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Crochet library February 13, 2018

Stitch of the week #12: “Bubble Stitch”

I always try to find special stitches, with a great look that will make your projects so special. This week we will learn to make a version of “bubble stitch”. There are many stitches with a similar texture but this one is so easy to make and you will love it.

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Abbreviations used in this pattern:

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet

To begin, chain a multiple of 4 + 2 stitches.

Row 1

1 sc in the 2nd stitch, *ch 3, skip 3, 1 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2

1 sc in the first sc from previous row, ch 1, 7 dc in the same stitch. Move forward to the next sc from the previous row and repeat: [1 sc, ch 1, 7 dc] in the same stitch. Repeat the section inside [ ] in each sc from the previous row, except the last one. In the last sc make 1 sc. Ch 1 and turn.

If you want to use more than 1 color at the beginning of row 3 change it, make the ch 1 with the second color and turn.

Row 3

1 sc in the first sc from the previous row, *ch 3 and move forward to the next ch 1 space from the previous row and make in this stitch 1 sc. Repeat from * to the end of the row ending with ch 3 and 1 sc in the last stitch. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 4

Repeat row 2.

To continue, just repeat row 3 and 4 ( basically row 3 and 2).

Bellow you will find the video tutorial.

This is a beautiful stitch and if you liked the pattern save it for later.

Crochet library February 6, 2018

Stitch of the week 11: Heart stitch

Valentine’s Day is close and today we’ll gone learn to make the heart stitch.

Is a perfect stitch for pillow cases, blankets, scarfs, beanies or whatever you want to make.

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I love this stitch, is so cute and looks so beautiful.

Is recommended to use a pastel color for the main color and a powerful color for the hearts.

Abbreviations:

Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Sc – single crochet
dc3tog – 3 double crochet together
st(s) – stitch(es)

To begin you will have to chain a multiple of 7 stitches plus 1.

Row 1

Ch 3, 1 dc in each st.

Row 2

Change the color and ch 1.

In the first st dc3tog,* ch 3, skip 6, [dc3 tog, ch 2, dc3tog] in the same stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row, ending with dc3tog in the last stitch.

Row 3

Change the color. Ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *ch 2, skip 2, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2, 1 sc in the ch 2 space (midle of the heart). Repeat from * to the end of the row, ending with, ch 2 and 1 sc in the last stitch.Ch 3 and turn.

Row 4

1 dc in each stitch across.

Repeat rows 2 – 4 as long as you want.

I “LOVE” this stitch and hope you will love it too and you’ll make a lot of beautiful thinks with it.

You will find the video tutorial bellow.

Crochet tips and tricks January 27, 2018

Crochet tips&tricks: Learn how to make the foundation double crochet.

Last week I made a post about how to make the foundation single crochet. This week is time to move forward and learn another stitch foundation. So, here I am with step by step instructions and video tutorial on how to make the foundation double crochet.

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You will see that is very easy and you will catch the thing right away.

Step 1

Chain 3.

Step 2

Yarn over and insert the hook in the first stitch that you’ve made. Yarn over and pull the yarn trough this stitch. Now you have 3 loops on your hook.

Step 3

Yarn over and pull the yarn trough the first stitch. 3 loops on your hook.

Step 4

Yarn over and pull the yarn trough the first 2 loops on your hook. 2 loop on the hook.

Step 5

Yarn over and pull the yarn trough the last 2 loops on your hook. Well done! You just made your first foundation double crochet.

Let’s see how we will make the next one.

Step 6

Yarn over, turn your work and find the “v” stitch at the bottom of the foundation double crochet that you just made and insert the hook trough it. Yarn over and pull the yarn trough that “v”.