How to crochet |
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Crochet stitches in symbols and illustrations, crochet lessons 
you will find the most common crochet symbols.
To print or save.  ach stitch in a charted crochet pattern is represented by its
symbol.
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 little back information about crochet.
In contrast to knitting, crochet (in French hook) is a method of working
interlocking loops of thread into a chain by means of a slender rod
hooked at one end. The work is begun by crocheting a single chain of
loops, each new loop being formed by catching the yarn and drawing it
through the previous loop. The chain is made to the planned width of the
finished piece, the yarn is turned at the end of the chain, and a second
chain is crocheted, each new stitch being looped through a stitch in the
previous row. Various stitches are possible, and a variety of textures
and patterns can be created. Descriptive stitch names include chain,
single, double, treble, filet mesh, ribbed afghan, pineapple, popcorn,
and slipper. |
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How to ; hairpin lace netzgabel |
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hairpin lace Stitch Diva
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Hairpin lace or hairpin crochet is a textile-making technique using a
crochet hook and a hairpin loom: a small handheld loom with two parallel
metal prongs joined by wooden end pieces (historically, a metal U-shaped
hairpin was used).
Yarn is wrapped around the prongs to form loop, and a strip of lace
created by crocheting into the middle of the loops. The strip can be
made long or short by means of a disconnecting bottom bar to slip the
loops off one end as the strip is worked toward the top.
The resulting long strand can be crocheted together with other strands
to create an airy and lightweight fabric.
Hairpin lace is a type of crocheted fabric formed by using a crochet
hook and a hairpin, which consists of two parallel metal rods held at
the top and the bottom by removable bars. Historically, a metal U-shaped
hairpin was used, from which the name originates.
Hairpin lace is formed by wrapping yarn around the prongs of the hairpin
to form loops, which are held together by a row of crochet stitched
worked in the center, called the spine. The resulting piece of lace can
be worked to any length desired by removing the bottom bar of the
hairpin and slipping the loops off the end. The strips produced by this
process can be joined together to create an airy and lightweight fabric. |
Learn to ; stitches
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Finishing crochet stitch |
knot stitch |
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Border with single crochets
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How to
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Crab Stitch or Shrimp stitch
(or Reversed Single Crochet)
Is used as a decorative texture
or edging. It consists of working single crochet stitches
in the ‘wrong’
direction (from left to right for right handed knitters).
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How to
; crochet flowers
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Learn
to ; join flowers
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After creating a chain,
use a slip stitch to join the two ends |
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crochet flowers
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joining flowers and squares |
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Crochet flowers tutorial |
Joining crochet flowers while you are
crocheting |
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When crocheting flowers you have to crochet in rounds, not in spirals. Ending the round is mostly done with a slipstitch,
beginning the next round and the next stitch is not so complicated as it look likes.
I have made the last stitch red. |
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chaining 5 , end with slipstitch 6 singles crochets round, blue crosses,
1 chain st. = first stitch = counted as 1 single crochet
5 single crochets
close round with slip stitch |
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chaining 5 , end with slipstitch 6 double crochets round,
3 chain st. = first DC = counted as 1 double crochet
5 double crochets
close round with slip stitch |
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round with 6 nupps or Puff Stitches,
3-double-crochet puff stitch.3 chain st. + 2 DC = join them together to finish
the stitch = the first puff stitch
5 chain st.,
1 puff stitch and so on
close round with slip stitch |
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crochet squares
round 1; groups of 4 Double Crochets
3 chain st. = first DC
another 3 DC = first group
3 chain st., and so on
close round with slip stitchround 2;
groups of 8 Double Crochets
3 chain st. = first DC
another 6 DC = first unfinished group
3 chain st., group of 8 DC and so on
ending with
3 chain st., 1 DC and 1 slipstitch
finishing the first group
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4 x puff st. of 5 DC and 5 chain st.
row 1;
the first puff stitch over 5 stitches;
3 chain st. = first stitch, than 4 DC ,
1 chain st. through the 5 st.
= first puff stitch, 5 chain st. , and so on
end round with slipstitch
row 2;
groups of 3 double crochets
the first group
3 chain st. = first DC, another 2 DC = first group
and so on
end with 1 chain st., and half DC to close the round,
( 1 half DC = equal to 2 chain st..)
row 3;
first group of 3 DC, as in row 2,
end with 1 chain st., and half DC to close the round
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If you can read this chart and know
how to work the stitches
than you
understand the crochet lessons above.Congratulations
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How to close the row, with chains,
method 1, crochet slip stitches
until desired point ( purple dots )
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How to close the row, with chains,
method 2, crochet instead of the
last 5 chain stitches,
2 chain stitches and 1 double crochet.
1 double crochet = equal to 3 chain
stitches.
1 treble crochet = equal to 4 chain stitches. and so on.
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I have made many tutorials and explanations about crochet stitches and how to crochet.
If you think I have forgotten something, mail me, and I will make the crochet lesson for you. |
How to join
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How to
; crochet leaves
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Crochet 2 stitches out of 1 stitch ( increase 1 st.) and crochet 2 stitches together ( decrease 1 st. ) |
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Steel crochet hooks range from 3.5 to
0.75 millimeters in the size of the hook, or from 00 to 14 in American
sizing. These hooks are used for fine crochet work.
Aluminum or plastic crochet hooks are available from 2.5 to 19
millimeters in hook size, or from B to S in American sizing. Some of the
more popular crochet hooks are made by Boye and Susan Bates.
There are many artisan-made hooks, too, most hand-turned of wood,
sometimes decorated with semi-precious stones or beads.
Crochet hooks used for Tunisian crochet are elongated and have a stopper
at the end of the handle, while double-ended crochet hooks have a hook
on both ends of the handle. There is also a double hooked apparatus
called a Cro-hook that has become more popular. |
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How to ; crochet picots |
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Crochet picots
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How to ; crochet buttonholes |
Learn to ; join crocheted flowers |
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Crochet buttonhole |
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Crochet lessons
crochet
joining flowers and squares |
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Other learn to's
all kind of tips
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crochet tutorial |
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Tunisian crochet, also known as Afghan crochet,
uses an elongated hook
with a stopper on the handle end, called an afghan hook.
In Afghan crochet, each row is worked in two halves: the first half is
worked from right to left and the second half from left to right. Work
is never turned. You always stay at the front of your work.
After the starting chain is completed, the first row is worked by
inserting the hook in the chain, pulling a loop from the free end of the
yarn, and inserting the hook in the next chain without working the loop
off the hook. At the end of the row, you will have as many loops on the
hook as there are stitches across. In the second half of the row, you
will work the loops off the hook.
This type of crochet creates a dense fabric with a definite front and
back side. Used often for baby blankets and baby garment. |
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Learn Tunisian or Afghan stitch |
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Tunisian Crochet
Shepherd's Knitting
Railroad Knitting
Tricot Crochet
Hook Knitting
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afghan crochet how to
all Tunisian
crochet stitches |
Tapestry
Historically, a hand-woven textile or cloth weave, commonly figured, and
used as a wall hanging, curtain, carpet, or furniture covering. The term
tapestry has also been used to identify any pictorial weaving. Since the
18th century, the technical definition of tapestry has been narrowed to
include only heavy, reversible, patterned or figured hand-woven
textiles. In crochet we mean crocheting with 2 or more different colors.
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Learn tapestry stitch
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the tapestry crochet stitch
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One or more threads are
carried between the stitches |
Learn to crochet stitches
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