TheBasics
The first thing you will learn is how to make a slip knot. A slip knot will be the starting point to every pattern you make.
Once you have created your slip knot the next thing you will learn is how to create a chain stitch. You will have lots of practice with these as you will be making a big chain of stitches, just like the name says.
Once you have made a few chains the next big step is to work back into those chain stitches creating the single crochet stitch.
Each step will have a scan code with a link to short video. These videos are designed to help make the process of learning how to crochet easy.
HowtoHold YourHook
There are two common ways to hold your crochet hook.
Pencil Grip : Hold your hook as you would hold a pencil. Hold the thumb rest between your thumb and pointer finger and let your third finger rest along the back of your hook.
Knife Grip : Hold your hook as you would hold a knife . Hold the thumb rest with your thumb and third finger while your pointer finger stretches along the back of the hook.
We suggest practicing with both grips to find out which grip you find the most comfortable. No matter which grip you choose, always have your hook facing you.
SlipKnot
Take your yarn and create a loop.
(make sure the tail goes under your working yarn).
Insert your hook into the loop. Take working yarn from the back of your hook to the front placing yarn over hook. This is called yarn over.
Using your hook, pull hooked yarn through the loop. You will have one loop on your hook.
ChainStitch (ch)
Create a slip knot. Yarn over your hook. Yarn over: Take working yarn from the back of your hook to the front placing yarn over your hook. Pull the hooked yarn through the loop on your hook (your slip knot) . You will be left with one loop on your hook. Repeat above steps until you have created 20 chain stitches.
SingleCrochet Stitch(sc)
Create a slip knot. Chain (ch) 20 + 1 extra chain (this will be your turning chain) for a total of 21 chain stitches. Turn your work counter clockwise leaving hook in chain stitch.
Turning work: You will turn your work at the end of every row you complete working back into previous row.
Insert hook into the second chain stitch from hook. (You are skipping the chain 1 stitch used for turning your work)
Yarn over, pull hooked yarn through the loop on your hook. (You will now have 2 loops on your hook).
(sc)Continued
Yarn over. Pull hooked yarn through both loops on your hook. (You will now have 1 loop on your hook). You have just created one single crochet stitch (sc).
Place stitch marker into the stitch you have just created.
Create a single crochet stitch (sc) in the remaining 19 chain stitches. Chain one (ch 1). Turn your work. Insert hook into the second stitch from your hook. (make sure you are inserting hook through both stitches of single crochet stitch will look like a v).
Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through stitch. (You will have two loops on your hook).
SingleCrochet
FasteningOff
Once your project is complete or you want to change colours, the final thread will need to be fastened to your project securely. Work one CH, than cut your yarn. It will need to be least 5 inches away from your work. This excess 5 inch yarn is called the tail, in the following card you will learn how to weave the tail into your project so it doesn't unravel.
Pull your tail through the loop on your hook and tighten it gently.
WeavingEnds
After your ends have been fastened, the leftover tail will need to be weaved into the existing stitches. This will ensure your project will not unravel or fall apart. As said in the previous card, make sure your tail is at least 5 inches long. Thread your darning needle with the yarn and weave it into the back bumps of your stitches.
Start in a downwards direction for a few stitches, than move over a stitch and work your yarn in an upwards direction. Repeat until you have weaved in your ends. Snip off end.
Practice Practice Practice
When starting a new skill such as crochet, it takes practice and most of all patience. Your first couple projects may not look exactly like the pictures, but we hope our user friendly guide and videos will make this learning process as seamless as possible.
Eventually with practice your stitches will become neater, your edges will become straight, and your tension will get consistent. Over time you will develop your own personal style that's unique to you. So don't get frustrated just keep practicing and enjoy the process.
Buildingonthe basics
Building on the basics
Now that you have learned the basic single crochet stitch it's time to build our knowledge and try more complex stitches.
In this section you will learn two more common stitches that are used when crocheting. The double crochet stitch (dc) and the half double crochet stitch (hdc).
By mastering these two stitches you will have the skills and knowledge to understand more complicated patterns and create even more stitches.
DoubleCrochetStitch (dc)
Create a slip knot. Chain (ch) 20 + 1. Turn work.
Yarn over and insert hook into the second stitch from your hook. Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the stitch. (you will have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the first two loops on your hook. (you will have 2 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the two loops on your hook. (you will have 1 loop on hook). You have just created a double crochet stitch. Place a stitch marker in the stitch you just created.
(dc) Continued.
Place a double crochet stitch (dc) in the remaining 19 chain stitches from previous row. Chain 1. Turn work. Repeat above steps until you have created 10 rows.
(dc) Continued.
Half Double SCrochet titch (hbc)
Create a slip knot. Chain (ch) 20 + 1. Turn work. Yarn over and insert hook into the second stitch from your hook. Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the stitch. (you will have 3 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through all three loops on your hook. (you will have 1 loop on your hook). You have just created a half double crochet stitch (hdc).
(hdc) Continued
Place a stitch marker in the stitch you just created.
Place a half double crochet stitch (hdc) in the remaining 19 chain stitches from previous row.
Chain 1, Turn work.
Repeat above steps until you have created 10 rows.
(hdc) Continued
GetCreative
Crocheting is like cooking, yes following the recipe is important, but it's also fun to do your own thing once you have learned the basics. This is how patterns are made! Experiment with different stitch placements and alternating rows with your favorite stitches. If you’d like to try alternating rows a good start is to do one row of double crochet stitches (dc) and the next row do a half double crochet stitch (hdc). Alternating stitch placements could look something like starting your row with half double crochet stitch (hdc) then adding in a few double crochet stitches (dc) and finish off with half double crochet stitch (hdc).
GetCreative
If you like the patterns you’ve created with alternating rows or stitches be sure to write them down in the book provided! This book is a great tool , to help keep your patterns and project ideas in one place.
Illistrations by Heather Rozell based on images from 500 crochet stitches by pavillon (2015). Ebook created by wild rose creations. videos created by wild rose creations.
KNOTTY & NICE HEADBAND
DESIGN BY WILD ROSE CREATIONS
SKILL LEVEL BEGINNER
TERMINOLOGY STANDARD US ENGLISH
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
WIDTH: 4 INCHES LENGTH: 18 ½ INCHES
MATERIALS YARN HOOK STITCH MARKERS DARNING NEEDLE
The weather is getting chilly, headbands are the perfect addition to your winter gear. Our headbands are not only warm, they are beautiful. Our headband pattern will use all your technical skills learned in the basic crochet book. The stitches will create a pretty design that will be sure to turn heads.
SINGLE CROCHET
Insert hook through stitch, Yarn over, pull hooked yarn through the loop on your hook. (You will now have 2 loops on your hook). Yarn over. Pull hooked yarn through both loops on your hook. (You will now have 1 loop on your hook).
HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over and insert hook through stitch. Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the stitch. (you will have 3 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through all three loops on your hook. (you will have 1 loop on your hook).
DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over and insert hook through stitch.Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the stitch (you will have 3 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the first two loops on your hook (you will have 2 loops on your hook). Yarn over and pull hooked yarn through the two loops on your hook (you will have 1 loop on hook).
PATTERN
Chain 55+1
(sc) into each chain stitch 55 in total. This counts as the foundation row 1. Chain 1, turn your work
ROW 2
Place 1 (sc), 1 (hdc), 1 (dc) into first stitch from your hook. Skip two stitches.
In the next stitch place 1 (sc), 1 (hdc), 1 (dc) in the same stitch.
Continue the pattern of skipping two stitches then in the next stitch place 1 (sc), 1 (hdc), 1 (dc) in the same stitch.
Once you get to the final stitch of the row, place just a (sc).
Chain 1, then turn your work.
ROW 3 - 9
Place 1 (sc), 1 (hdc), 1 (dc) into the first stitch from your hook.
Skip 2 stitches.
In the next stitch place 1 (sc), 1 (hdc), 1 (dc) into the same stitch.
Continue pattern of skipping two stitches then in the next stitch place 1 (sc), 1 (hdc), 1 (dc) into the same stitch.
Once you get to the final stitch of the row, place 1 (sc). Chain 1, turn your work.
ROW 10
Place single crochet in each stitch fasten off and weave in your ends.
*See video instruction on how to sew headband together to create knot.*
WASH & CARE
Wash on a gentle cycle/ hand wash with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry.
PATTERN QUALITY
We take a great deal of time to ensure our patterns are easy to follow and understand. We include pictures and video tutorials for every pattern. We also have people experienced in crocheting to test our patterns. Should you still find a discrepancy, please be sure to let us know; and we will address any concerns.
COPYRIGHT INFO
If you wish to sell finished products (online) made using this pattern, you may do so, PROVIDED that you give (Wild Rose Creations credit as the designer).
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