Making a slip knot is the first step of a lot of projects. Doing
the first couple of ones will require thinking it over every time, but very
soon, this one will become second nature. All you need to do is cross over the
yarn about 5” away from the end of it and pull a loop through the opening. See
the pictures below.
Dummies.com - Instructions
Dummies.com - Instructions
Holding the crochet
Finding a comfortable position to crochet takes time and can be
frustrating but let me assure you that you can find the best way for you within
a few hours of practicing.
There are two ways of holding the crochet in your hand and it also depends on whether you are a righty or a lefty.
Over-the-hook
position is when you hold the crochet between your thumb and your middle
finger.
Under-the-hook
position is when you hold it between your thumb and index finger just like
a pencil.
I’m a typical righty so I hold the crochet in my right hand and I
like the over-the-hook position as it allows me to have my index finger free
which can sometimes help with tight stitches.
Holding the yarn
(If you are a lefty, ensure to switch sides)
1. When the slip
knot is created, make sure that you face it with the yarn attached to the ball
of yarn on your left and the loose end of the yarn on your right.
2. Place the yarn
attached to the ball in the palm of your right hand.
3. Loop the yarn
around your index finger.
4. Bring the slip
knot between your thumb and your index finger.
5. Hold the yarn
tight by blocking it with your pinky finger.
Yarning over
Abbreviation: YO
Yarning over is the act defining crochet.
When you are holding your yarn and your crochet, simply insert the
hook in the slip knot, place the hook in front of the yarn, bring the yarn
around to the front and slide the hook down to grab the yarn.
Making a foundation chain
Abbreviation: Ch
Once the yarn is hooked to your crochet, slide the hook all the
way through the slip knot, this is called “pulling up a loop”. Yarn over and pull
up a loop again. Repeat as many times as you wish or as the pattern requests.
Don’t be upset if you make mistakes at first. If you do,
simplyremove your crochet and pull on the yarn, the stiches will get undone and
you can start over.
Making a single crochet
Abbreviation: SC
When starting a row, insert your crochet through the second stitch
(or chain if this your first row) away from the hook, yarn over and pull up a
loop. You should have two loops on your crochet. Yarn over and pull the yarn
through both loops on your hook.
Making a slip stitch
Abbreviation: SL ST
Insert your crochet through the next stitch, yarn over and pull through
the loop on your hook.
Making a half-double crochet
Abbreviation: HDC
Start by yarning over. Hold the yarn on your hook and insert your
crochet through the third stitch away from the hook. Yarn over and pull up a
loop. You should have three loops on your crochet. Yarn over and pull the yarn
through all three loops on your hooks.
Making a double crochet
Abbreviation: DC
Start by yarning over. Hold the yarn on your hook and insert your
crochet through the third stitch away from the hook. Yarn over and pull up a
loop. You should have four loops on your crochet. Yarn over and pull the yarn
through two loops, yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Making a triple crochet (also called treble crochet)
Abbreviation: TR
Yarn over twice. Hold the yarn on your hook and insert your
crochet through the fifth stitch away from the hook. Yarn over and pull up a
loop. You should have three loops on your crochet. Yarn over and pull the yarn
through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull
through both loops on the hook.
Crocheting in rows
When reaching the end of your first row, turn your work
horizontally.
B – A
A – B
Ch 1 (if you will be completing a row of sc), insert your hook into
the very last stitch of the previous row and complete the sc.
Making a magic ring
The magic ring is create way to start a circular pattern like a hat
as it prevents a whole a the top of a hat sometimes created when starting with
a chained ring.
Place the yarn attached to the ball in the palm of your hand and
wrap the loose end of the yarn around your middle and ring fingers twice. Lock
the loose end of the yarn with your pinky finger. Insert the hook between the
yarns and your fingers, yarn over and pull up a loop. Ch as many times as the
patterns call for and make the requested stitches.
For example, Ch 3 and make 10 DC.
Pull on the yarn tight.
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