knitting and crochet

How to Change Colors in Crochet

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Changing Colors In a Chain

Suppose you want to change the color in the middle of a chain. Just let go of the color your are using and pick up the new yarn and hold it against your work and start chaining with it.

Changing Colors in Crochet Stitches

Sometimes you may want to change colors after a certain crochet stitch. You change colors the same way, but you do it during the last step of a stitch. Here is an example using single crochet.

Insert your hook into the next stitch (as you normally would)

Yarn over (as you normally would)

Pull the yarn through one loop on your hook (as you normally would)

Now let go of the yarn and hold the new strand of yarn against your work.

Yarn over with the new color of yarn.

Pull the yarn though both loops on your hook.

You can now use the new strand of yarn to continue your work.

To change colors during different crochet stitches, the rule of thumb is to change the color during the last yarn over in the stitch.

Carrying Yarn

Sometimes you will find it useful to “carry” your yarn in your work. This is helpful if you plan to switch your color back to the previous color later. To carry your yarn in your work you change colors using the same method as above. After you change colors, hold the old strand of yarn against the loops of your work.

Now continue crocheting as you normally would with your new color. The old color will be carried in the work since it is being held against the loops you are crocheting in. When you are ready to change colors again the old color will be right there for you to use.

Varsity Stripe Hat and Scarf

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SIZE: One Size

Scarf : about 7 x 66 inches (18 x 167.5 centimeters)
Hat :about 19 inches. (48.5 centimeters) circumference, will stretch to fit a range of sizes.

Gauge:18 stitches = about 4 inches. (10 centimeters) in Knit 2, purl 2 Rib, slightly stretched. Be sure to check your gauge.

Stitch explanation:

Pattern stitches

Knit 2, purl 2 Rib worked in rounds (multiple of 4 stitches)
Round 1: *Knit2, purl2; repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Round 1 for Knit2, purl2 Rib worked in the round.

Knit 2, purl 2 Rib worked back and forth in rows (multiple of 4 stitches + 2)
Row 1: Knit 2, *purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
Repeat Row 2 for Knit 2, purl 2 Rib worked back and forth in rows.

Notes:

Materials notes
1. For Hat only, you will need 1 ball of each color yarn. For Scarf only, you will need 2 balls of each color.
2. Scarf can be worked back and forth in rows on circular needle or on straight needles.

Stripe sequence
Work in stitch pattern as noted for Hat or Scarf, changing colors as follows:
Work 2 rows with color A
2 rows with color B
2 rows with color A
2 rows with color B
8 rows with color A
2 rows with color B
2 rows with color A
2 rows with color B
2 rows with color A
6 rows with color B
Repeat these 30 rows for Stripe Sequence, working in stitch pattern specified for Hat or Scarf.   SCARF
With straight needles and color A, cast on 50 stitches.
Working in Knit 2, purl 2 Rib worked back and forth in rows and changing color following Stripe Sequence, repeat Rows 1-30 of Stripe Sequence until piece measures about 66 inches. (167.5 centimeters) from beginning.
Bind off.      HAT
With circular needle and color A, cast on 88 stitches. Place marker for beginning of round and join by working first stitch on left needle with yarn from right needle, being careful not to twist stitches. Slip marker as each round is completed.
Rounds 1-11;
Work in Knit 2, purl 2 Rib worked in rounds changing color following Stripe Sequence.
Round 12 (Turning Ridge for cuff): Continuing in Stripe Sequence, *purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * around.
Rounds 13-44: Continue in Knit 2, purl 2 Rib and Stripe Sequence.
Shape Crown (top of Hat)
NOTES
1. Continue in Stripe Sequence as you shape the crown.
2. As you work Round 45, change to double pointed needles by knitting or purling stitches onto one double pointed needles at a time, 16 stitches onto first double pointed needles, 16 stitches onto second double pointed needles, 17 stitches onto third anf fourth double pointed needles. Remember to move your marker to the double pointed needles as well!
Round 45 (Decrease Round): *Purl2, knit 2 stitches together; repeat from * around - you will find that you made 66 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 46; *Purl 2, knit 1; repeat from * around.
Rounds 47-48: Repeat Round 46, continuing in Stripe Sequence.
Round 49 (Decrease Round): *Purl 2 stitches together, knit 1; repeat from * around - you will find that you made 44 stitches.
Round 50; *Purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * around.
Round 51 (Decrease Round): *Knit 2 stitches together; repeat from * around - you will find that you made 22 stitches.
Round 52: Knit.
Round 53 (Decrease Round): Knit 2 stitches together around. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, gather tightly and knot. FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Crochet Chart Symbols

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knit chart symbols

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Knitting Abbreviations

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Cape With Tassel

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GAUGE: 14 stitches + 8 rows = 4 inches. (10 centimeters) in double crochet . Be sure to check your gauge.

CAPE With color A, chain 153. Row 1: double crochet in 4th chain from hook and in each chain across - 150 double crochet. Rows 2-4: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), turn, double crochet in each stitch across. Rows 5-6: With color B, repeat Row 2. Row 7: With color C, repeat Row 2. Row 8: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each stitch across. Row 9: With color D, repeat Row 2. Row 10: With color E, repeat Row 8. Rows 11-16: With color B, repeat Row 2. Rows 17-43: With color A, repeat Row 2.Do not fasten off. Edging Pivot to work along side edge of Cape.With color A, single crochet evenly along side edge of Cape. Fasten off. Join color A with slip stitch on opposite side edge of Cape and single crochet evenly along this edge. Fasten off. Join color A with slip stitch at top edge, and slip stitch evenly across.Fasten off.Place markers along top edge of Cape 14 in. (35.5 centimeters) in from each side edge. Tassel (make 2) Holding 1 strand of each color together, wrap yarn around cardboard 5 times. Cut a 15 inches. (38 centimeters) length of yarn and thread into large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at opposite edge. Cut a 20 inches. (51 centimeters) length of yarn and wrap tightly around loops 1 1/2 inches. (4 centimeters) below top to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends onto needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Tassel Chain Join color D to top of Tassel with slip stitch and chain 25. Join chain to Cape with slip stitch at marker. Fasten off. Repeat for second Tassel. FINISHING Weave in ends.

Cosmic Color Scarf

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GAUGE: 11 dc = 4 inch (10 centimeters). Be sure to check your gauge.

SCARF

Chain 24.

Row 1: Double crochet in 4th chain from hook (beginning chain counts as double crochet ) and in each chain across – 22 stitches at the end of this row.

Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), turn, double crochet in each stitch across.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 140 inch (355.5 centimeters) from beginning. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Emily Shawl

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GAUGE:

18 stitches + 9 rows = 4inch. (10 centimeters) in pattern. Be sure to check your gauge . If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 centimeters] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

shawl :

chain 3 , join with slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.

Row 1 : chain 3 , 9 double crochet in ring ; don not join .

Row 2: chain 3 , turn , double crochet in next double crochet,(double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet) across . you will find that you make 13 double crochet.

Row 3: chain 3, turn, (2 double crochet in next double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet) across to last double crochet, double crochet in last double crochet . you will find that you made 19 double crochet.

Row 4: chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, (ch 2, skip 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet) across – 6 chain-2 space.

Row 5: chain 5 (counts as double crochet, chain 2), turn, (3 double crochet in next chain-2 space, chain 2) across, end double crochet in top of beginning chain-3 – 7 chain-2 space.

Row 6: chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first chain,2 space, (chain 2, 3 double crochet in next chain,2 space) across – 6 chain -2 space.

Row 7: chain 3, turn,double crochet in next 2 double crochet, (4 double crochet in next chain-2 space, double crochet in next 3 double crochet) across, end last repeat with double crochet in top of beginning chain-3 . you will find that you made 44 double crochet.

Row 8: chain 3, turn, double crochet in each double crochet across.

Row 9: chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first double crochet,double crochet in each stitch across to last double crochet, 2 double crochet in last double crochet . you will find that you made 46 double crochet.

Row 10: chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first double crochet, (chain 2,skip next 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet) across . you will find that you made15 ch-2 space.

Row 11: Repeat Row 5 .you will find that you made 16 chain-2 space.

Row 12: Repeat Row 6 .you will find that you made 15 chain-2 space.

Row 13: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in next 2 double crochet, (2 double crochet in next ch-2 space, double crochet in next 3 double crochet) across . you will find that you made 77 double crochet.

Row 14: Repeat Row 8.

Row 15: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in each stitch across, increase 2 double crochet evenly spaced – you will find that you made 79 double crochet.

Rows 16–19: Repeat Rows 10–13 . you will find that you made132 double crochet.

Row 20: Repeat Row 8.

Row 21: Chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first double crochet, double crochet in each stitch across . you will find that you made133 double crochet.

Rows 22–24: Repeat Rows 10–12 . you will find that you made 44 chain-2 space.

Row 25: chain 3, turn, double crochet in next double crochet, skip next double crochet, (2 double crochet in next chain-2 space, double crochet in next 2 double crochet, skip next double crochet) across . you will find that you made178 double crochet.

Rows 26 and 27: Repeat Row 8.

Rows 28–33: Repeat Rows 22–27 . you will find that you made 238 double crochet.

Rows 34–39: Repeat Rows 22–27 . you will find that you made 318 double crochet.

Row 40: chain 3, turn, double crochet in first 2 stitches, *chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet,double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from * across to last 8double crochet, ch 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, double crochet in last 3double crochet . you will find that you made 90 chain-2 space.

Rows 41–45: Repeat Rows 23–27 . you will find that you made 362 double crochet.

Row 46: Ch 3, turn, 2double crochet in first st, *chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from * across to last 4 double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 2double crochet in next double crochet, double crochet in last double crochet .you will find that you made 103 chain-2 space.

Rows 47–49: Repeat Rows 23–25 . you will find that you made 414 double crochet. Do not fasten off.

Edging

Chain 1, turn, work (single crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next 2 stitches, triple crochet in next 2 stitches, double crochet in next 2 stitches) evenly spaced around Shawl. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

in next double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet) across to last double crochet, double crochet in last dc . you will find that you made19 double crochet.

Row 4: Chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, (chain 2, skip 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet) across . you will find that you made 6 chain-2 space.

Row 5: Chain 5 (counts as double crochet, chain 2), turn, (3 double crochet in next chain-2 space, chain 2) across, end double crochet in top of beginning chain-3 .you will find that you made 7 chain-2 space.

Row 6: Chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first chain-2 space, (chain 2, 3 double crochet in next chain-2 space) across. you will find that you made 6 chain-2 space.

Row 7: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in next 2 double crochet, (4 double crochet in next chain-2 space, double crochet in next 3 double crochet) across, end last repeat with double crochet in top of beginning chain-3 .you will find that you made 44 double crochet.

Row 8: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in each double crochet across.

Row 9: Chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first double crochet, double crochet in each stitch across to last double crochet, 2 double crochet in last double crochet . you will find that you made 46 double crochet.

Row 10: Chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first double crochet, (chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet) across .you will find that you made 15 chain-2 space.

Row 11: Repeat Row 5 .you will find that you made16 chain-2 space.

Row 12: Repeat Row 6 .you will find that you made 15 chain-2 space.

Row 13: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in next 2 double crochet, (2 double crochet in next chain-2 space, double crochet in next 3 double crochet) across .you will find that you made 77 double crochet.

Row 14: Repeat Row 8.

Row 15: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in each stitch across, increase 2 double crochet evenly spaced .you will find that you made 79 double crochet.

Rows 16–19: Repeat Rows 10–13 . you will find that you made132 double crochet.

Row 20: Repeat Row 8.

Row 21: Chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first double crochet, double crochet in each stitch across .you will find that you made 133 double crochet.

Rows 22–24: Repeat Rows 10–12 .you will find that you made 44 chain-2 space.

Row 25: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in next double crochet, skip next double crochet, (2 double crochet in next ch-2 space, double crochet in next 2 double crochet, skip next double crochet) across . you will find that you made178 double crochet.

Rows 26 and 27: Repeat Row 8.

Rows 28–33: Repeat Rows 22–27 .you will find that you made 238 double crochet.

Rows 34–39: Repeat Rows 22–27 . you will find that you made 318 double crochet.

Row 40: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in first 2 stitches, *chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 3double crochet in next double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from * across to last 8 double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, double crochet in last 3 double crochet . you will find that you made 90 chain-2 space.

Rows 41–45: Repeat Rows 23–27 .you will find that you made 362 double crochet.

Row 46: Chain 3, turn, 2 double crochet in first stitch, *chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 3 double crochet in next double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from * across to last 4 double crochet, chain 2, skip next 2 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, double crochet in last double crochet .you will find that you made 103 chain-2 space.

Rows 47–49: Repeat Rows 23–25 – 414 dc. Do not fasten off.

Edging

Chain 1, turn, work (single crochet in next stitch, dc in next 2 stitches, triple crochet in next 2 stitches, double crochet in next 2 stitches) evenly spaced around Shawl. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Granny square cloth

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Main color 1 ball sloids or ombres contrast A 1 ball sloids or ombres

Crochet hook : 6 :00 mm crochet hook (U. S. : J or 10 ).

Note : chain 5 at beginning of each round counts as 1 double crochet and chain 2 space throughout.

Instructions :

With main color , chain 4 , join with slip stitch .

Base round : chain 5 ,( 3 double crochet .chain 2 ) repeat what between () 3 times in ring . single crochet in third chain of beginning chain 5 . Break main color.

Round 1 : With color A , single crochet in next chain .chain 5. 3 double crochet in same space . * chain 1 . Miss next 3 double crochet .( 3 double crochet . chain 2 . 3 double crochet ) make what between() in next space ( corner made). Repeat from * twice more . chain 1 .Miss next 3 double crochet . 2 double crochet in chain 2 space from beginning of round . slip stitch in third chain of beginning chain 5 . Break A .

Round 2 : With main color , single crochet in next chain . chain 5 . 3 double crochet in same space * chain 1 . Miss next 3 double crochet . 3 double crochet in in next space . chain 1 . Miss next 3 double crochet * * ( 3 double crochet. chain 2 . 3 double crochet) in next space ( corner made ) * . Repeat from * to * twice more , then from * to ** once . 2 double crochet in chain 2 space from beginning of round . Single crochet in third chain of beginning chain 5 . Break main color .

Round 3 : With color A. Single crochet in next chain . chain5 ( chain 1 . Miss next 3 double crochet , 3 double crochet in next space ) to corner . chain 1 . Miss next 3 double crochet. **(3 double crochet . chain 2 . 3 double crochet ) in corner space . * Repeat from * to * twice more , then from * to ** once . 2 double crochet in chain 2 space from beginning of round . Single crochet in third chain of beginning chain 5 . Break color A.

Round 4 - 11: As third round alternate main color with color A illustrated .

Baby sherlock hat

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Directions are for size 12 months size ; changes for toddler size are in parentheses

Hat circumference = 14 (16 )

Materials :

1 skein each 3520 peacock feather A and 3620 fern B

Crochet hook : 5 mm [ US H-8 ]

6 Stitches markers ; two 3/4 buttons ; yarn needle ;matching sewing thread and needle

Gauge :15 stitches = 4 ; 16 rows = 4 in single crochet . Rounds 1- 5 = 3 across

Check your gauge .Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Note : Do not cut color s but drop to wrong side until required on alternate rounds

Hat :

With color A , chain 4 ;join with slip stitch to form a ring .

Round 1 : Chain 1, 8 single crochet in ring ; join with a slip stitch in first single crochet .you will find that you made 8 single crochet.

Round 2 : With color B , chain 1,increase means (2 single crochet in each single crochet) around;join .you will find that you made 16 single crochet.

Round 3 : With color A ,Chain 1,[ single crochet in single crochet ,increase means (2 single crochet in next single crochet) ] make what between [] 8 times ; join .you will find that you made 24 single crochet.

Round 4 : With color B , chain 1,[ single crochet in 2 single crochet , increase means ( 2 single crochet in next single crochet) ] make what between [] 8 times ; join .you will find that you made 32 single crochet.

Round 5 : With color A , chain 1, [ single crochet in 3 single crochet ,increase means ( 2 single crochet in next single crochet) ] work directions in [] 8 times ; join .you will find that you made 40 single crochet.

Round 6 : With color B , chain 1, [ single crochet in 4 single crochet , increase means ( 2 single crochet in next single crochet) ] work directions in [] 8 times ; join .you will find that you made 48 single crochet.

Round 7 : With color A , chain 1, [ single crochet in 5 single crochet ,increase means ( 2 single crochet in next single crochet) ] work directions in [] 8 times ; join .you will find that you made 56 single crochet.

12 Months size only - Round 8 ; With color B , chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet around ; join .you will find that you made 56 single crochet.

Toddler size only - Round 8 ; With color B , chain 1 , [ single crochet in 6 single crochet ,increase means ( 2 single crochet in next single crochet) ] work directions in [] 8 times ; join .you will find that you made 64 single crochet.

Both sizes - Rounds 9 - 25 ( 9 - 29 ) :continue to alternate color every round , chain 1 single crochet in each single crochet around ; join . Fasten off after round 25 (29)

Ear flaps & Front flaps :

Beginning at center back joining , place markers for ear flaps at stitch 8,21,36 and 49 ( 9 , 24 , 41, and 56 ) . Ear flaps are worked between markers 8 and 21 ( 9 and 24 ) and between markers 36 and 49 ( 41and 56 ).

place different color markers for front flap at stitch 22and 35 (25 and 40 )

Left ear flap :

Row 1 : With right side facing , join color A with single crochet in marked stitch 8 (9) , single crochet to marked stitch 21 ( 24 ) ;turn .you will find that you made 14 (16) single crochet.

Row 2 : Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across.

Row 3 :Chain 1 ,Decrease means ( [draw up a loop in next single crochet ] twice , yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook ); single crochet to last two single crochet ; decrease means ( [draw up a loop in next single crochet ] twice , yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook ) .you will find that you made 12 (14) stitches .

Row 4 - 11( 4 - 13 ) : Repeat rows 2 and 3 4 ( 5 ) times . you will find that you made 4 single crochet.

Row 12 ( 14 ): Chain 1 , Decrease means ( [draw up a loop in next single crochet ] twice , yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook ) Twice ;Turn . you will find that you made 2 single crochet.

Row 13 ( 15 ): Chain 1 ,, Decrease means ( [draw up a loop in next single crochet ] twice , yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook ) .you will find that you made 1 single crochet.

Tie row 14 ( 16 ) : Chain 14 , slip stitch in second chain from hook and in each chain across . Fasten off

Right ear flap :

Row 1 : Join color A with single crochet in marked stitch 49 ( 56 ) ; Turn . you will find that you made 14 ( 16 ) single crochet.

Row 2- 14 ( 2 - 16 ) : Work same as for left ear flap .

Front flap :

Row 1 : With right side facing , join color A with sing crochet in marked stitch 22 ( 25 ) , single crochet to marked stitches 35 ( 40 ) ; Turn .you will find that you made 14 ( 16 ) single crochet.

Row 2 : Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across ; Turn .

Row 3 - Buttonhole : Chain 1 , single crochet in first single crochet , chain 2 , skip next 2 single crochet , single crochet in next 8 (10) single crochet , chain 2, skip next 2 single crochet , single crochet in last single crochet ; Turn.

Row 4 :Chain 1 ,single crochet in each single crochet and chain across ; Turn .you will find that you made 14 ( 16 ) single crochet.Fasten off .

Finishing :

Fold front flap up .sew buttons to hat under buttonholes of flap .

Learning to read crochet patterns

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Abbreviations

beg....................... begin/beginning

bpdc..................... back post double crochet

bpsc...................... back post single crochet

bptr....................... back post treble crochet

CC......................... contrasting color

ch.......................... chain stitch

ch-......................... refers to chain or space previously made (i.e. ch-1 space)

ch sp..................... chain space

cl........................... cluster

cm......................... centimeter(s)

dc......................... double crochet

dc dec................... double crochet 2 or more stitches

together, as indicated

dec........................ decrease/decreases/decreasing

dtr......................... double treble crochet

fpdc...................... front post double crochet

fpsc...................... front post single crochet

fptr........................ front post treble post

g........................... grams

hdc........................ half double crochet

hdc dec................. half double crochet (decrease) 2 or more

stitches together, as indicated

inc......................... increase/increases/increasing

lp(s)....................... loops(s)

MC........................ main color

mm........................ millimeter(s)

oz.......................... ounce(s)

pc.................... popcorn

rem........................ remain/remaining

rep........................ repeat(s)

rnd(s)..................... round(s)

RS......................... right side

sc.......................... single crochet

sc dec................... single crochet (decrease) 2 or more stitches together, as indicated

sk.......................... skip(ped)

sl st......................slip stitch

sp(s)...................... space(s)

st(s)....................... stitch(es)

tog........................ together

tr...........................treble crochet

trtr......................... triple treble

WS........................ wrong side

yd(s)...................... yard(s)

yo......................... yarn over

Symbols

Crochet patterns use symbols to signal repeated text, special instructions and clarifying information.

( ) Work instructions within parentheses in place directed; used to indicate collective stitch groups worked as one procedure in the same place; used for additional or clarifying information, indicated in italic text.

[ ] Repeat instructions within brackets as directed; also used to indicate additional or clarifying information.

{ } Repeat instructions within braces as directed; used to indicate a set of repeat instructions that are worked within a bracketed set of repeat instructions, or to indicate multiple repeats of stitch patterns that are part of a collective stitch group contained within parentheses.

* Repeat instructions following a single asterisk or between two single asterisks as directed.

** This symbol has two uses, as follows:

1. Repeat instructions between or from double asterisks as directed, usually in combination with a set of single asterisk instructions.

2. Work a partial set of repeat instructions as indicated by double asterisks.

à Repeat instructions between or from diamonds as directed, usually in combination with single asterisk instructions.

Additional Terminology

Work even: Work in pattern already established without increasing or decreasing stitches.

Spun sugar baby blanket

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Blanket measures : 36 wide x 36 long.

Materials : 2 skeins 9311 cloud color A and 3 skeins 9351 Tutti-frutti Multi color B

Knitting needles: 10 millimeters [ US 15 ]
Yarn needle

Gauge : 8 stitches = 4 ; 12 rows = 4 in stockinette stitch
check you gauge . Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

With color A , cast on 52 stitches . Marking first row as the right side , work in Garter stitch (knit every row ) until 5 from beginning , end by working a wrong side row . Cut color B , Join color A and work in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row ,purl 1 row ),beginning with a knit row , until piece measures 31 from cast -on edge ,end by working a purl row . Cut color A. Join color B and work in garter stitch for 5 . Bind off

Side Border : with right side facing and color B,pick up and knit 66 stitches evenly spaced along aside edge . Work in Garter stitch for 5 . Bind off. Repeat border on opposite side edge.

Baby crochet hat

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Materials

(100 g / 3.5 oz )
1 ball for each size

size 4 mm 9 (U .S G or 6 ) crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge

19 single crochet and 20 rows = 4 inches [10 cm ]

Instructions

chain 4 . join with slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.

First round : chain 1. 6 single crochet in ring .join with slip stitch in first single crochet .

Second round : chain 1. 2 single crochet in each single crochet around .join with slip stitch in first single crochet . so you made 12 single crochet .

Third round : chain 1 * 2 single crochet in next single crochet . repeat from * around .join with slip stitch in first single crochet .. so you made 18 single crochet .

4th round : chain 1. * 2 single crochet in next single crochet 1 single crochet in each of next 2 single crochet . repeat from * around .join with slip stitch in first single crochet .. so you made 24 single crochet .

5th round : chain 1. * 2 single crochet in next single crochet. 1 single crochet in each of next 3 single crochet . repeat from * around . join with slip stitch in first single crochet .. so you made 30 single crochet .

6th round : chain 1. * 2 single crochet in next single crochet. 1 single crochet in each of next 4 single crochet . repeat from * around . join with slip stitch in first single crochet .. so you made 36 single crochet .

7th round : chain 1. * 2 single crochet in next single crochet. 1 single crochet in each of next 5 single crochet . repeat from * around . join with slip stitch in first single crochet .. so you made 42 single crochet .

8th and alternate rounds : chain 1. 1 single crochet in each single crochet around . join with slip stitch in first single crochet .

10th round : chain 1. * 2 single crochet in next single crochet. 1 single crochet in each of next 6 single crochet . repeat from * around . join with slip stitch in first single crochet .. so you made 48 single crochet .

11th round : chain 1. * 2 single crochet in next single crochet. 1 single crochet in each of next 7 single crochet . repeat from * around . join with slip stitch in first single crochet .. so you made 54 single crochet .

12th round : As 8th round

continue in same manner ,increase 6 stitches on next and every following alternate round to 72 ( 78 - 84 - 90 ) single crochet. place marker at end of last round.

Repeat 8th round until work from marked round measures 3 (3 1/2 - 3 3/4 - 4 ) ins [7.5 (9 - 9.5 - 10)]cm].

Ruffle : next round : chain 4 (counts as double crochet and chain 1 ) .( 1double crochet . chain 1.1 double crochet ) in same space as slip stitch . * ( chain 1 . 1 double crochet ) 3 times in next single crochet . Repeat from * around . Chain 1 . Join with slip stitch to third chain of chain 4 . Fasten off

learn 120 crochet stitches and symbols in pattern

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Sugar plum scarf & Ski band

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Directions:

Beginners

Size

Scarf : 11 X 60 inches excluding fringe

Ski band : 3 X 21 inches

Materials

Worsted weight yarn : 10 oz violet 3 oz variegated

size H / 8 crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

8 1/2 inch-piece of cardboard

Tapestry needle

Gauge :

Scarf : 14 stitches = 4 inches;8 rows = 4 inches

check gauge to save time

Scarf

Row 1 : With violet , chain 61,single crochet in second chain from hook ,skip next 2 chains , 3 double crochet in next chain,[chain 3 ,skip next 3 chains , single crochet in next chain , skip next 2 chains , 3 double crochet in next chain ] 8 times , Turn.

Row 2 :chain 1, single crochet in first double crochet , 3 double crochet in next single crochet [ chain 3 , single crochet in next chain-3 space , 3 double crochet in next single crochet ] 8 times , Turn.

Repeat row 2 until scarf measures 60 inches , fasten off .

Tassel :

Wrap variegated yarn around cardboard 10 times for each tassel . cut bottom edge of strands in half ,insert hook in chain-3 space , draw fold through to form a loop , pull gently to secure.Repeat tassel in each chain-3 space on each end of scarf.

SKI BAND

Row 1 : with violet , chain 76 , single crochet in second chain from hook , single crochet in each in each remaining chain across, changing to variegated in last stitch, fasten off violet,Turn ( so you made 75 single crochet ).

Row 2 :Chain 1 , single crochet in each stitch across , turn.

Row 3 : Chain 2 ( counts as first half double crochet throughout ), half double crochet in each stitch across , turn.

Row 4 : Repeat row 2

Row 5 : Chain 2 [ skip next single crochet , front post double crochet around half double crochet directly below skip single crochet , half double crochet in next single crochet ] repeat across , turn.

Row 6 : Repeat row 2

Row 7 : Chain 2, half double crochet in next single crochet [ skip next single crochet , front post double crochet around half double crochet directly below skip single crochet , half double crochet in next single crochet ] repeat across , turn.

Row 8 : Repeat row 2

Rows 9 & 10 : Repeat rows 5 and 6 . At the end of row 6 , change to violet in last stitch , fasten off variegated , turn.

Row 11 : Chain 1 , single crochet in each stitch across , fasten off.

Double your ruffles crochet scarf

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Crochet hook :6.0 millimeters ( Us J - 10 )

yarn needle

Gauge 12 stitches = 4 "; 8 rows =4" check your Gauge . Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given

Note scarf is worked lengthwise from the center out

Scarf

With color A chain 146 (174 ) loosely

Row 1 : Double crochet in 4th chain from the hook and each stitch across .Turn . so you made 144 (172) double crochet

Row 2 (right side ) : chain 3 (counts as Double crochet here and throughout) , Double crochet in each stitch across . Turn

Row 3 : chain 3 , Double crochet in same stitch , 2 Double crochet in each stitch across . Turn . so you made 288 (344) Double crochet.

Row 4 : Repeat row 2

Row 5 : chain 3 ,Double crochet in next stitch ,2 Double crochet in next stitch * Double crochet in next stitch , 2 Double crochet in next stitch ; Repeat from * across . Turn.

so you made 432 (516 ) Double crochet.

Row 6 : Repeat row 2

Row 7 : chain 3 ,Double crochet in next 2 stitches , 2 Double crochet in next stitch * Double crochet in next 2 stitches , 2 Double crochet in next stitch . Turn .so you made 576 (688 ) Double crochet.

Row 8 : Repeat row 2 . Fasten off.

With right side facing , Join color B to opposite side of foundation chain.

Row 1 : chain 3 , Double crochet in each chain across . Turn.

Row 2 to 8 : Repeat rows 2 to 8 from previous side . Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all ends

Very nice crochet dresses

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