Crochet Hook Grip Modification - Flexi Wrap

This will provide another way to modify your crochet hook using pencil grips and flexi wrap. The flexi wrap can be found in the first aid section of any pharmacy. A variety of pencil grips can be found in the office supply section of many stores. 




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Crochet Flower - Made from Plain Old Circles

Crochet Flower

• You will need to create 5 small circles (2 rounds)
• I am including the third round for this circle, even though the example is made with only two rounds.
• You can make this project with thread.
  

Written by Teresa Richardson

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Size H Crochet Hook
4-Ply Worsted Weight Yarn

Chain 3, Join

Round 1: CH 1, 12 DC in the loop, join in the first double crochet.

Round 2: CH 1, 2 DC in ea DC around. ( 24 Double Crochet Total)

Round 3: CH 1, *2 DC in next ST, 1 DC in next ST. Repeat around from * ( 36Double Crochet Total)

You have a choice of two edgings to choose from. You can also use an edging of your own if you would like to.

Edging 1: Reverse Single Crochet

Edging 2: SL ST between stitch, *CH 3 SL ST in same sp, SL ST in next SP, Repeat around from *, join.

You will want to cut a length of yarn to attach the circles together.

1. The first frame shows the circle, in preparation to being added to the other petals.
   
2. You fold the circle about 1/3 of the way up to form a straight edge along the bottom of all 5 circles.
3. Fold the bottom points of the large circle together and run the needle through, pulling snug and securing. You will want to shape and adjust your petal at this point.
4. Knot and secure your petals. Hide the tail.

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Pantufas Francesas

Montar 44 pontos(para pés 40, 39, 38) na agulha de tricô 4mm e tecer uma carreira de em tricô.

lª car.: 1m,2mj,8m,1laç,1m,1laç,8m,2mj,2mj,8m,1laç,1m,1laç,8m,2mj,1m;

2ª car.: tricô;

3ª car.: meia.

Repetir estas três carreiras 20 vezes.

Rematar, costurar e com agulha de crochê fazer um passa fita.

Para pés menores, montar 36 pontos e tecer na primeira carreira:

1m,2mj,6m,1laç,1m,1laç,6m,2mj,2mj,6m,1laç,1m,1laç,6m,2mj,1m.

Para crianças pode usar a mesma receita com 36 pontos, porém, repetir só 10 vezes.

Esta receita é de um site francês que tem coisas lindas:

http://www.trieris.com/cfsj/artisan/ar-tri-pant-facile.html

 

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Sapatinho (adulto) de Trico - Receita

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Andrew's Keepsake - Crochet Tunisian

Andrew's Keepsake

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches 


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Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Andrew's Keepsake Crochet Scarf

Video Tutorial:  Andrew's Keepsake Crochet Scarf  Left Hand Version

Skill Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Long Crochet Hook - I-5.5mm
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Multiple: 6+1 - This means you will add 6 extra chains for each extra shell, to make your work wider.

Size of scarf  - 50 inches long, 6 inches wide

Afghan Stitch - There are two passes to complete a row of the afghan stitch.

Work a chain of 25.
If you are using more than 25 loops, you will want to use the longer crochet hook.
Row 1:
Pass 1: Put your hook through the chain, wrap the yarn over and pull through, *Put your hook through the next chain, wrap the yarn over and pull through, continue across from leaving all loops on your hook * until you have 25 loops on your hook.
Pass 2: On the edge only, you will wrap the yarn over, pull through one loop, The remaining stitches will be wrap the yarn over, pull through two, Wrap the yarn over pull through two until you work all the loops of your hook, there will be a total of 25.

Row 2:
Pass 1: The first loop for the next row is on your hook, you will see vertical loops all the way across. Put your hook under the next vertical loop, wrap the yarn over and pull through, *Put your hook under the next vertical loop, wrap the yarn over and pull through, continue across until you get to the last stitch.  On the edge, you will want to insert your hook below two loops on the edge.  This will make a neater appearance, wrap the yarn over and pull through. (25 loops on hook total)
Pass 2: On the edge only, you will wrap the yarn over, pull through one loop, The remaining stitches will be wrap the yarn over, pull through two, Wrap the yarn over pull through two until you work all the loops of your hook, there will be a total of 25.

Rows 3-5: Repeat Row 2 - Keep in mind there are two passes for each row

Once you have completed the five rows of the afghan stitch, you can switch to the shorter hook if you have been using the longer hook.

Shell Row
Row 6: Work a chain one. Work a single crochet through the first stitch.  *Skip two stitches(skipping the vertical loops) Work a shell with 5 double crochet. Skip 2 stitches.  Work a single crochet.  Continue across from *.  When you finish, cut the yarn and secure.  This piece will have a front side and a back side.


Pass 1: Attach yarn to the first stitch of the shell row. Insert your hook through the top of the stitch below the two loops. Pull the yarn through. Insert your hook through the top of the next stitch below the two loops. Pull the yarn through. Continue across.  You will end with 25 loops on your hook.
Pass 2: On the edge only, you will wrap the yarn over, pull through one loop, The remaining stitches will be wrap the yarn over, pull through two, Wrap the yarn over pull through two until you work all the loops of your hook, there will be a total of 25.


Rows 2-5: Repeat Row 2 - Keep in mind there are two passes for each row

You will repeat the afghan stitch rows and the shell stitch

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Crochet Geek Officially on Itunes

I am set up on Itunes with a few videos.  I am going to get the basic stitch tutorials uploaded and take requests for tutorials you would like to see on Itunes.


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Crochet Multiples

This video tutorial will show you examples of multiples.





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