Beginning Crochet Stitches
The most popular basic crochet stitches are the single, half double. I am just beginning to crochet so I don't really have a favorite stitch yet. Shop for crochet, knitting, quilting and sewing patterns, as well as card making projects and supplies, beading kits, yarn, fabric and more at Annie's.
These beginner crochet patterns use simple stitches. They don’t require joining, crocheting in the round or any advanced techniques.
And they’re gorgeous! Many crafts require a steep learning curve before you are skilled enough to make beautiful finished items. Is not one of those crafts! There are many simple crochet patterns available for those of you who have just picked up the hook. Even a very can make beautiful products of all types using just the basic crochet stitches that you’ll learn right away.
Here are 10 simple crochet patterns that any beginner can handle. Find more in our. Photo via Craftsy member Jamine D. 1. Bookmark for Beginners If the only thing you’ve learned so far in crochet is the, that’s OK! You can still make something to use yourself or even to give as a gift. This crochet bookmark pattern is the perfect example.
Image via Craftsy member 2. Chain Necklace Like with the bookmark pattern above, this crochet pattern only requires knowledge of the chain and the single crochet stitches. It’s slightly more complex than the first pattern: You’ll to create circles and use crochet thread instead of yarn. Note that if you’re not yet comfortable with thread crochet and small hooks, you could also use a larger hook and thicker yarn to create a more scarf-like item with the same design. Photo via Craftsy member YarnConfections 3. Mollie Infinity Scarf The Mollie Infinity Scarf is another crochet pattern that uses only the single crochet stitch, although this time you’ll practice the technique of working in the front loop only. That’s what gives the scarf its great texture.
You’ll also need to do a color change to get the great design here, although you could work it all in the same worsted weight yarn for a more subdued look. Photo via Craftsy member 4. Augusta Crochet Shawl This beautiful crochet pattern can be done by anyone who has learned how to chain and double crochet, which are two of the most basic foundational stitches in the craft. You’ll be working into crochet chain spaces, so it’ll be even easier for you if you’ve already learned or granny stripe. You’ll be changing colors if you want the beautiful ombre effect shown above although you could make the pattern in a solid color if you don’t know how to change colors yet. Photo via Craftsy member Cream of the Crop Crochet 5. Free Beginner Scarf Pattern are always popular among people seeking simple crochet patterns.
This crochet project uses two basic crochet stitches – single crochet and double crochet. You’ll work with a size H crochet hook and worsted weight yarn, both of which are good choices for beginners. At the end of the project, you’ll have your first crochet scarf! Please note we have updated the pattern with one that is from another designer as the one pictured was removed. Photo via Craftsy member 6. Bright New Beginner Scarf This crochet scarf pattern utilizes new stitches that you might not have tried, yet including the double treble crochet and triple treble crochet stitch. However, they are all made using the skills that you already have, building taller and taller with each set of stitches.
It was designed as a sampler instructional scarf and can be used to teach yourself these tall stitches while creating a beautiful scarf. Photo via Craftsy member Hectanooga 7. Beach Skirt, Shawl, Scarf This free crochet pattern shows you how to make a beautiful openwork crochet rectangle using basic knowledge of double crochet stitches. It also shows you how the same rectangle can be worn as a skirt, a shawl or a scarf, making it a terrific convertible item for a beginner crafter. Photo via Craftsy member Blue Skye 8. Chains of Warmth Cowl Most people start by learning crochet with a simple chain, and you can create a great scarf by bundling together a bunch of these chains. In this pattern, you’ll learn how to work with three different crochet hook sizes to create varied texture and make a simple crochet chain cowl a little bit more interesting without making it any more difficult.
Photo via Craftsy member 9. Basic Single Crochet Coaster This is a simple pattern for a crochet coaster made in single crochet. A border gives it a nice finishing touch (and the included video tutorial for borders makes it easy). You can see in the photo above that the designer also offers a free crochet pattern for the that matches the coaster. A placemat and coaster set makes a great gift! Photo via Craftsy member 10. Giant Granny Square Afghan The crochet granny square is the most iconic motif in the craft. When you make it increasingly larger from round to round, you eventually end up with a crochet afghan.
This free crochet pattern teaches you what you need to know to make your first large granny square blanket.
Learn to Crochet: A Beginner's Guide Features crochet stitch abbreviations and instructions with video links to make the learning experience an enjoyable one. NOTE: I have written these instructions for the crocheter who has never tried these stitches. I have included links to videos I have uploaded to Youtube in order for visual learners to see each stitch demonstrated. Once you master the stitches on this page you're invited to visit our Crochet Basics page for instructions for more advanced crochet stitches: Have you ever watched in awe as someone worked with yarn and a hook and wonder how you could learn how to do that? If you've always wanted to learn how to crochet but didn't know where to begin, this page is for you!
To learn how to crochet you need to familiarize yourself with crochet abbreviations and stitch instructions. There are numerous stitches in the crochet world but you only need to know a few of them to make something beautiful. The only items you need to begin crocheting is a crochet hook and a skein/ball of yarn. Nearly all crochet projects begin with a slip knot and are finished by fastening off at the end.
When you first begin to learn I recommend you make a coaster size swatch of each of the basic stitches in order to learn the stitch and achieve an even tension. (Tension is how loose or tight you crochet your stitches. When beginning to crochet sometimes the stitches seem uneven. Once you become comfortable with each stitch your tension will even out and the crochet fabric have a neater appearance.) Okay. Let's get started! Make a practice swatch to learn how to make the a single crochet stitch!
(refer to the stitch instructions and watch the videos linked below) 1. Make a slip knot and place it on your hook.
Work one single crochet in the second chain from the hook (the loop on the hook never counts as a chain). Note: When working into the foundation chain stitches you can insert your hook under the top strand of each chain (the method most people use); or insert the hook into the back ridge, a/k/a 'the hump', on the back side of each chain. Work one single crochet stitch in each remaining chain. (You should have 15 single crochet stitches now) 5. Chain 1 and turn the work over so you will be working back into the stitches you just made. Work one single crochet stitch into both loops of each single crochet stitch on the previous row. (You should have 15 single crochet stitches again).
For each additional row, chain 1, turn the work over and repeat step 6. Once the piece is square fasten off. TIP: To be sure the swatch is a square, fold opposite corners together and if it is square the folded piece will be an even triangle. Beginner Single Crochet Swatch (Part 1) Beginner Single Crochet Swatch (Part 2) ABBREVIATION STITCH NAME INSTRUCTIONS SL KNOT (not a standard abbreviation) SLIP KNOT To begin to crochet you first need to make a slip knot: With the palm of your hand facing you-place the end of the yarn across the palm of your hand. Wrap the yarn around your fingers from right to left and over your palm again laying it across first strand of yarn. Now reach through the loop that is around your fingers and pull the longest strand through it, tighten to form the slip knot.
Insert your crochet hook into this loop and tighten the loop by pulling the yarn ends. TIP: Be careful not to make the first loop to tight on your hook because when the loop on the hook is too tight it is more difficult to make your stitches. CH CHAIN With the slip knot on your hook, yarn over and draw through the loop that is already on your hook. Continue this for how many chains you need to begin your project. The first row of a crochet project begins with a series of chain stitches.
Always work in the second chain from the hook for a single crochet. Always work in the third chain from the hook for a half double crochet. Always work in the fourth chain from the hook for a double crochet. Always work in the fifth chain from the hook for a treble crochet. When working into the chain you can either insert your hook under the top strand of each chain (the method most people use) or into the back ridge, 'the hump', of each chain YO YARN OVER Take the hook around the working yarn from left to right. Do this the number of times indicated for the stitch you are making.
Beginning Crochet Instructions
SC SINGLE CROCHET Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through both of the loops on your hook.
Eugene hecht physics pdf books. HDC HALF DOUBLE CROCHET Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have 3 loops on your hook.) Yarn over again and draw through all three of the loops on the hook.
DC DOUBLE CROCHET Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. (3 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through 2 of the loops. (2 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw t hrough the last 2 of the loops. TR or TC TREBLE CROCHET (Also known as Triple Crochet) Yarn over twice, then insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. (4 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through 2 loops.
(3 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (2 loops on hook.) Yarn over and draw through two loops. FASTEN OFF Once you complete your last stitch on a project you will have one loop on your hook. Cut the yarn leaving about a 4-6' tail to be woven in. Yarn over, draw the yarn tail completely through the loop, and pull it tight. This secures the yarn so the project doesn't unravel.
Now you need to weave in the yarn tail using a crochet hook or a yarn needle. The yarn needle is quicker and you can weave the strand in without disturbing the stitches.
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