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Social Tagging: Crochet • Head Band
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Social Tagging: Crochet • Head Band
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Social Tagging: Crochet • Potholder • Threads
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Social Tagging: Crochet • Potholder • Threads
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Social Tagging: Baby Girl • Baby Shower • Utmost Importance
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Social Tagging: Baby Girl • Baby Shower • Utmost Importance
For those who are just beginning the art of crochet, you have probably completed many a blanket. As the simplest of the crochet designs, these can be the best to cut your teeth on when it comes to enhancing your skills. But learning how to crochet a dress can not only further your skills but allow you to make any number of projects for you, your family, and friends.
First and foremost, learning how to crochet a dress can save you enormous amount of money in the stores. Just think; you can make yourself a one-of-a-kind dress for that special occasion! While this can be an enormous undertaking – from the selection of the materials, to the selection of the pattern, to the time necessary to crochet a dress – the final result can be amazing. You’ll save money for sure. And you’ll certainly have a unique outfit that you are guaranteed will be the only one of its kind. But best of all, you’ll have the self-satisfaction of knowing that you completed the project on your own!
If you do decide to crochet your own dress, measurements are of the utmost importance. Be sure to have someone help you to take your measurements to ensure the most accurate results.
If the dress isn’t for you then you can certainly make a dress for someone else. It may be easier to fit if you are working with someone else’s measurements. For beginners, it may be best to first attempt to crochet a dress for a small child. This can be a lovely and unique outfit for a special event. Crochet a dress for a baby girl and you’ll surely be the hit of a baby shower or party welcoming a newborn.
As a matter of fact, the ability to crochet a dress can provide you with many a resource for gift giving. In addition to making outfits for loved ones, you can crochet a dress in many styles and colors for a child’s favorite doll. Think how popular you’ll be at Christmas!
Learning to crochet a dress for dolls can also give you an avenue for making extra money. You can sell such unique creations at a variety of craft shows and other venues.
Crocheting can be a wonderful pastime or a viable side business depending on your ability to commit time and resources. Learn to crochet a dress and you’ll always have a beautiful and unique creation at your fingertips.
By: Michelle Bery
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August 21, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Social Tagging: Slipknot • Straight Pins • Yarn Needles
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Social Tagging: Slipknot • Straight Pins • Yarn Needles
Crocheting as a skill is similar to knitting. The two art forms differ from each other in the terms of materials used and the finished product. As its crocheting, we are discussing, without any further elaboration on knitting, we move straight to our subject. This article is a beginners’ guide to crocheting.
Raw Material for Crocheting.
o A crochet hook
o Yarn
o Measuring tape or ruler
o Straight pins
o Yarn needles
Fundamental Crocheting Steps for Preparing Basic Knotty Chain.
A beginner at crocheting should use an H/5.00 mm hook and a brightly colored yarn to facilitate an easy visibility of stitches. Also, begin with something easy and enjoyable. Crocheting always begins with a foundation knotted chain, which is a row of Vs. To make this chain you need to do four things:
o Make a slipknot.
o Put your hook through the slipknot and bring the yarn over the hook.
o Pull the yarn through the slipknot so that you now have two stitches.
o Continue with the above steps until you get a foundation chain with at least eleven stitches.
Now crochet has three types, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, and Treble Crochet.
Single Crocheting.
o After making the foundation chain, insert the hook into the ridge, which is the piece of yarn under the V shape of the second chain.
o Pull the yarn through the ridge to have two loops.
o Now bring and pull the yarn through the two loops.
o Insert the hook and pull the yarn through the next ridge.
o Again, pull the yarn through the two loops.
o Repeat until you reach the end of the row. Make sure that you have ten single crochets on your hook.
o Now to begin the next row, turn around your work so that the hook is again at the beginning point.
o Insert the hook under two top loops and draw the yarn through to have two loops.
o Again, bring the yarn over the hook and draw it through the two loops.
o Continue until you reach the end of the row and make sure that you have ten single crochets on your hook.
Double Crocheting.
o Make a loose chain of twelve stitches.
o Insert the hook into the fourth chain after yarning over.
o Repeat it once more and pull the yarn through to get three loops.
o Bring the yarn over and pull it through the first two loops to get two loops now.
o Again, yarn over and pull the yarn through the remaining two loops.
o Insert hook into the next chain and yarn over. Do it once more and pull the yarn through the chain so that you now have three loops.
o Next yarn over and pull through the first two loops.
o Yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops.
o Repeat these steps until you reach the end of the row. Make sure that you have ten stitches at the end.
o You have to chain three now before you begin the next row.
o Turn around your work and double crochet into the two top loops of the previous row.
o Continue until you reach the end of the row, making sure that you have ten double crochets on your hook.
Treble Crocheting. In treble crochet, which is the tallest, you start with thirteen loosely chained stitches and proceed as you did with the earlier two crochet stitches.
To finish off from any type of crocheting, cut the yarn and make a tight knot.
By: A. Labedzki
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Annette Labedzki received her BFA at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. She has more than 25 years experience. She is the founder and developer of an online art gallery featuring original art from all over the world. It is a great site for art collectors to buy original art. Is is also a venue for artists to display and sell their art . Artists can join for free and their image upload is unlimited. Please visit the website at http://www.labedzki-art.com
August 19, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Social Tagging: Afghan Pattern • Crochet Stitches • Personalized Afghan
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Social Tagging: Afghan Pattern • Crochet Stitches • Personalized Afghan
Crochet afghan cover patterns are one of the popular crochet projects enjoyed by both beginners and advanced crocheters. A crocheted afghan is a great gift for family and friends. It can serve as a wrap or shawl as well as a blanket during chilly nights. The term afghan was derived from the textiles that are produced in Afghanistan since they are comparable to the shawls and wraps used in the region.
Crocheted afghan covers can be used in various ways. There are numerous crochet patterns for afghan blankets. An afghan blanket can be used as a comforter and as a bedspread. It is important to select the appropriate pattern that will fit the size of the intended project.
Afghans also make great gifts during birthdays and holidays as different motifs can be incorporated into the design. A Christmas afghan can help warm cold winter nights while personalized baby afghan blankets can become family heirlooms.
Complimentary Crochet Afghan Patterns
Free crochet afghan patterns are a great way to put together a beautiful afghan for gifts or for personal use. Crochet afghan patterns can be very simple or complex depending on the preference of the crocheter.
A crocheter may opt to select a simple crochet afghan pattern that makes use of numerous granny squares that are put together to form the entire blanket. On the other hand, complex crochet afghan patterns may consist of geometric shapes that feature advanced crochet stitches.
Various resources like craft books, crocheting magazines and crafting websites offer complimentary crochet afghan patterns. These patterns provide complete instructions starting from what type of yarn and hook should be used for the project. In most cases, a crochet pattern may also include helpful tips on the differences between yarns.
Crochet afghan patterns can also serve as an inspiration for a crocheter to create their own unique design. Keep in mind that patterns can be adapted to suit the purpose of the project. Crocheters should not restrict themselves strictly to the instructions of the pattern. It is important to exercise some personal judgment that will help enhance the appearance of the project.
Creating an Afghan from Crochet Patterns
Creating an afghan based on crochet patterns is easy. There are numerous crochet patterns for afghan blankets that can be great as gifts or decorations at home. Simple afghan covers can even have a central theme. For example, an afghan pattern may feature a floral design as well as the national flag.
Popular crochet patterns for afghan covers often feature a stained glass design or can be part of a set of patterns. The afghan crochet pattern can be part of a collection that may include patterns for a crocheted pillowcase or coffee table doily. A striped crochet pattern for an afghan cover is another appealing project that both beginners and advanced crocheters will enjoy.
Creating an afghan from crochet patterns can also be the start of a wonderful tradition that a mother can pass on to their daughters. A free crochet pattern for an afghan cover is not only a great way to start, but it is also fun. A mother and daughter can learn how to crochet at the same time by following a simple afghan crochet pattern. Once completed the finished product can be given away to family and friends.
Mothers and especially grandmothers will appreciate a handcrafted afghan cover created by a young girl from a crochet pattern. When selecting a pattern for the afghan be sure to choose a pattern and color scheme that would suit the personality of the intended party. The type of yarn to be used should also be considered, as it will directly affect the weight of the finished product.
Afghan blankets also make great donations for retirement and nursing homes. The elderly will certainly cherish the effort that went into creating the afghan. At the same time, they will appreciate the warmth of an afghan.
Afghans are an ideal project for anyone interested in learning how to crochet. Afghans are relatively easy to put together and are a great way to learn the basic crochet stitches. At the same time, afghan covers make excellent gifts and keepsakes that last a lifetime.
By: K. Perry
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Loves sharing crochet tips, patterns and other online crochet resources.
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