Crochet Large Star Applique

Crochet Large Star

Crochet Abbreviations
HDC DEC = Half Double Crochet Decrease
SL ST = Slip Stitch
HDC = Half Double Crochet
CH = Chain
EA = Each

Video Tutorial: Crochet Star - Large

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Ch 5, join

Round 1: CH 2, 3 HDC, *CH 2, 4 HDC, repeat from * 4 times. CH 1, HDC in beg CH 2. ( 5 Sets of 4 HDC, CH 2)

Round 2: CH 2, 1 HDC in same loop, *1 HDC in next ST. HDC DEC over next 2 Sts. HDC in next ST. 2 HDC CH 2, 2 HDC in corner CH. HDC in next ST. Repeat from * 4 times. HDC in next ST, HDC DEC, HDC in next ST. 2 HDC in beg CH 2. CH 1, HDC in beg CH.

Round 3: CH 2, 1 HDC in same SP. *1 HDC in ea of the next 2 Sts. HDC DEC over next two Sts, skipping previous HDC DEC. HDC in ea of the next 2 Sts. 2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC in corner CH. 1 HDC in ea of the next 2 Sts. Repeat from * 4 times. 1 HDC in ea of the next 2 ST, HDC DEC, HDC in ea of the next 2 ST. 2 HDC in beg CH 2. CH 1, HDC in beg CH.

Round 4: CH 2, 1 HDC in same SP. *1 HDC in ea of the next 3 Sts. HDC DEC over next two Sts, skipping previous HDC DEC. 1 HDC in ea of the next 3 Sts. 2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC in corner CH. Repeat from * 4 times. 1 HDC in ea of the next 3 ST, HDC DEC, HDC in ea of the next 3 ST. 2 HDC in beg CH 2. CH 1, HDC in beg CH.

Round 5: CH 2, 1 HDC in same SP. *1 HDC in ea of the next 4 Sts. HDC DEC over next two Sts, skipping previous HDC DEC. 1 HDC in ea of the next 4 Sts. 2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC in corner CH. Repeat from * 4 times. 1 HDC in ea of the next 3 ST, HDC DEC, HDC in ea of the next 4 ST. 2 HDC in beg CH 2. CH 1, HDC in beg

Small Crochet Star Applique

Small Crochet Star

Crochet Abbreviations
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
EA = Each
Beg = Beginning
CH = Chain

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Star - Small

CH 4, join

Round 1: Ch 1, *2 SC, CH 2 from * 4 times, 2 SC, CH 1, HDC in BEG SC.( There will be a total of, 5 sets of 2 SC CH 2)

Round 2: CH 1, 2 SC in loop, SK over the next 2 SC. *In the next CH 2 loop do, 2 SC CH 2, 2 SC, SK over the next 2 SC(this is the decrease). repeat from * 4 times. 2 SC in the beginning CH 2 SP. CH 1, HDC in BEG SC. This will end in the center point of the star.

Round 3: CH 1, 2 SC in the same loop, 1 SC in the next st, SK the next 2 SC(this is the center decrease), SC in the next SC, *2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC in the next CH 2 loop. 1 SC in the next st, SK the next 2 SC(this is the center decrease), repeat from * 4 times. 1 SC in the next SC, 2 SC in the beg loop. CH 1, HDC in BEG SC to join.

Round 4: CH 1, 2 SC in the same loop, 1 SC in ea of the next 2 st, SK the next 2 SC(this is the center decrease), 1 SC in ea of the next 2 SC, *2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC in the next CH 2 loop. 1 SC in ea of the next 2 st, SK the next 2 SC(this is the center decrease), repeat from * 4 times. 1 SC in ea of the next 2 SC, 2 SC in the beg loop. CH 2, SL ST to join.

Crochet Applique Pumpkin

Crochet Applique Pumpkin

Abbreviations:
SL ST = Slip Stitch
Ch = Chain
SC - Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
BEG = Beginning
SC DEC = Single Crochet Decrease
EA = Each
ST/S = Stitch/es

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Magic Circle or Chain 4, join

Round 1: SL ST through the loop or chain and complete all stitches through the center of the loop or chain, Ch 1, 3 SC, 3 HDC, 3 SC, 3 HDC, join in beg. SC. You will have a total of 12 stitches.

Round 2: CH 1, Single Crochet Decrease through the first and third single crochet, skipping the second SC. 3 HDC in each of the next 3 stitches (9 HDC total). Single Crochet Decrease through the first and third single crochet, skipping the second SC. 3 HDC in each of the next 3 stitches (9 HDC total). Join in beginning SC DEC.

Round 3: CH 1, 1 SC in ea of the next 9 STS. CH 1, SL ST in decrease of previous row. CH 1, 1 SC in ea of the next 9 STS. CH 1, SL ST in decrease of previous row. Cut yarn, secure and sew in tail.

Stem: Join new color to the center in the decrease, CH 4, SL ST back down the CH 4 times. Secure, cut tail and sew in tail.

Half-Granny Square Motif

Half-Granny Square

Video Tutorial: Half-Granny Square Crochet

Teresa Richardson

Crochet Abbreviations

DC = Double Crochet

LP = Loop

Ch = Chain

SP = Space

Start with a Magic Circle or Chain 3. Either one will work well.

Row 1: Ch 3, turn, 2 DC in LP, CH 2, 3 DC in LP.

Row 2: CH 3, turn, 2 DC in the last DC of previous round, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in next CH 2 SP. CH 1, 3 DC in the Ch 3 of previous round.

Row 3: CH 3, turn, 2 DC in the last DC of previous round, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH 1 SP. CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in CH 2 LP. CH 1, 3 DC in CH 1 SP. CH 1, 3 DC in CH 3.

Joined Crochet Circle Motif

Crochet Circle

Chain 3.

Round 1: Chain 3, 11 DC in LP. Join in Bbeg ch 3. (12 Double Crochet)

Round 2: CH 3, DC in same DC, 2 DC in ea DC around. Join in beg ch 3. ( 24 Double Crochet)

This is what I used in the "How to Join Circles" Video Tutuorial and "Wacky Hat Part 1 " Video Tutorial.

Crochet Circle Motif- Three Rounds

Crochet Circle Motif- Three Rounds

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Circle - How to Crochet Three Rows

CH 4, join.

Round 1. CH 3, 13 DC in loop - 14 DC

Round 2. DC in in DC, 2 DC in next DC, repeat around -21 DC

Round 3. 2 DC in in DC, 1 DC in next DC, repeat around DC -32 DC

Crochet Circle Motif - 2 Rounds

Crochet Circle Motif - 2 Rounds

Written by Teresa Richardson

Crochet Video Tutorial: Crochet-How to Crochet a Circle

Crochet Video Tutorial: Crochet Circle - Slow Motion

Ch 6

Round 1: CH 3, 11 DC in circle - 12 DC total including beginning CH 3.

Round 2: CH 3, 2 DC in next DC, 1 DC in next DC, continue around. SL ST in BEG CH. (18 DC)

Crochet Rectangle Motif

Crochet Rectangle Motif

Written by Teresa Richardson

Crochet Abbreviations
EA = Each
SP = Space
DC = Double Crochet
CH = Chain
BEG = Beginning
LP = Loop
SC = Single Crochet

Round 1: CH 3, DC in CH, CH 2, 8 DC in CH lp, CH 2, 2 DC in CH, 8 DC in CH lp, CH 1, SC in beg CH 3. ( When complete you will have, 2 Sets of 2 DC, 2 Sets of 8 DC)

Round 2: CH 3, DC in same sp. 1 DC in ea of the next 2 DC. 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 SP(this forms the corner and increases each round in size). 1 DC in ea of the next 8 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 2 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 sp. 1 DC in ea of next 8 DC. CH 1, SC in beg CH 3 to join.

Round 3: CH 3, DC in same sp. 1 DC in ea of the next 6 DC. 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 12 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 6 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 sp. 1 DC in ea of next 12 DC. CH 1, SC in beg CH 3 to join.

Round 4: CH 3, DC in same sp. 1 DC in ea of the next 10 DC. 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 16 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 10 DC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in next CH 2 sp. 1 DC in ea of next 16 DC. CH 1, SC in beg CH 3 to join.


*Learning Point: This is the largest that I have gone with the project. From experience on similar projects, I know that it will go larger but you may need to make some adjustments at the corner increases. If it should start pulling or puckering, that means you don't have enough stitches in corner increases so you will need to adjust by adding 2 or 4 stitches to each corner increase. Right now the corner is at 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC. If you wanted the corner larger, you may choose 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC or 4 DC, CH 2, 4 DC. When you get that many stitches in the corner, you may want to do a chain 3 instead of a chain 2. This is how you can adjust any project with 4 sides that is not coming out how you think it should. What worked perfect for the creator of the pattern may not work for you. Two different people, two different crochet styles, tension and techniques. You are making the crochet piece, you can alter the end result to work for you.

Crochet Butterfly-Motif- Variation B

Crochet Butterfly Variation B

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:

Crochet Abbreviations

CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
ST = Stitch
Beg = Beginning
SL ST = Slip Stitch

Picot: This is a chain 3, join in the first chain. It forms a tiny, decorative loop.

Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread

Steel Crochet Hook Size 2

Magic Circle or Chain 4 and join.

Round 1: CH 3, 4 DC, CH 1, *5 DC, CH 1, repeat 3 times from *, SL ST in beg CH 3 to join. (8 Sets of 5 Double Crochet)

Round 2: SL ST over to 3rd DC. CH 3, 4 DC in same DC. CH 1, *5 DC in next CH 1 SP. CH 1, 5 DC in the center(3rd DC over), CH 1, repeat from * 3 times. 5 DC in next CH 1 SP, CH 1, SL ST in beg CH 3.

Round 3: SL ST over to 3rd DC. CH 3, 4 DC in same DC. *CH 3, 5 DC, in 3rd DC of the next set of stitches. Repeat from * 7 times. CH 3, join in beg CH 3.

Round 4: SL ST over to 3rd DC. CH 3, 2 DC in same ST, CH, SL ST in 1st CH,(picot), 3 DC in same ST. *CH 2, DC dropping below around row 2, CH 1 SP, CH 2, 3DC,PICOT, 3DC in 3rd DC. Repeat from * 7 times. CH 2, DC dropping below around row 2, CH 1 SP, CH 2, SL ST in beg CH 3.

When the motif is complete, fold in half and secure together to form the butterfly shape. Knot and sew in all the tails.

Wacky Crochet Hat

Wacky Crochet Hat

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Wacky Hat Part 1 , Wacky Hat Part 2

SHAPES:

1 Circle - 1 Rounds

2- 3-Sided Open Motif

2-3-Sided Solid Motif

8 Circles 2 Rounds

With a contrasting color, Single Crochet around the smallest top circle, evenly attaching the 4, 3-sided motifs. Evenly single crochet together the sides of each 3-sided motif. Single crochet 2 circles to the bottom of each 3-sided motif and on around each circle.

SeedStitch Flower Granny Square

SeedStitch Flower Granny Square
Pattern by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial:

Crochet Seed Stitch Flower Granny Square - Part1

There seems to be a problem watching part 1 in standard quality so it will be necessary to watch the video in "High Quality" which is located on the bottom right of the video, below video views.

Crochet Seed Stitch Flower Granny Square - Part2

Crochet Seed Stitch Flower Granny Square - Part3

Chain 4, join.

Round 1: CH 1, 9 SC in chain, join in beg SC.

Round 2: Ch 1, *SC, TC in same ST, repeat from * 9 times. (There will 9 sets of single crochet, triple crochet)

Round 3: Ch 1, *SC in same SC, CH 5, skip about 5 stitches or 1/4 around the flower and SC, repeat 4 times, joining the last chain in the beginning single crochet. You will have 4 chain 5 loops evenly distributed around the circle.

Round 4: SL ST in to the CH 5 loop. CH 3, 2 DC CH 2, 2 DC in the same loop. *CH 1, 3 DC in the next SC, CH 1. 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the CH 5 LP. Repeat from * 3 times. CH 1, 3 DC in the next SC. SC in beg CH 3 to join.

Round 5: Ch 3 in joining space, 2 DC in same SP. *CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the CH 5 LP. CH 1, 3 DC in next CH 1 SP. CH 1, 3 DC in next CH 1 SP. Repeat from * 3 times. CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the CH 5 LP. CH 1, 3 DC in next CH 1 SP. CH 1, Join in beg ch 3.

Motif - Correct Pronunciation - Mo-TEEF

I make errors and this is one of those times. I let a couple of people know that I was going to try correct my error. As we all know, triangles, squares and circles can create a Motif. Well, I pronounced Motif wrong in several videos. I pronounced Amigurumi wrong earlier in the year, so it is not my first verbal error. Maybe one day Youtube will provide an audio edit so I can replace small segments of audio, while leaving the original video up. I learned a couple days ago that I was pronouncing it wrong all these years. I deeply apologize to those of you who may have learned how to say it wrong because of me. It is pronounced Mo-TEEF. I am working on remembering so the next time I do a Motif tutorial I won't say it wrong.

Mo-TEEF

Mo-TEEF

Mo-TEEF

Mo-TEEF

Mo-TEEF

6 Sided Granny Motif

6 Sided Granny Motif

Magic Circle Start

Video Tutorial: 6 Sided Granny Motif

Round 1: CH 3, 2 DC, *CH 2, 3 DC, from *5 times. CH 1, SC in Beg CH.

Round 2: CH 3, 2 DC, *CH 1,3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in corner CH 2: from *5 times. CH 1, 3 DC in BEG corner, CH 1, SC in Beg CH.

Round 3: CH 3, 2 DC, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH 1 SP, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in corner; from *5 times. CH 1, 3 DC in BEG corner, CH 1, SC in Beg CH.

Diamond Granny Square Variation C

Diamond Granny Square Variation C

Size I Crochet Hook

4-Ply Worsted Weight Yarn

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Crochet Video Tutorial:
Granny Square Variation C - Part One
Granny Square Variation C - Part Two

Chain 3, join.

Round 1. Ch 3, 2 DC, CH 2, 3DC, CH 2, 3DC CH 2, 3DC, CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3. This will put you at the center of your chain space.

Round 2. Ch 3, 2 DC, CH 2; 3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH2 in next space, repeat two more times. For last corner shell, CH 1 and SC join to beginning CH3. Cut the yarn, secure and change color.

Round 3. Join the new color in a corner of the square. CH 3, 2 DC in the beg CH SP. *7 DC across in ea DC and CH 1 SP. 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in corner ch.* Repeat from * to * 3 times. 7 DC across in ea DC and CH 1 SP. 3 DC in the corner CH. CH 1, SC in BEG CH 3. Cut yarn,secure.

Triple Crochet Cluster: Drop down to row 2 to complete cluster. FPTC around EA of the first two DC in row 2, in the first set of Sts, leaving the last loops of the TC on your hook for joining. FPTC around ea of the last 2 DC in the second set of Sts, leaving the last loops of the TC on your hook for joining.

Round 4. Join new color in the corner. CH 3, 2 DC in the beg CH SP. *CH 4, TC Cluster, CH 4. 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the corner CH 2 SP.* Repeat from * to * 3 times. CH 4, TC Cluster, CH 4. 3 DC in thecorner CH. CH 1, SC in BEG CH 3.

Round 5. CH 3, 2 DC in the beg CH SP. DC in EA of the next 3 Sts, *3 DC in CH, 1 DC in top of TC cluster, 3 DC in CH, DC in ea of next 3 Sts. 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the next CH 2 SP.* Repeat from * to * three times. 3 DC in CH, 1 DC in top of TC cluster, 3 DC in CH, DCin ea of next 3 Sts. 3 DC in corner CH, CH 2 Join, Cut. Secure thread, sew in tail.

Join As You Go Motifs

Join as you go crochet is nothing more than a crochet shape that is attached to another shape by aligning it to the previous square. They are just slip stitched together to the stitches on the opposite square. I like to think of it as crocheting a kaleidoscope. Join as you go can be circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, hexagons to name a few. My favorite is working with thread. The motifs can be yarn or thread to create afghans, tablecloths or even sweaters and pullovers. You can create yarn projects out of thread instructions or thread projects out of yarn instructions. I have done both and had great results. My advice is to crochet a shape or two of your project first, to see how they lay together and if you are going to like it, when you are using a medium other than what the pattern recommends.

Click on each square to see a large version.

These are projects that I have created. The image to the right is a project I am currently working on. The images are highlighted with arrows to show where they squares are joined to the other squares. The examples to the left and center illustrate a simple joining through a chain. The right is an illustration of joining through a slip stitch after each double crochet is created. It is joined again at the center.

This is a circle variation of join as you go. There are several size motifs created to get the end result.

Crochet Solid Granny Square

Crochet Solid Granny Square

Solid Square Video Tutorial

Crochet - Solid Granny Square
Round 1: Ch 5, join.

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 DC in chain loop, *CH 2, 3 DC, 3 times,* Ch 1, SC in beginning CH 3. (3 DC)

Round 3: Ch 3, 1 DC in space below, DC in each DC across, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in CH 2 Loop, repeat around, end the corner point the same as in round 2. (7 DC)Repeat for each round that you want to make your granny square larger. 4 DC will be added on each side with every 2DC, CH 2, 2 DC corner.This is how many DC will be in each row as it gets larger.

Round 4: 11 DC total

Round 5: 15 DC total

Round 6: 19 DC total

Crochet Circle to Square

The idea behind turning a circle in to a square is the same for any size that you want to make. If you want to make it larger, you will make a larger circle to start with and alter the stitches to create a larger square. As you increase the size of your project, you need to remember to add increase stitches to add fullness to the outer edges of your project so it does not pull and pucker from being to tight.

Crochet Circle to Square

Crochet Video Tutorial: Crochet Circle to Square

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Size I Crochet Hook

Start with Magic Circle

*NOTE: When your square is complete, make sure you pull your magic circle tight and secure it with a couple of knots. Sew your tails in. The magic circle is crocheting over the yarn so if you don't make secure knots, the tail could come out and your stitches will come apart during the a wash cycle.

Round 1: CH 2, 19 HDc in loop. Join in beg CH 2. (20 Half-Double Crochet)

Round 2: CH 2, HDC in ea ST around. Join in beg CH 2. (20 Half-Double Crochet)

Round 3: CH 2, HDC in same St. 2 HDC in EA ST around. Join in beg CH 2. (40 Half-Double Crochet) Cut yarn to change color. Make sure you sew in the tail when your square is complete.

Round 4: Attach new color to any previous HDC.(This will form the square. The next stitches will be worked across 10 stitches) CH 3, DC in same ST. DC in next, HDC in ea of the next 2 STS, SC in ea of the next 2 STS. HDC in ea of the next 2 STS, 1 DC in next ST, 2 DC in next ST. *CH 2, 2 DC in next ST. DC in next, HDC in ea of the next 2 STS, SC in ea of the next 2 STS. HDC in ea of the next 2 STS, 1 DC in next ST, 2 DC in next ST.* Repeat from * to * 3 times. CH 1, SC in BEG CH 3.

Round 5: CH 3, DC in same sp. DC in ea ST across. In the corner CH 2 SP, work: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC, continue around to beginning corner space. 2 DC in space, CH 2, Join. Cut yarn and change color.

Round 6: CH 1, *3 SC in CH 2 SP. 1 SC in EA ST across* Repeat from * to * 4 times. Join in BEG SC. Sew in tails.

5 Sided Solid Motif Granny

5 Sided Solid Motif

Crochet Video Tutorial: 5 Sided Solid Motif

CH 4 or Magic Circle

Round 1: CH 3, 2 DC, *CH 2, 3 DC* repeat from * to * 4 times. CH 1,
SC in beg CH 3 to join.

Round 2: CH 3, 2 DC in chain, *DC in ea DC across, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC
in next(corner) CH 2 SP.* Repeat from * to * 4 times. 2 DC, CH 1 in
next SP. SC in BEG CH 3. (7 Double Crochet)

Round 3: CH 3, 2 DC in chain, *DC in ea DC across, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC
in next(corner) CH 2 SP.* Repeat from * to * 4 times. 2 DC, CH 1 in
next SP. SC in BEG CH 3. (11 Double Crochet)

5 Sided Crochet Granny Motif

5 Sided Crochet Granny Motif

Crochet Video Tutorial: 5-Sided Crochet Granny Motif

Abbreviations
CH = Chain

BEG = Beginning

DC = Double Crochet

Sp = Space

Chain 4, join

Round 1: Ch 3, 2 DC in chain loop, * CH 2, 3 DC* from * 4 times. CH 1, SC in BEG CH 3.

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 DC in same space, *CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in next corner space*; repeat from * 4 times. CH 1, 3 DC in next space. CH 1, SC in BEG CH 3.

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 DC in same space, *CH 1, 3 DC in next space, CH 1; 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in next corner space*; repeat from * 4 times. CH 1, 3 DC in next space. CH 1, SC in BEG CH 3.

Solid 3-Sided Motif

Solid 3-Sided Motif

Video Tutorial: 3-Sided Solid Motif

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Chain 3

Round 1: CH3, 3 DC in the chain loop. *CH2, 4DC in loop, twice from *. CH1, SC in BEG CH 3. (4 DC)

Round 2: CH3, 1DC in same SP. 1 DC in each of the next 4 DC. *2DC, CH2, 2DC in next CH2 SP. DC in each DC across. Twice from *. 2DC, CH1 in next SP. CH1, SC in BEG CH3. (8 DC)

Round3: CH3, 1DC in same SP. 1 DC in each of the next 8 DC. *2DC, CH2, 2DC in next CH2 SP. DC in each DC across. Twice from *. 2DC, CH1 in next SP. CH1, SC in BEG CH3. (12 DC)