Learning Crochet Stitches
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Crochet, a method of traditionally making complex crochet stitching designs and craft products with the use of simply hook or needle, is now regaining its popularity.
This hobby is very relaxing and can be learned quickly. Crochet is the favoured technique in needlecrafts, mainly because crochet stitches permit one to make pretty and practical home decor such as doilies, bedspreads, blankets and tablecloths.
Crochet is a versatile type of needlecraft that likewise can create sweaters, scarves, vests, hats and mittens and anything that the mind can imagine!
Whereas the European crochet directions usually use a diagram, U.S. crochet patterns and designs are written that tells the crafter which stitches are to be completed and the order of stitches.
Here are things worth knowing before starting on a crochet project:
1. All crochet designs begin with a "foundation chain" that can belong (for afghan) or short for a project that starts as a "circle".
2. Learning and understanding to work on stitching having an even pressure are essential to make the correct size of your project.
3. At all times, you should try out a sample then adjust the size of the hook either down or up to reach the gauge required.
4. Hold the hook and the yarn in such a manner that it is comfortable to you and just let the yarn flow without restraint.
5. The loop that is on the hook is not always counted.
6. The correct number of chains should be formed at the start of every row for you to continue at the right height or length for the next row. This "turning chain" establishes the first or "initial stitch" of the subsequent row.
7. At all times, you need to pick two loops from the previous row of the stitch except when the pattern indicates a back or front loop.
8. A "space" is described as the interval between stitches.
9. Do not make a "slip stitch" into your first stitch.
10. After completing work, you need to pull through a "loop on the hook" one last time, cut the yarn, and pull the end through.
Here are basic crochet stitches that you need to familiarize yourself with:
1. Chain stitch or "ch". Create a "loop in thread", insert the hook into it, and pull towards you the mid-length of the yarn through. Continue drawing the string through every new loop that you form until you reach the desired length.
2. Single crochet stitch or "sc". You will need to insert the hook underneath two stitch loops, then draw the yarn through the stitch, create "2 loops on the hook", then thread over the theme and pull through towards your direction the two loops.
3. "Half double crochet" stitch or "half dc". Create similar double crochet stitches until you form three "loops on the hook" and thread over the pull the yarn through all three loops.
4. Double crochet stitch "dc". Thread over the hook, then insert the hook in the stitch and pull the line towards you, making "3 loops on the hook", now you need to thread the hook over and pull "two loops", and once more, thread over and pull through the remaining two loops.
5. Treble stitch or "tr". Thread over the hook two times, then insert the hook in the stitch and pull the thread through it, creating "4 loops on the hook", then thread over, pull through "two loops", thread over, then pull through "two loops", then thread over, pull through the remaining "two loops".
6. Slip stitch or "sl st". This stitch is used generally for joining. Insert the hook through the stitch, then catch the yarn, pull both stitches through and the "1 loop on the hook".
7. Popcorn stitch or "pc st". Make one chain stitch, five double crochet stitches, then drop stitches from the hook and insert the "hook" back in that 1 chain stitch and pull the "loop" through the "one on the hook".
8. "Block (bl) and space (sp)" stitch. You need to create four double crochet stitches over four stitches of the preceding row, making 1 block, then create 2 chain stitches skip 2 stitches, creating 1 space stitch.
The saying "practice makes perfect" is true in crochet. While this can be a simple hobby to work on, a beginner can find learning the craft and the patterns very complicated. One can easily make simple crochet patterns with practice, patience, and determination. Have fun while doing it!
This hobby is very relaxing and can be learned quickly. Crochet is the favoured technique in needlecrafts, mainly because crochet stitches permit one to make pretty and practical home decor such as doilies, bedspreads, blankets and tablecloths.
Crochet is a versatile type of needlecraft that likewise can create sweaters, scarves, vests, hats and mittens and anything that the mind can imagine!
Whereas the European crochet directions usually use a diagram, U.S. crochet patterns and designs are written that tells the crafter which stitches are to be completed and the order of stitches.
Here are things worth knowing before starting on a crochet project:
1. All crochet designs begin with a "foundation chain" that can belong (for afghan) or short for a project that starts as a "circle".
2. Learning and understanding to work on stitching having an even pressure are essential to make the correct size of your project.
3. At all times, you should try out a sample then adjust the size of the hook either down or up to reach the gauge required.
4. Hold the hook and the yarn in such a manner that it is comfortable to you and just let the yarn flow without restraint.
5. The loop that is on the hook is not always counted.
6. The correct number of chains should be formed at the start of every row for you to continue at the right height or length for the next row. This "turning chain" establishes the first or "initial stitch" of the subsequent row.
7. At all times, you need to pick two loops from the previous row of the stitch except when the pattern indicates a back or front loop.
8. A "space" is described as the interval between stitches.
9. Do not make a "slip stitch" into your first stitch.
10. After completing work, you need to pull through a "loop on the hook" one last time, cut the yarn, and pull the end through.
Here are basic crochet stitches that you need to familiarize yourself with:
1. Chain stitch or "ch". Create a "loop in thread", insert the hook into it, and pull towards you the mid-length of the yarn through. Continue drawing the string through every new loop that you form until you reach the desired length.
2. Single crochet stitch or "sc". You will need to insert the hook underneath two stitch loops, then draw the yarn through the stitch, create "2 loops on the hook", then thread over the theme and pull through towards your direction the two loops.
3. "Half double crochet" stitch or "half dc". Create similar double crochet stitches until you form three "loops on the hook" and thread over the pull the yarn through all three loops.
4. Double crochet stitch "dc". Thread over the hook, then insert the hook in the stitch and pull the line towards you, making "3 loops on the hook", now you need to thread the hook over and pull "two loops", and once more, thread over and pull through the remaining two loops.
5. Treble stitch or "tr". Thread over the hook two times, then insert the hook in the stitch and pull the thread through it, creating "4 loops on the hook", then thread over, pull through "two loops", thread over, then pull through "two loops", then thread over, pull through the remaining "two loops".
6. Slip stitch or "sl st". This stitch is used generally for joining. Insert the hook through the stitch, then catch the yarn, pull both stitches through and the "1 loop on the hook".
7. Popcorn stitch or "pc st". Make one chain stitch, five double crochet stitches, then drop stitches from the hook and insert the "hook" back in that 1 chain stitch and pull the "loop" through the "one on the hook".
8. "Block (bl) and space (sp)" stitch. You need to create four double crochet stitches over four stitches of the preceding row, making 1 block, then create 2 chain stitches skip 2 stitches, creating 1 space stitch.
The saying "practice makes perfect" is true in crochet. While this can be a simple hobby to work on, a beginner can find learning the craft and the patterns very complicated. One can easily make simple crochet patterns with practice, patience, and determination. Have fun while doing it!