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Crochet - Finishing Crochet

Finishing Crochet

1. Cut off yarn, leaving about 6 inch end. 
2. Yarn over hook, draw yarn through last loop. Pull yarn end to tighten and fasten the end. 
3. Thread end into a needle and work it back through edge. Cut off close to work. 

Work all other loose ends into a solid part of crochet to fasten it securely. If yarn end is not long enough to thread into needle, use crochet hook to work the end in and out of the crochet.

Crochet-Increasing and decreasing stitches

Increasing and decreasing stitches

To increase the stitches, work two stitches in one stitch. 

To Decrease Single crochet
Stitch one single crochet to a point where there are two loops on hook. Make one more loop in next stitch. Yarn over hook, draw through all three loops at once. One decrease made.


To Decrease Double crochet
Stitch one double crochet to a point where two loops are on hook. Begin next double crochet in next stitch until there are four loops  on hook.
 Yarn over hook, draw through all three loops on hook. One loop remains on hook.
One decrease made.

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Crochet-Slip Stitch

Slip Stitch

Slip stitch is used for joining. It is also used for straight rows of crochet and is often used as an edge stitch.    1.  Make a starting chain of 10 stitches.     2.  Insert hook through the two top threads of first chain made.

3.  Yarn over and with one motion draw through stitch and loop on hook.  u get many more from here...

Crochet-Treble Crochet

Treble Crochet

1.  Make a chain of stitches. (chain stitches)     2.  Yarn over hook twice. Insert hook under the two top threads of fifth chain from hook, yarn over draw through stitch. There are now four loops on hook.

3.  Yarn over hook, draw through two loops (3 loops on hook).

4.  Yarn over hook, draw through two loops (two loops on hook)

5.  Yarn over, draw through two loops. One loop remains on hook. One treble crochet is completed.

At the end of row chain four to turn. Continue as for double crochet but yarn over hook twice to make each stitch.

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Crochet-Half Double Crochet

To make Half double crochet, repeat step 1 and 2 of double crochet. Then yarn over hook, draw through all three loops on hook.     1.  Make a chain of twenty stitches. Insert hook under the two top threads of the forth chain from hook.    2.  Draw Yarn through stitch. There are now three loops on the hook.

3.  Yarn over hook, draw through all three loops on hook.     u get many more from here...

Crochet-Double Crochet

Double Crochet

1.  Make a chain of twenty stitches. Insert hook under the two top threads of the forth chain from hook.  Draw Yarn through stitch. There are now three loops on the hook.

2.  Yarn over hook, draw through two loops leaving one loop. Now there are two loops on hook.

3.  Yarn over hook, draw through two loops. One loop remains on hook. One double crochet is completed.

For next double crochet, insert hook under the two top threads of next chain. Yarn over hook draw through this chain. There are now three loops on hook.

Repeat step 3 and 4. Continue working a double crochet in each chain across. At the end of the row, chain 3 to turn.  This turning chain is always counted as the first double crochet of the next row. 

On the second row, skip first double crochet, work double crochet in each stitch across. 

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Crochet-Single Crochet

Single Crochet

1.  Make a chain of 10 or 20 stitches (Chain stitch) for practicing. Insert hook under the two top threads of the second chain from hook, draw yarn through. There are now two loops on hook.

2.  Yarn over hook and draw through the two loops (just like a chain stitch). One loop remain on hook . One single crochet is completed.

3.   For the next single crochet, Insert hook under the two top threads of the next chain and repeat. Continue in each chain remaining in the row. At the end of the row, chain1

4.   Turn work so reverse side is facing you. Insert hook under the two top threads of first single crochet.  Repeat step one through five. Continue working single crochet in this manner until you are familiar. u get many more from here...

Crochet

Crotchet  is needlework i.e the simple drawing of one loop through another, done with a hook. You can make a variety of beautiful things like table mats, shawls, sweaters, dresses etc.with Crochet.

Materials

Hooks made of steel, plastic, aluminium and wood are available in different lengths and sizes. Steel hooks are usually used for cotton thread or fine wool work, plastic and aluminium hooks for wool, synthetics etc and wooden hooks for heavy wool (rug making). Yarns and threads are available in a variety of materials like wool (light, medium and heavy), cotton , synthetic, jute and so on.

Gauge
Gauge means the number of stitches and rows per inch. Gauge will be specified in the directions given in a particular design. When you do crocheting , it is important to maintain the gauge specified in the design to get the correct size of the article you are making.

To check the Gauge, make a  sample 3 or 4 inches square patch of the stitch given. Stitch using the specified hook and yarn. Then place the patch flat on the table and with a ruler measure the number of stitches and rows per inch.  For eg. Gauge= 4 stitches per inch.
If your stitch number doesn't correspond to the Gauge given for the design, try out different size hooks i.e a larger hook if you have more stitches per inch or a smaller hook for less stitches per inch until the Gauge specified is obtained.

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Crochet - Chain Stitch

Chain Stitch

Pass hook under yarn and catch yarn with hook. Draw yarn through loop on hook , this makes one chain. Repeat until you have as many chains as needed.

One loop always remains on hook. Keep thumb and forefinger of your left hand near stitch in work to control tension. Practice until your chains are uniform.

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Crochet Stitches - Basic

Make  a loop at one end of yarn and hold in place it thumb and forefinger of left hand. Hold the hook in the right hand. Draw working yarn through loop. Pull short end and working yarn. Tighten the yarn in opposite directions to bring loop around the hook.

To hold yarn, measure down working yarn about 4" from loop on hook. Having palm of hand facing up, insert yarn between right finger and little finger of left hand. Weave thread around little finger, then under and over other fingers.  u get many more from here...

Crochet - How To Crochet A Chain

How To Crochet A Chain
The first step in crochet is the foundation chain. Follow our easy guides to creating a chain. u get many more from here...

Sewing-Know Your Sewing Needles

	Know Your Sewing Needles To ensure you choose the best needle for the task in hand we have the perfect guide for you.
needles   Easy- Threading Easy Threading needles have a slot eye into which the thread is pulled. They’re especially made for people who have difficulty in threading ordinary needles. Betweens/Quilting Betweens or Quilting needles are short for quick even stitching. Traditionally used by tailors and professional sewers. Milliners/Straw Milliners needles are long with round eyes for work on bonnets, hats etc. They are also suitable for pleating and decoration work on children's dresses. Embroidery/Crewel Embroidery or Crewel needles are the same as Sharps, but have long eyes to take one or more threads of Anchor stranded cotton. Mainly used for embroidery. Bodkins Bodkins are flat or round and have large eyes for threading cords, tapes and elastics. Darners Darning needles are for mending work with wool or cottons. Sizes 14-18 are known as Wool or Yarn Darners and are used for spanning large holes. Long Darners Darning needles have very long eyes for mending work with wool or cottons. Tapestry Tapestry needles have blunt points which slip between fabric yarns without splitting them. Use them with wool or thick embroidery cotton on canvas or open mesh fabric. Sharps Sharps needles are for general purpose sewing. Their short round eyes provide added strength. Chenille Chenille needles are short with very long eyes. They are ideal for chenille work and for stitching coarse materials with thick yarns. Gloves/Leather Leather needles have triangular points that pierce without tearing. Use them for gloves, belts and all garments in leather, vinyl or plastic. Beading Beading needles are very fine and straight with long eyes. They are specially made to thread beads and pearls. Ball Point Sewing Ball point needles are specially designed for use on jersey, stretch and other synthetic fabrics. The rounded point ensures that they do not cut, tear or damage the material. Twin Needle A twin needle is constructed with two needles on a crossbar from a single shaft. They can be used with zigzag sewing machines that thread front to back. Also used to sew two rows of stitching at the same time. u get many more from here...

Understanding Crochet

	Understanding Crochet Learn how to understand the basics of crochet with Coats Crafts UK. Below is an explanation of the terms used within crochet patterns.
abbreviations Abbreviations are used for crochet stitches and some procedures. The following are abbreviations. BEG : beginning CH : chain DC : double crochet HTR : half treble TR : treble SP(S) : spaces(s) ST(S) : stitch(es) SS : slip stitch REP : repeat asterisk * Repeat instructions following an asterisk as specified. Brackets ( ). Repeat instructions in brackets as many times as specified. tension Tension must be checked carefully before starting a design as only the correct tension will ensure the correct size of the finished piece. Before starting a design, work the stitch recommended in the pattern under ‘ Tension'. The word tension is used to indicate the number of stitches and rows worked within a given measurement. This information is important as it governs the finished size of the article you are going to make. turning chain When working crochet patterns you will often come across an instruction: ‘ 1ch, turn’ or ‘ 3ch, turn’. This will sometimes be given at the end of a row, but refers to stitches that will form the beginning of the next row. Rows of crochet vary in depth and these turning chain enable you to start the next row with the hook at the correct height. fastening off At the end of patterns, instructions will be given to fasten off. To do this, cut the yarn about 5 - 8 cm from the work, bring the loose end through the loop remaining on the hook and pull the yarn firmly. Darn any ends on the wrong side into the back of the work. u get many more from here...