing needles. The height of the stitch depends on the number of times the thread is wrapped around the hook. A crochet hook with a tapered end is recommended but it can be made with any crochet hook. For practice, make a row of single crochet and any number of chains. Wrap the yarn around the hook for or five times. As you get used to the stitch you can add more yarn overs .Yarn over and pull thread through all loops.
Now you have more stitches to improve your crochet skills. These crochet stitches will take some practice. You may have to do them over and over before you get them correct but they are worth the effort.
ARMAND
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Once the basic crochet stitches are mastered, beginning crocheters can try more advanced stitches. These may look intimidating but are made up of stitches you have already learned like single crochet and double crochet. The advanced crochet stitches begin with a foundation chain like a multiple of five chains plus one. This means you will chain like 60 and then one more chain to make 61 chains for a starting chain. The stitch also may repeat a number of rows. If you feel ambitious, here are some advanced crochet stitches to try.
Afghan Stitch
The afghan stitch resembles knitting but actually crocheted. It uses a special needle called the afghan hook that has a stopper on the end. The background makes a perfect surface for cross-stitch designs. To practice the afghan stitch, use a size G afghan hook and worsted weight yarn. The afghan stitch begins with a foundation chain followed by two rows. Chain twenty like you would for normal crochet. Row 1: Insert hook in second stitch from hook. Draw up a loop and repeat across. Yarn over and draw yarn through first loop. Yarn over and draw through two loops across. Row1: Draw up a loop in each vertical bar across. Row2: Yarn over, draw through one loop. Yarn over and draw through to loops across. Don’t turn.
Shell Stitch
The shell stitch is a popular crochet stitch for clothing and household items. There are many variations to the shell stitch. Some shell patterns use two or three double crochets with a chain or two in between and others use groups of solid double and triple crochet. A common foundation chain is six chains plus 7.For practice, chain 37 and double crochet in fifth chain from hook. Skip two chains. Five double crochet in next chain. Skip two chains. Single crochet in next chain. Skip two chains and five double crochets in next chain. Repeat across skipping two chains and a single crochet in between each shell.
Bullion Stitch
The bullion stitch has recently been re-introduced as the roll stitch. Actually, the bullion stitch isn’t new at all. It started as an embroidery stitch done with fine sewing needles. The height of the stitch depends on the number of times the thread is wrapped around the hook. A crochet hook with a tapered end is recommended but it can be made with any crochet hook. For practice, make a row of single crochet and any number of chains. Wrap the yarn around the hook for or five times. As you get used to the stitch you can add more yarn overs .Yarn over and pull thread through all loops.
Now you have more stitches to improve your crochet skills. These crochet stitches will take some practice. You may have to do them over and over before you get them correct but they are worth the effort.
ARMAND
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Mar
13
Xedas asked:
I have already started my pattern but I realized I may be missing a few chains at the end,. How do I add more loops to the starting end of the chain so I dont have to start all over again?
AL
I have already started my pattern but I realized I may be missing a few chains at the end,. How do I add more loops to the starting end of the chain so I dont have to start all over again?
AL
