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| To begin, you'll need to make the first loop on your hook, a slip knot.
Pull the yarn strand from the center of the ball. Make a loop shape 5" or 6" from the end (the tail) by placing the tail in front of the ball yarn, then letting the rest of the tail yarn fall slightly behind the loop.
Insert your hook into the loop. Scoop up the yarn in the back of the loop with the hook. Pull through the front of the loop. Gently pull the tail yarn to tighten loop around the hook. In crocheting, the slip knot does not count as a stitch.
ch(s) = chain(s)
Hold the hook in you right hand and loop the yarn from the ball over your left index finger. Hold the end of the slip knot between the thumb and middle finger of your left hand. With your left index finger, wrap the yarn from back to front around the shaft of the hook. Use the hook to draw the yarn through the loop on the hook �?one chain is now made.
Make as many chains as your pattern calls for. Do not count the slip knot or the loop currently on your hook as chain stitches. The resulting row of chains is called the foundation chain. You will build the crocheted fabric off of this foundation. The chain stitch is also used to produce spaces and loops in your fabric
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| | | |  The illustration above shows how to count the chain stitches you have worked. When counting chains, do not include the slip knot at the end or the loop on your hook as a stitch.
Each crochet stitch has 2 loops on the top of the stitch. The illustration above identifies these loops. Usually, you will insert your hook under both loops of the stitch in the previous row. Sometimes, to create a decorative effect, a pattern will indicate to work in either the front loop or back loop of a stitch.
sc = single crochet
The single crochet is the most basic crochet stitch for making fabric. All the other stitches are variations on this one.
Make a foundation chain one chain more than the number of single crochet stitches called for. Insert hook from front to back in the center of the second chain from the hook.
Wrap the yarn, from back to front, around the hook (this is called yarn over and is abbreviated yo), draw the yarn through the chain (2 loops on hook).
Yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook (one single crochet complete).
Insert hook in the center of next chain, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook. Repeat across to end of foundation chain.
To begin the second row, turn your work. Chain one for the turning chain (does not count as a stitch).
Insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first single crochet in the row below, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (first single crochet complete). Repeat this step in each single crochet across.
| | t-ch = turning chain
Stitches in crochet come in varying heights. When you begin a row of any stitch, you will be starting at the base of the row. In order to come up to the height of the stitch you will be working, you must start with a chain that is the same height as the stitches in the row you are working. This chain is called the turning chain. It can be worked before or after turning your work. The illustration above shows the most common stitches and the length of the turning chain for each stitch.
Single crochet: one chain
Half double crochet: two chains
Double crochet: three chains
Triple crochet: four chains
Usually, the turning chain at the beginning of the row, takes the place of the first stitch of the row. So, after working the turning chain, you will not work another stitch in the first stitch. And when you come to the end of the row, you will treat the turning chain as a stitch and work in it. For the single crochet, the rules change. The turning chain worked at the beginning of a single crochet row does not count as a stitch. After working the turning chain, you will also work a single crochet in the stitch below the turning chain. You will not work in the turning chain on the return row.
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When you come to the end of a row, the instructions will tell you to turn (your work). Refer to the illustration above.
Simply rotate your crochet piece, clockwise halfway around so that the last stitch you worked now becomes the first stitch in the row below.
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| | | Making a half double crochet (abbreviated hdc) |
| | hdc = half double crochet
The half double crochet comes halfway between a single crochet and a double crochet in height.
Make a foundation chain one chain more than the number of half double crochet stitches called for. Skip first 2 chain stitches (will count as the turning chain). Yarn over hook once, insert hook from front to back in the center of the third chain from the hook.
Yarn over, draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over, draw through 3 loops on hook (one half double crochet complete).
Yarn over, insert hook in the center of next chain, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through 3 loops on hook. Repeat across to end of foundation chain.
To begin the second row, turn your work. Chain two for the turning chain.
Skip the first half double crochet below the turning chain. Yarn over, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the next half double crochet in the row below, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through 3 loops on hook (first half double crochet complete). Repeat this step in each half double crochet across and in the top of the turning chain at the end of the row. | | Making a double crochet (abbreviated dc) |
| | dc = double crochet
The double crochet is about twice the height of a single crochet. It is a very popular stitch producing a looser fabric than single crochet.
Make foundation chain 2 chains more than the number of double crochet stitches called for. Skip first 3 chain stitches (will count as the turning chain).
Yarn over hook once, insert hook from front to back in the center of the fourth chain from the hook.
Yarn over, draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook).
Yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook (one double crochet complete).
Yarn over, insert hook in the center of next chain, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook. Repeat across to end of foundation chain.
To begin the second row, turn your work. Chain three for the turning chain.
Skip the first double crochet below the turning chain. Yarn over, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the next double crochet in the row below, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (first double crochet complete). Repeat this step in each double crochet across and in the top of the turning chain at the end of the row.
| Making a triple crochet (abbreviated trc) |
| | tr = treble (triple) crochet
The triple crochet is a little taller than a double crochet.
Make foundation chain 3 chains more than the number of triple crochet stitches called for. Skip first 4 chain stitches (will count as the turning chain). Yarn over hook (twice), insert hook from front to back in the center of the fifth chain from the hook.
Yarn over, draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (3 loops remain on hook).
Yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook).
Yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook (one triple crochet complete).
Yarn over (twice), insert hook in the center of next chain, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, [yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook] 3 times. Repeat across to end of foundation chain.
To begin the second row, turn your work. Chain four for the turning chain.
Skip the first triple crochet below the turning chain. Yarn over (twice), insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the next triple crochet in the row below, [yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on] 3 times (first triple crochet complete). Repeat this step in each triple crochet across and in the top of the turning chain at the end of the row.
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| | | | When you crochet a project in one piece such as a scarf, no seaming is required. But, some projects are made of several pieces that need to be joined together to form the finished piece.
The simplest method to join two pieces is to sew them. This produces a non-bulky seam, suitable for garments.
Working a row of slip stitches or single crochet produces a sturdy seam suitable for joining afghan squares. Worked on the right side, these two methods produce a decorative ridge that can be a nice addition.
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Place the 2 pieces right sides facing up (that's the side you want to show), next to each other, matching stitches across the side edges.
Thread needle with a length of yarn. With the needle, weave the yarn though the stitches on one piece, bringing needle out at the corner to begin sewing. Leave a few inches of yarn woven through fabric to secure. Do not make a knot.
Insert needle through the corner of opposite piece and draw yarn through.
Insert needle through next row-end stitch on the first piece and draw yarn through.
Continue to sew up the seam, working in a zig zag pattern for the length of the seam. Weave yarn through several stitches to anchor it, then cut tail.
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Align two pieces, with right sides facing each other, matching stitches to be joined.
Make a slip knot on your yarn. Insert hook through first stitch of both pieces, draw through slip stitch, insert hook through next stitch of both pieces, yarn over, draw yarn through both stitches and loop on hook, in one motion.
Continue across edge to complete seam. Fasten off. | | | 
A single crochet seam is worked in the same manner as the slip stitch seam, by substituting single crochet stitches for the slip stitches.
| | | Gauge is the term that is used to define the proper tension you should work to insure that the crocheted piece you make will be the right size when it's completed. The hook size listed in the pattern is just the size used by the designer to work at the proper gauge. You may need to change hook size in order to work at the given gauge. It is especially important to work to the proper gauge when making garments �?anything that you want to fit properly.
Gauge is usually defined in the pattern by a ratio of stitches and rows to a given measurement such as 16 stitches and 14 rows in single crochet = 4". You should always work a swatch of fabric (approximately 4" x 4") in the stitch pattern of the piece you are making. Then count the number of stitches and rows in the measurement designated by the gauge given in the pattern. If you find that your swatch has more stitches and rows than the gauge, you are working too tightly so change to a larger hook and try again. If you have fewer stitches and rows in the area, you are working too loosely and should try a smaller hook. Keep changing hook size until you arrive at the proper gauge.
| Joining a new ball of yarn |
| | | Sooner or later you are going to run out of yarn. It's best to join the new ball at the end of a row for a neater appearance. When you're about to run out of yarn, work your last stitch until there are 2 loops left on your hook. Leaving a tail, draw the end of the new yarn through the 2 loops on your hook. Then continue working with the new ball of yarn. With a large-eyed needle, weave in the tails of both balls of yarn to secure. This method is also used when joining a new color of yarn. | |
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Crocheting Tomorrow's Heirlooms Today Advanced Crochet Charts For more advanced stitches and techniques ___________________________
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| | Back Post Double Crochet | BP dc | Illustration | Definition
Yarn over, insert hook from behind indicated dc post in pattern instructions to the front, around the post and to the back, draw up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice to complete stitch. Forms a ridged effect on front of work.
|  | | Berry Stitch | bs | Illustration | Definition
Insert hook in stitch specified by pattern instructions, pull up a loop, (yo, draw through 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yo, draw through last 2 loops on hook to complete the stitch.
|  | | Bobble Stitch | Bobble st/Bobble | Illustration | Definition
Bobble stitches are worked almost like a cluster except they are worked with a chain between the stitches to help define the bobble and usually with a row of sc between each bobble row. 5 dc bobble stitch
Yo, insert hook in next st as specified by pattern instructions, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, (Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops) 4 times, yarn over, draw through last 6 loops on hook, ch 1, to complete the stitch.
|  | | Boucle' Loop | Boucle' lp | Illustration | Definition
Please see Loop Stitch
| | | Bullion Stitch | Bullion St | Illustration | Definition
Please see Roll Stitch
| | | Circle Shell Stitch | Circle Shell | Illustration | Definition
For top half of shell: 6 dc in back loop of next st. For bottom half of shell: 6 dc in front loop of same st as top half of shell. Row 1) Ch number indicated by pattern instructions, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn.
Row 2) Ch 1, sc in first st, (skip next 3 sts, make top half of shell in back loop of next next st, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st) across; turn.
Row 3) Working upside down in Row 2, (skip next 3 skipped sts, make bottom half of shell in front loop of same st as top half of shell, skip next 3 skipped sts, slip st around post of next sc) across, turn.
|  | | Cluster | Cluster/Cl | Symbol | Definition
Depending on your pattern instructions, clusters can be made from as few or as many stitches as specified in pattern instructions, as well as from double crochet and triple crochet stitches. 3 dc cluster:
(Yarn over, insert hook in stitch or space as indicated by pattern instructions, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, (4 loops on hook), yarn over draw through last 4 loops on hook to complete the stitch. The difference between a cluster and a decrease is that a decrease is usually worked over a span of stitches to actually decrease the number of stitches in the round or row, while clusters are usually worked in one stitch or space. Clusters add dimension and texture to your piece.
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3 dc cl worked in one stitch 
3 dc cl worked over three stitches
| | Cluster on a Stem | Cl stem | Illustration | Definition
Yo 5 times, insert hook in center st of next 3-sc group, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times, leaving last 2 loops on hook, counting from bottom of stitch just made, make 2 trc cluster in 3rd cross strand, yo, draw through 4 loops on hook, ch 5, 3 trc cluster in same place to complete the stitch.
|  | | Crab Stitch | Crab St | Illustration | Definition
Please see Shrimp Stitch
| | | Cross Stitch(es) | cross st/cr st | Symbol | Definition
Cross stitches are usually worked in double crochet, but can be made from different types of stitches, such as triple crochet. double crochet cross stitch:
Dc in stitch indicated by pattern instructions, (skip next stitch, dc in next stitch, working in back or front of last dc, dc in skipped stitch) repeat to end of row. Cross stitches can be worked in front or back of previous stitch, by crossing in front of or in back of last stitch. If pattern instructions do not say front or back cross stitch, use the one most comfortable for you or which provides the desired effect you want. Cross stitches produce a lacy texture to your piece.
|  | | Diagonal Stitch | Diagonal st | Illustration | Definition
Please see Slant Stitch
| | | Double Stitch | dbl st | Illustration | Definition
Ch 1, sc first 2 sts tog; for a double stitch, insert hook in same st as last sc made, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook in next unworked st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook; dbl st across with sc in same st as last dbl st.
|  | | Extended Single Crochet | Esc | Illustration | Definition
Insert hook in next stitch as indicated by pattern instructions, draw up a loop, yo, draw through one loop on hook, yo, draw through last 2 loops on hook to complete the stitch.
|  | | Fan Stitch | Fan st. | Symbol | Definition
Depending on your pattern instructions, Fan stitches can be made from as few or as many stitches as specified in pattern instructions, as well as from double crochet and triple crochet stitches. 7 dc fan st.
Yo, insert hook in stitch specified by pattern instructions, draw up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops) twice, [yo, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops) twice] 6 times to complete the stitch. Fan stitches may also be called shells.
|  | | Front Post Double Crochet | FP dc | Illustration | Definition
Yarn over, insert hook from the front of indicated dc post in pattern instructions to the back, around the post and back to the front, draw up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice to complete stitch. Forms a ridged effect on back of work.
|  | | Knot stitch | Knot st. | Illustration | Definition
Please see Solomon's Knot
| | | Long Single Crochet | Long sc/Lsc | Illustration | Definition
Insert hook in stitch indicated by patttern instructions, 2 rounds or rows below, draw up a long loop, yarn over, draw through both loops on hook to complete the stitch.
|  | | Loop Stitch | Loop st. | Illustration | Definition
Directions are given for two ways: Forming loops over a strip:
First make a foundation row of single crochet, ch 1, and turn; * bracing strip behind the work with left hand (right hand for left handers), insert hook in next stitch, transfer strip to right hand (left hand) and take yarn, around strip front to back, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops; repeat from * across, sliding loops off and moving strip forward as it becomes filled. Forming loops over fingers:
First make a foundation row of single crochet, ch 1 and turn; * insert hook in next stitch, swing 3rd and 4th fingers of left hand (right hand) forward under yarn, then back against the yarn so that a loop is formed over these fingers, draw a loop through the stitch, pulling it over top of 3rd finger, yo, draw through 2 loops, slip fingers out of the loop; repeat from * across.
|  | | Love Knot | Lk | Illustration | Definition
Please see Solomon's Knot
| | | Open Shell Stitch | Open Shell/Open Sh/Shell/Sh | Symbol | Defintion
Please see Shell Stitch
| | | Picot | Picot | Symbol | Definition
Picots are generally made of 3 chain stitches, but can be varied by as few or as many chain stitches as indicated by pattern instructions. ch 3 picot stitch.
Ch 3, slip st or sc in 3rd chain from hook, or top of same stitch, or in top of next stitch as indicated by pattern instructions.
|  | | Popcorn Stitch | Pc/Pop | Illustration | Definition
Popcorn stitches can be varied by as few or as many stitches as indicated by pattern instructions as well as types of stitches used such as triple crochet stitches. Basic popcorn stitches are comprised of 5 dc stitches. 5 dc popcorn stitch
Work 5 dc in next stitch or space as indicated by pattern instructions, on last dc completed, pull up thread, drop loop, insert hook in top of first dc made in group and through dropped loop on last dc made, hook and pull dropped loop through first dc, ch 1, to complete the stitch.
|  | | Puff Stitch | Puff st | Illustration | Definition
Puff stitches can be varied by as few or as many stitches as indicated by pattern instructions as well as different types of stitches, such as half doube crochet or double crochet stitches. 3 dc puff stitch
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch or space as indicated by pattern instructions, draw up a 1/2" loop or a loop equal to the height of your last stitch, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, draw up 1 long loop) twice, yo, draw through first 7 loops on hook, ch 1 to complete the stitch.
|  | | Reverse Half Double Crochet | Reverse hdc | Illustration | Definition:
Working from left to right (opposite for left handers), yo, insert hook in st indicated to right of the hook, draw up a loop, under and to the left of loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook to complete the stitch. Also see instructions on how to work a Shrimp Stitch.
| | | Reverse Single Crochet | Reverse sc | Illustration | Definition
Please see Shrimp Stitch.
| | | Roll Stitch | Roll st | Illustration | Definition
Yarn over 5 times, or as many times as indicated by pattern instructions, insert hook in next st, yo and draw loop through st and all loops on hook, ch 1, to complete the stitch.
This will produce a series of long coiled stitches, used in belts, edgings etc.
|  | | Shell Stitch | Sh | Symbol | Definition
Shell stitches are usually worked with double crochets and can be varied by as few or as many stitches as indicated by pattern instructions as well as different types of stitches, such as triple crochet stitches. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) or Standard shell:
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next stitch or space as indicated by pattern instructions to complete the shell.
|  | | Slant Stitch | Slant st | Illustration | Definition
A slant stitch is used in conjunction with a crochet grouping of stitches and can be varied by as few or as many stitches as indicated by pattern instructions as well as different types of stitches, such as double crochet or triple crochet stitches. 5 dc slant st/with diagonal dc:
[Yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice] 4 times, yo, working around double crochet grouping, insert hook in same stitch as first double crochet is worked, yo, draw up a loop even with loop on hook, (yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice to complete stitch.
|  | | Shrimp Stitch | Shrimp st | Illustration | Definition
Working from left to right (opposite for left handers), insert hook in stitch to the right of hook, pull up a loop, under and to the left of loop on hook (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through both loops on hook to complete the stitch.
This makes a nice edging for many projects.
|  | | Solomon's Knot | Knot St | Illustration | Definition
Draw up a 1/4" long loop on hook (or length specified in pattern instructions), yo, draw loop through, sc in back strand of long loop, to complete the stitch.
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 | | Split Single Crochet | Split sc | Illustration | Definition
Single crochet between vertical bars of st in last round.
|  | | V-Stitch | V-st | Symbol | Definition
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch or space as indicated by pattern instructions, pull up a loop, (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) twice, ch 2, yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, pull up a loop, (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) twice, to complete the stitch.
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Thank you so much for postin this.... lol I think I still need help on how to do this crocheting stuff LOL. so the more you post on this GREAT. Thank you once again for posting!! I've always wanted to crochet. Love an Light, MysticKitten |
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