Crochet-Motif-ation

Please Note that there is a video tutorial on how to make the Diagonal Box Stitch done in Triple Crochet here Materials: Crochet hook:  H/8-5.00mm Yarn:  Caron Simply Soft, 1 skein of 6 oz/170/315/yds/288m Tapestry needle (with blunted end) Crochet Abbreviations, Terms, Definitions: Lr =Long row.  It refers to the row of boxes (dbs) that is 1 box longer than the short row.  Another way of describing it is that, this is the row that makes the outer boxes at each end or edge of the project.     Sr = Short row. It refers to the row of boxes (dbs) that is 1 box shorter than the long row.  Another way of describing it is that, this is the row that makes the inner boxes at each end or edge of the project.  See Photo 15. Wsu = Wrong side up Rsu = Right side up Ws = wrong side Rs = Right side Dbs = Diagonal box stitch Tc = Triple crochet Sc = Single crochet  St = Stitch Nxt = Next Sp = Space Sk = S...

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...