Crochet Long Beads
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Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Small Triple Crochet Square
Video Tutorial: Small Triple Crochet Square Left Hand Version
Skill Level - Easy
AbbreviationsSC - Single Crochet
TC - Triple Crochet
SL ST - Slip Stitch
Materials
Size I - 5.5mm crochet hook
3 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle
Chain 3, join
Round 1: Work a chain 5, This will count as the first triple crochet, chain 1. TC through center of chain, chain 1, TC through center of chain. *CH 2, TC, CH 1, TC, CH 1, TC, complete 3 times total from *, CH 2, join with the 4th chain.
Round 2: Work 1 SC in each TC and CH 1 space, Work 3 TC in the CH 2 space. See diagram for details. (32 single crochet total)
Crochet Long Beads
If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
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Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: How to make a long Crochet Bead
Video Tutorial: How to make a long Crochet Bead Left Hand Version
Skill Level - Easy
AbbreviationsSC - Single Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
Materials
Size B mm crochet hook
3 ply yarn
Tapestry NeedleFiberfill or Stuffing
Chain 3, join.Round 1: Work 6 SC through the loop, do not join. Work in the continual round. ( 6 single crochet total)
Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around. (12 single crochet total)
Round 3-14: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (12 single crochet total)
Round 15: *Slip stitch in next stitch, skip a stitch, continue around. You will want to fill the center before it closes to tight. Sew the top shut, knot, secure and sew in the tail.
Crochet Round Beads
If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
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Video Tutorial: How to Make Crochet Round Beads
Video Tutorial: Crochet Round Beads Left Hand Version
Skill Level - Easy
AbbreviationsSC - Single Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
Materials
Size B mm crochet hook
3 ply yarn
Tapestry NeedleFiberfill or Stuffing
Chain 3, join.Round 1: Work 9 SC through the loop, do not join. Work in the continual round. ( 9 single crochet total)
Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around. (18 single crochet total)
Round 3-7: Work 1 SC in each stitch around. (18 single crochet total)
Round 8: *Slip stitch in next stitch, skip a stitch, continue around. You will want to fill the center before it closes to tight. Sew the top shut, knot, secure and sew in the tail.
Crochet Cable Cuff Cap Cedar
If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link. Beginner Crochet Stitches
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Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Cable Cuff Cap Cedar
Video Tutorial: Crochet Cable Cuff Cap Cedar Left Hand Version
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
AbbreviationsFPDC - Front Post Double CrochetBPDC - Back Post Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
Materials
Size H/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn -
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Instructions and Definitions
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)Front Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the right of the post, between the stitches, around the back and through the opposite side between the stitches on the left side of the post. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet.
Left Hand Version - Front Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the left of the post, between the stitches, around the back and through the opposite side between the stitches on the right side of the post.. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)
Back Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the right back of the post, between the stitches, around the front and through the opposite side between the stitches on the left side of the post. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet.
Left Hand Version- Back Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook to the left back of the post, between the stitches, around the front and through the opposite side between the stitches on the right side of the post. Wrap the yarn over, pull it through, complete the double crochet. Chain 1 at beginning of round - The chain 1 is the step up to the next round and will be done on each round. When you work the post stitch of the first stitch, work around the chain 1 and post together. They will blend in.
Chain 5, join
Round 1: Chain 1, Work 12 DC through the chain, join. (12 double crochet total)
Round 2: Chain 1, Work 2 DC in each stitch around, join. (24 double crochet total)
Round 3: Chain 1, *2 FPDC next stitch(increase) , 1 BPDC next stitch, continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (36 post stitches total)
Round 4: Chain 1, *1 FPDC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 BPDC next stitch(increase), continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (48 post stitches total)
Round 5: Chain 1, *1 FPDC next stitch, 2 FPDC next stitch(increase) , 1 BPDC next stitch, 2 BPDC next stitch(increase), continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (72 post stitches total)
Round 6: Chain 1, *1 FPDC in each of next 3 stitches, 1 BPDC in each of next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (72 post stitches total)Round 7: Chain 1, *2 FPDC next stitch(increase), 1 FPDC in each of the next 2 stitches,1 BPDC in each of the next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (84post stitches total)
Round 8-25: Chain 1, *Work 1 FPDC in each of the next 4 stitches, work 1 BPDC in each of the next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (84post stitches total)
Optional Cuff
Round 26: Work 1 round of double crochet in the front loop only. join with the beginning stitch.
Round 27-32: Chain 1, *Work 1 BPDC in each of the next 4 stitches, work 1 FPDC in each of the next 3 stitches, continue around from *, join with the first stitch. (84post stitches total)
Knot, secure and sew all the tails between the stitches.
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