Crochet Is My Yoga: December 2020

Reined Chains & Super Bulky Yarn

Crochet December 28, 2020

Some days you just need a fun, quick project to feel as though you've actually accomplished something. We all need a win occasionally! I was feeling that way this weekend. I just needed to finish something, anything.

With an impending cold front coming in this week, I decided on a scarf. I used Lion Brand Hometown USA in Portland Wine for a snuggly soft project.

You can get the free pattern in my Crochet Patterns section.

Stay warm my friends!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Holiday-Greetings December 25, 2020

Sending my warmest wishes to all as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour!

May the love we share with our family & friends fill our hearts with peace & joy!

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TUNISIAN REVERSE STITCH

Crochet December 18, 2020

Hello Everyone & Welcome Back!

The Tunisian Reverse Stitch (TRS) will be the last basic Tunisian stitch we'll be covering. The majority of all Tunisian Crochet work is based on these 5 basic stitches. TSS, TPS, TKS, TFS & TRS. Using combinations of these basic stitches will create beautiful fabrics for a whole host of projects.

TRS is visually similar to TPS, though it creates a more substantial texture by sitting higher on the fabric. TRS can give your project definition whether as a border or with color changes to create contrast. It also combats curling when incorporated with the heavy curling stitches.

TRS is made in reverse of TSS by inserting the hook through the back vertical bar with the yarn in the back.

A video tutorial for TRS is available from CROCHETKIM or from MODE BESPOKE.

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A New Beanie!

Crochet December 17, 2020

After finishing the Tunisian Chevron Scarf, I had almost enough left over for a beanie. Hence the color variation at the crown. No worries, I'll wear it! It almost matches my hair color!

I used a different approach to the brim. No single crochet in the back loop for however many rows, no front post & back post stitches either. I used a double-ended hook on 8 TSS to work a reversible "ribbing" for 42 rows. So easy, I wish I had thought of that years ago!

I then made 2 half-double traditional stitches in the edge of each TSS row to start the beanie.

The rest is TSS in the round with the same double-ended hook I made the brim with.

I used DK weight yarn with a 6.00 mm hook. What a fun prject!

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Tunisian Chevron Scarf Finished!

Crochet December 14, 2020

I'm so impressed with this scarf! It's very light & airy, yet extremely squishy. So much texture too!

I used Caron Simply Soft in Grey Heather & Hayfield Ibiza in Marled Grey with a 6.5mm double-ended hook. The result is so pretty.

Annie's has the 2010 version of "101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches" in PDF format on their site for an amazing $3.95 US!

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TUNISIAN FULL STITCH

Crochet December 11, 2020

Hello Everyone!

The Tunisian Full Stitch (TFS) creates a thick woven look that can't be achieved with any other form of crochet. It's also referred to as the Mesh Stitch or Goblin Stitch. It can have moderate to heavy curling that can be lessened with lighter tension and blocking.

TFS is made by inserting the hook between each set of vertical bars (each stitch has a front & back vertical bar) that make up the stitch from the previous row and pulling up a loop between those stitches.

TFS has a natural diagonal bias that is balanced by offsetting 2-row repeats. Failing to properly offset stitches will result in the project growing by one stitch on each row. Double check your stitch count often.

A video tutorial for TFS is available from TL Yarn Crafts.

FOUNDATION ROW

Create a chain with any number of stitches.
(1) Insert the hook into the back bump of the 2nd chain from the hook.
(2) Yarn over and pull the yarn through to create a loop on the hook.
Keeping all the loop on the hook, repeat steps 1 & 2 above to the end of the chain. This is the "Forward Pass". Don't turn your work.
"Basic Return Pass" - Yarn over and draw the hook through one loop only, *Yarn over and draw through 2 loops*, repeat *-* to the end. You should have one loop remaining on the hook.

TUNISIAN FULL STITCH

Row 1: Skip first vertical bar directly beneath the loop on the hook, insert your hook, from front to back, into the space between the 1st & 2nd stitches, draw up a loop. Continue pulling up loops in this manner until you reach the space before last stitch, skip last space, TSS in the last stitch.

Basic return pass.

Row 2: Skip first vertical bar directly beneath the loop on the hook, insert your hook, from front to back, in the space between the 2st & 3rd stitches, draw up a loop. Continue pulling up loops in this manner until you reach the last stitch, TSS in the last stitch.

Basic return pass.

Repeat rows 1 & 2 to your desired length ending with Row 1.

BIND OFF

Bind off in row 2 pattern.

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Thread - My favorite weight!

Crochet December 06, 2020

Hello all!

As some of you are aware, my favorite yarn weight is thread. If my entire stash was just thread, I would always be happy.

Though the last few weeks have been dedicated to the Tunisian Crochet Tutorials, Christmas Stockings and miscellaneous Christmas gifts. All in either DK or Worsted weight yarn.

Today, I decided to knock out a quick thread project just to satisfy my yearning for a thread piece.

This pretty cross is inspired by the work of Julia Hart of Driaguna.com. Her designs are masterpieces. I've stitched a few of her creations and it pure joy.

Here's my little cross. Stitched with #10 thread on a 2.00mm hook. 💕

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Tunisian Knit Stitch

Crochet December 04, 2020

Hello everyone!

The Tunisian knit stitch, or TKS, really looks like knitting on the surface, but it creates a thicker fabric because the return pass sits at the back of the work and adds considerable heft. Working from front to back between the vertical bars opens the stitch to create V shapes similar to knitting stockinette. The TKS is prone to curl quite a bit. You may need to go up a hook size, lessen your tension and always block the finished project.

A video tutorial for TKS is available from CrochetKim.

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Double-Ended Hook Fun!

Double-Ended December 03, 2020

I've been experimenting with double-ended Tunisian and WOW! I love the textures and additional creativity you can achieve with this technique!

I received a used copy of "101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches" published by Annie's Attic from a friend a while back. All the wonderful stitches! There are 2 publication dates of this book. I have the 2002 version.

I decided to cast on a beautiful zig-zag design using Hayfield Ibiza and Caron Simply Soft with a 6.5mm double-ended hook. It's #32 in the book. The stitch design creates a fluffy yet light weight fabric with stunning lines & textures.

If you have an opportunity to give double-ended crochet a go, I highly recommend it!

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