DOCSLIB.ORG

Standards & Guidelines for Knitting and Crochet

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Standards & Guidelines for Knitting and Crochet STANDARDS & GUIDELINES for Crochet and Knitting compiled by 07/13/15 • yarnstandards.com D643_YarnStandards2015_7 Standards & Guidelines Contents he publishers, fiber, needle and hook Abbreviations — Crochet Master List . 1 manufacturers and yarn members of the Craft Yarn Abbreviations — Knitting Master List . 2 T Council have worked together to set up a series Skill Levels . 3 of guidelines and symbols to bring uniformity to yarn, Standard Body Measurements/Sizing . 4 needle and hook labeling and to patterns, whether they How to Measure . 5 appear in books, magazines, leaflets or on yarn labels. Size Charts . 6 Our goal is to make it easier for industry manufacturers, Baby . 6 publishers and designers to prepare consumer-friendly Child . 6 products and for consumers to select the right materials Youth . .. 7 for a project and complete it successfully. Woman . 8 We urge manufacturers, publishers and designers, to Man . 9 adopt these guidelines. Downloads of the graphic Head . 9 symbols are available at www.YarnStandards.com at no Foot . 10 charge. We ask that if you use them in any publication Standard Yarn Weight System . 11 that you advise us in an e-mail of your intention to use Système standard de grosseur . 12 them and that the following credit line be given: Sistema de Peso Estandar para Estambre . 13 Source: Craft Yarn Council’s Hooks & Needles . 14 www.YarnStandards.com Yarn Label Information . 15 Designer Standards & Guideline . 15 We received valuable input from allied associations in the United States, such as The National NeedleArts You Want to Submit a Project Idea… Association, the Crochet Guild of America, and The Where Do You Start? . .. 15 Knitting Guild Association, as well as designers and Designer Pitfalls . .. 16 consumers. Ultimately, our objective is to design Industry STANDARDS & GUIDELINES for Designers . 17 global standards and guidelines that will be used by Congratulations! . 17 companies worldwide. To this end, we have reached out Before you begin the project . 17 to individuals, manufacturers and trade associations in What to Submit… . 18 the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, as well as in Australia and New Zealand to ask for their input. Standards & Guidelines For Crochet and Knitting • YarnStandards.com Abbreviations — Crochet Master List Following is a list of crochet abbreviations used in patterns by yarn industry designers and publishers. The most commonly used abbreviations are highlighted. In addition, designers and publishers may use special abbreviations in a pattern, which you might not find on this list. Generally, a definition of special abbreviations is given at the beginning of a book or pattern. Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description [ ] . work instructions within brackets inc. increase/increases/increasing as many times as directed lp(s) ���������� loops ( ) . work instructions within parentheses m . meter(s) as many times as directed MC ������������ main color * . repeat the instructions following mm. millimeter(s) the single asterisk as directed oz �������������� ounce(s) * * �������������� repeat instructions between asterisks p. picot as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions pat(s) or patt .. pattern(s) " ������������������ inch(es) pc. popcorn alt �������������� alternate pm. place marker approx ���� approximately prev ���������� previous beg. begin/beginning rem. remain/remaining bet ������������ between rep ������������ repeat(s) BL or BLO .. back loop or back loop only rnd(s). round(s) bo �������������� bobble RS �������������� right side BP �������������� back post sc. single crochet BPdc. .back post double crochet sc2tog. single crochet 2 stitches together BPsc . back post single crochet sk. skip BPtr ���������� back post treble crochet sl st. slip sitich CA �������������� color A sp(s) . space(s) CB �������������� color B st(s). stitch(es) CC �������������� contrasting color tch or t-ch ... turning chain ch �������������� chain stitch tog ������������ together ch-. refers to chain or space previously made: e.g., ch-1 space tr ���������������� treble crochet ch-sp �������� chain space trtr. .triple treble crochet CL �������������� cluster WS. wrong side cm . centimeter(s) yd(s) . yard(s) cont . continue yo �������������� yarn over dc �������������� double crochet yoh ������������ yarn over hook dc2tog ���� double crochet 2 stitches together Abbreviation Differences in U.S. and dec ������������ decrease/decreases/decreasing United Kingdom (U.K.)/Canada. dtr �������������� double treble FL U.S. U.K. or FLO... front loop or front loop only single crochet (sc) ............ double crochet (dc) foll ������������ follow/follows/following half double crochet (hdc) .... half treble (htr) FP �������������� front post double crochet (dc) .......... treble (tr) FPdc. front post double crochet treble (tr)..................... double treble (dtr) FPsc ���������� front post single crochet double treble (dtr) ........... triple treble (trtr) FPtr ���������� front post treble crochet yarn over (yo) ................ yarn over hook (yoh) g. gram U.S. U.K./Canada hdc . half double crochet gauge........................ tension 1 Standards & Guidelines For Crochet and Knitting • YarnStandards.com Abbreviations — Knitting Master List Following is a list of knitting abbreviations used by yarn industry designers and publishers. The most commonly used abbreviations are highlighted. In addition, designers and publishers may use special abbreviations in a pattern, which you might not find on this list. Generally, a definition of special abbreviations is given at the beginning of a book or pattern. Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description [ ] ���������������� work instructions within brackets pat(s) as many times as directed or patt.. pattern(s) ( ) ���������������� work instructions within parentheses pm. place marker in the place directed pop. popcorn * * �������������� repeat instructions following p2tog ������ purl 2 stitches together the asterisks as directed prev ���������� previous * . repeat instructions following the psso . pass slipped stitch over single asterisk as directed pwise �������� purlwise ” . inch(es) rem ���������� remain/remaining alt �������������� alternate rep.. repeat(s) approx ���� approximately rev St st. reverse stockinette stitch beg. begin/beginning RH �������������� right hand bet. between rnd(s). round(s) BO . bind off RS �������������� right side CA �������������� color A sk �������������� skip CB �������������� color B skp ������������ slip, knit, pass stitch over— CC �������������� contrasting color one stitch decreased cm. centimeter(s) sk2p. slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip cn. cable needle stitch over the knit 2 together; CO . cast on 2 stitches have been decreased cont ���������� continue sl ���������������� slip dec ������������ decrease/decreases/decreasing sl1k . slip 1 knitwise dpn. double pointed needle(s) sl1p. slip 1 purlwise fl. front loop(s) sl st. slip stitch(es) foll . follow/follows/following ss . slip stitch (Canadian) g. gram ssk. slip, slip, knit these 2 stiches inc. increase/increases/increasing together—a decrease k or K �������� knit sssk . slip, slip, slip, knit 3 stitches together k2tog ������ knit 2 stitches together st(s). stitch(es) kwise �������� knitwise St st . stockinette stitch/stocking stitch LH �������������� left hand tbl . through back loop lp(s) ���������� loop(s) tog ������������ together m . meter(s) WS. wrong side M1. make one—an increase—several wyib. with yarn in back increases can be described as ”M1” wyif ���������� with yarn in front M1 p-st ���� make one purl stitch yd(s) . yard(s) MC ������������ main color yfwd �������� yarn forward mm. millimeter(s) yo �������������� yarn over oz �������������� ounce(s) yrn. yarn around needle p or P . purl yon ������������ yarn over needle 2 Standards & Guidelines For Crochet and Knitting • YarnStandards.com Skill Levels Skill Levels for Knitting 1 Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit Beginner / Débutant / Novicecia and purl stitches. Minimal shaping. 2 Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch Easy / Facile / Fácil patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. 3 Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic Intermediate / Intermédiaire / Intermedio cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing. 4 Projects using advanced techniques and Experienced / Experimenté / Experiencia stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns, and numerous color changes. Skill Levels for Crochet 1 Projects for first-time crocheters using basic Beginner / Débutant / Novicecia stitches.Minimal shaping. 2 Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive Easy / Facile / Fácil stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. 3 Projects using a variety of techniques, such as Intermediate / Intermédiaire / Intermedio basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing. 4 Projects with intricate stitch patterns, Experienced / Experimenté / Experiencia techniques and dimension, such as non- repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing. This Standards & Guidelines booklet and downloadable symbol artwork are available at: YarnStandards.com 3 Standards & Guidelines For Crochet and Knitting • YarnStandards.com Standard Body Fit Chart Very-close fitting: Actual chest/bust measurement
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 4-H Crocheting Project Member Guide
    4-H Crocheting Project Member Guide Crocheting is one of the oldest needlework arts. To crochet means to form yarn or thread into a fabric using a hook. Its name comes from the French word croche, meaning “hook.” The crochet hook was one of many tools first used to make delicate lace. As time went on, more stitches and designs came into being, and crocheting became a separate art. Crocheting appeals to many people because it can be used to make a variety of creations, such as scarves, caps, vests, sweaters, purses, belts, lace, doilies, tablecloths, afghans, pillow covers, and bedspreads. In the 4-H Crocheting Project, you can learn to: • Crochet articles for yourself and others • Select, use, and care for crocheting tools • Work and share with others in your club • Keep simple records of your project and activities The 4-H Crocheting project is divided into six phases. Skills to learn and suggested articles to make are on page 2. Your club leader will teach you how to do basic crochet stitches and help you find patterns to use as you learn. When you reach the advanced phases, you’ll need to choose patterns from a variety of pattern books, needlework books, and magazines. You can find these at newsstands, notions counters, fabric stores, or specialty shops that sell yarn and thread. If you want to show others what you learn in the Crocheting project, check with your leader about exhibiting articles at fairs or other community events. If you make an article to wear, you might like to model in your county 4-H fashion revue.
    [Show full text]
  • Senior Textile Artist Badge Workshop
    Senior Textile Artist Badge Workshop An At-Home Program GSCCC Senior Textile Artist Badge Workshop (At-Home) • When you see fabrics, yarn, or string off all colors and textures what do you think of? Do you envision all of the things you could create? Let’s turn those visions into reality! Program Outline Materials: - Computer - Internet access - Materials for craft of choice Step 1: Choose your textile art There are a number of textile arts in the world from macramé to crocheting to quilting and much more. In this step you will be doing some research to learn about a textile art that you find interesting and that you would like to learn. Some of the most common textile arts are macramé, embroidery, cross-stitch, needlework, knitting, crocheting, weaving, and quilting. Do some research to find out about these or other textile arts. Below are some helpful links to start with. Here are a few links to get your search started – crochet, macramé, embroidery, weaving. Click here to see what some current textile artists are doing. Step 2: Find your tools and materials Now that you have chosen your art, you need to gather materials. Crocheting needs crochet hooks and yarn. Embroidery needs needles, embroidery floss, hoops, and fabric. Do some research about what you will need for your chosen textile art form. What all is involved? Do you know anyone who already has the supplies? Would they be willing to lend you some materials? Below are some great resources to learn about materials needed for the most common textile arts.
    [Show full text]
  • STITCH AWAY SCARF Pattern 1: “Quaker Ridging” (40 Sts) Row 1: Knit
    STITCH AWAY SCARF Pattern 1: “Quaker Ridging” (40 sts) Row 1: Knit. Chicago Yarn Crawl Pattern 2019 Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. This scarf was inspired by Barbara Walker’s Row 4: Purl. A Treasury of Knitting Patterns. There are seven Row 5: Knit. different stitch patterns used in this scarf, starting Row 6: Knit. out with easy and becoming more difficult. At Row 7: Knit. times you may need to increase or decrease the Row 8: Purl. number of stitches on your needles in order to Row 9: Knit. Row 10: Purl. accommodate the various stitch patterns. So, cast Row 11: Knit. on and “stitch away”! Row 12: Knit. Row 13: Purl. YARN: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown, 2 Row 14: Knit. skeins Repeat rows 1-14 until pattern 1 measures 8”. Needles: U.S. 8 Knit 5 rows. Knit 1 more row, increasing 1 after the initial K4. Cast on 40 stitches and knit every row for 6 rows. The first 4 stitches and last 4 stitches are knit Pattern 2: “Broken Rib” (41 sts) every row (garter stitch). You should place a Row 1: Knit th marker after the 4 stitch and before the last 4 Row 2: Purl stitches to “remind” you to work these stitches in Row 3: (K1, P1) repeat, end with K1. garter. The following stitch patterns are worked in Row 4: (P1, K1) repeat, end with P1. between these markers. Repeat these 4 rows until you have worked 8” in Pattern 2. Source: Walker, Barbara G., A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, published by Charles Scriber’s Knit for 6 rows.
    [Show full text]
  • Beginner Basics Illustrated Stitches Updated Techniques
    beginner basics illustrated stitches 8 NEW updated techniques PROJECTS Crochet Made Easy Using this Book Crochet Made Easy is written for beginners, and features easy-to- understand diagrams and step-by-step instructions to illustrate crochet stitches and techniques. When you have mastered the basic techniques, try the projects included at the back of this book—they're designed especially for beginners! Products All of the projects in this book were designed and made with products from Coats & Clark—Red Heart yarns and Aunt Lydia's threads. General information is included about yarn, thread and crochet hooks. We recommend reading through the book to become familiar with terminology before picking up your hook and yarn. When you're ready, use a Medium Worsted Weight yarn (size 4 on chart at right) and a 5 mm (US-H-8) or 5.5 mm (US-I-9) hook to learn to crochet. Diagrams and Instructions Diagrams are shown for right-handers. Because of space limitations, it is not possible to show left-handed diagrams. If you are a left-hander and are hav- ing trouble understanding the diagrams, try tracing the diagrams and then turning the tracing paper over and looking at the reversed image. When read- ing instructions, substitute "left" for "right" and "right" for "left" where it appears. The abbreviation and its accompanying symbol are shown with the instruc- tions for each stitch. Visit www.redheart.com for more information and inspiration! We also recommend these sites. For additional patterns: www.coatsandclark.com For magazine information: www.crochettoday.com For television show information: www.knitandcrochettoday.com Distributed in the USA by Coats & Clark, Greer SC 29650 Learn to Crochet Yarn Yarns are available in a variety of weights.
    [Show full text]
  • Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand® Woolease® Tonal Grape Jam
    Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand® Wool­Ease® Tonal Grape Jam Wristers Pattern Number: L50323 Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand® Wool­Ease® Tonal Grape Jam Wristers Pattern Number: L50323 SKILL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 1) SIZE: One Size Finished Circumference About 7 in. (18 cm) Finished Length About 8 in. (20.5 cm) CORRECTIONS: (applied Mar 10, 2016) MATERIALS 635­145 Wool­Ease Tonal: Plum 635­144 Wool­Ease Tonal: Amethyst MATERIALS *Wool­Ease Tonal (Article #635). 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; package size: 4.00oz/113.00 gr. (124yds/113m) pull skeins • 635­144 Lion Brand Wool­ Ease Tonal: Amethyst 1 Ball • Lion Brand Knitting Needles Size 11 [8 mm] • Lion Brand Large­Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) GAUGE: 13 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) over Rows 7 and 8 of pattern. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. Making a Gauge Swatch NOTES: 1. Wristers are worked in one piece with ribbing at both edges. 2. Wristers are seamed, leaving openings for thumbs. WRISTERS (make 2) Cast on 23 sts. Row 1 (RS): P1, *k1, p1; repeat from * across.
    [Show full text]
  • Loose Ends & Gathered Threads
    NSNG Loose Ends & Gathered Threads NEWSLETTER of the NORTH SUBURBAN NeedleArts GUILD • SEPTEMBER 2020 Comfort in Art Bryant’s class I mentioned to my husband the other day demonstrated that I felt a sense of despair over the state of that we are surrounded things. He revealed that he had similar feel- at all times by ings sometimes. We can cope for a while, but many creative then when things don’t change, it becomes possibilities. discouraging. I am basically an optimistic per- I plan to com- son, but in these times, things can feel good plete the horse, one day and not so good the next. and have lined I heard recently that Michelle Obama has up a broken tire been suffering from mild depression and I pump to morph thought, “Wow. This is affecting everyone!” into a preying Mrs. Obama says that exercise helps, as well mantis! as reaching out to others (she has a new podcast). Maggie Weiss We can only try to remove ourselves from I thoroughly enjoyed our class fear, realize that we can stay safe, express with Bryant Holsenbeck during gratitude for our health, walk, breathe, take summer seminar. Learning how in nature, MAKE ART! to repurpose discarded items to – Luan Wold, NSNG President create new art was inspiring and fun. It was brilliant seeing the ingenious work of others in class. Fall 2020 Calendar Bryant made a point of checking in with everyone and sharing on which to build, led me to try Meetings are Tues mornings at 9:30 am. their progress.
    [Show full text]
  • Extract from Earth Guild's Tapestry Crochet Patterns
    EXTRACT FROM EARTH GUILDS TIPS & NOTES TAPESTRY CROCHET PATTERNS: Crochet in a chair with arms that comfortably support your elbows, or at least that of your primary General Information arm. This will ease your shoulder, though it wont Color Changing do anything much for your wrist. a piece of Graph Paper When adding a new color, or a new strand of the same color, set it in as a second core yarn about six stitches before it becomes the working strand. Do TWISTING, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT the same thing when you end a strand; carry it for Not as trivial as it might seem. about six stitches as an additional core before you When the colors are switched, the two strands cut it off. Leave a tail about half an inch long. Use wind around each other. This will happen it does your hook to pull tails to the front, a couple of rows not mean that you are doing something incorrectly. back into the web, so they wont get snagged as you When the twist becomes annoyingly snarly, and in work. Hanging there these ends can make it harder the way of the work, it needs to be undone. to see mistakes, or even how the design is building There are many ways to do this. While the up, so trim them or return them to the back when work is small and light, hold the two balls of yarn in youre a few rows further along. I prefer not to cut either hand, a foot or so apart.
    [Show full text]
  • Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
    A Noro aficionado for more than twenty-five years, designer Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton took the trip of a BehindBehind lifetime, traveling to Japan from her home in Sweden thethe ScenesScenes to meet the man by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton behind the yarn. y relationship with all that is Noro began in the early 1980s. It is obvious that every new day still brings new discoveries of color and I had just returned from a train trip around Europe that I form based largely on an acute observation of nature and its rhythms, M undertook to find direction in my professional life. The outcome seasons, textures and colors. Mr. Noro’s calm dignity and humor were was an ambitious decision to pursue careers in both photography and evident even though we needed an interpreter to communicate. hand-knit design. As fate would have it, the design part of my decision quickly developed and pushed out the photography—at least for the time The Company being. Eisaku Noro was raised in the town of Ichinomiya in Central Japan, a Upon my return to Manhattan I took a sales job at Fiberworks, which region known for its yarn and textile production. Impatient with school, was probably the most avant-garde yarn shop in New York at the time. Noro began working in the yarn industry after his basic education in Owned by crochet designer Judith Copeland, Fiberworks was more a spinning and dyeing was completed. He quickly learned the ropes. gallery than a yarn shop, where handcrafted yarns from Noro lit up the An innovator with an artistic eye even back then, Noro soon became shelves and were featured in artfully displayed handknit garments.
    [Show full text]
  • Macramé Plant Hanger
    4/15/2020 My WI | Macramé Plant Hanger Macramé Plant Hanger The macramé revival is well underway! This plant hanger project will make a perfect gift or a beautiful and contemporary addition to your home. Skill level: Intermediate Measurements & Tension The finished macramé plant hanger is about 1.15m in length, depending on your tension. Tension isn’t critical to this project as there is quite a bit of stretch in the yarn, however please follow the measurement guide so that your finished work is similar to the specifications. There is an added 30 cm extra length for those with a looser tension. You will need: 30 metres of 5mm Bobbiny recycled cotton cord or banding piping cord in natural cream (available online) https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/interests/craft/crafts-to-keep-busy/macrame-plant-hanger 1/20 4/15/2020 My WI | Macramé Plant Hanger 5cm wooden curtain ring Kitchen hook or hook to hang work from whilst making Scissors Tape measure Recycled catering tin or similar container for a plant pot To make: Divide the yarn into the following lengths, remember to measure twice and cut once! 1.50 metre length for the wooden curtain ring. Cut 2 x 75 cm for the top and bottom wrap knot. Cut 6 x 4.50 metres for the lengths you will be knotting. Covered curtain ring 1. Take your wooden curtain ring and the 1.50m cord. https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/interests/craft/crafts-to-keep-busy/macrame-plant-hanger 2/20 4/15/2020 My WI | Macramé Plant Hanger 2.
    [Show full text]
  • 19. Principles of Yarn Requirements for Knitting
    19. Principles of Yarn Requirements for Knitting Errol Wood Learning objectives On completion of this lecture you should be able to: • Describe the general methods of forming textile fabrics; • Outline the fibre and yarn requirements for machine knitwear • Describe the steps in manufacturing and preparing yarn for knitting Key terms and concepts Weft knitting, warp knitting, fibres, fibre diameter, worsted system, yarn count, steaming, clearing, winding, lubrication, needle loop, sinker loop, courses, wales, latch needle, bearded needle Introduction Knitting as a method of converting yarn into fabric begins with the bending of the yarn into either weft or warp loops. These loops are then intermeshed with other loops of the same open or closed configuration in either a horizontal or vertical direction. These directions correspond respectively to the two basic forms of knitting technology – weft and warp knitting. In recent decades few sectors of the textile industry have grown as rapidly as the machine knitting industry. Advances in knitting technologies and fibres have led to a diverse range of products on the market, from high quality apparel to industrial textiles. The knitting industry can be divided into four groups – fully fashioned, flat knitting, circular knitting and warp knitting. Within the wool industry both fully fashioned and flat knitting are widely used. Circular knitting is limited to certain markets and warp knitting is seldom used for wool. This lecture covers the fibre and yarn requirements for knitting, and explains the formation of knitted structures. A number of texts are useful as general references for this lecture; (Wignall, 1964), (Gohl and Vilensky, 1985) and (Spencer, 1986).
    [Show full text]
  • How to Calculate the Right Number of Stitches
    How to calculate the right number of stitches You have found a great stitch, either in knitting or crochet. You want to use it for your next project. Or you just want to make a simple shape item in one of the basic stitches. Maybe a scarf, cowl, a baby blanket, an afghan, poncho, bag, cushion cover etc. Here’s how you calculate how many stitches you need: Project width x Stitches in sample Sample width Let’s look at this in detail. First: 1. Decide what you will make and how wide it needs to be 2. Decide what kind of stitches you want to use 3. Select the yarn and hook/needles for your project 4. Knit / crochet a small sample piece, using the SAME yarn, hook/needles and stitch you will be using in the project How to make the sample Both knitting and crochet If your project will be knitted/crocheted in the round, make also the sample in the round. After each row, carry the yarn loosely at the back to the start of the row and begin knit- ting/crocheting across the right side of the work again. Crochet – Take the yarn and hook you are planning to use for the project This does not work if you don’t have the same size of the hook as for the actual project! – Make a chain that is over 10 cm/ 4 inches long. A good length is 14 cm / 5½ in. – Start crocheting using the stitches you want for your project. – Crochet back and forth until the piece is at least 5 cm / 2 in long.
    [Show full text]
  • How to Crochet a Flower
    Transcribed from YouTube Video made by epicabundance How to Crochet a Flower Materials Needed: Worsted Weight yarn, Size G Crochet needle Must have basic knowledge of Crochet including: Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc) and slip stitch (sl st). Part 1 Make a slip knot on crochet needle, ch 6. With last chain stitch, slip stitch in first chain to make a circle. Chain 4 (this is your first spoke) Make 8 spokes in your circle. Each spoke is a Single crochet plus 2 chain stitches. Keep going back through the circle when doing your 8 spokes. On the last spoke, slip stitch in the second stitch of the original 4 chain stitch spoke, to join your first round. Next Round: Chain 1 to now begin work on the petal. Petal = 1 sc, chain 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 1 sc. Make 5 petals divided randomly in the spaces between the 8 spokes. On the last petal, you slip stitch in the first single crochet of the first petal. Part 2 Chain 1, turn flower to back, trim tail of yarn or weave it in. Go under first spoke and do a slip stitch to bring needle where it should be, chain 5 Spoke = dc under next spoke, chain 2. Make 7 spokes. The last spoke is made by making a Slip stitch in 3rd chain stitch where we started the spokes. There should be 8 spokes in total. Chain 1, turn flower to front. Fold petals down to work on spaces between the 8 spokes. Petal = 1 sc, ch1, 3 dbl crochet, ch1, 1 sc Note: sc make tighter at beginning and end of each petal.
    [Show full text]