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Making The Connecting Loops

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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 2dc, sc next ch1.  AND WILL NOT REPEAT * *.  Repeat from * to .* IF THIS IS THE FI

Circle Motifs Connected Row by Row Without Breaking The Yarn

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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 [ ] . (  ) = repeat instruction/instructions within pa

Crochet Terms, Abbreviations/Definitions

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 space is the 3rd chain etc. Rt = Rotate Wor