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Art of Crochet by Teresa – Crochet Traditional Granny Square 5 Rounds

Friday, August 12th, 2011


Written Instructions crochet-mania.blogspot.com Crochet Traditional Granny Square Abbreviations SC = Single Crochet DC = Double Crochet SL ST = Slip Stitch CH = Chain Written by Teresa Richardson CH 4, join. Round 1: Ch 3, 2 DC in the loop,* CH 2, 3 DC in the chain loop, complete 3 times total from*, CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3. This will put you at the center of your chain space. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3DC in next CH SP, Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join. Round 3: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join. Round 4: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join. Round 5: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join. Crochet Mania Blog crochet-mania.blogspot.com Crochet Geek www.youtube.com Single Crochet www.youtube.com Half Double Crochet www.youtube.com Double Crochet www.youtube.com Crochet Chain www.youtube.com Crochet Slip Knot www.youtube.com Crochet Tips crochet-mania-tips.blogspot.com Crochet Hats crochet-mania-hats.blogspot.com Granny Squares crochet-mania-grannysquare.blogspot.com Crochet Flowers crochet-mania

Art of Crochet by Teresa – How to Crochet a Circle to Square 2

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011


Written Instructions crochet-mania.blogspot.com Crochet Circle to Square 2 Written by Teresa Richardson Video Tutorial: Crochet Circle to Square 2 Video Tutorial: Left Hand Crochet Circle to Square 2 Skill Level – Easy Abbreviations HDC – Half Double Crochet CH – Chain SL ST – Slip Stitch DC – Double Crochet Materials Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook 4 ply yarn Tapestry Needle Stitch Instructions and Definitions How to do the stitch Chain 8, join with the beginning chain. Round 1: Chain 1, work 16 DC through the loop, join with the beginning stitch. Round 2: Chain 5, *DC in the next stitch, CH 2. Continue around from *, join with the beginning stitch. (16 DC, Chain 2 total) Round 3: CH 3, 3 DC in the CH 2 space. *DC in next stitch, 3 DC in next CH 2 space. Continue around from *, join (64 DC total) Round 4: CH, *work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the same stitch. CH 2, skip 3 DC, HDC in the next stitch. CH 2, skip 3 DC, SC in the next stitch. CH 2, skip 3 DC, HDC in the next stitch, CH 2, Complete from * 4 times total. Round 5: SL ST to the CH space. CH 1, *Work 3 DC in CH 2 SP, Work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 stitches, 2 DC in next CH 2 space, 1 DC in next HDC, 2 DC in next CH 2 space, 1 DC in next SC, 2 DC in next CH 2 space, 1 DC in next HDC, 2 DC in next CH 2 space, Work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 stitches, Complete 4 times total from *, join with the beginning stitch. Crochet Blog crochet-mania.blogspot.com

Art of Crochet by Teresa – Crochet CupCake with Cherry & Sprinkles

Monday, August 1st, 2011


Cupcake Written Instructions crochet-mania.blogspot.com Crochet CupCake with Cherry & Sprinkles Video Tutorial: Crochet CupCake with Cherry & Sprinkles Written by Teresa Richardson Skill Level – Intermediate Materials Size G or 4mm Crochet Hook 4-Ply Yarn Polyester Fiberfill or Stuffing Abbreviations FHDC – Foundation Half Double Crochet FPDC – Front Post Half Double Crochet MC – Magic Circle SL ST – Slip Stitch HDC – Half Double Crochet SC – Single Crochet QC – Quadruple Crochet SC DEC- Single Crochet Decrease CupCake Sides Row 1: 7 FHDC, Row 2 – 28: CH 1, turn, this will not count as a stitch. 7 Front Post Half Double Crochet. Slip Stitch to the first row as you complete the last row to join the sides. CupCake Bottom MC Round 1: Ch 1, this will not count as a stitch, 12 HDC in the loop, Join in beginning HDC. Pull shut. (12 Half Double Crochet Total) Round 2: Ch 1, this will not count as a stitch, 2 HDC in ea ST around for a total of 24, Join in beginning HDC. Cut the yarn leaving a length of about 10 inches. (24 Half Double Crochet Total) Secure the magic circle at the beginning with a knot, then hide the tail. With right sides of the cupcake side and bottom facing each other, sew the edges together. There will be some easing the cupcake side to the bottom. We want to bottom to be somewhat smaller than the top. CupCake Frosting Magic Circle Loop Round 1: Ch 1, this will not count as a stitch, *HDC, QC, complete 6 times total from *, Join in beginning HDC. (6 Half