Tutorials
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Hexagon and Pentagon Pattern Tutorial
We have two pattern tutorials rolled into one. They are for a hexagon and a pentagon pattern. These motifs are both made in a very similar way and are used in my football pattern.
For this tutorial I have used Stylecraft Special DK and a 4mm hook. It will work in any yarn weight and appropriate hook size.
These motifs use double crochet (DC) and chain stitches (CH) I work in US terms. UK terms this would be treble crochet and chains stitches.
Abbreviations:
CH – Chain
CH1SP – Chain 1 Space
DC – Double Crochet
MR – Magic Ring
Rep – repeat
SLST – Slip Stitch
[…] – Repeat instructions between brackets the stated number of times
(…) – Work the stitches into the same stitch
Lets Begin with the hexagon motif.
Rnd 1: In a MR, CH4 (counts as a DC andCH1 here and through out) [DC 2, CH1] rep 5 times, DC, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (12)
Rnd 2: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 2, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 2] rep 5 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (24)
Rnd3: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 4, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 4] rep 5 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (36)
Rnd4: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 6, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 6] rep 5 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (48)
Rnd5: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 8, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 8] rep 5 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (60)
Fasten off.
Hexagon Motif Crochet Pattern Chart.
Below is the chart to work the pattern from.
The symbols represent a specific stitch. There is a table of the basic stitches and abbreviations HERE.
Hexagon Motif Pattern Chart - Charts can be written either row by row or in the round, like this one.
- Each round is numbered
In this example we start off with a magic ring. We chain 4 which will count as a double crochet and a chain stitch. We then work 2 double crochets followed by a chain st and repeating this 5 times. To finish the round we work on more double crochet, close the magic ring tight and slip stitch into the 3rd chain in our starting chain.
To begin round 2 we need to slip stitch into the chain 1 space first. Again, we chain 4 and work another double crochet into the same chain 1 space.
Work a double crochet into the next 2 stitches and you have reached the next chain 1 space. Here you will work a double crochet, chain and double crochet in to that chain space creating a ‘corner’. We then repeat this around. working in the same method for each round.
Each round will add an extra 2 double crochet stitches along each side of your hexagon.
Pentagon Motif Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: In a MR, CH4 (counts as a DC and CH1 here and through out) [DC 2, CH1] rep 4 times, DC, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (10)
Rnd 2: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 2, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 2] rep 4 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (20)
Rnd3: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 4, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 4] rep 4 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (30)
Rnd4: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 6, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 6] rep 4 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (40)
Rnd5: SLST into CH1SP, CH4, DC in same CH1SP, DC 8, [ (DC, CH1, DC) in the CH1SP, DC 8] rep 4 times, join to 3rd CH with a SLST. (50)
Fasten off.
Pentagon Motif Crochet Pattern Chart.
Below is the chart to work the pattern from.
The symbols represent a specific stitch. There is a table of the basic stitches and abbreviations HERE.
Pentagon Motif Pattern Chart In this example we start off with a magic ring. We chain 4 which will count as a double crochet and a chain stitch. We then will work 2 double crochets followed by a chain st and repeating this 4 times. To finish the round we work on more double crochet, close the magic ring tight and slip stitch into the 3rd chain in our starting chain.
To begin round 2 we need to slip stitch into the chain 1 space first. Again, we chain 4 and work another double crochet into the same chain 1 space.
Work a double crochet into the next 2 stitches and you have reached the next chain 1 space. Here you will work a double crochet, chain and double crochet in to that chain space creating a ‘corner’. We then repeat this, working in the same method for each round.
Each round will add an extra 2 double crochet stitches along each side of your pentagon.
As you can see it is only the number of pattern repeats that changes between the hexagon and pentagon.
For an example of a pattern to use the hexagon and pentagon motifs in why not take a look at my Football (Soccer Ball) crochet pattern. You can purchase an ad free version of the pattern here on my website or on Etsy or Ravelry.
You can also find the a tutorial for the football pattern on my YouTube Channel.
I hope you have found this helpful. I hope it has given you some inspiration into using this stitch.
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Even Moss Stitch Pattern Tutorial
The even moss stitch pattern tutorial. I have never tried this stitch until recently, but I have fallen in love with it. It has such a gorgeous texture and would lend itself well to a variety of different projects. Blankets would be lovely as the texture is dense so would be nice and warm and cosy.
Within these stitch pattern tutorials, I wanted to do something a little different. I will be providing written instructions and chart for each swatch. I will also be accompanying it with a video tutorial and a pattern to use the stitch in, some will be free patterns and some will be paid.
Let us begin.
For this tutorial I have used Stylecraft Special DK in Turquoise and a 4mm hook. It will work in any yarn weight and appropriate hook size.
This stitch patterns uses half double crochet (HDC) and slip stitches (SLST). I work in US terms. UK terms this would be half treble crochet and slip stitches.
To start Chain any number with a multiple of 2
In this example I chained 20.
Row 1: In the 2nd chain from the hook, HDC, [SLST, HDC] repeat until the end and turn. Your last st will be a HDC.
Row 2: CH1 (this does not count as a stitch) HDC in the 1st st, [SLST, HDC] repeat to the end and turn.
Continue repeating row 2 until you have your desired length.
It is such a simple and relaxing stitch repeat and easy to remember. Always half double crochet in a half double crochet from previous row and slip stich into a slip stitch from the previous row.
Even Moss Stitch Crochet Chart.
Below is the chart to work the pattern from.
The symbols represent a specific stitch. There is a table of the basic stitches and abbreviations HERE.
Even Moss Stitch Pattern Chart - Charts can be written either in the round or row by row, like this one.
- Each row is numbered
In this example the squashed oval shape is a chain stitch. So, we need to chain 10, reading that very first row from left to right.
We will then be working our first half double crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook. Then slip stitch into the next and work along row 1 following the symbols.
Row 2 starts with a chain, then half double crochet into the 1st st and then slip stitch into the next and then work along row 2 following the symbols.
If you can imagine that the chart is your work, you can see that the symbols are placed where the stitches are placed. With charts they do not always line up directly over a previous stitch. It could be that there are 3 half double crochets coming from one stitch. They are arranged in the angles they are worked up in. We will talk more about this when you can see it in a chart.
For an example of a pattern to use the even moss stitch pattern in why not take a look at my free Face Cloth. It is part of the Stitched Up Spa Set.
You can also find the Stitched Up Spa Set on my YouTube Channel.
I hope you have found this helpful. I hope it has given you some inspiration into using this stitch.
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Learn the Crochet Basics
I am really excited to tell you all about a new section on the website. Learn the Crochet Basics.
Throughout the last year with COVID around and isolations, restrictions and lockdowns many people have started looking for new hobbies. With this in mind I wanted a way to share my love of crochet with those that can crochet and those that can not just yet.
I have put together a page which contains the basics to help learn how to crochet. Starting right from the beginning with examples of how to hold your hook and yarn. Creating a slip knot and a foundation chain, while covering the basic stitches. You can find it on the menu bar at the top of the page or click HERE.
For each section it contains written step by step instructions, step by step phots and a short video tutorial so that no matter which way you learn I hope I have you covered.
This leads me on to the news that I have started a YouTube Channel!! I am very nervous about this step as it is a massive leap out of my comfort zone. You can find it HERE. Its one of those things I’ve wanted to do for a while but kept putting it off. I am finally really pushing myself so that I can make this my job.
I will be adding stitch tutorials here too for those that can crochet, I have not forgot you.
All this techy stuff is so new and I am really enjoying the challenge.
Is there any stitch tutorials you would like to see? Just let me know in the comments below or send me and email Stitchedupbyemma@hotmail.com
I hope you like this new section and I can not wait to add to it.