Super Simple Crochet Stitch Patterns: Turn 12 Simple Stitches into Beautiful Textures! Plus Tips & Techniques to Improve Your Crochet - Softcover

Gonzalez, Joanne C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1590129261 ISBN 13: 9781590129265

Verlag: Annie's, 2018

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This book includes instructions for 6 projects using twelve stitch patterns created with short, simple repeats using basic stitches that create textures that look more intricate than they are. Refer to the Project Box for each stitch where calculations are already done for you! The book also features a Did You Know section for information to improve your technique plus up-close color photos throughout to make it easy to stay on track and turn simple stitches into beautiful textures. Page Count: 48 Skill Level: Beginner

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Joanne Gonzalez was introduced to plastic canvas by coworkers several years ago. Joanne enjoys working with a versatile medium that holds its shape whether the project is flat or 3-dimensional. Joanne enjoys when family members are excited seeing what creations she's working on and even more when they receive her finished items. Joanne lives in Big Sandy with her husband and 1 son.

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Super Simple Crochet Stitch Patterns

By Joanne C. Gonzalez

Annie's

Copyright © 2018 Annie's
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-59012-926-5

Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions, 
STITCH PATTERNS, 
Stitch Pattern Index, 
Stitch Pattern Instructions, 
GENERAL INFORMATION, 
How to Use the Project Box, 
DID YOU KNOW, 
Gauge & Size, 
When the Yarn Runs Out, 
Starting Chain, 
Starting & Ending in the Correct Place, 
Consistency, 
Coming Up Short, 
Fasten Off, 
Hiding Ends, 
Joining Sides, 
Join With a Double Crochet, 
A Simple Border, 
PROJECTS, 
Sampler Afghan, 
Afghan, Lapghan, Baby Blanket, Scarf, 
Cowl, 
Slippers, 
Poncho & Hat, 
Your Own Creation, 
Metric Conversion Charts, 
Stitch Guide, 

CHAPTER 1

did you know?

Tips & Techniques to Improve Your Crochet

Gauge & Size

How to Get the Gauge

Gauge Swatch

Use this swatch to check against gauge used for sizing in this book.

Row 1: With size I/9/5.5mm hook and worsted-weight yarn, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (10 sc)

Rows 2–10: Ch 1, sc in each st across.

This swatch measures 3½ inches × 3 inches.

Why Gauge Is Important

Having the same gauge as the instructions is important in getting the same size finished piece as the instructions are intended for. This is especially important for garment sizing and for yarn requirements. A garment will not fit the size intended if not crocheted in the gauge specified in the instructions. A project crocheted with a larger gauge will turn out larger than the size intended and will require more yarn to complete than the instructions call for.

The Stitch Patterns in this book are easily adapted if you're having trouble matching the gauge swatch.

If Your Swatch Is Larger

Try making the gauge swatch again with a smaller hook.

If you are still having trouble getting the gauge, then decrease the starting chain length per the instructions at the bottom of the Project Box (see General Information on page 5 for how to use the Project Box). Gauge is critical for sizing garments like the Slippers on page 18. To get the correct height of the piece, rows may need to be subtracted.

If Your Swatch Is Smaller

Try making the gauge swatch again with a larger hook.

If you are still having trouble getting the gauge, then increase the starting chain length per the instructions at the bottom of the Project Box. If needed, add rows to get the correct height measurement of the piece.

If Your Swatch Now Has the Right Gauge But Looks Like It Has Holes

This occurs when the tension on the yarn is very tight. The test swatch (below right) needed an N/13/9mm hook to get the width of the gauge swatch that used an I hook. Notice how it looks like there are holes between the single crochets.

For projects in this book, the finished size of the piece prior to assembly is important for sizing (not the number of stitches in the starting chain or number of rows used). Use the hook size needed to obtain gauge and work the Stitch Patterns as instructed with the starting chain and end row listed in the Project Box. Or use the hook size that is comfortable and adjust the length of the starting chain per the instructions at the bottom of the Project Box. Adjust the end row to get the needed measurements for the piece.

Experimenting With Size

Hook Size

Yarn manufacturers often put a recommended hook size on the yarn label. The worsted-weight yarn used in this book has a recommended hook size of I/9/5.5mm. In the Project Box included with each Stitch Pattern there is a column for hook and a column for yarn requirements. Not all projects that use worsted-weight yarn use an I hook. That is because different effects can be obtained with different sizes of hooks.

The three swatches below (made the same as the Gauge Swatch on page 6) use G, I and K hooks.

Using a smaller hook makes the stitching tighter, and more stitches will be needed to get the same measurements of a piece worked with a larger hook. Ripples (page 40), Posts (page 42) and Post X's (page 44) are stitched mostly with double crochets and thus have more "stretch" than the other Stitch Patterns. Using a smaller hook when making a large project like the Afghan or Lapghan will have the effect of tighter stitching for these Stitch Patterns. Using a larger hook makes the stitching looser, or more airy, and can be desirable in a project like the Cowl or to make an afghan "fluffier."

When experimenting with hook size, measure Row 1 to make sure it's the desired size. Work the number of rows needed to get the desired height for the piece.

Yarn Size

Worsted-weight yarn is a versatile yarn for many projects. Try experimenting with different thicknesses of yarn or with multiple strands of yarn or thread.

Using a thicker yarn or multiple strands and a larger hook will make a project work up faster (and thicker) since less stitches will be needed to get the Row 1 measurement and less rows will be needed to get the size of the piece. The Baby Blanket on page 16 is an example of using a bulky-weight yarn with a larger hook than the manufacturer recommends. The Slippers on page 18 use two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together as one to add thickness and durability.

When experimenting with yarn size, measure Row 1 and end row measurements to get the desired size of the piece.

When the Yarn Runs Out

End of the Skein/Color Change

Acrylic yarn is a favorite among crafters but if not secured adequately, ends may come loose and unravel the project. Here is a way to prevent that from happening.

Make a slip knot to be used as the last yarn over of the ending piece of yarn. Be sure that the side that slips is the side closest to the piece.

Adjust the position of the slip knot so that it ends up in between loops of yarn.

Make a slip knot to be used as the first yarn over of the new piece of yarn. Be sure the slip side is the side going to the skein of yarn.

Add the slip knot to the hook as a yarn over, allowing enough room between the hook and knot so that when the loop is pulled through the loops on hook, the knot will end up hidden in the stitching.

Lay ends over top of row and work over to hide. Several Stitch Patterns skip stitches in each row. See Hiding Ends on page 12 for another method to hide the ends.

Ripples (page 40) works in back loops. The end of the working yarn and the end of the new yarn are worked over as one when working into the back loops.

Skein Has a Knot

Cut out the knot. YES, do cut the knot out of the yarn. In the manufacturing process, when there is a break in the yarn, they will knot the ends together and continue spinning the skein. The knot may appear simply to be a loop in the yarn but when it comes undone it will unravel the piece.

Cut the knot out and work instructions as if the end of the skein has been reached.

Starting Chain

Working the starting chain can be the most challenging part of a project. Here is how to lay a good foundation for your project. Be sure to also read Consistency on page 10.

The first loop is made by making a slip knot. It needs to be secure for end and slip for yarn to be worked. This will keep the piece from unraveling...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Annie's
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1590129261
• ISBN 13: 9781590129265
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 48
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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