Beginners Crochet Class -- Tutorial 1
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 etc. Spaces in conjunction with chains are also written in most crochet instructions as, ch-5 space, ch-3 space, ch-7 space etc.
Mesh Scarf Pattern Instructions:
Materials: Yarn: Caron, Red Heart or any medium weight yarn; Crochet hook size 4.00mm up to 5.00mm.
Stitches used: Chain Stitch (ch), Slip Stitch (slst), Single Crochet (sc)
Ch35 (foundation chain); Ch70 for wider scarf.
Row1: Sc on 11th ch from hook (count the chain next to the hook and not the one on hook). *Ch5, sc on 6th ch from last sc.* Note: (Start counting from the 11th ch where you made the sc, the next chain to this is counted as 1, then the next is 2....etc).
Repeat * * to end of row (last stitch in the previous row). Turn.
Row2: Ch7, sc on 3rd ch of next ch-5 loop. *Ch5, sc on 3rd ch of next ch-5 loop.* Repeat * * to end of row (last loop). Turn.
Note that ch7 only occurs at the beginning of every row (after you turn to start a new row).
Row3 and subsequent rows: Repeat row 2 until desired length of project is met.
Finishing The Ends Of The Scarf:
*(Ch3, sc over same space)6 times. Slip stitch (slst) on top of next sc. * Repeat * * 4 more times.
Finishing The Sides of the Scarf:
*ch6, sc on next space.* Repeat * * up to the end of this side of the scarf (corner). Note: If this is the first side, sc over the beginning knot to hide it. and tuck the tail of the yarn under the remaining stitches when you finish this end.
Repeat above instructions, "Finishing The Ends Of The Scarf," to complete the other end.
Repeat above instructions, " Finishing The Sides Of The Scarf," to complete the other side.
Ends with Slst on top of sc of beginning ch-3 loop. Fasten off leaving 8" tail of yarn. Thread the tail of the yarn onto a yarn needle and hide this tail between crochet stitches. Cut What's left of the yarn tail.
Please message me if you have any questions. Happy Crocheting:)
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 etc. Spaces in conjunction with chains are also written in most crochet instructions as, ch-5 space, ch-3 space, ch-7 space etc.
Mesh Scarf Pattern Instructions:
Materials: Yarn: Caron, Red Heart or any medium weight yarn; Crochet hook size 4.00mm up to 5.00mm.
Stitches used: Chain Stitch (ch), Slip Stitch (slst), Single Crochet (sc)
Ch35 (foundation chain); Ch70 for wider scarf.
Row1: Sc on 11th ch from hook (count the chain next to the hook and not the one on hook). *Ch5, sc on 6th ch from last sc.* Note: (Start counting from the 11th ch where you made the sc, the next chain to this is counted as 1, then the next is 2....etc).
Repeat * * to end of row (last stitch in the previous row). Turn.
Row2: Ch7, sc on 3rd ch of next ch-5 loop. *Ch5, sc on 3rd ch of next ch-5 loop.* Repeat * * to end of row (last loop). Turn.
Note that ch7 only occurs at the beginning of every row (after you turn to start a new row).
Row3 and subsequent rows: Repeat row 2 until desired length of project is met.
Finishing The Ends Of The Scarf:
*(Ch3, sc over same space)6 times. Slip stitch (slst) on top of next sc. * Repeat * * 4 more times.
Finishing The Sides of the Scarf:
*ch6, sc on next space.* Repeat * * up to the end of this side of the scarf (corner). Note: If this is the first side, sc over the beginning knot to hide it. and tuck the tail of the yarn under the remaining stitches when you finish this end.
Repeat above instructions, "Finishing The Ends Of The Scarf," to complete the other end.
Repeat above instructions, " Finishing The Sides Of The Scarf," to complete the other side.
Ends with Slst on top of sc of beginning ch-3 loop. Fasten off leaving 8" tail of yarn. Thread the tail of the yarn onto a yarn needle and hide this tail between crochet stitches. Cut What's left of the yarn tail.
Please message me if you have any questions. Happy Crocheting:)
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