Similar Crochet Techniques - Different Name, Different Purpose -Crochet Decrease vs. Crochet Cluster - Crochet Tip #62

The crochet decrease may be similar or the same as a cluster of stitches.  Keep in mind that you can decrease by skipping stitches as well, but with this tip we are addressing the stitches joined at the top. The purpose of the stitch is what will make them different, while the anatomy and structure of the stitch may be identical.  It is something to keep in mind and to help prevent confusion.  I am providing two video examples.  The first is the Double Crochet Decrease.  The second is the crochet cluster.  A cluster can consist of a couple stitches to many stitches.

Double Crochet Decrease


Crochet Cluster

 This is a demonstration on how to work with several strands of yarn at the same time.  It is not an actual project.  Working with several strands is slow and may cause discomfort in your wrist if you are not used to working with several strands.  You will want to take breaks and stretch your arm out on occasion to reduce potential discomfort.

The two following links will advance you to the segments in the video, for attaching more yarn and hiding the yarn tails.

How to add more yarn - Attaching New Color - Time Code 5:27

Hiding Tails - Time Code 6:58

How to Crochet with Several Strands of yarn

Crochet to Circle Square 3

 
Crochet to Circle Square 3

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet to Circle Square 3

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Crochet to Circle Square 3

Skill Level - Intermediate



Size - 6 inch/15CM through round 5.

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
DC -  Double Crochet

Materials
Size I/5.5mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn - 2 colors - Scraps will work great for this project
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions 
Picture Version of the Front Post Double Crochet

FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet - Video Tutorial 
Left Hand  Front Post Double Crochet - Video Tutorial 

Purpose for Chain at the beginning of round - Many times I will use a chain at the beginning of the round. It will not count as a stitch.  I use it as a step up so I can work the full crochet stitch in place of the traditional chain.  I feel this technique has a neater appearance than working a chain.  You may use a chain 2 or 3 if you prefer using traditional crochet techniques.



Attach the slip knot to the crochet hook. Chain 4, join with the beginning chain.


Round 1:   chain, this will not count as a stitch, Work 16 double crochet through the loop. Join with the beginning stitch.  (16 stitches total)

Round 2:   This will be an increase round with double crochet and front post double crochet.  Chain, this will not count as a stitch, work a double crochet in the same stitch, work a FPDC(front post double crochet) around the stitch and chain1 on round 1.  *work a double crochet in the same stitch, work a FPDC(front post double crochet) around the stitch on round 1. Continue around  from * to the beginning, SL ST-slip stitch to join with the beginning stitch.  (32 stitches total - 16 DC-double crochet, 16 FPDC-Front Post double crochet)  Cut the yarn and change color.


Round 3:  Attach the new color of yarn with a slip knot to the crochet hook.   Chain, this will not count as a stitch, work a double crochet in the same stitch, work 2 DC-Double crochet in the next stitch. *Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in the next stitch, work 2 DC-double crochet in the next stitch.  Continue around to the beginning from*, join with the beginning stitch. Cut the yarn and change color.  (48 Stitches total)


Round 4: Attach the first color of yarn with a slip knot to the crochet hook.  Attach the yarn normally and align even, to the stitch above the FPDC on Round 2.  Chain 1, work a SC-Single Crochet in the same stitch.  Work an elongated FPDC-Front Post Double Crochet around the FPDC on Round 2.  Chain 3, Skip 2 stitches, *work a SC- single crochet in the next stitch. Work an elongated FPDC-Front Post Double Crochet around the FPDC on Round 2. Chain 3, Skip 2 stitches, continue around from *, join with the beginning single crochet. (There will be a total of 16 chain 3 loops with a single crochet/elongated Front Post Double Crochet) 


Round 5: SL ST-Slip Stitch in to the CH-chain 3 space. Chain 1, *work 3 DC-Double Crochet, CH-chain 2, 3 DC-Double Crochet in the same chain 3 space. This creates the corner point. Work 3 HDC-Half Double Crochet in the next chain 3. Work 3 SC-Single Crochet in the next CH-chain 3. Work 3 HDC-Half Double Crochet in the next chain 3. Complete 4 times total from * for each side.  Sl St-Slip Stitch to join with the beginning stitch.

You can stop at round 5 or continue with one more round.


Round 6:  CH 1, work a DC in each of the remaining 2 stitches.  *In the corner ch-chain 2 work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC.  Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in each stitch across.  There will be 15 stitches.  Complete 3 times from*.  In the corner ch-chain 2 work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC. Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in each of the next 13 stitches.  Join with the beginning stitch.  Cut the yarn, secure and sew in all of the tails.

How to Receive an Individual Email Message for new Crochet Uploads

This video will show how to sign up to receive an individual email message, each time I upload a new crochet video to YouTube.  In order to receive the email message, you will need a YouTube account and be a subscriber to my channel, http://www.youtube.com/tjw1963

Defining How to Join a Crochet Chain without Twisting the Chain

 Defining How to Join a Crochet Chain without Twisting the Chain 

 The foundation chain of a blanket worked in rows can also get twisted.

FOLHAS DE OUTONO COM GRAFICO

Giveaway & Contest Tab - Are you hosting a contest/giveaway?

I have created a tab at the top of my blog for contests and giveaways.  If you are hosting a giveaway, please provide the name of blog, time frame and and link.  I will share it on the giveaway and contest page. The tab for this page will remain at the top of my blog and always be visible.


http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/p/giveaways-contents.html

Instant Email Notification upon Upload @YouTube

It is now possible to receive an instant email notification when I upload a video to YouTube. First you will select the channel you want to edit.  Each channel is done individually. You will click on the "Edit Subscription", and check the box that says, "Email me for new uploads", click update to save.

DOIS MOTIVOS DE FLORES COM GRÁFICO

Crochet amigurumi pattern giveaway - by Seema

Seema is hosting a Crochet amigurumi pattern giveaway.  Please visit her blog on the link below to enter her giveaway.
http://seemask.blogspot.com/2010/05/crochet-amigurumi-pattern-giveaway.html

Squeaky Crochet Hooks - What is your solution?

I live in a warm weather climate where we may have humidity for 7-9 months out of the year.  This creates the squeak with the crochet hook.  I have used powder which helps a little bit, but it makes a mess. Do any of you have a solution that has worked for squeaky crochet hooks? 

YouTube Video Watch Page - Finding the Link to Crochet Written Instructions

It has been a few weeks since YouTube switched everyone over to the new video watch page. I want to point out that the video details have moved to the bottom of the video now. The video details are where I will post live links to my crochet blog and the written instructions for the video.  There are little arrows on the video watch page that provide details about the video. The two red arrows on each image are pointing to the video detail arrows.  The arrows on the left are the video details. The image on the left has a red arrow next to the video details, not expanded.   The image on the right has a red arrow next the video details expanded.  I hope this will make it easier to find the link for the written instructions.

Stretchy Crochet Headband - Puff Stitch

Stretchy Crochet Headband - Puff Stitch

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Stretchy Crochet Headband - Puff Stitch

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Stretchy Crochet Headband - Puff Stitch

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size F/3.7mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions and Definitions
Puff Stitch -  Chain 1 Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook through the chain, wrap the yarn over and pull it through, you will have 3 loops on your hook.  Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook through the same chain, wrap the yarn over and pull it through, you will have 5 loops on your hook.  Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook through the same chain, wrap the yarn over and pull it through, you will have 7 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook and pull through all 7 loops.  Wrap the yarn over and pull through the loop to secure.


Chain 74-84 for an adult size headband.
Chain 54 for a newborn size head
Make sure your chain is not twisted. Work a slip stitch with the beginning chain to join.

Round 1: Chain 1, work a puff stitch in the same chain, see definition on how to work the puff stitch. Skip one chain work a puff stitch in the next chain, skip a chain, work a puff stitch in the next chain. Continue around to the beginning.  Join, with the beginning puff stitch. Slip stitch to the next space between the two puff stitches.

Round 2:  Chain 1, work a puff stitch in the same space, see definition on how to work the puff stitch. *Work a puff stitch in the next space, work a puff stitch in the next space. Continue around to the beginning from *.  Join, with the beginning puff stitch.

FELIZ DIA DAS MÃES

Feliz Dia das Mães. Todas as Mães - Mães de filhos e Mães de afilhotes.

CACHECOL DIAGONAL

O cachecol é todo feito em ponto meia.

Execução:

Monte 1 ponto.

1 ª carr.: 1 aumento no ponto. (2 pontos)

2ª carr.: 1 aumento no 1º ponto, meia até o final da carreira (3 pontos)

Repetir estas 2 carreiras até a obter 24pontos na agulha.

Próximo passo:

1ª carr.: 1 aumento no 1º ponto, 1 mate simples, volte (vire a agulha).

2ª carr. e todas as pares: em meia.

3ª carr.: 1 aumento no 1º ponto, 1 meia, 1 mate simples, volte.

5ª carr.: 1 aumento no 1º ponto, 2 meias, 1 mate simples, volte.

7ª carr.: 1 aumento no 1º ponto, 3 meias, 1 mate simples, volte.

Continue fazendo o aumento no 1º ponto e meia até o lugar do mate simples. Siga trabalhando assim até os últimos 2 pontos e faça 1 mate simples.

Nessa altura, o trabalho está com o triângulo formado. A agulha estará na diagonal.

Repetir o procedimento acima até obter 7 triângulos.

Último triângulo (para ficar com o acabamento quadrado)

Trabalhe este triângulo como os anteriores até ter 12 pontos nas 2 agulhas (metade em cada uma).

Quando chegar ao meio, volte em meia normalmente.

A partir de agora não aumentar mais no inicio de cada carreira.

Começar a carreira com 1 ponto meia, 2pontos juntos em meia, siga em meia até o mate simples no meio da carreira como antes e assim as 2 agulhas sempre terão a mesma quantidade de pontos.

Quando chegar a 6 pontos no total das 2 agulhas, faça:

1 meia, 3pontos juntos em meia, vire a agulha e 2 meias.

3pontos juntos em meia, vire, 1 meia

2pontos juntos em meia.

Arremate.

Crochet Boucan Pattern Stitch - Scarf - Afghan

Crochet Boucan Pattern Stitch

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Boucan Pattern Stitch

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Crochet Boucan Pattern Stitch


Video Tutorial:  How to do the Extended, Elongated, Long Crochet Stitches

Skill Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
EA - Each
SK - Skip

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle


Multiple - 6

Note: If the extended DC on the edge are not pulled up high enough, the stitches on the edge may pucker.  You can work 1 or 2 less chains to compensate for the pucker.

Chain 30,  this will be a small swatch.  You will add chains in increments of 6 to increase the width.

Row 1: Work a DC in the 3rd CH from the hook and in each of the next 2 stitches.  CH 3, Skip 3 chains. Work 1 DC in each of the next 3 chains. *CH 3, Skip 3 chains. Work 1 DC in each of the next 3 chains. Continue across from * for the width.  Work 1 DC in each of the remaining 4 chains on the edge.  Each edge will have 4 DC.  Cut the yarn and change color.

Row 2:  Attach the new color to the previous ending point.  Chain 6, Skip the 3 DC. Work an Extended DC(see video) over the chain and through the beginning foundation chain, 2 rows below. Work 2 more extended DC. *CH 3 Skip the next 3 DC, Work an extended DC in each of the next 3 chains 2 rows below. Continue across from *.  When you get to the edge, work one last chain 3, work a DC in the last stitch. Cut the yarn and change color.

Row 3: Attach the new color to the beginning stitch.  Chain 3, working over the chain, work an extended DC in each of the next 3 stitches 2 rows below. *Chain 3, working over the chain, work an extended DC in each of the next 3 stitches 2 rows below. Continue across from * for the width. Work a DC in the last chain on the edge.  Cut the yarn and change color.

Row 4:  Attach the new color to the previous ending point.  Chain 6, Skip the 3 DC. Work an Extended DC over the chain and through the beginning foundation chain, 2 rows below. Work 2 more extended DC. *CH 3 Skip the next 3 DC, Work an extended DC in each of the next 3 chains 2 rows below. Continue across from *.  When you get to the edge, work one last chain 3, work a DC in the last stitch. Cut the yarn and change color.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 for the length.

Row 5: In progress - thank you for your patience. If you need further assistance, the video covers this row.
 

CACHECOL PAVÃO BRANCO

Fiz esse cachecol pra minha sobrinha. Adaptei o gráfico acima, deixando 4 relevos e não 6.
Usei lã sedificada e uma lá mais fina e com brilho nas pontas. Bordei com pérolas e acrescentei fitas rosa pálido.

BISCOITO DE AVEIA

100g de manteiga;

1 xícara de chá de Açúcar refinado;

1 ovo;

2 xícaras de chá de farinha de aveia;

1 xícara de chá de amêndoas sem casca, levemente tostadas e picadas;

1 xícara de chá de uvas-passa preta

Bater a manteiga com o açúcar, e acrescentar o ovo (sem parar de bater).

Peneirar uma farinha de aveia sobre o creme.

Desligue um batedeira,  Acrescente as amêndoas e  as passas e leve como uma geladeira por cerca de 30 minutos.

Unte uma assadeira  grande e coloque pequenas porções da massa, deixando um espaço de 5cms entre elas.

Pré aqueça o forno (180 º C) e asse por 20 minutos.

Após esfriar guarde-os em um recipiente com tampa.

Esse  lanche ajuda a reduzir a taxas de colesterol, porque possui aveia,  rica em fibras solúveis (belaglucana responsável por fermentar as bactérias do intestino).

BOLO DE CHOCOLATE

2 ovos
2 xic de Açúcar,
100g de manteiga ou margarina
1 xic de água bem quente
2 xic de farinha trigo
1 xic de Nescau
1 colher de sobrem cheia de fermento em Pó.

Bata no liquidificador os ovos, o açúcar, a manteiga com a água quente.
Coloque numa vasilha a farinha de trigo, o Nescau e o fermento. Misture bem e adicione os outros ingredientes do liquidificados e bata muito bem.
A massa fica um pouco líquida, é normal.
Coloque numa forma untada (se untar com chocolate em pó fica mais gostoso e sem o branco da farinha quando desinformar) e leve ao forno.

Cobertura
1 lata de creme de leite sem soro,
5 Colheres de sopa de Açúcar,
5 colheres de sopa de Nescau
Coloque numa panela e leve fogo mexendo sempre. Deixe ferver.
Jogue a cobertura ainda quente sobre o bolo.

How to Make Crochet Hairpin Lace

This video is showing how to make crochet hair pin lace.

What are some different ways you have seen crochet hairpin lace used?