This started as a “can you translate the pattern” project although I’m pretty sure the lady who asked would have worked it out the tricky bit by herself in time.
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Granny Squares 1
Squaring the big circle This comes from the Signed With An Owl blog.
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Amigurumi Sheep
This is the second pattern used in the amigurumi class and was used to introduce the bobble stitch.
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Amigurumi Elephant
This was the first pattern used in the amigurumi class, it shows how using the same basic technique can make a variety of shapes. Elephant is approximately 19 cm / 7.5 inches tall when sat. (Also I put the legs and arms on in the wrong place, but had sewed them on to well to remove and set right) 😀
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Flowers
I was asked to bring in some decorative flower patterns for the crochet class, so I chose these 3 to show how easy it is to crochet varying types.
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All the Yarn
All yarn for knitting or crocheting is made from natural or synthetic fibers. Different types have different qualities – some good, some not so good. These can also be blended by manufacturers to offset an undesirable characteristic – such as itchiness – as much as I love pure wool I can’t wear it. I’ve tried to put together some of the most common.
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Conversion Charts
Something to be aware of when you start crocheting is there is a difference between UK & US terminology in addition to their different sizing convention for hooks, knitting needles and yarn weights (Australia also has a different version)
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Crocheted Elf Shoes
I’ve tried a knitted version of these and thought there had to be a way to do them in crochet, this is my first attempt. Should fit a size 6/7 I used James C Brett Marble Chunky (used colours 43 & 46) with a 5 mm hook. Unlike the knitted pair these are made with only 1 strand of yarn as I found 2 even on a larger hook was too thick. Stitches used dc – double crochet dc2tog – double crochet 2 together dc3tog – double crochet 3 together Shoe Foundation chain 19 1. dc to end (19sts) 2. dc 8, inc, dc, inc, dc 8 (21sts) 3. dc 9, inc, dc,…
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Baby hat
We were doing granny squares in the Wool Haven class today. I had explained how starting with a magic circle not only was great for ensuring all squares look even but was essential when making hats.
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Heart garland
A really simple and I think effective garland.