Embossed Crochet Flower - Circle to Square 4

Embossed Crochet Flower - Circle to Square 4

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Embossed Crochet Flower - Circle to Square 4

Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Embossed Crochet Flower - Circle to Square 4

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle


Chain 5, join.

Round 1: CH 1, *SC through the center of the chain loop. CH 8, Complete from * 6 time total.  Join with the beginning stitch.

Round 2:  CH 1, SC in the same stitch *Working through the chain 8 loop. 2 SC, 2 HDC, 4 DC, 2HDC, 2SC, SC in the next SC.  Continue around from *, join with the beginning stitch.


Round 3: CH 1, *SC in the stitch between petals, Ch 5, SC between stitch 6 and 7 on round 2, CH 5, Continue around from *, join with the beginning stitch.


Round 4: SL ST to the chain. Work 4 double crochet in each chain around.  Join with the beginning stitch.


Round 5:  Chain for the step up. *Work, 3 TC, CH 2, 3 TC in the same stitch.  Work 1 DC in each of the next 4 stitches, 1 HDC in each of the next 3 stitches, Work 1 DC in each of the next 4 stitches,  Complete 4 times total from *.  Join with the beginning stitch, cut the yarn and pull through to secure.

Crochet Solid Hexagon

Crochet Solid Hexagon 

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Solid Hexagon
Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Crochet Solid Hexagon

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle



Note:  I always use a chain 1 as the step up at the beginning of the round to create full stitches at the beginning of my work.  The chain tends to leave gaps and holes.  You can use other techniques for the beginning stitch on your round.  The outcome will be the same.


Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.
Make a chain of 4, join with the beginning chain.
Round 1: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch,  *Work 2 DC through the center of the chain, CH 2.  Complete 5 times total from *.  Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.


Round 2: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.



Round 3: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 6 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 6 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 4: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 10 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 10 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 5: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 14 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 14 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 6: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 18 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 18 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 7: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 22 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 22 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

You can continue to make this piece larger.

Crochet to Circle Square 3

 
Crochet to Circle Square 3

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet to Circle Square 3

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Crochet to Circle Square 3

Skill Level - Intermediate

Size - 6 inch/15CM through round 5.

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
DC -  Double Crochet

Materials
Size I/5.5mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn - 2 colors - Scraps will work great for this project
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions 
Picture Version of the Front Post Double Crochet

FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet - Video Tutorial 
Left Hand  Front Post Double Crochet - Video Tutorial 

Purpose for Chain at the beginning of round - Many times I will use a chain at the beginning of the round. It will not count as a stitch.  I use it as a step up so I can work the full crochet stitch in place of the traditional chain.  I feel this technique has a neater appearance than working a chain.  You may use a chain 2 or 3 if you prefer using traditional crochet techniques.


Attach the slip knot to the crochet hook. Chain 4, join with the beginning chain.

Round 1:   chain, this will not count as a stitch, Work 16 double crochet through the loop. Join with the beginning stitch.  (16 stitches total)

Round 2:   This will be an increase round with double crochet and front post double crochet.  Chain, this will not count as a stitch, work a double crochet in the same stitch, work a FPDC(front post double crochet) around the stitch and chain1 on round 1.  *work a double crochet in the same stitch, work a FPDC(front post double crochet) around the stitch on round 1. Continue around  from * to the beginning, SL ST-slip stitch to join with the beginning stitch.  (32 stitches total - 16 DC-double crochet, 16 FPDC-Front Post double crochet)  Cut the yarn and change color.


Round 3:  Attach the new color of yarn with a slip knot to the crochet hook.   Chain, this will not count as a stitch, work a double crochet in the same stitch, work 2 DC-Double crochet in the next stitch. *Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in the next stitch, work 2 DC-double crochet in the next stitch.  Continue around to the beginning from*, join with the beginning stitch. Cut the yarn and change color.  (48 Stitches total)


Round 4: Attach the first color of yarn with a slip knot to the crochet hook.  Attach the yarn normally and align even, to the stitch above the FPDC on Round 2.  Chain 1, work a SC-Single Crochet in the same stitch.  Work an elongated FPDC-Front Post Double Crochet around the FPDC on Round 2.  Chain 3, Skip 2 stitches, *work a SC- single crochet in the next stitch. Work an elongated FPDC-Front Post Double Crochet around the FPDC on Round 2. Chain 3, Skip 2 stitches, continue around from *, join with the beginning single crochet. (There will be a total of 16 chain 3 loops with a single crochet/elongated Front Post Double Crochet) 


Round 5: SL ST-Slip Stitch in to the CH-chain 3 space. Chain 1, *work 3 DC-Double Crochet, CH-chain 2, 3 DC-Double Crochet in the same chain 3 space. This creates the corner point. Work 3 HDC-Half Double Crochet in the next chain 3. Work 3 SC-Single Crochet in the next CH-chain 3. Work 3 HDC-Half Double Crochet in the next chain 3. Complete 4 times total from * for each side.  Sl St-Slip Stitch to join with the beginning stitch.

You can stop at round 5 or continue with one more round.


Round 6:  CH 1, work a DC in each of the remaining 2 stitches.  *In the corner ch-chain 2 work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC.  Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in each stitch across.  There will be 15 stitches.  Complete 3 times from*.  In the corner ch-chain 2 work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC. Work 1 DC-Double Crochet in each of the next 13 stitches.  Join with the beginning stitch.  Cut the yarn, secure and sew in all of the tails.

Frilly Crochet Granny Square

Frilly Crochet Granny Square

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Frilly Crochet Square
Video Tutorial: Left Hand Frilly Crochet Square


Abbreviations
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
DC - Double Crochet
EA - Each
LP - Loop
SC - Single Crochet

Chain 4, join.

Round 1: CH 1,3 DC through CH loop. *Chain 2, 3 DC, complete 3 times total from *, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 2: CH 1, *2 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 4 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 3: CH 1, *2 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 7 DC,2 DC in the next CH 2 Space (Chain 7, turn, SC in the 6th stitch over, CH 7, SC in the last Stitch, turn. SC through the loop, CH 3 SC, Ch 4, SC, *CH 5 SC 3 times*, CH 4 SC, CH 3 SC, work in both CH 7 loop, SL ST through the top of the DC) CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. Complete 4 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

You will continue the rest of the granny square by working in the top of the double crochet stitches on round 3.

Round 4: CH 1, *2 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 11 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 11 times total from *,2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 5: CH 1, *1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 15 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 15 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Bellevue Crochet Granny Square

Bellevue Granny Square

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Bellevue Granny Square

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Bellevue Granny Square

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
EA - Each
ST - Stitch
PC - Popcorn

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions and Definitions
PC - Popcorn Stitch - 5 DC in the same space. Work a slip stitch with the first stitch to join.

Round 1: Ch 1, *3 DC in the loop, CH 2, 3 DC in the chain loop, complete 4 times total from*, CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3. This will put you at the center of your chain space.

Round 2: Ch 1, *3 DC in the same CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3DC in next CH SP, Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 3: Ch 1, *3 DC in the same CH SP, 1 DC in EA of the next 3 DC, Skip the CH 1, 1 DC in EA of the next 3 DC, 3 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2, Complete from * 4 times total. Join with a SC in the beginning stitch.

Round 4: Ch 1, *3 DC in the same CH SP,1 (DC in next ST, PC in next, repeat the section 5 times total). Work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 Sts. 3 DC in the next chain space, CH 2,. Complete from * 4 times total. CH 1, SC to join.

Round 5: Ch 1, *3 HDC in the same CH SP, 1 HDC in each of the next 4 stitches, 1 HDC in each of the next 5 PC, 1 HDC in ea of the next 5 stitches. Complete 4 times total from *.

Jacmel Crochet Granny Square

Jacmel Crochet Granny Square

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Jacmel Crochet Granny Square

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Jacmel Crochet Granny Square

Skill Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC - Back Post Double Crochet
EA - each

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions and Definitions
This is working around the post of the stitch. If you are left handed, you will replace right with left.

Front Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook from the front and to the right of the post of the stitch, wrap the hook around the post and back up the opposite side. Wrap the yarn over and pull it around. Complete the double crochet.

Back Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook from the back and to the right of the post of the stitch, wrap the hook around the front of the post and to the back on the opposite side. Wrap the yarn over and pull it around. Complete the double crochet.


Chain 3, join.

Round 1: Chain 1, *Work 3DC CH 1, Complete 4 times from *, ending with a single crochet to join.

Round 2: Chain 1, * Work 2 DC in same space. Work a DC in the next stitch, Work a FPDC over the next stitch. Work a DC in the next stitch. Work 2 DC in the next ch2 space, CH 1, Complete 4 times from *, ending with a single crochet to join.

Round 3: Chain 1, * Work 2 DC in same space. Work a DC in the next stitch, Work a FPDC over the next stitch, Work a DC in the next stitch, Work a FPDC over the next stitch, Work a DC in the next stitch, Work a FPDC over the next stitch. Work a DC in ea of the next 5 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next ch2 space, CH 1, Complete 4 times from *, ending with a single crochet to join.

Round 4: Chain 1, * Work 2 DC in same space. Work a DC in the next stitch, Work a FPDC over the next stitch, Work a DC in the next stitch, Work a FPDC over the next stitch. Work a DC in ea of the next 3 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next ch2 space, CH 1, Complete 4 times from *, ending with a single crochet to join.

Round 5: Chain 1, * Work 2 DC in same space. Work a BPDC over each stitch across. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 1, Complete 4 times from *, ending with a single crochet to join.

Commemorative Large Crochet Heart Granny Square

Commemorative Large Crochet Heart Granny Square
Pattern by Teresa Richardson

This square will be made with the solid granny square.




Crochet Solid Square





Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Solid Square 5 Rounds

Video Tutorial: Lefty Crochet Solid Square 5 Rounds

Abbreviations
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
DC - Double Crochet
EA - Each
LP - Loop
SC - Single Crochet

Chain 4, join.

Round 1: CH 3, 2 DC through CH loop. *Chain 2, 3 DC, complete 3 times total from *, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 2: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 3 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 3: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 7 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 7 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 4: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 11 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 11 times total from *,2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 5: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 15 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 15 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.