Crochet SnowFlake 7

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Crochet SnowFlake 7

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet SnowFlake 7

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Crochet SnowFlake 7

Skill Level - Beginner/Intermediate

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
TC - Triple Crochet

Materials
Size 1 steel crochet hook
Size 10 Crochet Cotton
Sewing Needle

Chain 3, join with the beginning chain.


Round 1: *Chain 3, SC in the loop, Complete 5 time from *, chain 1, HDC in the first chain to join.  We want to end in the center of the last loop.  (6 loops total)

Round 2: CH 1 SC in the same loop,* CH 5 SC in the next loop,  continue around from *  join in the first SC (6loops total)


Round 3: Chain 1, *SC in the same SC, Chain 6, TC, CH1, TC, CH1, TC, CH 4, SL in the same stitch, CH 6 SL ST in the same ST, CH 4 SL ST in the same ST, TC, CH1, TC, CH1, TC, CH 6 SC in next SC, Complete 6 times total from *, SL ST to join with the beginning SC.

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Crochet Viewer Work - December 2010

2) http://ommazinhandmade.blogspot.com/

3) http://www.etsy.com/shop/speckledfrogcrochet

5) http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarmenBee

6) http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetImpressions?ref=pr_shop

7) http://mysweetsomethings.blogspot.com

8) http://www.youtube.com/user/hitomihutzell

Music: Kevin MacLeod
http://incompetech.com

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How to Make a Thread Crochet Holiday Lace Ornament - Christopher

How to Make a Thread Crochet Holiday Lace Ornament - Christopher

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  How to Make a Thread Crochet Holiday Lace Ornament - Christopher

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand How to Make a Thread Crochet Holiday Lace Ornament - Christopher

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
TC - Triple Crochet

Materials
Size 10 steel crochet hook
Size 10 Thread
Tapestry Needle
Round ornament or ball 7 inches/18 cm around - You can also use the plastic children play balls for a non breakable ornament or Styrofoam ball wrapped in fabric.

Work a chain of 5, join with the beginning chain.
 
Round 1: Ch 1, *SC through the loop. CH 4 SC through the loop. (complete 7 times total from *) CH 1, work a HDC to join. (8 loops total) 


Round 2: Ch 1, *SC through the loop. CH 4, SC in the same CH, CH 4, SC in the next CH. (complete 7 times total from *) CH 4, SC in the same CH, CH 1, work a HDC to join. (12 loops total) 


Round 3: Ch 1, *SC through the loop. Ch 4,  SC in the next CH. (complete 15 times total from *) CH 1, work a HDC to join. (16 loops total)

Round 4-5:  Ch 1, *SC through the loop. Ch 5,  SC in the next CH, (complete 15 times total from *) CH 2, work a DC to join. (16 loops total)

Round 6-8:  Ch 1, *SC through the loop. Chain 7, SC in the next CH, (complete 15 times total from *) CH 3, work a TC to join. (16 loops total)

Round 9:  Ch 1, *SC through the loop. Chain 6, SC in the next CH, (complete 15 times total from *) CH 2, work a DC to join. (16 loops total)

Sew in the tail at the center.

Round 10: Ch 1, *SC through the loop. Chain 5, SC in the next CH, (complete 15 times total from *) CH 2, work a DC to join. (16 loops total)

Round 11:  Place the ornament/ball in the center of the cover after 8 single crochet. Ch 1, *SC through the loop around 16 times total. Join with the beginning stitch. This part will be awkward. Sew in all the tails.

Flower
Chain 4, join with the beginning chain.
Round 1: Ch 1, *SC through the loop. Ch 3, join with the beginning single crochet. (complete 6 times total from *) 


Petals
Round 2: SL ST in to the chain, CH 1, *SC in the chain, CH 1, 7 DC through the chain, CH 1, SC in the same chain.  Repeat from * for each petal.


Sew the flowers around the ornament.  You may want to embellish the center of the flower with beads.


Right Hand Version



Left Hand Version

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Crochet CandyCane

Crochet CandyCane

Video Tutorial: Crochet Candy Cane

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Version 

Red Section
With red yarn Chain 50.

3 SC in each chain across. It will start to twist and be very uneven.

White Section
With white yarn Chain 50.

3 SC in each chain across. It will start to twist and be very uneven.

Straighten each individual section out so the twist is turning one way. Once that is accomplished, join the two sections together, twisting them together to form the candycane. Once they are evenly twisted, secure each end with yarn so they won't come apart. Sew in all the tails. Run a pipe cleaner through the center of the candycane. Twist the yarn section in the direction to tighten the yarn on the pipecleaner. This will grab the fibers of the pipecleaner tighten it up nice and neat. You can hotglue or dab craft glue to the pipecleaner and yarn so it will stay in place and not come apart. Shape project in to a candycane. I have found that fishing line or clear craft line will work very well for an invisible hanger.

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Which loop to crochet under - Front Loop - Back Loop or Both Loops

If there is no indication to go through the front loop of a stitch or back loop, what I do is put my hook below both loops.  The reason is that I find it looks nicer and will be more secure than one loop.   For example,  when I was first learning to crochet, I was following instructions from a leaflet I had purchased.  It was for a shell afghan.  The instructions were telling me to put the hook through the back loop of the single crochet.  By the time I was done, I had big holes with each shell I had made. The shell is a heavy combination of crochet stitches, so it is bound to pull on the individual strand creating big holes.  Going under two strands will keep it more secure and evenly distribute the slack.  That taught me to go through both loops of the single crochet for that pattern and any other pattern that does not have a decorative purpose.  I also recognized that many of the patterns were advising to go through the back or front loop, when there is no decorative purpose. In the end, it all boils down to your personal preference and the combination of stitches that work best for you.

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Single Crochet

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Finding a Multiple - Increasing a Crochet Round

This is going to explain how you come up with a multiple, your own combination of stitches, when you are making a round. In each round, there is a set number of stitches.  I am using 30 with this example. 

When you increase a round, you take the amount of stitches and divide the amount to find increase points.You will want to increase evenly around.  Since you have 30 stitches, you will take 30 divide it by 5, this give you 6. When you are finished, you will have completed 35 stitches, 5 times on that round.

If you find that you want more increases, you divide 30 by 6, this will give you 5.  What this means is the last number you get, you work the increase in that stitch.   You work 1 stitch in each of the next 4, work an increase in the 5th.  You will do that 6 times. On completion, the round will have 36 stitches.  

If you need more increase stitches than 5 or 6, you can take 30, divide it by 2, this will give you 15.  This means that you work one stitch, work an increase in the next stitch.  This is what I call increasing in every other stitch.  You will take 30+15, you get 45 stitches on this round.  You have increased 15 times.

If you need a different combination, you take 30 divide it by 3, this will give you 10.  You work 1 stitch in each of the next 2, increase in the next stitch. When you complete this round, you get 40 stitches, increasing 10 times. 

There are times that I have thrown in an additional increase at the end of the round, which is going to throw off the multiple. That's alright because the idea is to evenly increase and find the best size. 

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Appreciating Hand Made Crochet - Crochet Pricing Recommendations

How do you determine what you will charge for a crochet piece?

How much should we charge when selling crochet work? The formula I went by was double the cost of your materials plus half. I never the thought that was enough, so used the formula as a starting point only.

Crochet is under appreciated with the time that it takes to make larger projects. It can take several weeks or longer to make a large afghan. The same is true when making doily's. Intricate lace can take days and weeks to complete depending on the size.  

Crochet lace doily's have always been my favorite to crochet. When I would sell my work at craft events, people would tell me that it was so expensive. Many of the doily's may take two days or more to complete a doily! I wondered how many of them would go to work for $15 or $25 over two days. $15-$25 was an average price that I asked for each doily. To me the doily's were under-priced! There were always some that would pay the price I was asking. 

Realistically you will not be able to get all of your time, just don't forget to include some of your time in the price of your work.  People who sell their handmade crochet tend to under price their work. I challenge everyone selling crochet to ask just a little bit more. 

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Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket

Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
CHS - Chains
STS - Stitches
EA - Each


Multiple - 8

Materials
Size K/6.50 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle


Cluster Stitch
Wrap the yarn over your hook, put your hook through the stitch, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull the yarn through, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull through 2 loops.  Leave the 2 remaining loops on the hook.  Wrap the yarn over your hook, put the hook through the same stitch, wrap the yarn over pull it through, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull through all 3 loops to complete the cluster.


Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.
Work a chain of 28 or work 27 of the Foundation Single Crochet

Row 1:  Work a chain 1, SC in the same stitch and each of the next 2, *CH 2, Skip 2 CHS/STS ,Work a Cluster in the next(see cluster stitch), chain 2, skip 2 CHS/STS , work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 stitches.  Continue across from * Chain 1 and turn.


Row 2:  Ch 1,SC in the same stitch and each of the next 2, *work 2 SC in the next CH 2 space. Work a SC in the cluster, work 2 SC in the next CH 2 SP. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 stitches. Repeat from * for the width. 


Row 3: Ch 1, this will be the step up. Work a DC in the same stitch.  Work a cluster in the next single crochet.  *Chain 2, skip 2 single crochet,  work 1 SC in each of the next 3 stitches, chain 2, skip 2 SC, work a cluster in the next stitch. Continue across from *.  When you get across, you will work a double crochet after the cluster.


Row 4: Ch 1,SC in the same stitch, Work a SC in the cluster, work 2 SC in the next CH 2 SP. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 stitches.  Work 2 SC in the next CH 2 SP. Repeat from * for the width.

Repeat rows 1-4 for the length.

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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO PUDIM DE CHOCOLATE

¾ de xícara (chá) de leite

4 ovos

150g de manteiga

1 e ¼ xícara (chá) de açúcar

1 e ½ xícara (chá) de farinha de trigo

½ xícara (chá) de chocolate em pó

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar

250g de chocolate branco em raspas para decorar

Creme:

8 gemas

1 lata de leite condensado

2 xícaras (chá) de leite

Cobertura:

1 vidro de leite de coco (200ml)

1 lata de leite condensado

1 gema

Bata o leite e os ovos no liquidificador. Transfira para uma tigela, acrescente os ingredientes restantes da massa e misture. Despeje em uma forma retangular untada e enfarinhada e reserve.

Bata no liqúidificador os ingredientes do creme e jogue sobre a massa ainda crua.

Leve ao forno médio por 45 minutos. Deixe esfriar e desenforme.

Leve os ingredientes da cobertura ao fogo e cozinhe até engrossar.

Despeje sobre o bolo e decore com as raspas de chocolate. Leve para gelar por 1 hora antes de servir.

Pronto em: 1h30m

Rende 12 porções

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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO DE MILHO SENSACIONAL

2 vidros de leite de coco (400ml)

1 xícara (chá) de coco ralado

1 xícara (chá) de leite

1 lata de milho verde escorrido

4 ovos

1/2 xícara (chá) de margarina

1 xícara (chá) de flocos de milho pré-cozidos (tipo milharina)

1 pacote de pó para pudim de coco ou baunilha

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar

Bata no liquidificador metade do leite de coco, metade do coco ralado, o leite, o milho, os ovos, a margarina, os flocos de milho e o pó para pudim até ficar homogêneo.

Adicione o fermento e misture com uma colher. Despeje em uma forma untada e enfarinhada e leve ao forno médio pré-aquecido por 40 minutos ou até dourar.

Leve fogo médio, o leite de coco e o coco ralado restantes e deixe levantar fervura.

Desenforme o bolo ainda morno e cubra com a calda da panela. Sirva em temperatura ambiente

Pronto em: 1 hora

Rende: 20 porções

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2 vidros de leite de coco (400ml)
1 xícara (chá) de coco ralado
1 xícara (chá) de leite
1 lata de milho verde escorrido
4 ovos
1/2 xícara (chá) de margarina
1 xícara (chá) de flocos de milho pré-cozidos (tipo milharina)
1 pacote de pó para pudim de coco ou baunilha
1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó
Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar
Bata no liquidificador metade do leite de coco, metade do coco ralado, o leite, o milho, os ovos, a margarina, os flocos de milho e o pó para pudim até ficar homogêneo.
Adicione o fermento e misture com uma colher. Despeje em uma forma untada e enfarinhada e leve ao forno médio pré-aquecido por 40minutos ou até dourar.
Leve fogo médio, o leite de coco e o coco ralado restantes e deixe levantar fervura.
Desenforme o bolo ainda morno e cubra com a calda da panela. Sirva em temperatura ambiente

Pronto em: 1 hora
Rende: 20 porções

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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO DE QUEIJO

3 xícaras (chá) de farinha de trigo

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

4 ovos

2 colheres (sopa) de margarina sem sal

3 xícaras (chá) de açúcar

1 xícara (chá) de requeijão

1 xícara (chá) de iogurte natural

2 colheres (sopa) de queijo parmesão ralado

1 colher (chá) de essência de baunilha

Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar

Misture a farinha e o fermento e reserve.

Bata os demais ingredientes no liquidificador

e junte à farinha e ao fermento reservados.

Coloque em uma forma de buraco no meio untada e enfarinhada.

Leve ao forno pré-aquecido, por 30 minutos.

Retire do forno e regue com o leite de coco e o leite condensado misturados.

Espere esfriar, leve à geladeira por 2 horas, desenforme e polvilhe com o coco ralado.

Cobertura:

1 vidro de leite de coco (200ml)

1/2 lata de leite condensado

100g de coco ralado

Pronto em: 1 hora (+ 2 de geladeira)

Rende: 10 porções

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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO DE IOGURTE

1 xícara (chá) de óleo

4 ovos

1 xícara (chá) de açúcar

1 copo de iogurte natural (200g)

2 xícaras (chá) de farinha de trigo

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

Margarina para untar

Açúcar e canela em pó para polvilhar

No liquidificador, bata o óleo, os ovos, o açúcar, o iogurte natural e a farinha até formar uma massa homogênea. Coloque em uma forma de buraco no meio untada e polvilhada com açúcar e canela. Leve ao forno médio, pré-aquecido, por 30 minutos ou até que ao enfiar um palito, ele saia limpo. Retire do forno, espere esfriar e desenforme. Polvilhe com açúcar, canela e sirva em seguida

Dica: Se desejar, sirva o bolo com geléia de sua preferência ou doce de leite em pasta.

Pronto em: 1 hora

Rende: 10 porções

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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO DE FUBÁ

2 ovos

1 xícara (chá) de óleo

2 colheres (sopa) de manteiga

1 xícara (chá) de açúcar

1 xícara (chá) de fubá

1 xícara (chá) de farinha de trigo

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar

Açúcar para polvilhar

No liquidificador, bata os ovos, o óleo, a manteiga, o açúcar, o fubá, a farinha e o fermento até formar uma massa homogênea. Coloque em uma forma de buraco no meio untada e enfarinhada. Leve ao forno médio, pré-aquecido, por 30 minutos ou até que ao enfiar um palito ele saia limpo. Retire do forno, deixe esfriar, desenforme polvilhe com açúcar...

Dica: Você pode acrescentar 1 colher (sopa) de semente de erva-doce à massa do bolo.

Se desejar, sirva com manteiga, doce de leite ou geléia do sabor de sua preferência.

Pronto em: 1h

Rende: 10 porções

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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO DE CENOURA COM CHOCOLATE

3 cenouras médias picadas

3 ovos

1/2 xícara (chá) de óleo

2 xícaras (chá) de açúcar

1/2 xícara (chá) de leite de coco

2 xícaras (chá) de farinha de trigo peneirada

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó peneirado

50g de chocolate ao leite picado

Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar

Bata no liquidificador a cenoura, os ovos, o óleo, o açúcar e o leite de coco. Reserve. Acrescente a farinha, o fermento e bata até ficar homogêneo. Transfira para uma tigela, adicione o chocolate ao leite e misture bem. Despeje em uma forma retangular untada e enfarinhada. Leve ao forno médio, pré-aquecido, por 35 minutos, ou até que ao enfiar um palito, ele saia limpo. Deixe esfriar, corte em pedaços e sirva em seguida.

Pronto em: 1 hora

Rende: 10 porções



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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO DE DOCE DE LEITE

4 ovos

1 e 2/3 xícara (chá) de doce de leite em pasta (comprado pronto)

1 xícara (chá) de açúcar

1 xícara (chá) de manteiga

2 xícaras (chá) de farinha de trigo

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar

Doce de leite em pasta para decorar

Preparo:

Bata no liquidificador os ovos, o doce de leite, o açúcar e a manteiga até ficar homogêneo. Adicione a farinha peneirada e bata mais um pouco. Junte o fermento e misture com uma colher. Em uma forma redonda untada e enfarinhada, despeje a massa e leve ao forno médio, pré-aquecido, por 45 minutos. Desenforme ainda morno. Para a cobertura, bata no liquidificador, o chocolate com a água quente até amolecer, junte o doce de leite e bata. Despeje sobre o bolo ainda quente, decore com doce de leite, deixe esfriar e sirva.

Cobertura:

150g de chocolate meio amargo picado

1/3 de xícara (chá) de água quente

1/2 xícara (chá) de doce de

leite em pasta (comprado pronto)

Pronto em: 1h10min

Rende: 14 porções



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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO BOM BOCADO

2 colheres (sopa) de fubá

2 colheres (sopa) de farinha de trigo

3 xícaras (chá) de açúcar

2 xícaras (chá) de leite

300g de coco fresco ralado

1 colher (sopa) de manteiga

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

4 ovos

Margarina para untar

Preparo:

Bata no liquidificador o fubá, a farinha, o açúcar, o leite, o coco fresco ralado, a manteiga, o fermento e os ovos até formar uma massa homogênea. Despeje essa massa em uma forma retangular untada e leve ao forno médio, pré-aquecido, por 30 minutos ou até assar e dourar levemente (se você fizer o teste do palito para saber se o bolo está no ponto não irá adiantar, pois o bolo fica levemente úmido). Retire do forno, deixe esfriar e corte em quadrados. Sirva em seguida.

Dica: Se desejar você pode servir o bolo com doce de leite em pasta manteiga ou geléia do sabor de

         sua preferência

Pronto em: 2 horas

Rende: 30 unidades



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BOLO DE LIQUIDIFICADOR - BOLO DE CHOCOLATE

1 e 1/2 xícara (chá) de farinha de trigo

1/2 xícara (chá) de leite

1 xícara (chá) de chocolate em pó

1 xícara (chá) de açúcar

3 ovos

1 colher (sopa) de suco de laranja

1 colher (sopa) de fermento em pó

Margarina e farinha de trigo para untar

Morangos para decorar

Preparo:

Bata os ingredientes do bolo no liquidificador. Em uma forma redonda untada e enfarinhada, despeje a massa e leve ao forno médio, pré-aquecido, por 30 minutos. Para o creme, leve os ingredientes ao fogo baixo e mexa até derreter o chocolate e começar a ficar em ponto de fio. Retire o bolo do forno, deixe esfriar, desenforme e cubra com o creme. Decore com morangos e leve à geladeira até a hora de servir.

Creme:

4 gemas

200g de chocolate meio amargo picado

1/2 xícara de creme de leite fresco

1 xícara (chá) de açúcar

1 colher (sopa) de manteiga

Pronto em: 1h20min

Rende: 12 fatias



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How to make the Afghan Tunisian Crochet Stitch - Entrelac

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Baby Puff Stitch Crochet Hat

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Baby Puff Stitch Crochet Hat

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Baby Puff Stitch Crochet Hat

Video Tutorial: Reverse Single Crochet

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
PS - Puff Stitch

Materials
Size G/4.25 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Size - 14 inches/36 centimeters

Stitch Instructions and Definitions

Puff Stitch 7 Loops :

1. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook below the chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw through. There will be 3 loops on the hook.
2. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook below the chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw through. There will be 5 loops on the hook.
3. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook below the chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and draw through. There will be 7 loops on the hook.
4. Wrap the yarn over the hook, pull the yarn through all 7 loops.
5. Wrap the yarn over the hook, pull through(chain) to secure puff stitches at the top.

Chain 4, join with the beginning chain.


Round 1: Chain, pull up, *work 8 puff stitch around, join with the beginning puff stitch. Slip stitch in to the space between the puff stitch. 


Round 2: Chain, pull up, *  Work 2 puff stitch in each space around, join with the beginning puff stitch. Slip stitch in to the space between the puff stitch.(16 puff stitch total)


Round 3: Chain, pull up,   Work 1 PS in the space, *Work 2 puff stitch in the next space, work 1 PS in the next space. Continue around from * join with the beginning puff stitch. Slip stitch in to the space between the puff stitch. (24 puff stitch total)

Round 4-11:  Chain, pull up, *1 PS in each space around, join with the beginning puff stitch. (24 puff stitch total)


Round 12: Work 1 SC in the PS, 1 SC in the space, continue around and join with the beginning stitch.  You can continue with additional rounds of single crochet. 


Reverse Single Crochet:  Once the rounds of single crochet are finished, I work a round of the reverse single crochet. 

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What do you Love Most? - Crochet Giveaway - Drawing on November 1st

The giveaway is being done on YouTube.  To participate, you will answer the question on YouTube. 

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Amigurumi Crochet LadyBug Princess

Crochet LadyBug Princess

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Amigurumi LadyBug Princess

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Amigurumi Crochet LadyBug Princess

Skill Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
EA - Each
ST - Stitch

Materials
Size H/5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn - 2 Main Colors
Tapestry Needle
Yarn Marker - A piece of scrap yarn will work to mark rounds

You can use different size crochet hooks and yarn with this project.  If the hook/yarn is smaller, it will make a smaller finished piece. If the hook/yarn is larger, it will make a larger finished piece.

The chain can be replaced with the magic circle, if you familiar with the technique.


LadyBug Shell Top
Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook. Chain 3, join
Round 1: Work 12 SC through the center of the chain. Do not join. The rest of this section will be worked with the continual round. Attach a yarn marker to mark the first stitch.
Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around.  (24 single crochet total)
Round 3-4: 1 SC in each stitch around. (24 single crochet total)
Round 5: *1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next ST. Continue around from * 8 times total. (32 single crochet total)
Round 6: 1 SC in EA ST around.  (32 single crochet total)
Round 7: *1 SC in EA of the next 7 ST. 2 SC in the next ST. Continue around from * 4 times total.   (36 single crochet total)
Round 8-10: 1 SC in EA stitch around.  (36 single crochet total)

LadyBug Bottom
Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook. Chain 3, Join.
Round 1: Work 12 SC through the chain.  Do not join. The rest of this section will be worked with the continual round. Attach a yarn marker to mark the first stitch.
Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around.  (24 single crochet total)
Round 3: Work 1 SC in each stitch around.  (24 single crochet total)
Round 4: *1 SC in ea of the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in the next, continue around from *. (30 single crochet total)
Round 5:  *1 SC in ea of the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in the next, continue around from *. (36 single crochet total)
Round 6: 1 SC in each stitch around, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in the next to even off the round.  (36 single crochet total)

Legs
Chain 6, work 1 SC in each of the next 2 chains. Work 3 HDC in each of the next 3 chains. SL ST at the base of the HDC. Cut a long length of yarn, pull the tail through to secure.  This yarn will be used to attach the legs to the shell.


Head
CH 5.
Round 1: 1 SC in each of the 4 chains, 2 SC in the same chain, 1 SC in each of the next 2, 2 SC in the same chain as the first SC. Do not join and work in a continual round. (10 Stitches total)
Round 2:  2 SC in the same stitch, 1 SC in ea of the next 2,  2 SC in ea of the next 3 stitches, 1 SC in ea of the next 2, 2 SC in ea of the next 2 stitches. (16 stitches total)
Round 3: 1 SC in ea of next 6 stitches, 2 SC in ea of next 2 stitches, 1 SC in ea of next 6, 2 SC in ea of next 2. (20 stitches total)
Round 4-6: 1 SC in each stitch around.  (20 stitches total)

Eyes - Chain 3, join. With a contrasting color, work a French Knot in the center of the eye.  Sew a knot to secure on the inside of the head.  


Dots - Chain 3, join. Cut an extra long length of yarn. Pull both tails to the inside.  Knot the two tails. Take the long tail and secure the dot. Work some French Knots for different size dots.


Mouth and Shell Line:  Work an embroidery chain.  I found that pulling 4 ply yarn apart and using 2 strands made a thinner line.  Knot the tails on the inside of the head.

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How to make the Puff Stitch Decrease

 How to make the Puff Stitch Decrease


Left Hand How to make the Puff Stitch Decrease

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Crochet Galaxy Stitch

Video Tutorial: Crochet Galaxy Stitch - Snowflake

The multiple for this stitch is 3 + 3. Unfortunately the video tutorial has it incorrect. It can be done as 2 + 3 but it may turn out a little fuller.

The amount of stitches will remain the same for each row. Each center joined segment of the stitch will be offset each row, which creates the unique effect of this stitch. It reminds me of those little 6 point plastic beads.

Working on chain foundation: This stitch is worked with 3 stitches joined. It will be a combination of a single crochet and 2 half-double crochet joined. You put the hook through the next chain, draw up a loop. Leave the two loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook, skip one chain and in the next put the hook through the chain and pull through the yarn; you will have 4 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook, Skip another chain and in the next chain insert your hook and draw through the yarn. You will have 6 loops on your hook. Draw the yarn through all 6 loops. Pull the yarn through one more time to secure the loops. Continue on by drawing your first loop through the previous center joined loop. The rest of the stitch is worked the same for the chain foundation. Half Double Crochet in the last stitch, CH 2 turn.

Row 2: You put the hook through the chain next to the hook, draw up a loop. Leave the two loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook, put the hook through the center joining of the stitch in the previous row and pull through the yarn through the loop; you will have 4 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook, put the hook through the center joining of the stitch in the previous row and pull through the yarn and pull the yarn through the loop. You will have 6 loops on your hook. Draw the yarn through all 6 loops. Pull the yarn through one more time to secure the loops. Continue on by drawing your first loop through the previous center joined loop. Half Double Crochet in the last stitch, CH 2 turn.



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Tip for trying a new #Crochet Stitch, Pattern or Technique

We all know that crochet can be frustrating at times when trying a new stitch, pattern or technique. What has worked for me in the past is to stop for a few hours or even a few days.  Most likely it will make more sense at a later time.

I am providing two playlists, the right and left hand version, that will provide the beginner crochet stitches.

Right Hand Crochet Stitch Video Playlist








Left Hand Crochet Stitch Video Playlist

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Joined Crochet Swirl

Joined Crochet Swirl

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  How to make a Crochet Thread Swirl Joined

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand How to make a Crochet Thread Swirl Joined

Skill Level - Intermediate

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

Materials
Size 1 Steel crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions 
You will join each motif with right sides facing each other.  They will be joined with a slip stitch.  See symbol diagram from details. Diagram is only through round 5 but still represents how to join each motif together.  You can make the motif larger if you prefer larger pieces.




Chain 4, join.  You can also use the magic circle to start. 

Round 1:  CH 1, This will not count as a stitch, only the step up. Work *3 DC, CH 2, Complete 5 times total from *, join with the beginning stitch.

Round 2: Slip Stitch to the next stitch. CH 1, Work a DC in the same stitch and 1 DC in the next stitch, Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2, Skip 1 stitch, *Work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 stitches. Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2, Continue around from *. When you get around to the beginning, join with the first stitch.

Round 3: Slip Stitch to the next stitch. CH 1, Work a DC in the same stitch, Work 1 DC in ea of the next 3 stitches, Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the same space as the last DC, CH 3, Skip 1 stitch, *Work 1 DC in ea of the next 4 stitches. Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the same space as the last DC, CH 3, Continue around from *. When you get around to the beginning, join with the first stitch.

Round 4:  Slip Stitch to the next stitch. CH 1, Work a DC in the same stitch, Work 1 DC in ea of the next 5 stitches, Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Skip 1 stitch, *Work 1 DC in ea of the next 6 stitches. Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Continue around from *. When you get around to the beginning, join with the first stitch.

Round 5: Slip Stitch to the next stitch. CH 1, Work a DC in the same stitch, Work 1 DC in ea of the next 7 stitches, Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Skip 1 stitch, *Work 1 DC in ea of the next 8 stitches. Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Continue around from *. When you get around to the beginning, join with the first stitch.

Round 6: Slip Stitch to the next stitch. CH 1, Work a DC in the same stitch, Work 1 DC in ea of the next 9 stitches, Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Skip 1 stitch, *Work 1 DC in ea of the next 10 stitches. Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Continue around from *. When you get around to the beginning, join with the first stitch.

Round 7:  Slip Stitch to the next stitch. CH 1, Work a DC in the same stitch, Work 1 DC in ea of the next 11 stitches, Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Skip 1 stitch, *Work 1 DC in ea of the next 12 stitches. Work 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 3, SC in the next CH 3 space, CH 3, Continue around from *. When you get around to the beginning, join with the first stitch.

Joining Motif:  Work a Slip Stitch in each double crochet on the opposite motif.  Diagram is only through round 5 but still represents how to join each motif together.

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TOUCAS EM REDE

Em lâ branca sedificada e pérolas nas flores.

Executada em 2 fios de linha Anne, um preto e outro preto e prata.

Linha com mini lantejoulas da Anne. Em 2 fios também.

Fiz para a bela Gigi, do Rio de Janeiro. Falta ela escolher qual das pretas quer. Seguindo para aí amanhã viu Gi...

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Crochet Earring - Paula

 













Crochet Earring - Paula

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Earring - Paula

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Crochet Earring - Paula

Skill Level - Easy

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

Materials
Size 8 Steel  crochet hook
Size 10 Crochet cotton
Small Tapestry or Sewing Needle
Earring Finding


Work a chain of 40, join with the beginning stitch.


Round 1:  CH 1, Work 50 Single Crochet around the chain 40, join with the beginning stitch.

Round 2:  CH 1, SC in the same stitch, *CH 4 skip 1 stitch, SC in the next stitch. Continue around from *.  For the last chain, work a chain 2, DC in the first stitch to join. There will be a total of 25 chains.


Round 3: CH 1, SC in the same chain. *CH 4, SC in the next chain. Continue around from *.  For the last chain, work a chain 2, put your crochet hook through the center of the earring, pull the thread through the center of the hook.  Work 2 final chains.  Join with the beginning stitch.  Secure the thread, cut and give it a tug.  Sew in all the tails.

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September 2010 -Viewer Crochet Work

Share Your Work in a future video - You can submit a link to your image, website, or blog on the link below.
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/p/share-your-work-in-video-networking.html

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4) http://www.etsy.com/shop/babysquares

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