very easy butterfy

Designed by Clare Sullivan

Written by Lisa Robson

Images Supplied by Cat Wood

Butterfly pattern

Hook size, to suit yarn ply used

Yarn ply, any: Small amount of yarn in 2 different colors

US terms used

Tension: not required

 Stitches used:

Sl st= slip stitch

Ch= chain

Sc-=single crochet

Notes: see row 3 notes

Butterfly pattern:

Begin: Using yarn A, ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring

Row1. Ch 8, sl st into ring, ch 8, sl st into ring, ch 5 sl st into ring, ch 5, sl st into ring

 

Row2.  Sl st into 1st ch 8 loop, work 10 sc into the loop, sl st into 2nd ch 8 loop, work 10 sc into the loop, sl st into 1st ch 5 loop, work 8 sc into the loop, sl st into 2nd ch 5 loop, work 8 sc into the loop, sl st into first sl st made, finish off, break off yarn A and weave in ends

Row 3 notes please read:  there will be 1 sc worked into each sc of the 2 groups of 10 sc and the 2 groups of 8 sc, there will be 1 sc worked into the beginning ring in between each group of 10 sc and 8 sc (4 times in all) which is referred to as the valley in the video tutorial.  Do not work a sc into the beginning sl st of rounds, to avoid this count your st’s of each group.

Row3.  With yarn B, join with a sl st into the 5th sc of the 1st ch 10 group, work 1 sc into the same space, work 1 sc into each of  the next 4 sc, work 1 sc into the beginning ring (valley), work 1 sc in each of the next 10 sc, work 1 sc into the beginning ring (valley), work 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, work 1 sc into the beginning ring (valley), work 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, work 1 sc into the beginning ring (valley),  work 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, sl st to join, fin off yarn, weave in ends

Cut a 20cm piece of yarn and loop around body for antenna

Crochet Shell Variation 4 - Afghan or Scarf

Crochet Shell Variation 4 - Afghan or Scarf

Crochet Shell Variation 4 - Afghan or Scarf

Written by Teresa Richardson

This pattern stitch will make a great afghan or a scarf.

Size Estimate for a K/6.6mm crochet hook:
Baby Afghan - Chain 90 for 27.5 inches or 69.9CM
Full Size Afghan - Chain 225 for 68.5 inches or 174CM
Scarf - I am recommending a chain of 28, same as the video and a smaller size G or H crochet hook.
Skill Level: Beginner familiar with crochet basics to Intermediate
Video Tutorial: Crochet Shell Variation 4 - Afghan or Scarf
Materials
Crochet Hook Size K was used in the video
4 ply yarn

AbbreviationsCM = Centimeters
SK - Skip
CH's - Chains
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
Shell - 5 Double Crochet -For this project, the 5 double crochet worked together will be called a shell.

Multiple: 6 chains ( Chains will be added or taken away in increments of 6 to adjust the size)

Row 1: Work 2 DC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SK 2 CH's, SC in the next, *SK 2 CH's, work 5 DC in the next CH, SK 2 CH's, SC in the next. Repeat from * for the width. For the edge, SK 2 CH's and work 3 DC in the last CH.

Row 2: CH 3, turn, work 2 DC in in the same stitch as the beginning CH. This is the edge 1/2 shell. *Work 5 DC in the (center)3rd stitch of the next Shell. Continue across from * for the remainder of the row. Upon completion of the row, work 3 DC in the last double crochet, edge shell to form a straight edge on each side.

Row 3: CH 3, turn, work 2 DC in in the same stitch as the beginning CH. This is the edge 1/2 shell. SC between the shells. *Work 5 DC in the (center)3rd stitch of the next Shell. SC between the shells. Continue across from * for the remainder of the row. Upon completion of the row, work 3 DC in the last double crochet, edge shell to form a straight edge on each side.

Repeat rows 2-3 for the length of the pattern stitch.

Mesh Crochet Pattern Stitch

Mesh Crochet Pattern Stitch

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Mesh Crochet Pattern Stitch

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
CH - Chain

Row 1: DC in the 4th CH from the hook, DC in the next CH. *Skip 2 chains. 1 DC in ea of the next 2 chains. Continue across from * for the width, ending with 2 DC on the edge.

Row 2: Chain 2 or 3 depending on your starting chain preference. DC in the next DC. *CH 2, Skip the chain space. 1 DC in each of the next 2 double crochet. Continue across from * for the width, ending with 2 DC on the edge.

You can continue with row 2 for the length or add a variation with 2 double crochet in each chain 2 space filling in the blocks. When you add the row of mesh stitches to the top of the double crochet row, the two double crochet should align with the previous double crochet on the mesh row. See Diagram with Red block.

 

Larksfoot Crochet Stitch - Baby Afghan

Larksfoot Crochet Stitch - Baby Afghan

Video Tutorial: Larks Foot Crochet Stitch - Baby Afghan
Written by Teresa Richardson
Extended or Long Double Crochet - This is where you will work a double crochet several stitches below the row you are on. You will need to pull up on the stitch and allow for some additional yarn, so the stitch does not sag.

Multiple: 4
You will add 4 chains for each segment of the pattern stitch that you want to add to the width.

Example: If you want to make a baby afghan with a size I/5.5mm crochet hook, 4-ply yarn, you will chain 108. This will give you an estimated width of 34 inches.

Ch 31Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC in next CH, *CH 1, SK 1 CH, 1 DC in EA of next 3 CH. Continue across from * for width of pattern.
Row 2: CH 3, 1 DC in EA of next 2 DC, *CH 1, SK CH, 1 DC in EA of next 3 DC. Continue across from * for width of pattern.
Row 3: CH 4, this will count as the first DC, CH 1, Sk the next DC, DC in the next DC, work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH 1 spaces. DC in the next DC. *CH 1, Sk the next DC, DC in the next DC, work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH 1 spaces. DC in the next DC. Continue across from * for width of pattern.
Row 4: CH 4, this will count as the first DC, 1 DC in EA of the next 3 DC, *CH 1, 1 DC in EA of the next 3 DC . Continue across from * for width of pattern.

Row 5: CH 3, work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH 1 spaces. 1 DC in the next DC. *Ch 1, skip the DC, DC in the next DC. Work an extended DC below the 2 previous CH 1 spaces. 1 DC in the next DC. Continue across from * for width of pattern.

Row 6: CH 3, 1 DC in EA of next 2 DC, *CH 1, SK CH, 1 DC in EA of next 3 DC. Continue across from * for width of pattern.

Repeat rows 3-6.

Crochet Basketweave Rows - Square or Scarf

Crochet Basketweave Rows - Square or Scarf
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Basketweave Rows - Square or Scarf

FPDC =Front Post Double Crochet:

• Wrap the yarn over your crochet hook.
• From the front of your work, insert your hook to the right side of your next stitch.
• Bring it up on the left side of the stitch.
• Wrap the yarn over your crochet hook.
• Pull your yarn through. You will be pulling it behind the post of the previous double crochet. This will give you 3 loops on your hook.
• Complete your double crochet the same way that a double crochet is created.

BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet:

• Wrap the yarn over your crochet hook.
• From the back of your work, insert your hook to the right side of your next stitch.
• Bring it up and around to the left side of the stitch inserting the hook to the back of your work.
• Wrap the yarn over your crochet hook.
• Pull your yarn through. You will be pulling it in front of the post of the previous double crochet. This will give you 3 loops on your hook.
• Complete your double crochet the same way that a double crochet is created.

Materials
Size H Crochet Hook
4-Ply Worsted Weight Yarn

Abbreviations
FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch

Chain 22
Row 1: DC in the 2nd CH from the hook. 1 DC in ea of the next 19 CH's. (20 DC total) The first 2 Chains will not count as a stitch.

Row 2-15: CH 1, 1 FFDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 BPDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 FFDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 BPDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 FFDC around ea of the next 4 St's. The beginning post stitch will be completed around the Ch 1 and first FPDC.

This will create a complete a 6 inch by 6 inch square. You can continue on to create a scarf.

Rows 16-120: CH 1, 1 FFDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 BPDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 FFDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 BPDC around ea of the next 4 St's, 1 FFDC around ea of the next 4 St's. The beginning post stitch will be completed around the Ch 1 and first FPDC.

Crochet Cluster V Stitch

Crochet Cluster V Stitch
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Cluster V Stitch

AbbreviationsCL - Cluster
DC - Double Crochet
CH - Chain

Cluster - Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook through the stitch/chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through two loops. Leave the two loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook and insert it through the same stitch/chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through the loop. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through 2 loops. There will be 3 remaining loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through all three loops.

Cluster V Stitch - Cluster, CH 2, Cluster in the same space/stitch/chain.

Multiple 3

Make a loose chain. Your work will be tight at the bottom and expand as you progress towards the top if your chain is to tight. You can also use a larger crochet hook to make your chain and a smaller hook for the main portion of your project.Row 1: Work the first cluster in the 5th Chain from the hook. The first 3 chains will count as the first double crochet. Work the first cluster, CH 2, work next cluster in the same chain. Skip 2 chains and works a V Stitch Cluster in the next chain. See abbreviations for details. Continue across for each V Stitch Cluster. Double Crochet in the last double crochet.
Row 2: CH 3 turn, work a V Stitch Cluster in each Chain 2 space(center of previous cluster) across. Finish with a double crochet in the last stitch which is the chain 3 on the previous row.

Repeat row 2 for the length of the project.

You are welcome to tell me if I have an error or something that does not make sense.

Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket

Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket
Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket
Video Tutorial: Left Hand Every Which Way Crochet Scarf - Afghan - Blanket
Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
CHS - Chains
STS - Stitches
EA - Each


Multiple - 8
Materials
Size K/6.50 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle


Cluster Stitch
Wrap the yarn over your hook, put your hook through the stitch, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull the yarn through, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull through 2 loops.  Leave the 2 remaining loops on the hook.  Wrap the yarn over your hook, put the hook through the same stitch, wrap the yarn over pull it through, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull through all 3 loops to complete the cluster.


Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.
Work a chain of 28 or work 27 of the Foundation Single Crochet

Row 1:  Work a chain 1, SC in the same stitch and each of the next 2, *CH 2, Skip 2 CHS/STS ,Work a Cluster in the next(see cluster stitch), chain 2, skip 2 CHS/STS , work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 stitches.  Continue across from * Chain 1 and turn.


Row 2:  Ch 1,SC in the same stitch and each of the next 2, *work 2 SC in the next CH 2 space. Work a SC in the cluster, work 2 SC in the next CH 2 SP. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 stitches. Repeat from * for the width. 


Row 3: Ch 1, this will be the step up. Work a DC in the same stitch.  Work a cluster in the next single crochet.  *Chain 2, skip 2 single crochet,  work 1 SC in each of the next 3 stitches, chain 2, skip 2 SC, work a cluster in the next stitch. Continue across from *.  When you get across, you will work a double crochet after the cluster.


Row 4: Ch 1,SC in the same stitch, Work a SC in the cluster, work 2 SC in the next CH 2 SP. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 stitches.  Work 2 SC in the next CH 2 SP. Repeat from * for the width. 

Repeat rows 1-4 for the length.