Crochet is a form of needle art which creates a woven fabric of interlocking loops of yarn in different patterns. It’s a simple yet addictive art form, often mistaken for knitting. Crochet can be done only by hand. So every crochet product is unique and
Crocheted Fabric may vary based on factors like hooks, yarn and Stitches. It is essential to understand these aspects to create your crochet fabrics.
Materials Required
- Crochet Hook
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tapes
- Pins
HOOKS
Crochet can be done either by hand or by using a crochet hook. Crochet hooks are an essential tool for a crocheter. Understanding the structure and material of the hooks available would help choose the right hook for a project.
Know your Crochet hook
Bamboo Hooks
Aluminium Hooks
Ergonomic Hooks
Plastic Hooks
Anatomy of Crochet Hooks
- Tip
- Hook
- Throat
- Shaft
- Thumb rest
- Grip/Handle
Tip
There are two types of crochet hook tips,
Pointed Tip
Rounded Tip
Pointed tips are helpful when working on a thin yarn or tight crochet stitches; they help get into closely knit stitches.
Rounded tips are for loosely crocheted work and delicate yarn.
Hook
The hook is the curved part of the needle. Its the part that pulls the yarn out while crocheting
Throat
A hook can have a deep or short throat . The throat holds the yarn in place . Deep throated hooks are helpful in multilayer stitches , like the star stitch.
Shaft
The shaft determines the size of you crochet hooks and the size of you stitches . The stitches are always aligned to the size of the shaft to ensure smooth crocheting .
Thumb rest and Grip
Thumb rest is to rest your thumb. There are ergonomic needles available to provide maximum comfort for crocheting.
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YARN
Types of Yarn
Crochet yarns are classified based on their size and the material used.
Yarn weights : Yarn weights means the size of the yarn not the actual weight of yarn . Example a size 0 yarn is called lace weight , a size 5 is called bulky weight .
Stitch
There are two ways kinds of crochet patterns .
- Linear Patterns
Linear crochet patterns start with a foundation chain and are crocheted in back and forth rows . The resulting pattern is mostly a rectangular patch . - Circular Patterns
In this case you can either start the pattern with a magic circle or a foundation loop . The pattern progIt is possible to make rectangle , squares or any shape using this method . Granny squares and Amigurumi patterns are made only using this method .
Basic Crochet Stitches
- Slip Stitch
- Single crochet
- Half Double crochet
- Double Crochet
- Triple Crochet
- Double Triple crochet
The best way to start is to practice the basic stitches .
Beginner Friendly Patterns
Crochet Mobile Pouch / Rectangular Purse
Make a rectangular patch using any of the basic stitches .
Row 1 : Chain stitches twice the width of your mobile + turning chain of the stitch of your choice
Row 2 to the length of mobile . : Any basic crochet stitch
Once you get to the length , fold the patch in half and connect using tapestry needle / slip stitches leaving one side open .
The same can be done horizontally to create a purse . This kind of simple projects would help you to understand the structure and fabric created using each of the stitches
Double crochet Beanie
Cotton Yarn: 4 ply – fine weight yarn
Row 1: Magic Circle, Ch 3, 11 Dc – 12 St ( slst on top of the chain 3 )
Row 2: Ch 3,1 Dc into the same space, 2 Dc into each – 24 st ( sl st on top of the chain 3 )
Row 3: Ch 3, 2dc into the next, (1 dc, 2dc )-repeat till the end of row –30 st (slst on top of the chain 3 )
Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc, 2dc into the next, (1 dc, 1, dc 2dc )-repeat till the end of the row – 36 st (sl st on top of the chain 3 )
Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc, 1 dc 2dc into the next, (1 dc, 1, dc ,1 dc 2dc )-repeat till the end of the row – 36 st (sl st on top of the chain 3 )
Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 2dc into the next, (1dc,1dc, 1dc,1dc 2dc )-repeat till the end of the row – 42 st (sl st on top of the chain 3 )
Row 7 : Ch 3 , 1 dc , 1 dc , 1 dc , 1dc , 2dc into the next , (1dc ,
1 dc, 1, dc,1 dc, 1dc2dc )-repeat till the end of the row – 42 st (sl st on top of the chain 3 )
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