Index

back post stitches, 193–194 Symbols back-most loop asterisk (*), 48 described, 82, 83 bullet (•), 48 stitch placement in, 188 cross (✝), 48 backstitch, sewing pieces together with, plus sign (+), 48 278–280 ball of , 24 bars, 247–248 • A • base, described, 82, 83 basic stitches, 66–74. See also specifi c abbreviations stitches of color names in patterns, 162–163 Basketweave Scarf project, 203–205 described, 9 bead , 367 in written instructions, 43–44 beginners, yarn for, 8 Absorbent Hand Towel project, 227–229, 354 Bernat, 369 Afghan stitch. See Berroco, Inc., 369 American terms, British terms compared Bev’s Country Cottage, 353 to, 13, 45 binding off, 214–215 , 145 blanket stitch, sewing pieces together with, Amigurumi Pup project, 149–154 274–275 anatomy of a stitch Blankets for Canada Society, 353 back loop, 82, 83 blends, yarn, 293 back-most loop, 82, 83 base, 82, 83 described, 335 front loop, 82, 83 swatch (sample), 36 front-most loop, 82, 83 heat, 342–343 overview, 82 overview, 338–339 post, 82, 83 spray, 341 top 2 loops, 82, 83 with starch, 343–345 article number on yarn labels, 25 tools for, 339–340 assembly section in crochet patterns, 43 wet, 340–341 asterisk (*), 48 blocks COPYRIGHTEDcombining MATERIAL spaces and, 237–238 • B • creating, 236 Blue Sky Alpacas, Inc., 369 Baby Washcloth project, 88 bobble stitch baby weight, 20 International Crochet Symbol for, 178 back loop overview, 178–179 described, 82, 83 stitch placement in, 188

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brackets in written instructions, 47 joined into center ring, 132–134 brand name on yarn labels, 25 loose chain stitches, fi xing, 67 brands of crochet hooks, differences in, 16 overview, 66 brick stitch, 248–249 right side, determining, 68–69 , 364–365 tight chain stitches, fi xing, 67 Brown Sheep Company, Inc., 369 turning chain, 79–80 Bucket Hat project, 145–148 working a round of stitches into one bulky weight, 20 chain stitch to create center ring, bullet (•), 48 134–136 Butterfl y Runner project, 250–252 working other stitches into chain button loops, 316–318 stitches, 69–70 buttonholes wrong side, determining, 68–69 button loops as alternative to, 316–318 yarn tension, controlling, 67–68 in front plackets, 313–314 charted patterns, changing color in, in garment body, 314–316 157–158 overview, 313 charts for fi let crochet, following, 232–233 buttons, 333 chunky weight, 20 circles. See rounds cluster stitch • C • International Crochet Symbol for, 175 cardigans, 296–297 overview, 174–175 care instructions on yarn labels, 25 Coats & Clark, 370 Caron International, 370 collars, 312–313 carrying yarn color overview, 158 abbreviating color names in patterns, on right side, 160 162–163 up the side, 161 carrying yarn to keep colors separate, working over a carried strand, 159–160 158–161 on wrong side, 158–159 changing, 10 Cascade , 370 charted patterns, changing color in, CC (contrasting color), 162 157–158 center ring choosing, 162 adjustable ring used to create, 136–137 combining, 162 chain stitch used to create, 134–136 contrasting color (CC), 162 chain stitches joined into, 132–134 Fibonacci sequence used to create color creating, 132–133 pattern, 165 overview, 131–132 joining new colors, 155–158 CGOA (Crochet Guild of America), 352, 372 main color (MC), 162 chain loops, stitch placement in, 191 multiple colors, use of letters in patterns chain spaces, stitch placement in, 191 to designate, 163 chain stitch (ch) rows, changing color at beginning or counting, 69 end of, 156–157 creating your fi rst, 66–67 rows, changing color in middle of, 157–158 foundation chain, 66 in Tunisian crochet, 221–224 working with, 27

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color chart, 163–164 crochet patterns color name and number on yarn labels, 25 assembly section, 43 color wheel, 162 crocheting directions section, 42 combination stitches, 70 fi nishing section, 43 combinations, creating yarn, 28–29 gauge recommendation, 34 combining color, 162 gauge section, 42 company name and logo on yarn labels, 25 level of experience section, 42 continental (metric) system for sizing materials section, 42 crochet hooks, 17–19 overview, 41–43 contrasting color (CC), 162 sections of, 41–43 conversion chart for sizing size information section, 42 of standard crochet hooks, 19 stitch diagrams, 50–55 of steel crochet hooks, 18 stitches section, 42 correct hand for hooking, determining, 59–60 using, 9 cotton yarn, 22 written instructions, 43–50 counting chain stitches, 69 crochet terminology, 13, 45 Craft Yarn Council of America, 21 , 20 crewel work, 334 crochet variations Crochet!, 370, 372 , 367 Crochet Guild of America (CGOA), 352, 372 broomstick lace, 364–365 crocheting on fabric, 366–367 brands, differences in, 16 cro-hooking, 366 changing hook size to compensate for double-ended crochet, 366 tight/loose style of crocheting, 39 free-form crochet, 362–363 continental (metric) system for , 365 sizing, 17–19 Irish crochet, 361–362 conversion chart for sizes of, 18–19 overview, 361 handle, 16 surface crochet, 363 household uses for, 19 , 364 how to hold, 60–61 wire crochet, 368 overview, 8, 15–16 Crocheted Bag project, 357–360 parts of, 15–16 crocheted fabric, slip stitch used for point, 16 embellishing, 70 shaft, 16 crocheted towels, 354 size of, 17–19 crocheting standard, 17 directions section in crochet patterns, 42 steel, 17 on fabric, 366–367 struggling to fi t your hook into joining seams by, 280–288 stitches, 336 reasons for, 7 throat, 16 crocheting pieces together thumb rest, 16 fl at seam creating, 282–283 in Tunisian crochet, 210–211 on last row or round, 286–288 UK (English) system for sizing, 17–19 overview, 280–281 U.S. (American) system for sizing, 17–19 with a ridged seam, 281–282

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crocheting pieces together (continued) increasing stitches with double crochet with a row of stitches, 284–286 at beginning of row, 119–120 with single crochet, 283–284 increasing stitches with double crochet with a slip stitch seam, 281–283 in middle or end of row, 120–121 CrochetMe, 371 length of stitch, 100 Crochetville, 371 overview, 13, 90 cro-hooking, 366 procedure for, 90–94 crop tops, 295 second row of, 92–93 crossed double crochet stitch (crossed dc) setup for, 90 International Crochet Symbol for, 173 double (DK) weight, 20 overview, 172–173 double triple crochet (dtr) cross (✝), 48 fi rst row of, 97–99 cross-stitching length of stitch, 100 as embellishment, 334 overview, 97 on top of Tunisian crochet, 224–227 procedure for, 97–100 curling corners, 338 second row of, 99 curling problem with Tunisian crochet, 221 setup for, 97–98 customizing sweater patterns, 300–301 double triple triple crochet (dtrtr), 100 double-ended crochet, 366 drawstrings, 318–319 • D • dry cleaning, 347 decreasing spaces and blocks in fi let number on yarn labels, 26 crochet, 244–245 decreasing stitches (dec) with double crochet, 123–125 • E • overview, 121 eco-friendly fi bers, using, 353–354 with single crochet, 121–122 edges by skipping stitches, 126 shrinking, 336–337 with slip stitches at start of row, 125–126 slip stitch used for fi nishing, 70 by stopping and turning before you reach tightening of, 337–338 end of row, 126–127 widening of, 337 in Tunisian simple stitch (Tss), 216–217 edging, 308 details, adding fi nal, 12 Elegant All-Season Wrap project, 183–186 distractions, picking a place to work Elmore-Pisgah, 370 without, 13 embellishment DK (double knitting) weight, 20 buttons, 333 DMC Corporation, 370 cross-stitch as, 334 dominant hand, 59 embroidery, 334 donating crochet supplies to community fringe, 329–331 groups, 352 tassels, 329, 331–333 double crochet (dc) embroidery, 334 decreasing stitches with, 123–125 experienced crocheter to help explain new fi rst row of, 90–92 techniques, fi nding, 14

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extended crochet stitches, 104–109 fi nishing touches extended double crochet (Edc), 107–109 button loops, 316–318 extended single crochet (Esc), 104–106 buttonholes, 313–318 extending stitches, 104–109 buttons, 333 eyelets, 318 collars, 312–313 drawstrings, 318–319 edging, 308 • F • embellishments, 329–334 fabric stiffener, 344–345 embroidery, 334 fabrics, 11 fringe, 329–331 fair trade fi bers, 23 pockets, 319–321 fancy stitch, 246 ribbing, 308–312 fastening off tassels, 329, 331–333 overview, 83 ties, 318–319 weaving in end, 84 fi nishing your work yarn, cutting, 83 caring for your creations, 13 feel of yarn, 293 details, adding fi nal, 12 Felted Shoulder Bag project, 205–208 overview, 12 felting pieces, putting together all your, 12 described, 187 fi rst round in granny squares, 256 by hand, 201–202 fi rst row by machine, 201 of double crochet (dc), 90–92 overview, 200 of double triple crochet (dtr), 97–99 fi ber content of yarn, 27, 293 of half double crochet (hdc), 101–102 Fibonacci sequence, 164–165 of linked stitches of single crochet (sc), Fiesta Yarns, 370 73–74, 195–197 fi let crochet of triple crochet (tr), 94–96 bars, 247–248 fi t of sweater, determining, 299–300 blocks, 236–238 fl at fl ower motif, 260–261 charts for, 232–233 fl at seam, creating a, 282–283 decreasing spaces and blocks, 244–245 Flower Power project, 266–268 foundation chain, 234 following stitch diagrams, 52–55 increasing spaces and blocks, 238–244 foundation chain lacets, 246–247 fi let crochet, 234 overview, 231–232 overview, 66 shaping, 238–245 foundation cord, 361 spaces, combining blocks and, 237–238 foundation singe crochet (fsc) spaces in, creating, 234–235 creating your fi rst, 75–76 stitches in, 232 creating your second, 76–78 fi ngering weight, 20 foundation stitches fi nished bust measurement advantages of, 74 adjusting, 300–301 overview, 74–75 described, 299 free-form crochet, 362–363 fi nishing section in crochet patterns, 43 fringe, 329–331 front loop described, 82, 83 stitch placement in, 188

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front plackets overview, 255–256 buttonholes in, 313–314 rounds, adding, 256–257 described, 313 second round in, 256 front post stitches, 191–193 technique for, 256–258 front-most loop green items for your home, 354 described, 82, 83 stitch placement in, 188 frustration with new stitch, dealing • H • with, 13 H-8 U.S. (5 mm) crochet hook, 8 fundamentals of crochet hairpin lace, 365 overview, 8 half double crochet (hdc) pattern, crocheting from, 9 fi rst row of, 101–102 tension, adjusting, 9 overview, 100–101 tools, 8 procedure for, 101–103 fundamentals of stitch diagrams, 52 second row of, 102–103 setup for, 101 half-closed stitch, 174 • G • hand, felting by, 201–202 garment body, buttonholes in, 314–316 hand for hooking, determining correct, gauge 59–60 creating your own, 39–40 hand washing, 347 defi ned, 33 handle of crochet hook, 16 importance of, 33 hank of yarn, 24 overview, 33–34 heat blocking pattern recommendation for, 34 by ironing, 342 for sweaters, 34 overview, 342 on yarn labels, 26 by steaming, 342–343 gauge section in crochet patterns, 42 heavy worsted weight, 20 gauge swatch Helping Hands Needle Arts Mentoring blocking, 36 Program, 352 correcting gauges with measurements hooks from, 38–39 brands, differences in, 16 overview, 34 changing hook size to compensate for practicing new stitch of technique by tight/loose style of crocheting, 39 working on a, 13, 82 continental (metric) system for sizing, repeating pattern, measuring a swatch 17–19 made with a, 37 conversion chart for sizes of, 18–19 single crochet stitches, measuring, 36 handle, 16 sizing, 35 household uses for, 19 stitches and rounds, measuring, 37–38 how to hold, 60–61 stitches and rows, measuring, 36–37 overview, 15–16 uses for, 35 parts of, 15–16 Girl’s Versatile Camisole project, 321–328 point, 16 Cuff project, 288–290 shaft, 16 granny squares size of, 17–19 fi rst round in, 256 standard, 17 joining, 287–288 steel, 17

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struggling to fi t into stitches, 336 throat, 16 • J • thumb rest, 16 jargon in written instructions, 46 in Tunisian crochet, 210–211 joining granny squares, 287–288 UK (English) system for sizing, 17–19 joining new colors, 155–158 U.S. (American) system for sizing, 17–19 joining rounds hook knitting. See Tunisian crochet of double crochet stitches, 139 hook roll, 31 of single crochet stitches, 138 household uses for crochet hooks, 19 joining seams hyphens in written instructions, 44 by crocheting, 280–288 overview, 271 • I • by sewing, 272–280 joining yarn at end of row, 110 icons explained, 4 in middle of row, 111–112 increasing spaces and blocks in fi let overview, 109 crochet, 238–244 increasing stitches (inc) with double crochet at beginning of row, • K • 119–120 kitchen bowl, for shaping three- with double crochet in middle or end of dimensional designs, 345 row, 120–121 overview, 118 in rounds, 141–142 • L • with single crochet, 118–119 lace, mesh crochet used to make, 248–249 in Tunisian simple stitch (Tss), 215–216 lace weight, 20 inseam pockets, 320–321 lacets, 246–247 International Crochet Symbols lacy hexagon motif, 258–260 bobble stitch, 178 last row or round, crocheting pieces cluster stitch, 175 together on the, 286–288 crossed double crochet stitch layered fl ower motif, 261–264 (crossed dc), 173 “Learn to Crochet” basket, making and described, 50 giving away, 351 loop stitch, 183 left-handers overview, 51 over-the-hook position, 60, 64 picot stitch, 176 overview, 10 popcorn stitch (pop), 181 skipknot, working a, 63–64 puff stitch (puff st), 180 tips for, 62 reverse single crochet stitch translating instructions for, 62 (reverse sc), 177 under-the-hook position, 60–61, 64 (shell), 173 yarn, how to hold, 61–63 stitch diagrams, 50–51 length of stitch V-stitch (V-st), 172 double crochet (dc), 100 International Fabric Care Symbols for double triple crochet (dtr), 100 yarn care, 346 double triple triple crochet (dtrtr), 100 Interweave Crochet, 371 long stitches, 198–200 Irish crochet, 361–362 quadruple triple triple crochet (quad), 100 ironing, heat blocking by, 342 single crochet (sc), 100 triple crochet (tr), 100 triple triple crochet (trtr), 100

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lengthening sweater patterns, 301 motifs level of experience section in crocheting pieces together in, 286–288 crochet patterns, 42 fl at fl ower, 260–261 light worsted weight, 20 Flower Power project, 266–268 linked stitches Granny Square Cuff project, 288–290 fi rst row of, 195–197 granny squares, 255–258 overview, 195 lacy hexagon, 258–260 second row of, 198 layered fl ower, 261–264 Lion Brand Yarn, 370 overview, 255 liquid starch, 344–345 Raindrop Earrings project, 264–265 local yarn, buying, 353 sweater created with, 297 long stitches multiple colors, use of letters in patterns to creating, 199 designate, 163 overview, 198–200 loop, described, 46 loop stitch • N • International Crochet Symbol for, 183 natural fi ber overview, 182–183 man-made fi ber compared to, 27–28 loose chain stitches, fi xing, 67 overview, 27–28 loose style of crocheting, changing hook natural-colored yarn, using, 353–354 size to compensate for, 39 net patterns. See mesh crochet Luxurious Washcloth projects net stitch. See fi let crochet Baby Washcloth project, 88 nonprofi t organizations, donating your Luxurious Washcloth with Border crocheted goods to, 352–353 project, 85–88 novelty yarn, 23 Simple Luxurious Washcloth project, 84–85 • O • • M • online crochet communities CrochetMe, 371 machine, felting by, 201 Crochetville, 371 machine washing and drying, 347 Ravelry, 353, 371 magazines organic yarn, 23 Crochet!, 370, 372 over-the-hook position, 60, 64 Interweave Crochet, 371 main color (MC), 162 man-made fi ber • P • natural fi ber compared to, 27–28 paper cups, for shaping three-dimensional overview, 27–28 designs, 345 manufacturer’s address on yarn labels, 26 parentheses in written instructions, 46–47 materials section in crochet patterns, 42 patch pockets, 319–320 mattress stitch, sewing pieces together Patons Yarns, 370 with, 275–278 pattern stitches mesh crochet cluster stitch, 174–175 brick stitch, 248–249 crossed double crochet stitch overview, 248 (crossed dc), 172–173 Mod Pillow project, 165–168

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overview, 171 eco-friendly fi bers, using, 353–354 picot stitch, 175–176 green items for your home, crocheting, 354 reverse single crochet stitch (reverse “Learn to Crochet” basket, making and sc), 176–177 giving away, 351 shell stitch (shell), 173–174 local yarn, buying, 353 V-stitch (V-st), 172 natural-colored yarn, using, 353–354 patterns nonprofi t organizations, donating your assembly section, 43 crocheted goods to, 352–353 crocheting directions section, 42 recycling old fabric with a crocheted rag fi nishing section, 43 rug, 354–357 gauge recommendation, 34 stash swap party, hosting, 351 gauge section, 42 teaching someone how to crochet, 352 level of experience section, 42 post, 82, 83 materials section, 42 post stitches overview, 41–43 back, 193–194 sections of, 41–43 front, 191–193 size information section, 42 overview, 191 stitch diagrams, 50–55 ribbing, 310–312 stitches section, 42 practice, importance of, 10 using, 9 preformed foam shapes, for shaping three- written instructions, 43–50 dimensional designs, 345 picot stitch preparation for crocheting International Crochet Symbol for, 176 correct hand for hooking, determining, overview, 175–176 59–60 pieces, putting together all your, 12 hook, how to hold, 60–61 plastic wrap, for shaping three-dimensional skipknot, working a, 63–64 designs, 345 wrapping yarn over the hook, 65–66 plastic yarn (plarn), converting plastic yarn, how to hold, 61–63 bags into, 357–360 yarn over (yo), 65–66 plus sign (+), 48 projects ply, 26 Absorbent Hand Towel, 227–229, 354 ply on yarn labels, 26 Amigurumi Pup, 149–154 pockets Basketweave Scarf, 203–205 inseam, 320–321 Bucket Hat, 145–148 patch, 319–320 Butterfl y Runner, 250–252 slashed, 320 Crocheted Bag, 357–360 types of, 319 Elegant All-season Wrap, 183–186 point of crochet hook, 16 Felted Shoulder Bag, 205–208 popcorn stitch (pop) Flower Power, 266–268 International Crochet Symbol for, 181 Girl’s Versatile Camisole, 321–328 overview, 180–181 Granny Square Cuff, 288–290 positive acts with crochet Luxurious Washcloth, 84–88 converting plastic bags to plastic yarn Mod Pillow, 165–168 (plarn), 357–360 Rag Rug, 354–357 donating crochet supplies to community Raindrop Earrings, 264–265 groups, 352 Sassy Scarf, 112–115

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projects (continued) ring, slip stitch used for creating, 70 Simple Ripple Blanket, 127–130 rounds Simple Sweater, 301–306 adding, 139–142 String Market Bag, 252–254, 354 center rings for, 131–137 Textured Scarf, 202–203 in granny squares, 256–257 puff stitch (puff st) increasing stitches in, 141–142 International Crochet Symbol for, 180 joining a round of double crochet overview, 179–180 stitches, 139 pullovers, 295–296 joining a round of single crochet stitches, 138 overview, 131 • Q • repeating, 49–50 quadruple triple triple crochet (quad), 100 second round of double crochet, 140 quality of yarn, 293 second round of single crochet, 140 quantity of yarn to purchase, 293 spiral, 142–143 three-dimensional, 143–144 working in, 10 • R • row-end stitches, stitch placement in, 189 rag crochet, 354–357 rows. See also fi rst row; second row Rag Rug project, 354–357 changing color at beginning or end of, railroad knitting. See Tunisian crochet 156–157 Raindrop Earrings project, 264–265 changing color in middle of, 157–158 Ravelry, 353, 371 crocheting pieces together with a row of reasons for crocheting, 7 stitches, 284–286 recommended hook size on yarn labels, 26 joining yarn at end of row, 110 recycling old fabric with crocheted rag rug, joining yarn in middle of row, 111–112 354–357 new row of single crochet, creating, 80–82 Remember icon, explained, 4 repeating, 49–50 removable stitch markers, 30 stitch placement in previous rows, repeating pattern, measuring swatch made 198–200 with a, 37 ruler, 29 resources rustproof straight pins, 29 Crochet Guild of America (CGOA), 372 crochet magazines, 370–371 • S • online crochet communities, 371 for yarn, 369–370 safety pins, 29 reverse single crochet stitch (reverse sc) Sassy Scarf project, 112–115 International Crochet Symbol for, 177 schematic, 42 overview, 176–177 schematic for sweater patterns, 294 ribbing , 29 overview, 308 seamless crocheting, 286 post stitch, 310–312 seams, slip stitch used for, 70 single crochet, 308–310 second round ridged seam, crocheting pieces together of double crochet, 140 with a, 281–282 in granny squares, 256 right side of single crochet, 140 carrying yarn on, 160 second row determining, 68–69 of double crochet (dc), 92–93 of double triple crochet (dtr), 99

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of half double crochet (hdc), 102–103 size information section in crochet of linked stitches, 198 patterns, 42 of triple crochet (tr), 96–97 size of crochet hooks, 17–19 of Tunisian simple stitch (Tss), 213–214 sizing sections of crochet patterns, 41–43 gauge swatch, 35 setup sweater patterns, 298–299 for double crochet (dc), 90 sweaters, 298–301 for double triple crochet (dtr), 97–98 skein of yarn, 24 for half double crochet (hdc), 101 skipknot, working a, 63–64 for triple crochet (tr), 94 skipping stitches, decreasing stitches sewing pieces together by, 126 with backstitch, 278–280 slashed pockets, 320 with blanket stitch, 274–275 sleeveless sweater, 294–295 with mattress stitch, 275–278 sleeves, lengthening, 301 overview, 272 slip stitch seam, crocheting pieces with whipstitch, 272–274 together with a, 281–283 shaft of crochet hook, 16 slip stitch (sl st) shapes, 12 decreasing stitches with, 125–126 shaping for embellishing, 70 fi let crochet, 238–245 for fi nishing edges, 70 projects, 10 for forming combination stitches, 70 slip stitch used for, 70 overview, 70 three-dimensional designs, 345 ring, steps for making slip stitch that Tunisian crochet, 215–217 forms a, 70–72 Tunisian simple stitch (Tss), 215–217 uses for, 70 shell, 45 sock weight, 20 shell stitch (shell) spaces International Crochet Symbol for, 173 combining blocks and, 237–238 overview, 173–174 creating, 234–235 shepherd’s knitting. See Tunisian crochet described, 46 shrinking, edges of fabric are, 336–337 between stitches, stitch placement in, 190 side of stitch, stitch placement in, 189 special stitches in written instructions, 45 silk yarn, 22 special symbols in written Simple Luxurious Washcloth project, 84–85 instructions, 48–49 Simple Ripple Blanket project, 127–130 spiral Simple Sweater project, 301–306 ending a, 143 single crochet ribbing, 308–310 overview, 142 single crochet (sc) working in a, 142–143 creating your fi rst, 72–73 split stitch markers, 30 crocheting pieces together with, 283–284 sport weight, 20 decreasing stitches with, 121–122 spray blocking, 341 fi rst row of, 73–74 spray starch, 343–344 increasing stitches with, 118–119 standard crochet hooks length of stitch, 100 conversion chart for sizes of, 19 measuring stitches, 36 described, 17 overview, 72 Standard Yarn Weight System, 21

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starch for blocking U.S. terminology for, 13, 45 fabric stiffener, 344–345 width of, 109 liquid starch, 344–345 stitches and rounds, measuring, 37–38 overview, 343 stitches and rows, measuring, 36–37 spray starch, 343–344 stitches (basic) stash, 351 chain stitch (ch), 66–70 stash swap party, hosting, 351 single crochet (sc), 72–74 steaming, heat blocking by, 342–343 slip stitch (sl st), 70–72 steel crochet hooks stitches (foundation) conversion chart for sizes of, 18 advantages of, 74 described, 17 foundation single crochet (fsc), creating stem. See post your fi rst, 75–76 stitch descriptions at beginning of each foundation single crochet (fsc), creating pattern, always read, 13 your second, 76–78 stitch diagrams overview, 74–75 advantages of, 50 Stitches from the Heart, 353 crochet patterns, 50–55 stitches section in crochet patterns, 42 following, 52–55 stopping and turning before you reach end fundamentals of, 52 of row, decreasing stitches by, 126–127 International Crochet Symbols, 50–51 storing your work, 347–348 overview, 50–51 String Market Bag project, 252–254, 354 written instruction, translating a stitch style for sweater, choosing, 294–298 diagram into, 52–55 substituting yarn, 28 stitch placement super bulky weight, 20 in back loop, 188 surface crochet, 363 in back-most loop, 188 sustainably sourced yarn, 23 under both top loops, 188 swatch in chain loops, 191 blocking, 36 in chain spaces, 191 correcting gauge with measurements in front loop, 188 from, 38–39 in front-most loop, 188 overview, 34 linked stitches, 195–198 practicing new stitch or technique by long stitches, 198–200 working on a, 13, 82 overview, 187–188 repeating pattern, measuring a swatch post stitches, 191–194 made with a, 37 in previous rows, 198–200 single crochet stitches, measuring, 36 in row-end stitches, 189 sizing, 35 in side of stitch, 189 stitches and rounds, measuring, 37–38 in spaces between stitches, 190 stitches and rows, measuring, 36–37 stitches. See also specifi c stitches uses for, 35 extending, 104–109 sweaters length of, 100 cardigans, 296–297 overview, 11 crop tops, 295 UK terminology for, 13, 45 fi nished bust measurement, 299

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fi t, determining, 299–300 texture stitches gauge for, 34 bobble stitch, 178–179 with motifs, 297 loop stitch, 182–183 pullovers, 295–296 overview, 177 Simple Sweater project, 301–306 popcorn stitch (pop), 180–181 sizing, 298–301 puff stitch (puff st), 179–180 sleeveless, 294–295 Textured Scarf project, 202–203 style, choosing, 294–298 three-dimensional designs, shaping, 345 tunics, 295 three-dimensional rounds, 143–144 with vertical rows, 297 throat of crochet hook, 16 yarn for, choosing, 293 thumb rest of crochet hook, 16 sweater patterns ties, 318–319 choosing, 292–293 tight, edges of fabric are getting too, 337–338 customizing, 300–301 tight chain stitches, fi xing, 67 fi nished bust measurement, adjusting, tight style of crocheting, changing hook 300–301 size to compensate for, 39 lengthening, 301 Tips icon, explained, 4 schematic, 294 tips sizing, 298–299 dealing with frustration over new sleeves, lengthening, 301 stitch, 13 swift, 31 fi nding experienced crocheter to help symbols for yarn weight, 21 explain new techniques, 14 synthetic yarn, 23 holding the hook and yarn in a way that’s comfortable, 13 marking pages of books that are • T • important or helpful, 14 tape measure, 29 picking a place to work without tapestry crochet, 364 distractions, 13 tapestry needles, 30 practicing a new stitch or technique tassels, 329, 331–333 by working on a gauge swatch, 13 teaching someone how to crochet, 352 reading the stitch descriptions at the techniques beginning of each pattern, 13 experienced crocheter to help explain, tools fi nding, 14 for blocking, 339–340 for granny squares, 256–258 crochet hook, 8 swatch, practicing by working hook roll, 31 on a, 13, 82 overview, 8, 29–31 for Tunisian crochet, 211–215 removable stitch markers, 30 techniques (basic) ruler, 29 colors, changing, 10 rustproof straight pins, 29 overview, 10 safety pins, 29 practice, importance of, 10 scissors, 29 rounds, working in, 10 split stitch markers, 30 shaping projects, 10 swift, 31 tension, adjusting, 9 tape measure, 29 terminology, 13, 45 tapestry needles, 30 yarn, 8

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tools (continued) turning your work, 78–79 yarn ball winder, 31 twist, 293 yarn bobbins, 30 types of yarn, 22–23 yarn needles, 30 top 2 loops, 82, 83 top loops, stitch placement under both, 188 • U • treble crochet. See triple crochet UK (English) system for sizing crochet trellis patterns. See mesh crochet hooks, 17–19 tricot crochet. See Tunisian crochet UK terminology for stitches, 13, 45 triple crochet (tr) under-the-hook position, 60–61, 64 fi rst row of, 94–96 up the side, carrying yarn, 161 length of stitch, 100 U.S. (American) system for sizing crochet overview, 13, 94 hooks, 17–19 procedure for, 94–97 U.S. terminology for stitches, 13, 45 second row of, 96–97 setup for, 94 triple triple crochet (trtr), 100 • V • troubleshooting variations curling corners, 338 bead crochet, 367 overview, 335 broomstick lace, 364–365 for shrinking edges of fabric, 336–337 crocheting on fabric, 366–367 struggling to fi t your hook into stitches, cro-hooking, 366 336 double-ended crochet, 366 for tight edges of fabric, 337–338 free-form crochet, 362–363 for widening edges of fabric, 337 hairpin lace, 365 tunics, 295 Irish crochet, 361–362 Tunisian crochet overview, 361 basic technique for, 211–215 surface crochet, 363 colors, using multiple, 221–224 tapestry crochet, 364 cross-stitching on top of, 224–227 wire crochet, 368 curling problem with, 221 vertical rows, sweater created with, 297 hooks used in, 210–211 V-stitch (V-st) overview, 209 International Crochet Symbol for, 172 shaping, 215–217 overview, 172 Tunisian knit stitch (Tks), 217–219 Tunisian purl stitch (Tps), 219–220 Tunisian simple stitch (Tss) • W • binding off, 214–215 Warm Up America!, 353 decreasing, 216–217 Warning icon, explained, 4 as embellishment, 334 washing your work forward (fi rst) half, 211 dry cleaning, 347 foundation row, 212–213 hand washing, 347 increasing, 215–216 International Fabric Care Symbols for overview, 211–212 yarn care, 346 return (second) half, 211 machine washing and drying, 347 second row, 213–214 overview, 346 shaping, 215–217 weaving in ends, 84 turning chain, 79–80

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weight on yarn labels, 26 cutting, 83 wet blocking, 340–341 dye lot, 293 whipstitch, sewing pieces together with, fair trade fi bers, 23 272–274 feel, 293 wider, edges of fabric are getting, 337 fi ber content of, 293 width of stitches, 109 fi bers, choosing, 27 wire crochet, 368 how to hold, 61–63 wool yarn, 22 local yarn, buying, 353 work across, 46 natural-colored yarn, using, 353–354 work around, 46 novelty, 23 working over a carried strand, 159–160 organic, 23 working other stitches into chain stitches, overview, 20 69–70 plastic, 357–360 worsted weight, 20 project, matching yarn to your, 27–29 wrapping yarn over the hook, 65–66 quality of, 293 written instructions quantity to purchase, 293 abbreviations in, 43–44 silk, 22 asterisk (*), 48 slip stitch used for joining new ball of, 70 brackets in, 47 substituting, 28 bullet (•), 48 sustainably sourced, 23 crochet patterns, 43–50 for sweater, choosing, 293 cross (✝), 48 synthetic, 23 hyphens in, 44 texture, working with, 27 jargon in, 46 twist, 293 overview, 43 types of, 22–23 parentheses in, 46–47 wool, 22 plus sign (+), 48 yarn, joining rounds, repeating, 49–50 at end of row, 110 rows, repeating, 49–50 in middle of row, 111–112 special stitches in, 45 overview, 109 special symbols in, 48–49 yarn ball winder, 31 translating a stitch diagram into, 52–55 yarn bobbins, 30 wrong side yarn color. See color carrying yarn on, 158–159 yarn content on yarn labels, 27 determining, 68–69 yarn hand, 61 yarn labels article number on, 25 • Y • brand name on, 25 yardage on yarn labels, 27 care instructions on, 25 yarn color name and number on, 25 for beginners, 8 company name and logo on, 25 blends, 293 dye lot number on, 26 combinations, creating, 28–29 gauge on, 26 cotton, 22 manufacturer’s address on, 26 ply on, 26

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yarn labels (continued) Lion Brand Yarn, 370 recommended hook size on, 26 Patons Yarns, 370 weight on, 26 yarn tension, controlling, 67–68 yardage on, 27 yarn weight yarn content on, 27 baby weight, 20 yarn needles, 30 bulky weight, 20 yarn over (yo), 65–66 chunky weight, 20 yarn packaging, 24 comparison of, 21 yarn size. See yarn weight double knitting (DK) weight, 20 yarn sources fi ngering weight, 20 Bernat, 369 heavy worsted weight, 20 Berroco, Inc., 369 lace weight, 20 Blue Sky Alpacas, Inc., 369 light worsted weight, 20 Brown Sheep Company, Inc., 369 overview, 20–21 Caron International, 370 sock weight, 20 Cascade Yarns, 370 sport weight, 20 Coats & Clark, 370 Standard Yarn Weight System, 21 DMC Corporation, 370 super bulky weight, 20 Elmore-Pisgah, 370 symbols for, 21 Fiesta Yarns, 370 worsted weight, 20

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