Tuesday, July 7, 2015
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Crochet applique
E is for Elephant
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Dusty Blue. And a small piece of black for the eye. The tutorial below is done with Vanna's Choice in pink because pink elephants are cute too!
- Size G Crochet Hook (the bigger the hook the bigger the appliqué and vice versa)
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
French Knot Tutorial
Sl St = Slip Stitch
French Knot Tutorial
Sl St = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 HDC in ring, join, ch 1
Round 2: 2 Hdc in each stitch around, join ch 1 (16 Hdc)
Round 3: 2 Hdc in first, HDC in next, repeat around, join chain 1
Round 4: SC in next 2, SC + HDC + DC in next, DC in next, ch 2 and join with slip stitch to next, slip stitch in next 2, chain 2, DC in next 2, chain 2 and slip stitch in next (you have now made the feet), SC in next 2, slip stitch in next, chain 9, SC down chain, DC in same stitch as where your chain started (you have now made the trunk), DC in next 3, HDC in next, SC in remaining stitches to finish out the round...before joining, chain 3, slip stitch down chain, join to last stitch (you have now made the tail). Fasten off leaving long tail.
Elephant Ear:
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 9 DC in ring, chain 2 and join to ring. pull tight. Do not join round (you want to leave it somewhat of a half circle). Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto body.
Make a French Knot for the eye.
How to crochet a flower
Today we want to teach you how to make a crochet flower.
Follow the pictures or look at the diagram to learn the way you can crochet the flower. Nevertheless, you have a longer explanation in simple words.
We used n. 5 cotton yarn and and crochet hook 5. It has three rounds.
Round 1. Chain 150
Round 2. Single crochet
Round 3. Starting the waves. Each wave has: 1 single crochet, 2 half double crochet (in the same hole), 2 double crochet (in the same hole), 2 half double crochet (in the same hole), 2 single crochet (in the same hole) and start the following wave with 1 single crochet.
Compose the flower with pins and sew the flower on the back part. Start sewing in the centre.
It’s easy, isn’t it? We encorage you to crochet, you will enjoy it!
Source: http://silayaya.com/blog/en/tutorial-flor-de-ganchillo/. Check it out
Crochet blanket
Hello guys, I came across this lovely crochet blanket on pinterest and decided am gonna share with you guys. The full tutorial below
How to make bath scrubbies
Hey guys, learn how to make bath scrubbies here. http://fitzbirch.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/knitlon-crochet-bath-scrubbie.html
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