Successful crochet depends on knowing which hook size to use for specific yarn weight. Initially it looks complicated but after a while you will understand it and choose the right hook for the right yarn weight.
Standard Yarn Weight System
Standard Yarn Weight
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This scarf looks complicated but actually it is very simple.
Iris stitch scarf
Iris stitch scarf
SKILL LEVELMATERIALS
Medium (worsted) weight wool yarn
Size 5.0mm crochet hook
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
DC = Double Crochet ()
INSTRUCTION:
Row 1) Make 23 chains
On the 5th chain from the hook
[2 DC + CH 1 + 2 DC and Skip 3]* 4 times +
2 DC + CH 1 + 2 DC and Skip 1 + 1 DC
Row 2) Chain 3 + [2 DC + CH 1 + 2 DC in the CH 1 space of the previous shell]* repeat 4 more shells and 1 DC in the end.
Row 3) Repeat Row 2 until the desired length of the
scarf.
The shamrock is worn as a badge on the lapel. Three is Ireland’s magic number and the three petals that make up the shamrock is supposed to bring good luck.
SKILL LEVELMATERIALS
Medium (worsted) weight wool yarn
(Color green and white)
Size 5.0mm crochet hook
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
SS = Slip Stitch (.)
SC = Single Crochet (+)
HDC = Half Double Crochet (Τ)
DC = Double Crochet ()
INSTRUCTION
Rnd 1)
Magic Loop + Chain 1 and into the loop.
SS into the ring.
Chain 5 and SS into the main ring.
Chain 5 and SS into the main ring.
Chain 5 and SS into the main ring for 3 leaves.
Stem:
1)Chain 8
2)Into the 3rd stitch 1 HDC + 1 HDC + 1 SC + 1 SC +
+ 1 SC + 1 SC (basically 2 HDC and 4 SC in the
next 5 stitches)
3)Slip stitch into the main ring
4)[Slip stitch into the loop and CH 1 + 1 SC + 2 HDC
+ 3 DC + 2 HDC + 1 SC and slip stitch into the
main ring]* Repeat 2 times
5)Slip stitch into the main ring and finish off.
Medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (Color green and white)
Size 5.0mm crochet hook
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
SC = Single Crochet (+)
HDC = Half Double Crochet (Τ)
DC = Double Crochet ()
INSTRUCTION
Magic Loop + Chain 1 and into the loop Rnd 1)Color White : Chain 1 + 1 SC + 1 HDC + 2 DC (Mark the last loop with a stitch marker and change color) Color Green : Chain 1 + 1 SC + 1 HDC + 2 DC Rnd 2)Color Green : 2 DC in the next 5 stitches (Mark the last loop with a stitch marker and pick the next color) Color White : 2 DC in the next 15 stitches (Mark the last loop with a stitch marker and pick the next color) Rnd 3)Color Green : 2 DC in the next 5 stitches + [2 DC + 1 DC]* 12 times + 2 DC and finish off. Color White : 2 DC in the next 5 stitches + [2 DC + 1 DC + 1 DC]* 4 times + 2 DC and finish off.
A granny square is a piece of square fabric produced in crochet by working in rounds from the center outward. Granny squares are traditionally handmade.
The familiar granny square is a special form of square motif.
Row 1: Make a loop and secure the thread to the ring and make 1SC for 26 times inside the loop
Row 2: 1 Single Crochet in the next 5 stitches + (Chain 5 and skip 2 stitches) + 1 Double Crochet in the next 6 stitches + Chain 5 + 1 Double Crochet in the next 6 stitches + (Chain 5 and skip 2 stitches) + 1 Single crochet in the next stitch and turn your work
Row 3: 1 Single Crochet around and skip the last 4 stitches and turn your work
Row 4: 1 Single Crochet for the next 5 stitches + (Chain 8 and Skip 7 stitches) + slip stitch on the next stitch + Chain 5 and skip 1 stitch + slip stitch on the next stitch + (Chain 8 and Skip 7 stitches)+ 1 Single Crochet on the next 9 stitches
Row 1: Make a loop and secure the thread to the ring and make 1SC for 25 times inside the loop
Row 2: 1SC in each stitch around
Row 3: Slip stitch + (Chain 6 skip 2 stitches and slip stitch on the next stitch) Repeat 8 times.
Row 4: Change color and 1SC in each stitch around