Crochet Maple Leaf
Written by Teresa Richardson
Abbreviations:
TC = Triple Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
EA = Each
Ch = Chain
Chain 3, join.
Round 1: CH1, 6 SC in ch 3 loop, join.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in ea SC around for a total of 6 times. (12 SC)
Round 3: *CH 1, in the next SC do, 3TC, CH Picot in the top of TC, SL ST in the top of TC, 2 TC, CH 1, SL ST in next SC. Repeat from * 3 times total. 1 SC in next st, 2 HDC in next st, (the stem will be worked in the top of the this HDC) CH 5, turn, 1 ST ST in ea chain, 1 HDC, 1 SC in last ST, join. Secure yarn. Cut, sew in tail or leave a length for using as an applique.
Small Crochet Leaves - Applique
Written by Teresa Richardson
Leaves: *CH 8, SL ST in ea of the next to Ch's. HDC in next CH, DC in ea of the next 3 Ch's, HDC in the next CH. Repeat from * for a total of 5 times for this project. Leaves can be made in one piece. You can make individual leaves, two leaves and change the amount how ever you want to. Sew to the center top of the pumpkin. Secure with knot when finished.
The technique for this square will be done the same way as the diamond. You will need 5 yarn bobbins for the top of this heart.
Heart Tapestry Crochet Square
Pattern by Teresa Richardson
This Square is worked with two colors. Color A is the edge color. Color B is the heaert color.
Size H crochet hook
Chain 22
Row 1: 21 SC with color A.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 21 SC with color A.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 10 SC color A, 1 SC color B, 10 SC color A.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 9 SC color A, 3 SC color B, 9 SC color A.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 8 SC color A, 5 SC color B, 8 SC color A.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 7 SC color A, 7 SC color B, 7 SC color A.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 6 SC color A, 9 SC color B, 6 SC color A.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, 5 SC color A, 11 SC color B, 5 SC color A.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 4 SC color A, 13 SC color B, 4 SC color A.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 3 SC color A, 15 SC color B, 3 SC color A.
Row 11-17: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC color A, 17 SC color B, 2 SC color A.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC color A, 8 SC color B, 1 SC color A, 8 SC color B, 2 SC color A.
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, 3 SC color A, 6 SC color B, 3 SC color A, 6 SC color B, 3 SC color A.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, 4 SC color A, 4 SC color B, 5 SC color A, 4 SC color B, 4 SC color A.
Row 21: Ch 1, turn, 5 SC color A, 2 SC color B, 7 SC color A, 2 SC color B, 5 SC color A.
Row 22: Ch 1, turn, 21 SC color A
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, 21 SC color A
When your square is complete, you will want to secure all your tails with a knot and then sew in all of your tailS.
Each Square on the chart represents one single crochet.I learned this technique at the time I was putting together my red, white and blue star afghan, about 15 years ago. There are other tapestry crochet techniques to learn. I don't anyone to be confused when they come across a different way to tapestry crochet.Diamond Tapestry Crochet Square
Pattern by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Diamond Tapestry Crochet Square
This Square is worked with two colors. Color A is the edge color. Color B is the diamond color.
Size H crochet hook
Chain 22
Row 1: 21 SC with color A.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 21 SC with color A.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 10 SC color A, 1 SC color B, 10 SC color A.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 9 SC color A, 3 SC color B, 9 SC color A.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 8 SC color A, 5 SC color B, 8 SC color A.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 7 SC color A, 7 SC color B, 7 SC color A.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 6 SC color A, 9 SC color B, 6 SC color A.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, 5 SC color A, 11 SC color B, 5 SC color A.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 4 SC color A, 13 SC color B, 4 SC color A.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 3 SC color A, 15 SC color B, 3 SC color A.
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC color A, 17 SC color B, 2 SC color A.
Row 12: Ch 1, turn, 1 SC color A, 19 SC color B, 1 SC color A.
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, 2 SC color A, 17 SC color B, 2 SC color A.
Row 14: Ch 1, turn, 3 SC color A, 15 SC color B, 3 SC color A.
Row 15: Ch 1, turn, 4 SC color A, 13 SC color B, 4 SC color A.
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, 5 SC color A, 11 SC color B, 5 SC color A.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, 6 SC color A, 9 SC color B, 6 SC color A.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, 7 SC color A, 7 SC color B, 7 SC color A.
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, 8 SC color A, 5 SC color B, 8 SC color A.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, 9 SC color A, 3 SC color B, 9 SC color A.
Row 21: Ch 1, turn, 10 SC color A, 1 SC color B, 10 SC color A.
Row 22: Ch 1, turn, 21 SC color A
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, 21 SC color A
When your square is complete, you will want to secure all your tails with a knot and then sew in all of your tailS.
Crochet V-Stitch 6" Square
Video Tutorial: Crochet V-Stitch Granny Square
Video Tutorail: Left Hand V-Stitch Granny SquareAbbreviations
SP = Space
BEG = Beginning
DC = Double Crochet
CH = Chain
EA = Each
Pattern by Teresa Richardson
Size H Crochet Hook
4-Ply Worsted Weight Yarn
Ch 4, Join.
Round 1: CH 4, * DC, CH 1, Repeat from * for a total of 7 times (8 Double Crochet, Chain 1 Spaces)
Round 2: SL ST in to CH 1 SP. CH 4, DC, CH 1, DC CH 1 in same space.*DC, CH 1, DC in next SP. DC, CH 1, DC, CH 1, DC in next space. Repeat from * 3 times total. DC, CH 1, DC in next SP. Join with beg ch. SL ST in to chain 1 SP.
Round 3: CH 4, DC in Same CH 1 SP. DC, CH 1, DC, Ch 1, DC in the next DC. *DC, CH 1, DC in each of the next 3, CH 1 SP's. DC, CH 1, DC, CH 1, DC in the next DC. Repeat from * for a total of 3 times. DC, CH 1, DC in ea of the next 2 CH 1 SP. Join in BEG CH 3, SL ST to CH 1 SP.
Round 4: CH 4, DC in Same CH 1 SP.DC, CH 1, DC in next CH 1 SP. DC, CH 1, DC in next DC. *DC CH 1, DC in ea of the next 5 CH 1 SP's. DC, CH 1, DC in next DC. Repeat from * for a total of 3 times. DC, CH 1, DC in ea of the next 3 CH 1 SP.,Join.
Round 5: CH 4, DC in Same CH 1 SP. DC, CH 1, DC in next CH 1 SP.DC CH 1, DC, CH 1, DC in next CH 1 SP. *DC CH 1, DC in ea of the next 5 CH 1 SP's. DC CH 1, DC, CH 1, DC in next CH 1 SP. Repeat from * for a total of 3 times. DC in ea of the next 3 CH 1 SP's, Join.
Loopy Granny Square and Flower
Pattern by Teresa Richardson
Crochet Video Tutorial:
Size G crochet Hook
4-Ply Worsted Weight Yarn
Loopy Flower
Chain 6, join
Round 1: CH 1, 16 SC in loop, join
Round 2: CH 3, 3 DC in same SP, CH 3, SL ST in same SP. SL ST over next 2 spaces. Continue around for 8 petals.
Round 3: CH 1, SC in same SP, CH 5, SK 2 Petals, SC in next SC; Continue around.
SL ST in BEG SC. (4 - CH 5 Loops)
Round 4: CH 4, 5 TC in loop, CH 4, SL ST in loop, repeat twice in each loop. SL ST to next loop. (8 Petals)
Loopy Granny Square
Round 5: Attach new color. * SC around the post of SC on the flower, CH 7, Repeat 4 times total from *. Join in beg SC. (There will be 4, chain 7 loops)
Round 6: SL ST in CH LP CH 3, 4 DC, CH 2, 5 DC in same loop. *5 DC, CH 2 5 DC, Repeat 3 time total from *, join
Round 7: SL ST back 1 stitch, CH 2 for the beginning HDC, QC in the next st. HDC, In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 4 Sts. *2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC in the next CH 2 SP (corner). In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC in the next st, QC in the next st, 10 stitches total. Repeat from * 3 times total. In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC, QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 4 sts, join.
Round 8: CH 2 for the beginning HDC, QC in the next st. HDC, In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 6 Sts. *2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC in the next CH 2 SP (corner). In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC in the next st, QC in the next st, 14 stitches total. Repeat from * 3 times total. In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC, QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 6 sts, join.
Round 9: CH 1, *SC in ea ST around. 3 SC in corner CH 2 SP. Continue around from *, join. This is just an edging of single crochet stitches.
Crescent Shape Moon
Pattern by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crescent Shape Moon Crochet
CH 12.
Row 1: 1 SC in ea of the next 2 Sts. 2 DC in ea of the next 7 CH (14 DC) 1 SC in ea of the next 2 CH.
Row 2: Turn, Sk the first SC, *SC in ea of the next 2 sts, 2 SC in the next, Repeat from * SL ST in last SC.
Balloon Pictured on the left for this patternCrochet Balloon Variation 2
Written by Teresa Richardson
Chain 4
Round 1: 3 SC in the next CH from the hook, 1 SC in next CH, 3 SC in next CH, 1 SC in next CH, join in beg SC.
Round 2: CH 1, 2 HDC in same ST, 3 SC in next ST. 2 HDC in ea of the next 3 St's, 3 SC in the next ST, 2 HDC in ea of the next 2 St's, join.
Balloon Knot: SL ST in ea of the next 4 STS. CH 1, 3 SC. Cut yarn, secure and leave a length of tail for sewing.Balloon String: Crochet a length of chain. Slip stitch in each chain to the end.Sew the balloon/s in place on your project with the left over yarn tail. Sew the balloon string in place on your project making sure the ends are hidden under the balloon.
Balloon pictured on right for this patternCrochet Balloon Variation 1
Written by Teresa Richardson
This is an oblong shape balloon
Round 1: Chain 6, 3 SC in the first chain. 1 SC in ea of the next 3 chains. 3 SC in the next CH. 1 SC in ea of the next 3 CH. Join in beg SC.
Round 2: CH 1, 2 HDC in the same ST. 3 SC in the next ST. 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST. 3 SC in next ST. 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST. Join.
Balloon Knot: SL ST in ea of the next 4 STS. CH 1, 3 HDC. Cut yarn, secure and leave a length of tail for sewing.Balloon String: Crochet a length of chain. Slip stitch in each chain to the end.Sew the balloon/s in place on your project with the left over yarn tail. Sew the balloon string in place on your project making sure the ends are hidden under the balloon.
