How Do I Crochet 13 Basic Crochet Stitches and Free Beginner Crochet Afghan Patterns
How Do I Crochet 13 Basic Crochet Stitches and Free Beginner Crochet Afghan Patterns
How Do I Crochet 13 Basic Crochet Stitches and Free Beginner Crochet Afghan Patterns
Crochet patterns can definitely look like a foreign language if youre a beginner. The first step in learning
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Tunisian Stitch.............................................. 20
Abbreviations
A, B, C Color A, Color B, Color, C, etc.
Bobble - (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times in next st. Yoh and
draw through all 6 loops on hook.
ch chain
dc double crochet
dec decrease
dpn double pointed needle
hdc half double crochet
inc increase
K knit
k2tog knit next two stitches together
kwise knitwise
m1 make 1
mm millimeters
P purl
p2tog purl next two stitches together
pm or PM place marker
pwise purlwise
RS right side
rem remaining
rnd round
sc single crochet
sc2tog single crochet two stitches together
sk skip
sl st slip stitch
sp(s) space(s)
ssk slip the next two stitches knit wise onto right hand needle, insert left hand needle into front loops
of these stitches, knit together.
st(s) stitch(es)
St st stockinette stitch (knit right side rows, purl wrong side rows)
tbl through back loop
tfl through front loop
tog together
tr treble (or triple) crochet
WS wrong side
yo yarn over
* or ** repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
[ ] work directions in brackets the number of times specified
By M.E. Harrington
You've learned how to crochet the single crochet
stitch, but now you're asking yourself, "how do I
crochet the double crochet stitch?" The Double
Crochet Stitch is one of the most important
stitches in crochet. Learn how today with this easy
tutorial.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To begin a row of double crochet stitches,
first chain 2.
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Basketweave Stitch
By M.E. Harrington
Follow this great tutorial to learn how to crochet
this dense stitch. In order to make the
basketweave stitch, you will need to know the
chain stitch, and the double crochet stitch. This
stitch is achieved by manipulating a double
crochet stitch, first in the front of the stitch of the
previous row, and then in the back of the stitch.
These stitches are referred to as front post stitch,
and back post stitch. These examples are shown
using a larger than usual hook to show the stitches
clearly. When completed with a smaller hook, you
will achieve a denser, textured stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. First make a foundation piece on which to
make your stitches: Chain 22.
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(Above photo shows 6 rows completed of basketweave stitch, plus the foundation row of double
crochet stitches.)
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Cable Stitch
By M.E. Harrington
How do I crochet the cable stitch? Learn how to
crochet this classic crochet stitch in only eight
steps. This is an easy crochet tutorial for you to
follow; only four stitches are needed to do the
cable stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Checkerboard Stitch
2. Chain 3.
By M.E. Harrington
How do I crochet the checkerboard stitch? We're
glad you asked, because it's a really neat stitch.
You can use just one for a dishcloth or crochet the
squares together for a really neat-looking afghan.
Learn how to crochet the checkerboard stitch with
this step-by-step guide.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Start with a chain. Double crochet in the
3rd stitch from the hook, and in the next
stitch.
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Popcorn Stitch
By M. E. Harrington
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Chain a foundation chain which can be
divided by 3. Single crochet in the 2nd
stitch from the hook and in each stitch of
the chain.
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Tunisian Stitch
By M.E. Harrington
Wondering to yourself, "how do I crochet the
Tunisian stitch?" Follow this step by step tutorial
to learn how to crochet the famous Tunisian
crochet stitch, also known as the afghan stitch,
railroad knitting, tricot crochet, and shepherds
knitting.
Unless you have a traditional Tunisian crochet
hook, which is a very long handled crochet hook,
then Tunisian crochet is really only practical for
making smaller items, such as wallets,
headbands, belts, and other small items which
dont require more than a dozen stitches across
the row. Thats because all the stitches stay on the
hook, and any more than that, they will fall off the
back end of the hook!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Chain as many stitches as your project
requires.
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MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
NOTES:
Amount of yarn will depend on how large
you make your afghan. The one above
used 32 ounces.
Afghan in photo was crocheted with two
rows of each color. It looks nice worked
with only one row of each color.
Rather than count stitches, just make a
long chain and when you crochet the first
row, crochet as far as you like for the
length of your afghan. Cut off remaining
chains.
When starting and ending rows leave an 8
inch tail to be included in fringe.
BASE INSTRUCTIONS:
Leaving an 8 inch tail, chain 211 stitches for
foundation. This will be about 60 inches. If you
want your afghan longer, start with a longer chain.
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MATERIALS:
RED HEART Hokey Pokey Art. E718
(4 ounce skeins): 5 Ounces each No.
7113 Periwinkle CA, No. 7111 Blue
Bonnet CB, No. 7110 Spearmint CC, No.
7109 Sunshine CD, No. 7108 Tangerine
CE, and 7107 Bubblegum CF.
Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8].
Yarn needle.
GAUGE:
14 sts = 4"; 8 rows =4" in pat. CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
GAUGE SWATCH:
Ch 35, then work in pat across 34 sts (two waves)
for 8 rows. Swatch should measure approximately
9 " wide by 4" high.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
dc2tog (worked over 2 sts, whether those sts are
sc, dc or dc2tog) = [yo and draw up a lp in next st,
NOTES:
The waves are formed by the increases and
decreases; the stitch count remains constant
across every row. Work a gauge swatch to
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Foolproof Afghan
By Mary Ann Frits for Red Heart Yarn
If youre still learning how to crochet, this is a great
project for beginners. This Foolproof Afghan is so
easy, even an idiot could make it! If you're looking
for an easy crochet afghan pattern that you can
mindlessly work on while watching TV, then this is
the perfect pattern for you! Get started on this
simple project today. Use any color yarn you want.
Finished Size: Approximately 32" x 37
INSTRUCTIONS:
FPdc (front post double crochet): yarn over, insert
hook from front to back to front around the post of
indicated stitch and draw yarn through, [yarn over
and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.
BPdc (back post double crochet): yarn over, insert
hook from back to front to back around the post of
indicated stitch and draw yarn through, [yarn over
and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.
THROW:
Ch 83.
Row 1 (Wrong Side): (CL, ch 2, CL) all in 5th ch
from hook, skip next ch, dc in next ch, * skip next
ch, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch, skip next ch, dc in
next ch; repeat from * across; turn 20 cluster
groups.
Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next
ch-2 space, * FPdc around next dc, (CL, ch 2, CL)
all in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in
top of beginning ch; turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 space,
* BPdc around next st, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next
ch-2 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in top of ch3; turn.
Rows 4-49: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 twenty three
(23) times.
Border-Rnd 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly around all 4
sides, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip
st in first sc.
MATERIALS:
RED HEART Super Saver Jumbo: 1
Skein 0378 Claret
Crochet Hook: 8 mm [US L-11].
Yarn needle
GAUGE:
2 repeats (two cluster groups and two FPdc) = 3;
4 rows = 3 in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
CL (Cluster) = [Yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn
over and draw through 2 loops] twice all in
specified stitch, yarn over and draw through all 3
loops on hook.
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BORDER:
Rose heather
Row 1: DC around the perimeter of blanket, and
DC 4 in the corner sps, Sl to First DC made, CC to
Blush heather, Ch 1, turn.
MATERIALS:
Wool-Ease yarn colors: 1 skein Rose
Heather, 2 Skeins blush heather, 8
skeins Grey Heather
Size J crochet hook.
ABBREVIATIONS:
CC = Change Color
SP(S) = Space(s)
SL = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
Shell = 5 DC in next sp
BASE INSTRUCTIONS:
Grey Heather: Ch 154
Row 1: 2 Dc in 4th CH from hook, * Sk 2 sps, SC,
Sk 2 sps, Shell, Rep from * across to last 6 sts, SK
2 sps, SC, Sk 2sps, 3 Dc in last sp, Ch 3, turn.
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MATERIALS:
Color A - Turqua (1 skein, 7 oz, 364 yards)
Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply Worsted
Weight
Color B - White (1 skein, 7 oz, 364 yards)
Lion Brand Vannas Choice
Color C - Light Teal (1 skein, 7 oz, 364
yards) Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply
Worsted Weight
Size I - 8 - 5.50 MM
Yarn Needle
SPECIAL STITCHES:
V-stitch: (dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated ch sp or
between 2 stitches indicated.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated ch sp.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Using color A ch 4, join with a slip st in 4th ch from
hook to form a ring.
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