Beginner Crochet Stitches - Video Tutorials

The following crochet video tutorials are posted on my second channel.
http://www.youtube.com/crochet

How to make the Crochet Chain 

How to Make the Single Crochet 

How to make the Half Double Crochet  

How to make the Double Crochet 

How to make the Triple Crochet 

How to Attach a Slipknot to the Crochet Hook 

How to make the Foundation Single Crochet 

How to make the Foundation Half Double Crochet 

How to make the Crochet Circle #Crochet 

How to make the Foundation Double Crochet 

Crochet Loopy Granny Square and Flower

Loopy Granny Square and Flower

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Crochet Video Tutorial:

• Loopy Flower
• Loopy Granny Square - Part 1
• Loopy Granny Square - Part 2

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.

Crochet Hearts for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is a few days away!  Here are a few simple crochet projects that can be made up quick.  You will find a video tutorial and link to the written instructions.
Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Medium - Written Instructions
 Written Instructions - http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2010/02/crochet-valentine-puffy-heart-medium.html

Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Small
Written Instructions http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2010/01/crochet-valentine-puffy-heart-small.html


Crochet Magic Heart Potholder
Written Instructions: http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/10/crochet-magic-heart-potholder.html


Easy Crochet Heart
Written Instructions http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2009/01/easy-crochet-heart.html



You Make My Heart - Filet Crochet Charts
Charts http://stylish-crochet.blogspot.com/2008/05/blog-post_30.html



How to make a Larger Crochet Heart
Written Instructions http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post_17.html


How to Make a Solid Crochet Heart
Written Instructions http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/01/solid-heart.html



 Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine
 Written Instructions http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2011/02/easy-crochet-heart-valentine.html

Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine

Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine

Video Tutorial:  Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine Left Hand

Skill Level - Easy

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

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

Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.


Chain 4


Row 1: Work 4 double crochet in the first chain, turn

Row 2: Chain 3, work 3 DC in the next stitch,  1 DC in the next ST, work 2 DC in the next stitch, work a DC in the beginning chain.  There will be a total of 7 double crochet. Turn.


Row 3: Skip the first DC, work 7 DC in the next stitch. Skip one double crochet, work a SL ST in the next. Skip the next double crochet, work 7 double crochet in the next stitch. Work a slip stitch in the beginning chain. Cut the yarn, pull it through the last stitch to secure and give it a tug.


Edging:  Attach a new color yarn, chain 1, work a single crochet around the heart. Since we are working in the side of the stitches, find the best place you can to work your stitch between the various strands of yarn.  When you get to the valley between the top of the heart, curved section,  skip one stitch, work a slip stitch between, skip one stitch, continue with single crochet.  When you get to the point, work 3 single crochet. To finish the round, join with the beginning stitch. Cut the yarn, secure and sew in all tails.

Estou voltando aos poucos...com muita saudade..............

Slinky Crochet Flower

Slinky Crochet Flower

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Slinky Crochet Flower

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Slinky Crochet Flower

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
TC - Triple Crochet
QC - Quadruple Crochet

Materials
Yarn
Hook
Tapestry Needle

This flower curls right around like a curly cue. You can make it as full/long as you want to while using any combination of petals.

Make a chain of 31.

Row 1: work a single crochet in the second chain from the hook, chain 2, skip 1 chain, work a single crochet in the next chain. Continue across. This is not a project that has to be precise. If you end up with an extra chain at the end, go head and make the last chain 2 and single crochet right next to the last single crochet. With this chain amount you will have about 15 chain 2 loops.

There is a variety of ways to make the petals. You can make your petals all the same or make them all different.

Petal 1: CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1 SL ST. All in the same chain loop.

Petal 2: CH 1, 6 HDC, CH 1 SL ST. All in the same chain loop.

Petal 3: CH 1, 5 DC, CH 1 SL ST. All in the same chain loop.

Petal 4: CH 2, 5 DC, CH 2 SL ST. All in the same chain loop.

Petal 5: CH 1, 3 DC, SC, 3 DC CH 1 SL ST. All in the same chain loop.

Petal 6: CH 2, 5 TC, CH 2 SL ST. All in the same chain loop.

Petal 7: CH 2, 3 TC, HDC, 3 TC, CH 2 SL ST. All in the same chain loop.

Upon completion, you will cut off a long tail. Wind the flower around and shape it how you want it to look. Weave the needle through the stitches and push it to the opposite side going through all layers of the flower. Repeat this several times for a secure flower. Knot the tail and hide it when all layers are secure.

Crochet PotHolder with plastic Ring

Crochet PotHolder with plastic Ring

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet PotHolder with plastic Ring

Video Tutorial: Crochet PotHolder with plastic Ring Left Hand Version

Skill Level - Easy

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

Materials
Size H/5 mm crochet hook
4 ply Crochet Cotton
Tapestry Needle
Plastic Ring 1-1/8" - different sizes will work


Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.  Attach the yarn to the rinf with a slip stitch.


Work 24 single crochet around the ring.  Join with the beginning stitch.



Round 1: Working in the front loop only, CH 1, 1 HDC in ea of next 5 STS, in the next stitch work 1HDC , CH1, 1 HDC , work on the back side, back loop only, 1 HDC in ea of next 10 STS, in the next stitch work 1 HDC , CH1, 1 HDC , work 1 HDC in ea of next 5 STS, join with the beginning stitch.


Round 2:  CH 1, 1 HDC in ea of next 6 STS, in the next CH SP work 1 HDC CH1, 1 HDC , 1 HDC in ea of next 12 STS, in the next stitch work 1 HDC , CH1, 1 HDC, 1 HDC in ea of next 6 STS, join with the beginning stitch.

Round 3:  CH 1, 1 HDC in ea of next 7 STS, in the next chain space work 1 HDC , CH1,1 HDC , 1 HDC in ea of next 14 STS, in the next stitch work 1 HDC , CH1, 1 HDC , 1 HDC in ea of next 7 STS join with the beginning stitch.

Round 4:  CH 1, 1 HDC in ea of next 8 STS, in the next chain space work 1 HDC, CH1, 1 HDC,  1 HDC in ea of next 16 STS, in the next stitch work 1HDC, CH1, 1 HDC, 1 HDC in ea of next 8 STS join with the beginning stitch.

Round 5:  CH 1, 1 HDC in ea of next 9 STS, in the next chain space work 1 HDC , CH1, 1 HDC ,  1 HDC in ea of next 18 STS, in the next stitch work 1 HDC , CH1, 1 HDC , 1 HDC in ea of next 9 STS join with the beginning stitch.

Round 6:  CH 1, 1 HDC in ea of next 10 STS, in the next chain space work 1HDC  , CH11 HDC , work on the back side, back loop only, 1 HDC in ea of next 20 STS, in the next stitch work 1 HDC , CH1, 1 HDC, 1 HDC in ea of next 10 STS join with the beginning stitch.

You will continue increasing the potholder in size.  There will be 4 additional HDC on each round.


When you have completed the size, you will want to join the two sides together.

Last Row: CH 1, Work the HDC through the front and the back HDC to join. Continue across with each stitch.  When the stitches are complete, cut, secure the yarn, and sew in the tail.