tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79389960032994510642024-03-12T20:02:50.844-07:00The Dreamy Crocheter.... bringing my crochet dreams to lifeChristinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-22719718965275213582013-06-22T01:47:00.001-07:002013-06-22T01:47:45.924-07:00My InterviewI'm so excited, I have been interviewed for the spotlight on Etsy shop series on the jennyandteddy.com blog. To read the full interview click on the link http://www.jennyandteddy.com/2013/06/etsy-shop-spotlight-sewmycupoftea/Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-59118140358681576322013-06-19T01:16:00.001-07:002013-06-19T01:29:30.377-07:00Russian Doll Key Chain<center><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G5S6pOif7vE/UcFpv9zZACI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/kTDh4WrFUZg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg width="320" height="255"/></center>
<p>I love the current trend for Russian Dolls, they are so cute and colourful. I wanted to design a key chain that was easy to make but full of detail. The pattern includes the templates for all the felt pieces. I used running stitch around the heart and the cheeks are simply made by rubbing a red coloured over the felt. </p>
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<p> Here is my latest crochet pattern, Queen's Guard all ready for duty! He will do an excellent job of looking after your keys for you. </p>
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<p> After my visit to Windsor Castle where I saw the Queen's Guard I couldn't wait to crochet my own mini version. I used Gold embroidery thread to make the chin strap and buckle so they shine like the real thing. The belt and buttons are made from White yarn. </p>
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To help you decide where you want to place your eyes, mouth and nose use pins to mark out the placement. A slight movement of the pins can completely change the expression. Try moving the eyes closer together or placing the smile closer to the eyes to see what looks you can create.<br />
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When securing a length of thread/yarn knot the end and when you pull it through your amigurumi the knot will catch on the stuffing helping to anchor it.<br />
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When sewing on beads for the eyes make sure you pass the thread through the bead several times to make sure it is really secure. If the amigurumi is for a young child do not use beads as these can be pulled off and instead over sew the eyes.<br />
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When you have finished sewing take the needle to the side of the body/head.<br />
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Sew back and forth between 2 stitches so that the thread/yarn catches on the stuffing inside. If you pull it gently after each stitch you shouldn't be able to see the thread. Don't pull too tightly as this will make the body/head look out of shape.<br />
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Pull the thread gently when you cut it off and the end will ping back inside the body/head and you won't be able to see any ends.<br />
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To over sew a nose or eye bring the needle through the same spot repeatedly.<br />
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To create a mouth bring your needle up to where you want the mouth to start and cross over to the other corner of the mouth. Bring the needle up in the middle of the 2 corners a bit lower down. Make a small stitch over the length of thread to hold it in a 'U' shape.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Nesta the Mouse loves Cheese and is often seen whizzing around looking for some. She takes it back to her nest to keep it safe until mealtime. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px;">The finished Mouse key chain is 3 1/2" high including the key ring and 1 1/2" wide.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">The pattern uses US terminology. I have used light worsted yarn to crochet Nesta and a 3.5mm (E-4) hook.</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">The pattern uses:-</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">Magic ring</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">Single Crochet</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">Slip Stitch</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">Crocheting in the round</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">Chains</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="line-height: 16px;">In addition to normal crochet supplies you will need a split ring, embroidery thread and beads. This is the perfect pattern for using up your stash as Nesta the Mouse uses less than 25g of each color. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Due to small parts the finished key chain is not suitable for young children.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Hope you enjoy making Nesta :)</span></span><br />
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Henry the Hedgehog loves gardening and is currently growing Tomatoes and Lettuces to make yummy salads. Henry the Hedgehog is my latest amigurumi key chain and he is so cute!<br />
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Henry uses less than 25g of each color of yarn so he is perfect for using up your stash. The prickles are created by crocheted on to the surface of the body. <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This pattern would suit someone with an intermediate skill level.</span></span><br />
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<br />Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-51876079539076117762013-04-19T04:40:00.001-07:002013-04-19T04:40:56.665-07:00Instant PDF downloads from my Etsy shopGreat news! All my crochet pattern PDF's are now available for instant download after you purchase them from my Etsy shop. No more waiting for me to email the pattern out so you can get started on your crochet project straight away. Just click on my shop tab at the top of the page to see all my patterns.Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-6819000832590181152013-04-15T03:43:00.001-07:002013-04-15T03:44:59.704-07:00Using yarn scraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are anything like me you have lots of yarn scraps left when you have finished crocheting. I don't like throwing them in the bin as I try to recycle as much as I can. I have been saving up all my yarn ends in a bag and I have found they make good stuffing for amigurumi. As amigurumi is crocheted tightly the yarn scraps don't show through. Green and money saving the perfect combination!Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-74112744860971794012013-03-30T10:08:00.000-07:002013-03-30T10:08:32.464-07:00Crocheting with video tapeI have lots of videos in my cupboards that I don't want anymore but I don't like throwing them away to fill up the land fill. I was thinking that I could recycle the tape inside and crochet with it. The added bonus is free crochet yarn!<br />
I recommend rewinding the tape before taking out of the video case so you have all the tape on one spool making it easier to work with.<br />
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I crocheted a square first to get used to crocheting with such a different material. I found a 7mm hook worked well and <a href="http://thedreamycrocheter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/single-crochet.html" target="_blank">single crochet</a> is best as the tape is not very easy to work with. I found I needed to pull the hook a bit sometimes to get it through the loops on my hook, but once I got in the flow I found my square crocheted up quite quickly. Video tape is surprisingly soft to work with and it is quite strong.<br />
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I have now started crocheting a tote bag. I am creating 2 rectangles in single crochet which I will then sew together and add handles to. I will keep you posted with my progress.<br />
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<br />Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-1548589736122865802013-03-23T02:49:00.000-07:002013-03-23T02:49:58.599-07:00Easter egg from Simply Crochet magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I decided that this Easter is going to be the first time I have had an Easter tree. I am going to get a twig from the woods (if I can find one under all the snow!) and hang decorated eggs from it. My first egg is from Simply Crochet magazine issue 3. I used a smaller egg base than the pattern states so I used a 2.5mm crochet hook and embroidery thread. I had to add a couple of rows to the centre of the egg so the 2 halves met up. I think it looks really cute and I can't wait to make up my Easter display.Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-90595844528145160612013-03-21T07:26:00.001-07:002013-03-27T10:24:12.894-07:00Free scarf pattern for Barney the Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have been crocheting Barney the Bear for a commission and my customer wanted a scarf for Barney. I designed one and I thought I would share it with you all for free so you can make your Barney the Bear his very own scarf. To buy the pattern for Barney the Bear click on the buy now button to take you to my Raverly store. You do not need to be a member of Raverly to buy the pattern for £2.50.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">100% Acrylic Light Worsted (Double Knit) yarn in 2 colors, one for the scarf and one for the fringing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3.5mm (E-4) crochet hook</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Large eye tapestry needle</span></li>
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crochet – wrap yarn around hook and insert hook into stitch. Yarn around hook
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">row 1 (RS): 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1hdc in each st till end, turn, ch1 (63sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">row 2: In front loop only 1hdc in each st till end, turn, ch1 (63sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">row 3: In front loop only 1hdc in each st till end (63sts)</span></div>
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<br />Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-37644837417747913112013-03-09T06:58:00.000-08:002013-03-26T02:34:42.950-07:00Make your own stitch markersStitch markers are used when marking the rows as you crochet your amigurumi. I like to make my own as I can choose my favourite colours and beads. They are really simple to make as long as you have basic jewellery making supplies.<br />
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<li>clasp (I used a 7mm bolt ring)</li>
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Thread your beads onto the headpin leaving a length free at the end so you can attach the clasp. If the holes on your beads are too big place a seed bead onto the headpin first to stop it slipping off.<br />
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Place your clasp onto the top of the headpin and using your round nosed pliers curve the top of the headpin downwards to secure you clasp in place. You may find it easier to use the flat nose pliers to hold the headpin securely as you do this.<br />
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Your finished stitch marker ready for your next crochet project.Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-91480404867469823492013-02-21T08:13:00.000-08:002013-03-26T02:34:56.192-07:002sc in the next stThis is asking you to make 2 single crochets in the next stitch. By doing this you increase your number of stitches in the row/round by 1. This helps to create all the shapes that are used to make amigurumi.<br />
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To make 2sc in the next st make your single crochet as normal is the next st.</div>
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You have now made 2sc in the next st.</div>
Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-73543922217170395162013-02-16T04:29:00.000-08:002013-03-26T02:35:09.755-07:00sc2tog<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">sc2tog means single crochet 2 together. This is a decrease stitch that makes 2 single crochet stitches on the previous row/round into 1 single crochet on the row/round you are currently crocheting. If you had 10 stitches on the previous row/round you will have 9 at the end of the current row/round. Decrease stitches are used to create shaping so that all sorts of shapes can be crocheted. sc2tog is used a lot in amigurumi to make lots of different shapes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To make a sc2tog insert your hook into the next stitch and wrap the yarn around the hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the hook and the yarn through the loop. You will now have 2 loops on your hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Insert the hook in to the next stitch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wrap the yarn around the hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the hook and the yarn through the loop. You will now have 3 loops on your hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wrap the yarn around the hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the yarn and the hook through all 3 loops on the hook. This makes the 2 stitches on the previous row into 1 stitch on the new row.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You have now completed a sc2tog.</span>Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-36349965803462472702013-02-05T07:07:00.002-08:002013-03-27T10:24:33.467-07:00Free pattern: Sheldon the Egg<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sheldon the Egg is an early Easter present for you all! <span style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US">Sheldon
dreams of being an astronaut. He would love to see the Earth from space as it
looks Blue and Green like him!</span></span></span><br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Materials<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Acrylic Light Worsted (double knit) yarn in following colors:-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Blue<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Green <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yellow<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Note: Only small amounts of
each color are used so 25g balls will be plenty.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3.5mm (E-4) crochet hook <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stitch marker <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stuffing<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Darning needle<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sewing needle <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Black embroidery thread<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Black sewing thread<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 x 5mm Black beads for the eyes<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Abbreviations<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>ch:</b> Chain
– insert hook into loop. Yarn around hook, pull yarn through loop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>sc:</b> single
crochet – insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. 2 loops on hook. Yarn
over hook and pull yarn through both loops.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>sc2tog:</b>
single crochet 2 together - insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert
hook into next stitch and draw through a loop. 3 loops on hook. Yarn over hook
and pull yarn through all 3 loops.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>ss: </b>slip
stitch – insert hook into stitch, yarn around hook and draw through both the
stitch and the loop on the hook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>magic ring</b>:
Make a loop by wrapping the yarn around 2 fingers twice. Make a chain by
pulling through the ball end of the yarn through the loop. Work the required
amount of sc into the loop. Pull the tail end of the yarn to tighten until
there is no hole visible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>rep:</b>
repeat <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>st(s):</b>
stitch(es)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Egg<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Using Blue yarn<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 1: using magic ring crochet 6sc into loop. Tighten.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 2: 2sc into each st (12sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 3: *1sc in next st, 2sc in next st; rep from * to end (18sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 4: *1sc in next 2sts, 2sc in next st; repeat from * till end
(24sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 5: *1sc in next 3sts, 2sc in next st; repeat from * till end
(30sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rounds 6-9: 1sc in each st<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 10: *sc2tog, 1sc in next 13sts; repeat from * till end (28sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 11: *sc2tog, 1sc in next 12sts; repeat from * till end (26sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 12: *sc2tog, 1sc in next 11sts; repeat from * till end (24sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 13: 1sc in each st<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 14: *sc2tog, 1sc in next 10sts; repeat from * till end (22sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 15: *sc2tog, 1sc in next 9sts; repeat from * till end (20sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 16: *sc2tog, 1sc in next 8sts; repeat from * till end (18sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(stuff egg)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 17: *1sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * till end (12sts)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(add a little more stuffing to the top of the egg)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Round 18: sc2tog till opening closed<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fasten off<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Leg (make 2)<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Using Yellow yarn<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ch6<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fasten off<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Foot (make
2)<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Using Yellow yarn<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ch5<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Row 1: 1sc in
second ch from hook, 1sc in each ch till end, turn (4sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Row 2: ch1, 1sc
in each st, turn (4sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Row 3: *ch4, ss
in next st; repeat from * till end (12chs)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fasten off<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Making up<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sew the legs to the feet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sew the legs to the bottom
of the egg towards the front.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sew the 5mm Black beads to
the egg to make the eyes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Using 3 strands of Black
embroidery thread sew a mouth just under the eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fig 4</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Repeat for the other 4
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weave in all ends.</span><span style="background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 0pt; padding: 0cm;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Disclaimer: Items made
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Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-52671903382697087282013-01-30T06:58:00.001-08:002013-03-26T02:35:38.831-07:00Magic Ring<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most amigurumi's start with a magic ring. This enables you to crochet in the round. Crocheting in the round is how the different parts of an amigurumi are made. By using the magic ring technique there is no hole visible where you started crocheting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Make a loop</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place the ball end of the yarn under the loop you have just made</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Insert the hook under the yarn you have just placed under your loop</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the hook and yarn to one side</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yarn around hook</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the hook and the yarn through the loop</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tpyw0wkk5Rc/UQkOaOmNrZI/AAAAAAAAAcw/ZZMIrnmxnoY/s1600/magic+6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tpyw0wkk5Rc/UQkOaOmNrZI/AAAAAAAAAcw/ZZMIrnmxnoY/s400/magic+6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place the hook through the loop in your hand from the front</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wrap the yarn around the hook</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull under the loop in your hand</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull the yarn through both the loops on your hook. This makes a single crochet (UK double crochet).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Carry on making <a href="http://thedreamycrocheter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/single-crochet.html" target="_blank">single crochet</a>s in the same way. Usually 6 single crochets are made for amigurumi's.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-12loWmehjj8/UQkOWIEqE0I/AAAAAAAAAbo/lFM8lJL2SE0/s1600/magic+12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-12loWmehjj8/UQkOWIEqE0I/AAAAAAAAAbo/lFM8lJL2SE0/s400/magic+12.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When you have made the correct amount of stitches pull the tail end of the yarn tight until there is no hole visible in the middle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To make your first round insert your hook into the next stitch</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Make a single crochet</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r3IJFiOVdgo/UQkOW1VdQFI/AAAAAAAAAb4/lUnNaV_kVas/s1600/magic+15.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r3IJFiOVdgo/UQkOW1VdQFI/AAAAAAAAAb4/lUnNaV_kVas/s400/magic+15.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place a stitch marker on the double crochet you have just made. This marks that this is the first stitch of the round. </span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mU4BHoaz690/UQkOXbYLgsI/AAAAAAAAAcA/N_BsQ_P-JWU/s1600/magic+16.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mU4BHoaz690/UQkOXbYLgsI/AAAAAAAAAcA/N_BsQ_P-JWU/s400/magic+16.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Carry on making single crochets till you get to the stitch with the stitch marker on. This is 1 round.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Remove the stitch marker and make the first stitch of the next round. Replace the stitch marker on the stitch you have just made. Carry on in this way making the number of rounds you need.</span>Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-13349532165973783562013-01-26T05:10:00.000-08:002013-03-26T02:35:52.111-07:00Fastening Off<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When you have finished crocheting you will need to fasten off. This secures your work and stops it from unravelling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the end of your last row cut the yarn to about 15cm (6"). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wrap the yarn around the hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the hook and the yarn right the way through the loop on your hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the tail which will tighten the loop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weave in the tail end of the yarn using a darning needle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Trim the end of yarn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You have now fastened off and secured your work.</span><br />
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<br />Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-2680357316348979702013-01-23T06:57:00.000-08:002013-03-26T02:36:13.572-07:00Counting stitches<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Counting stitches can be a bit confusing at first as it can be difficult to distinguish each stitch until you get used to it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When counting chains one loop = one chain</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When a stitch is made it creates a 'v' shape. To count your stitches count these 'v's. </span><br />
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Here she is walking in the snow. It was so deep it came to the top of her legs!<br />
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Making a snow angel!<br />
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Betty made a snow Rabbit complete with twigs for ears.<br />
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Betty really enjoyed her day out and got covered in snow. You can purchase the pattern PDF to make your own Betty the Bunny from my Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SewMyCupofTea">http://www.etsy.com/shop/SewMyCupofTea</a>Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-87544075206083411072013-01-19T05:18:00.001-08:002013-03-26T02:36:30.218-07:00Single Crochet<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Before you make a single crochet you need a foundation row. This will be what you make your stitches into. A foundation row is made up of <a href="http://thedreamycrocheter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/making-chain.html" target="_blank">chains</a>. Make a length of chains and add one more chain than the number you need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the second chain from the hook insert the crochet hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the hook and the yarn through the loop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pull the yarn and the hook through both the loops on the hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You have now made your first single crochet.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Carry on making single crochets until you reach the end of the chain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To start a new row you first need to make a turning chain as you will need the height to make the new stitch. If you don't make a turning chain the edge of your work will not be straight. To make a turning chain for a single crochet, make one chain (ch1).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Turn your stitching as you always crochet right to left. You are now ready to start a new row. When you start the stitch make sure you insert the hook through both the loops of the stitch on the previous row.</span><br />
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Hold the yarn in your left hand and the hook in your right. Hold the tail end of the yarn between your ring finger and thumb on your left hand close top the crochet hook to create the tension needed to crochet. Wrap the ball end of the yarn over the hook.<br />
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Pull the yarn and the hook through the loop on your hook.<br />
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Repeat until you have made the number of chains you need.<br />
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<br />Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-43534084871021034412013-01-16T08:39:00.002-08:002013-03-26T02:37:03.671-07:00Making a Slip KnotBefore you start to crochet you need to make a slip knot.<br />
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To make a slip knot you first need to make a loop using the tail end of yarn.<br />
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Place the yarn end attached to the ball of yarn under the loop you have just made.<br />
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Using your hook pull the strand of yarn you have just placed under the loop through the loop<br />
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Keep pulling until the slip knot pulls tight. If the loop is too large pull on the ball end of the yarn to tighten it to the size of the hook.<br />
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You have now made your first slip knot.<br />
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Hold your left hand out flat in front of you palm facing down. Using the tail end of the yarn bring it up between your little finger and ring finger. Wrap the yarn over your little finger.<br />
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Bring the yarn under your ring and middle fingers and over your index finger<br />
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When you crochet lift your index finger up and down to keep the tension of the yarn as you make the stitches.Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-69148922436982873552013-01-16T08:04:00.002-08:002013-03-26T02:37:33.656-07:00Holding the HookThere are two ways to hold a crochet hook.<br />
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You can hold it like a knife<br />
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Try both and see which feels the most comfortable. It's up to you which you use and if you hold it slightly differently don't worry as long the stitches look fine then it doesn't matter.Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938996003299451064.post-91623374730496022402013-01-16T07:53:00.001-08:002013-03-26T02:37:53.313-07:00Getting Started<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Crochet is so much fun and is easy to do once you have learnt the basic stitches. Crochet is a very portable craft as all you need is a ball of yarn and a hook. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yarn ranges from sock weight to bulky. Light Worsted (Double Knit) or Worsted (Aran) are usually used for amigurumi.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Using a hook 2-3 sizes smaller than is usually recommended for the yarn you have chosen makes a dense fabric that the stuffing will not show through. It also gives the finished toy more structure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For example the recommended hook size for Light Worsted (DK) is 4mm, but to crochet amigurumi I use a 3.5mm hook in my patterns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hook sizes have different names with Milimeter, UK and US sizing used. This is a handy conversion chart to make sure you have the correct size for the pattern you are using.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt;">US<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt;">UK</span></b></st1:place></st1:country-region><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">2mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">14<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">2.25mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">B/1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">13<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">2.5mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">2.75mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">C/2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">3mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">11<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">3.25mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">D/3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">3.5mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">E/4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">9<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">3.75mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">F/5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">4mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">G/6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">8<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">4.5mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">5mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">H/8<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">5.5mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">I/9<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">6mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">J/10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">6.5mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">K/10 ½ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">7mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">8mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">L/11<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">0<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">9mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">M/13<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">00<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">10mm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">N/15<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt;">000<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Christinas Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037154221427372602noreply@blogger.com0