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Crochet Introduction Crochet is simple to learn and can be used to create an interesting range of household soft furnishings such as cushion covers and throws as well as a great variety of clothing and fashion accessories from hats and bags to scarves. It is quick to work up and finished effects can range from dense fabric textures to delicate lacy ones. Crochet can also be used to join seams in knitting and to create edgings for sleeves and necklines.

Equipment needed Yarns and threads The type of yarn should be selected to suit the individual project, taking the composition and thickness into account. Finest crochet threads give a lacy finish and can be used for edgings and even Christmas decorations. Double-knitting (DK) or 4-ply give a thicker, more solid finish and are used for items of clothing.

Crochet hooks The size of crochet hook is determined by the yarn used and the project being made. The larger the hook and the thicker the yarn, the quicker your work will grow. If you are following a pattern, the recommended size hook is given.

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Pattern

Foundation chain

Crochet patterns are available for a wide range of projects.

To cast on in crochet you will need to make a foundation chain. Catch the tail end of the yarn between your thumb and forefinger and C O A T S C R O C H E T A / W ( 1st version) hold it firmly (fig 5). Catch the ball end of the Method yarn with the hook, by passing the hook over and under the yarn in a twisting motion as Making a loop shown by the arrow (fig 6). Draw the yarn To start to crochet you need to create a now wrapped around the hook through the loop on the hook. Form the yarn into a loop, loop on the hook to make a chain. Hold positioning the ball end of the yarn behind the end of the chain with your other hand the loop (fig 1). Holding the hook like a to create sufficient tension until the chain pencil, insert it through the centre of the loop C O A T S C R O C H E T A / W ( 1st version) reaches your required length. and catch the yarn strand behind the loop C O A T S C R O C H E T A / W ( 1st version) with a crochet hook (fig 2). Draw the yarn fig 5 through the loop to create a loop around the C O Ahook T S C R O(fig C H E T3). A / Pull W ( 1st version) the tail end of the yarn in the revised a/w 18/11/04 opposite direction to tighten the new loop around the hook (fig 4) C O A T S C R O C H E T A / W ( 1st version) fig 1 6- position of thread and hook 5.

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Basic stitches

Double crochet

Slip stitch

Ideal for mats, bags and containers

Slip stitch is the easiest stitch and is usually used as an edging or joining stitch. To work on( 1staversion) foundation chain, insert the C O Aa T S slip C R O Cstitch HET A/W hook into the second chain from the hook, catch the yarn with the hook and draw it through the chain and the loop on the hook to complete the stitch (fig 7).

Working basic stitches in rows

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This is a dense stitch, is the most common stitch and is sometimes known as plain stitch. Insert the hook through the second chain from the hook and catch the yarn with the hook. Draw the hook through the chain so that there now two loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn around the hook and draw it through the two loops on the hook (one loop remains on the hook). Work double crochet in each chain in the same way (fig 8). On the following rows, work the one turning chain then work one double crochet in each stitch of the previous row. autumn 2004

When you turn your crochet work at the end of a row, in order to start the next row you will need to add a specific number of chain stitches, called turning chains, to bring the work into the right position to create stitches for the next row. The list below gives the number of turning chains required for the various basic crochet stitches: Turning chains: Slip stitch – 1ch Double crochet – 1ch Treble – 3ch


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Often used for lacy, or household items

When your work is complete, cut the thread about 7cm from the work. Pass the loose end through the one remaining loop on the revised a/w 18/11/04 hook and pull tightly. Darn the loose ends into the wrong side of the work using a blunt ended needle.

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Wrap yarn around hook and insert the hook through the fourth chain from the hook. Yrh C O A T Sand C R O Cdraw H E T A /the W ( 1styarn version) through the chain (fig 9). Yrh and draw the yarn through the first two loops on the hook (fig 10). Yrh and draw the yarn through the two remaining loops on the hook (fig 11). One loop remains on the hook. Work a treble in each chain in the same way.

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Crochet Abbreviations

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The following are popular abbreviations found in crochet patterns:

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chain

dc

double crochet

ss

slip stitch

tr

treble

ch sp

chain space

lp(s)

loops

t-ch

turning chain

WS

wrong side

yrh

yarn round hook

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