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Crochet Trellis Pattern
Special Stitches The following special stitches are essential for enhancing your crochet projects: V Stitch The V stitch consists of: (1dc, ch3, 1dc) worked in the same stitch. Shell Stitch The shell stitch is created by working 5dc in the ch3 space. Getting Started Begin by making 31 chain stitches. Row Instructions 1st Row (RS) 1dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped 3 chs count as 1st dc), 1dc in each ch until end of row, turn [29 sts]; 2nd Row (WS) Ch2 (counts as a dc here and throu...
Susan
Aug 10, 2021 09:50 PM
Crochet Tunic-Dress
You’ll Need: 550 (600) 650g of green-grey Royal Tweed yarn (100% merino wool; 100m/50g); Crochet hook 5; Circular knitting needles 4.5; Scissors; Stitch markers. Size: S (M) L. Used Patterns: Main Pattern: The quantity of sts is multiple 4 + 1 + 3 chain sts increase. Work according to scheme 1. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1 st -3 rd rows x once, then repeat 2 nd -3 rd rows. Arches Pattern: The quantity of sts ...
Susan
Aug 09, 2021 11:52 PM
Knit Stripped Pullover
You’ll Need: 200 (250) 250g of sandy yarn (96% cotton, 4% polyester; 160m/50g); 200 (250) 250g of the same yarn, but in green color; 150 (200) 200g of the same yarn, but in light-pink color; Knitting needles 4; Circular knitting needles 3.5. Size: S (M) L. Used Patterns Wrong-side Pattern: In RS row – purls, in WS row – knit sts; Stockinette Stitch: In RS row – knit sts, in WS row – purls; Relief Pattern: The quantity of sts is multiple of 13. Work according to the scheme, o...
Susan
Aug 09, 2021 11:50 PM
Crochet Dress with Flower Motif
You'll Need 450 (500)g of brown Bamboo-Cotton yarn (70% viscose, 30% cotton; 95m/50g); Crochet hooks 4; 4.5; 5; Scissors; Stitch markers; 4 buttons 9 mm diameter. Size S (M). Used Patterns Main Pattern Crochet hook 4.5: The quantity of sts is multiple of 3 + 2 + 2 chain sts increase. Work according to scheme 1. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1 st -3 rd rows once, then repeat 2 nd -3 rd rows. Note: Work with doubl...
Susan
Aug 09, 2021 11:45 PM
Amigurumi Crochet Coconut
Materials Needed You’ll need: Any Medium (4) Weight Yarn in Brown and White colors; Crochet hook 4 mm; Black thread; Yarn needle; Scissors; Stitch markers. Size 5” wide. Instructions Outer Shell Work with brown yarn. Make 11 chain sts and circle them in the ring. 1 st rnd: SC x7 inside circle (7); 2 nd rnd: 2 SC in each ST around (14); 3 rd rnd: *1 SC in 1st ST, 2 SC in next* (21); 4 th rnd: *1 SC in 1st 2 STs, 2 SC in next* (28); 5 th...
Susan
Aug 09, 2021 11:44 PM
Knit Basket Pattern
Introduction to Knitting Techniques The quantity of sts is multiple 10 + 2 selvage sts. Start and finish every row with 2 selvage sts. Knitting Instructions Row Instructions 1 st row (RS): knit; 2 nd row: purl; 3 rd row (RS): * 3 purls, slip next 4 sts holding yarn in back, 3 purls*; repeat from * to *; 4 th row: * 3 knit sts, slip next 4 sts holding yarn in front, 3 knit sts*; repeat from * to *; 5 th row (RS): as the 3 rd row; 6 th row: as the 4 th row; 7 th row: knit; 8...
Susan
Aug 09, 2021 11:33 PM
Crochet Grit Pattern
Introduction The quantity of stitches is multiple 2 + 1 + 2 chain stitches increase. Row Instructions 1st Row Skip the first 2 chains (counts as a single crochet), then double crochet in the next chain. Next, repeat the following: skip the next chain, work 1 single crochet and 1 double crochet in the next stitch , continue this pattern across to the last 2 chains. Finally, skip the next chain and single crochet in the last chain, then turn. 2nd Row Begin with a chain 1 (counts as a single cr...
Susan
Aug 09, 2021 11:32 PM
Crochet Green Bolero
You'll Need: 300g of green yarn (65% acrylic, 20% cotton, 15% wool); 50g of the same yarn, but in black color; Crochet hook 3.5; Scissors; Stitch markers. Size: M. Stitches Control: 12 sts = 10 cm. Instructions Back Make 55 chain sts with green yarn and work according to scheme 1. At 19 cm height, leave 4 sts open from both sides for arm-holes = 47 sts. At 40 cm height, after getting 9 sts for each shoulder and 29 sts for neck-hole, cut the yarn. Right Front ...
Susan
Aug 08, 2021 10:38 PM
Baby Cardigan with Relief Sleeves
You’ll Need: 300g of tender green yarn (100% wool); Crochet hook 2.5; Knitting needles 2.5. Size 2-3 years. Stitches Control 37 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm; Motif = 6 cm in diameter. Instructions Back Cast on 126 sts with knitting needles 2.5 and work with 2 x 2 rib. At 17 cm height, bind off 1 x 3 sts, 2 x 2 sts, and 3 x 1 st in every 2 nd row from both sides for arm-holes = 106 sts. At 30 cm height, bind off 24 sts of each shoulder and 58 sts of neck-hole. Right Front Cast ...
Susan
Aug 08, 2021 10:36 PM
Crochet Yellow Vest for Baby
You’ll Need: 100 (150) 200g of yellow Lerici Fein yarn (55% cotton, 45% polyacryl; 140m/50g); Crochet hooks 4 and 4.5; Scissors; Stitch markers. Size: 92/98 (104/110) 116/122. Used Patterns: Relief pattern: pattern repeat is 8 sts. Work according to the scheme. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, and finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1 st -4 th rows x once, then repeat 3 rd -4 th rows. Stitches Control: 17.5 sts x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Instruc...
Susan
Aug 08, 2021 10:34 PM
Crochet Lace Cowl
You’ll Need: 2 skeins of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn in Linen color; Crochet hook 5 mm; Yarn needle; 1 inch wooden button. Stitches Control: 13 sts = 10 cm. Instructions: Creating the First Row: 1 st row: Chain 70, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (beginning ch 2 counts as 1st hdc here and throughout), 1 hdc in each ch across. Turn.------------69 hdc; Working with the Third Loop: 2 nd row: You will not be working into the regular “V” of the stitches but the third loop you find in fro...
Susan
Aug 08, 2021 10:32 PM
Knit Pattern with Slipped Stitches
The quantity of stitches is multiple of 8 + 2 + 2 selvage stitches. Start and finish every row with 1 selvage stitch. Rows Instructions 1st Row (WS) * 2 knit stitches, 2 purls, 1 knit stitch, yarn over, 1 knit stitch, 2 purls*; repeat from * to *, 2 knit stitches; 2nd Row (RS) 2 purls, * 2 knit stitches, 3 purls, 2 knit stitches, 2 purls*; repeat from * to *. Purl yarn over stitch through the front loop; 3rd Row (WS) * 2 knit stitches, 2 purls, 3 knit stitches, 2 purls*; rep...
Susan
Aug 08, 2021 10:29 PM
Lace Crochet Pattern
Introduction The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 3 + 9. Row Instructions 1st Row Sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, *ch 3, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * to last 2 ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in last ch, turn. 2nd Row (RS) Ch 3, sk the first sc, *[dc, ch 1, dc] in next sc (V Stitch made), rep from * to last sc, dc in last sc. 3rd Row Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp of first V Stitch, *ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V Stitch, rep from * to last V Stitch, ch ...
Susan
Aug 08, 2021 10:28 PM
Crochet Short Jacket
You’ll Need 300g of green yarn (60% acryl, 40% polyamide); Crochet hook 4; Scissors; Stitch markers; 1 button. Size S. Stitches Control 15 sts = 10 cm. Instructions Back and Front Work as one-piece cloth. Make 116 chain sts and work due to the scheme, increase 9 x 1 st in every row from both sides = 134 sts and crochet straight. At 24 cm height, mark 30 sts for each front with contrast yarn, 6 sts for each arm-hole, and central 62 sts for back. Continue work with 30 sts of...
Susan
Aug 07, 2021 11:03 PM
Knit Blue Pullover
You’ll Need: 550 (600) 650g of royal-blue yarn (50% wool, 50% polyacryl; 125m/50g); Knitting needles 5; Circular knitting needles 5. Size: S (M) L. Used Patterns Rib Pattern The quantity of stitches is odd. Start and finish every row with 1 selvage stitch. RS rows: * 1 purl, 1 knit stitch *, 1 purl; WS rows: as stitches face. Half-Patent Pattern (Pattern 2) Work in straight and reversed directions. The quantity of stitches is odd. Start and finish every row with 1 selvage stitch. ...
Susan
Aug 07, 2021 11:01 PM