12 Mar 2022

ABCrochet

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet blanket, crochet cables, crochet deco, Crochet projects, riche textured crochet projects, textured crochet stitches, Uncategorized | 0

I am so excited to announce the beginning of ABCrochet series on my channel.
If you are a beginner at crochet or have been learning for some time, this is your opportunity to get your skills to the next level.
We are learning advanced stitches and some tips and tricks along the way.
The first tutorial was released yesterday. It features the letter A for Alpine stitch.

What makes this series different is that I explain diagrams for most of the stitches featured. And in order to keep the videos short and less than 20 minutes, I will have the diagram discussion part in another separate video. Both parts will also have timestamps so you can jump directly to where you need to watch.

This is part 1 of the Alpine stitch.

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5 Mar 2022

The Scale Pattern

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet bag, crochet blanket, Crochet projects, riche textured crochet projects, textured crochet stitches, Uncategorized | 0

Today, I will be sharing with you the written instructions for the Scale Pattern posted a few weeks ago on my YT channel. Please read the notes and special stitches description carefully before attempting the pattern.

Material Needed:

Worsted yarn (weight 4)

A hook that matches the yarn used.

(I used Red Heart Ombre Yarn with 4 mm hook. For a more flowy result, you may use a bigger hook size)

Notes:

The pattern is written using US Terms.
Chain 1 in the beginning of the row is NOT counted as a stitch and always skipped.
Stitch abbreviation x number e.g., SCx3: Single crochet into each of the next 3 stitches.
This pattern is a 2-row repeat.
Please read the special stitches section before attempting the pattern.

Abbreviations: (alphabetically)

CH: Chain

FPSC: Front Post Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet

HDC-3rd Loop: Work the half double crochet in the 3^rd loop of the half double stitch of the previous row.

SC: Single Crochet

ST(S): Stitch(es)

Special Stitch:

Front Post Single Crochet: Count 3 stitches backward on your current row (including the half double crochet you have just finished). Trace the third stitch (the first stitch of the repeat) down to the row below. Insert the hook from the front to the back and out on the front side around the half double crochet stitch in the previous row, yarn over and pull a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops.

SC-Around CH: Around the 3 chains made to connect the 2 rows together, work 5 single crochet stitches to get you back to the current row.

Pattern:

Chain a multiple of 3

Row 1: SK1, HDC across the row till you finish all STS.

Row 2: CH1, Turn. HDC, (HDCx3, CH3, FPSC, SC-Around CH). Repeat () till one ST remaining, HDC.

Row 3: CH1, Turn. HDC, HDC-3^rd loop across the row till 1 ST remaining, HDC.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 till the end of your project.

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Disclaimer:
You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design. Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

26 Feb 2022

My recent work

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet blanket, crochet deco, Crochet projects, messy bun, textured crochet stitches, Uncategorized | 0

Last year I shared a beginner tutorial of the “Moss and Spike Collide”; which is basically what the title refers too, a crochet pattern where I am using the moss and spike stitches to make a fast, yet thick crochet fabric.

Later on, I used this pattern to make a beanie which I didn’t share on social media. But you can tell from the photo that it was well loved 🙂.

This year I decided to repeat the experience. I also wanted to make a matching infinity scarf to go along with it.
You usually don’t find a lot of men /boys beanie patterns available; so I decided to share this written pattern with you.

You will find only one size shared here, but this one is easily adjustable to make it bigger or smaller depending on what you are looking for. I will add tips through the pattern that explains where the changes need to be made for a different size.

Material Needed:

Worsted yarn (you can use one color or add 2 or more colors)
5.5 and 6 mm hooks
Tapestry needle to weave end

Abbreviations:

CH: Chain
DEC: Invisible Decrease
SC: Single Crochet
SPST: Spike Stitch
SK: Skip

Spike Stitch: Insert the hook into the single crochet 2 rows below, yarn over and pull a loop. Stretch the loop to the height of your current row. Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on the hook.

Invisible Decrease: Insert the hook into the front loop of the next stitch, then insert the hook into the front loop of the following stitch (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, you will have 2 loops left on the hook, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops.

Pattern:

Using 5.5 mm and worsted yarn:

Start with the brim:

Row 1: Ch 9, SK 1, SCx8 (8)

Row 2 – 66: Ch 1, turn, SCx8 (8)

The total length at this point should be around 21″. If you wish to make it smaller or bigger to fit a different head circumference, adjust the number of rows above accordingly, making sure you end up with an even number of rows.

Bring the first and last row together and slip stitch both ends to close the circle. Don’t cut off yarn.

Beanie body: (Switch to 6 mm hook)

Round1: Turn the brim 90°. Start working on the side of the rows. Ch1, SCx66 (66)

Round 2: Ch1, (SC, CH 1, SK 1). Repeat () till the end of the round (33 SC, 33 CH1 spaces)

Round 3: Ch2, (SK1, SPST 2 rows below, CH1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)

Round 4: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, CH 1, SK1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)

Repeat rounds 3 and 4 till you finish round 23.

You may adjust number of round to fit a bigger or small head size.

Round 24: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, SC). Repeat () till the end of the round. (66)

Round 25: Ch1, (SCx4, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (55)

Round 26: Ch1, (SCx3, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (44)

Round 27: Ch1, (SCx2, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (33)

Round 28: Ch1, (SC, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (22)

Round 29: Ch1, DEC till the end of the round (11).

Cut off yarn and sew the opening closed.

If you make this pattern, please tag me on social media #eriniscorner and #crochetcorner0. I am always happy to see your work.

You can always sell your work made of this pattern.

Disclaimer:
You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design. Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

19 Feb 2022

3D Chevron

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet bag, crochet blanket, crochet deco, Crochet projects, Crochet shawl, riche textured crochet projects, textured crochet stitches, Uncategorized | 0

Chevron crochet patterns are so popular with all the lovely variations available on the internet.

I have crocheted a chevron pattern in the round a couple of years ago when my son requested a Spiderman blanket. What I love about chevron patterns is that once you figure out what you should do, it is a no brainer repetition until you are done and happy with your project.

You can play with colors, mix and match and you feel you get a different “new” pattern each time.

Today, I am sharing with you the icing on the cake for your next chevron crochet project; adding more texture to the lovely, popular, and well known zigzag crochet.
It is the 3D Chevron pattern.

Don’t let the zigzag effect fool you. This pattern is crocheted in a totally different way than a normal chevron but I can assure it is a simple, beginner friendly crochet pattern.

It can easily be adapted into a blanket (maybe a temperature blanket?), pillowcase, textured bag or purse, or a shawl. It’s a versatile pattern and you can easily add more colors to it.
Check it out and let me know how you find it. What kind of project are you going to use it for?
You can always share your project photos on Instagram using #eriniscorner and #crochetcorner0

And as always, stay safe and keep crocheting!

5 Feb 2022

Surprise while crocheting

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet blanket, crochet deco, Crochet projects, Uncategorized | 0

When I start working on a design, I don’t have a full vision of what it will end up to be.
I start with one thing in mind and usually do lots of modifications and unraveling, adjusting stitch numbers, changing to a different stitch, and repeating.

This time things went into a different path.
Although I didn’t up doing the design I had in mind, but the changes were minimal since what I ended up with was right there in front of my face.

Check the video and see what I did. Let me know if you like the idea in the comments sections.

20 Sep 2021

Trio Nesting Baskets

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, Crochet projects, textured crochet stitches | 0

I’m so excited to be sharing with you the Trio Nesting Crochet Baskets pattern.

This pattern comes in 3 different sizes; small, medium and large that can be stacked and stored when not in use.
I opted for a square shape as I always feel round and oval containers are not efficient for space usage.

For the Trio Nesting Baskets, I used acrylic yarn since I had some leftover yarn that I wanted to use (the baskets do not use many yards as you will see down in the pattern) and because T-shirt yarn is not always available for some of us.
You can definitely try this pattern with cotton yarn or macrame cords. The size of the final product will differ accordingly.

I have a YouTube video showing a step by step tutorial for crocheting the small sized basket that you can find by clicking here

While you are there, you may wanna check all the other projects I have been sharing on my channel. I know I was lazy writing down these patterns and sharing those here but hopefully one day I can catch up and update the blog.

An ad-free pdf of the Trio Nesting Crochet Baskets is available on my Ravelry store. Click here to go to my Ravelry Store.

I am now gonna leave you with the pattern. Please reach out if you have any questions and don’t forget to share photos of your final work with us on IG and Facebook.

Trio Nesting Baskets

Material Needed:

Acrylic yarn (weight 4) – I used Bernat Premium in 2 different colors
Small Basket: 54 yds
Medium Basket: 69 yds
Large Basket: 90 yds
Hook: 2.5 mm
4 stitch markers
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
A pair of scissors

Notes:

The pattern is written using US Terms.
The whole pattern is worked by crocheting around the yarn not currently used (tapestry crochet method) to give a uniform thickness to the whole basket.
Chain 1 in the beginning of the round is NOT counted as a stitch.
Each round ends with a slip stitch to join the first and last stitches. The slip stitch is worked by inserting the hook under the 2 loops of the V.
Stitch markers are placed in the middle stitch of each corner (3 single crochet stitches) to easily identify where the increase takes place in the following round.
Number stitch abbreviation e.g., 3SC: Three single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
Stitch abbreviation x number e.g., SCx3: Single crochet into each of the next 3 stitches.
Stitch abbreviation x A (B, C) e.g. SC x3 (5, 7): Means working single crochet for 3 stitches if you are making a small size, 5 stitches for medium size, and 7 stitches for the large size basket.
The number in brackets at the end of each round is the number of total stitches for that round.

Gauge:

2″ x 2″ square = 5 rounds of single crochet in the back loop.

Abbreviations: (alphabetically)

C1: Color 1
C2: Color 2

CH: Chain
MR: Magic Ring

M.SP.: Modified Spike Stitch

SC: Single Crochet

SC-BLO: Single Crochet in the back loop only

SL ST: Slip stitch

ST(S): Stitch(es)

Special Stitch:

Modified Spike (M.SP.): insert the hook one round below the specified stitch, yarn over and pull a loop (2 loops on the hook), insert the hook 2 rows below the specified stitch, yarn over and pull a loop (3 loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops at once, skip one stitch in the current round.

Pattern:

The Base:

Using C1, start with MR

Small Basket:

Round 1: SC x 8, SL ST to join. (8)
Round 2: CH 1, (SC-BLO, 3SC-BLO) x 4. SL ST to join. (16)
Round 3: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 2, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 1) x 4. SL ST to join. (24)
Round 4: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 3, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 2) x 4. SL ST to join. (32)
Round 5: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 4, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 3) x 4. SL ST to join. (40)
Round 6: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 5, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 4) x 4. SL ST to join. (48)
Round 7: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 6, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 5) x 4. SL ST to join. (56)

The base for the small basket is now done. Move to The Sides part of the pattern.

Medium Basket:

Round 8: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 7, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 6) x 4. SL ST to join. (64)

Round 9: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 8, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 7) x 4. SL ST to join. (72)

The base for the medium basket is now done. Move to The Sides part of the pattern.

Large Basket:

Round 10: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 9, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 8) x 4. SL ST to join. (80)
Round 11: CH 1, (SC-BLO x 10, 3SC-BLO, SC-BLO x 9) x 4. SL ST to join. (88)

The base for the large basket is now done. Move to The Sides part of the pattern.

The Sides:

Round 8 (10, 12): CH 1, SC-BLO x 56 (72, 88). SL ST to join.

Repeat round 8 (10, 12) two more times

Round 11 (13, 15): Using C2, CH 1, M. SP. under the last SC-BLO of the previous round, SC-BLO. (M. SP. under SC-BLO just finished, SC-BLO) x 27 (35, 43). SL ST to join.

Round 12 (14, 16): CH 1, SC-BLO x 56 (72, 88). SL ST to join.

Round 13 (15, 17): Using C1. Repeat Round 11 (13, 15).
Round 14 (16, 18): Repeat Round 12 (14, 16).
Round 15 (17, 19): Using C2. Repeat 11 (13, 15).
Round 16 (18, 20): CH 1, SC-BLO x 56 (72, 88). SL ST to join.

Repeat round 16 (18, 20) three more times

Round 20 (22, 24): Using C1, CH 1, SL ST x 56 (72, 88). Join and cut off the yarn.

Disclaimer: You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design. Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

4 Jun 2021

A Textured Spiral Square

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet blanket, crochet deco, Crochet projects, textured crochet stitches, Uncategorized | 0

I always like to try new twists to regular stitches or patterns. As I was thinking of a new Father’s Day gift, I wanted to design a sign with a twist. I had a couple of options on my mind, but I decided to go with a plain simple design and work with this textured spiral square as the building block.
It is an easy pattern once you get the hang of it.

You can play with colors by making the square part in one color and changing it for the spiral part.
I worked my DAD sign with a 4 mm hook to get a tight square. However, if you will be using this square to make a blanket, I highly recommend using a 5.5 mm hook.

If you want to know more about how to increase the flat circle diameter before turning it to a square, this tutorial explains it.

You can also find this tutorial explaining how to join squares together helpful.

And finally, for the DAD sign, I used 3 colors: black, grey and red.
All squares are made with worsted yarn (4) and a 4 mm hook.
I skipped the black edging in the graph as I did not have enough black yarn. I also decided to make the black squares plain (I did not do the half double crochets on the spirals) for the same reason.
That affected the size of the final squares due to the lack of tension added by HDC stitches.
But overall, I am happy with the final project and my husband liked it as well (Yes, he saw it when I was finishing it.. An early Father’s Day gift 🙂 )

You will need to crochet the following number of squares:
Black: 76
Red: 12
Grey: 24

Each square is about 2.75″
Width: 44″ = 111.7 cm
Length: 19.25″ = 48.9 cm

That’s all for today. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and pattern.
Till next time, stay safe and keep crocheting 🙂

14 May 2021

Let’s Mingle CAL: Week 6

by Erini Wasef | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet blanket, Crochet projects, Let's Mingle CAL, textured crochet stitches | 0

I am not sure how this post got missed and it was sitting in the “Draft” section all this time. My apologies for this.

Hi and welcome back to the last week of Let’s Mingle CAL.
This is the 6th pattern in this crochet along journey.
I hope you have been enjoying working on these patterns as much as I have enjoyed designing them.

This week we are adding more texture to our blanket with the Swirl Pattern.
And as we have already been doing with the previous patterns, you can start your work with a chainless half double foundation row (you can find the tutorial here).

If you have missed previous CAL tutorials, you can find them here:

Week 1: https://youtu.be/q4U1VzYymas

Week 2: https://youtu.be/GHH6VJbfsE0

Week 3: https://youtu.be/4ufAFbjpKWw

Week 4: https://youtu.be/G1l75KNYopo

Week 5: https://youtu.be/Er41b7weNQs

Week 6: https://youtu.be/oCbaGroJE_I

You can also get a written copy of these 6 different patterns through my Ravelry store.

I would love to see your work. Please share it with me on IG or Facebook.
You can find the links here.
I am always here to answer any of your questions regarding this CAL or any of my designs. Feel free to drop me a comment.

I guess that’s it for today. Have a nice weekend and keep crocheting 🙂

Disclaimer:
This CAL project is NOT by any means sponsored by any social media platform or yarn company. All patterns are my own design and copyright to Erini’s Corner.

You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design.
Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

Posts may contain affiliated link. I get a small commission, at no extra cost for you, on your purchases.

7 May 2021

Let’s Mingle CAL : Week 5

by WP Site | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet blanket, Crochet projects, Let's Mingle CAL, riche textured crochet projects, textured crochet stitches | 0

Hey friends,

Hope you’re all doing well and enjoying our CAL patterns.
This week we are doing one more textured pattern; the Slant pattern.

It’s a simple repeat of 2 rows with a slight twist to give the slant effect. It is one of those patterns that you can crochet absent mindedly once you get the hang of it.

In the video tutorial, I am starting with 35 foundation chains; however, if you wish to work a chainless foundation row, you will need 34 chainless single crochet stitches to begin (here’s a link to the tutorial)

Here are links to previous patterns in this CAL:
Week 1: Up & Down Pattern
Week 2: Rain Drop Pattern
Week 3: Modified Shell Pattern

Week 4: The Y Pattern

You can also purchase the written pattern of all 6 patterns through my Ravelry store.

Let’s be friends 😊
https://linktr.ee/eriniscorner

Always happy to answer your questions and receive your feedback.

Have a nice weekend!

30 Apr 2021

Let’s Mingle CAL: Week 4

by WP Site | posted in: Bernat yarn, crochet blanket, crochet cables, Crochet projects, Let's Mingle CAL | 0

Hello friends and welcome to another pattern in our Let’s Mingle CAL journey…

We are adding more texture to our blanket as we crochet along these squares.
This week’s pattern is the “Y” pattern as we will be forming this letter as we crochet our rows.
We will be working with front post stitches. So if you haven’t worked around posts before, this is a good chance to start practicing.

As always, we are starting our sample square with 35 foundation chains. However, if you want to work with chainless foundation row, then you can crochet 34 chainless half double crochet stitches. You can find a tutorial to this technique here.

Here is the link to this week’s tutorial on my channel: The “Y” Pattern

Have you missed the previous patterns in this CAL? Never too late to join:
Week 1: Up & Down Pattern
Week 2: Rain Drop Pattern
Week 3: Modified Shell Pattern

You can also purchase the written pattern of all 6 patterns through my Ravelry store.

Let’s be friends 😊
https://linktr.ee/eriniscorner

Always happy to answer your questions and receive your feedback.

Have a nice weekend!

Disclaimer:
This CAL project is NOT by any means sponsored by any social media platform or yarn company. All patterns are my own design and copyright to Erini’s Corner.

Posts may contain affiliated link. I get a small commission, at no extra cost for you, on your purchases.