Crochet-Motif-ation

Triple Box Stitch Cowl in variegated yarn -- Worn with neckline pulled close to the neck Triple Box Stitch Cowl in one colored yarn -- Worn with neckline pulled close to the neck   Triple Box Stitch Cowl in one colored yarn --Worn  loosely at the neck  Pattern Coming Soon!

Beginners Crochet Class Crochet Tutorial -- 1 Crochet Abbreviations and Terminology: Ch = chain St(s) =Stitch (Stitches) Chain Loop = made up of chains and create spaces (sp/s) between crochet stitches and rows of stitches. Lp = Loop Sp = Space Sc =Single crochet Slst = Slip Stitch Yo = Yarn over *  * = Repeat the instructions between the asterisks. (  ) = Repeat the instructions so many times as spcified by a number, example: (Ch3, sc)5times Ch-5 loop/space =  A description of how many chains (chs) the loop or space has. Ch5 = Is an instruction to make five chains. How To Make Even Sided Mesh (netting) Stitch  Crochet. Note:  Mesh Crochet Stitch (Netting Crochet Stitch is usually made up of odd number of chains (stitches).  These chains create spaces or holes.  In crochet, these spaces are simply called spaces :).  The group of chains are usually referred to as loops in crochet.  Example: Ch-5 loop, ch-3 loop, ch-7 loop ...

Circle Motif Tutorial - Part 2  (Please refer to Part - 1 to see the beginning of this tutorial).  Please click photos to enlarge.   Note:  Connecting loops are  stitches that connect the rows of motifs together.  In this project ch5, ch3, and dc2tog are used. Slst to next ch1.  *Ch5, skip (sk) next 2 dc post, sc next ch1.  Ch3, skip next 2 dc, sc next ch1.  Ch2, skip 2 dc, 2 dc-tog on next ch1 sp of 2 adjacent motifs ( See photo 23). Note: 2 dc-tog, also written in most crochet instructions as dc-2-tog or dc2tog. Photo 23--Shows  dc2-tog Ch2, skip next dc, sc next ch1 sp.  Ch3, skip next 2dc post sc next ch-1 st. Ch3, skip next 2dc post sc next ch-1 st.  Ch2.  Make 2 dc-tog on next ch-1 st of 2 adjacent motifs (see photo 24). Photo 24-- Shows 2 2-dc-togs. Ch2, skip next 2dc, sc next ch-1.  Ch3, skip next 2dc, sc next ch1*. NOTE:  SUBSEQUENT ROWS, END BY MAKING: Ch5, skip next...

Circle Motif Tutorial - Part 1   NOTE:  PLEASE CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE THEM.  Please refer to the diagram also.  (Diagram is currently being drawn). Crochet Project:  Bicolored Scarf With Circle Motifs Materials:  Yarn = Caron Simply Soft, Med. (4),  6 0z./170g/315 yds/288 m; 1 skein of each color (A) and color (B).  Please choose your favorite colors. Crochet Hook = size 4.0mm to 4.25mm Crochet Technique used:  Continues Crochet.  When making crochet stitches, hook is always inserted on  any of these: Fl-bl, bl-ul, fl-yol.  The idea is to have a minimum of 2 loops of yarn on hook at all times, so that the stitches are strong and stable. Please refer to the post, "Crochet Terms And Abbreviations/ Definitions ": [ = Where crochet instructions to be repeated begins. ] = Where crochet instructions to be repeated ends.   Example: Repeat [ ] Means to do all the instructions within the [ ...

These are terms that will be used in most of the instructions.  Some of them are terms that are well established and well known and some terms that I came up with when developing new techniques in crochet.  It is my intention to show photos and or diagrams of each as time allows me.  This is a starting point and I will comeback to this post and update it as I find more terms or crochet techniques that need to be clarified.   I appreciate your questions or comments regarding this topic.  Thank you for stopping by! Crochet Terms and Abbreviations: Ch (ch) =Chain (chain) Sc (sc) = Single Crochet Dc (dc) = Double Crochet Tc (tc) = Treble Crochet Tog = Together Clstr = Cluster Slst = Slip Stitch St = St Yo = yarn over Fl = Front loop Bl = Back loop Flbl = Front and back loop of a stitch or chain Sb = Side bar Sp = Space Midch = Middle chain-- example: midchain of ch3 loop(or space) is the 2nd chain; midchain of ch5 loop     or s...