12 Mar 2022

ABCrochet

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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

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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 3rd 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-3rd 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.

19 Feb 2022

3D Chevron

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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!

9 Jul 2021

The Ride Square

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Hello .. Hello..
How are you friends? What have you been up to lately?

I have been busy creating new videos for my channel. I have uploaded some pattern tutorials but have not had a chance to update my blog. But I am here with a new square tutorial. Don’t you love squares, specially when they are not the typical granny squares?

The Ride Square is a unique 2-color square, made with 100% mercerized cotton. 

You can find the video tutorial right below. I, also, have the written instructions here and an ad-free version can be found on my Ravelry store. 

The Ride Square

Material Needed:

  • 100 % Cotton Yarn – Weight 3 (DK) – 2 different colors
  • Hook: 3.5 mm
  • Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Notes:

  • The pattern is written using US Terms.
  • Chain 1 or 2 in the beginning of the round is not considered a stitch.
  • Number stitch abbreviation e.g., 3DC: Three double crochet stitches into the same stitch.
  • Stitch abbreviation x number e.g., SCx3: Single crochet into each of the next 3 stitches.
  • At the end of each round, slip stitch to join the first and last stitches.
  • Change in color is done at the end of the round when joining the first and last stitches with a slip stitch.
  • The yarn not used for the round is NOT carried along unless otherwise stated in the pattern.

The number in brackets at the end of each round is the number of total stitches for that round.

Abbreviations: (alphabetically)


C1: Color 1
C2: Color 2

CH: Chain

DC: Double Crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

HDC-BLO: Half Double Crochet into the Back Loop Only

FPDC2TOG: Front Post Double Crochet 2 Together

FPSC: Front Post Single Crochet
FPTR: Front Post Treble (Triple) Crochet

MR: Magic Ring
RD: Round

SC: Single Crochet
SC-BLO: Single Crochet into the Back Loop Only

SK: Skip

SP: Space

Sl St: Slip Stitch
ST(s): Stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

  • FPTR: yarn over (yo) twice, insert the hook around the specified post from front to back to front, yo and pull a loop (lp), 4 lps on hook, (yo and pull through 2 lps) x 3
  • FPDC2TOG: yo, insert the hook around the specified post from front to back to front, yo and pull a loop (lp), 3 lps on hook, yo and pull through 2 lp. YO and insert the hook around the next specified post, yo and pull a loop (lp), 4 lps on hook, yo and pull through 2 lp (3 lps on hook), yo and pull through 3 lps.
  • FPSC: Insert the hook around the specified stitch from front to back to front, yo and pull a lp (2 lps on hook), yo and pull through 2 lps.
  • PUFF: (yo, insert the hook into the specified st, yo and pull a lp) x 3 times, 7 lps on hook, yo and pull through all lps, ch 1.

Pattern:

Into the MR:

  • RD 1 (C1): CH2, 12DC (12)
  • RD 2 (C2): Sl St to the next SP between 2DC posts. CH2, 2DC into SP x 12 (24)
  • RD 3 (C1): Sl St to the next SP between 2 sets of DC. (2HDC, FPTR around post of RD 1, Sk1) x 12 (36)
  • RD 4 (C2): CH1, (SCx2, FPDC2TOG around the posts of RD 2, SK1) x 12 (36)
  • RD 5 (C1 and carrying C2 along): CH2, [DC, 2DC, switch to C2, puff, switch to C1 (please check notes)] x 12 (48)
  • RD 6 (C2): (2SC, SCx2, FPSC around puff) x 12 (60)
  • RD 7 (C1): (HDC-BLO, SC-BLOx12, HDC-BLO, 3DC) x 4 (68)
  • RD 8 (C2): (HDC-BLO, SC-BLOx12, HDC-BLOx2, 3DC, HDC-BLO) x 4 (76)
    Fasten off and weave in the ends. Block your square if needed.
7 May 2021

Let’s Mingle CAL : Week 5

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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.

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Always happy to answer your questions and receive your feedback.

Have a nice weekend!

7 Oct 2020

The Blossom Pattern

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Hello everyone and welcome back.

I have recently come across a photo of a very rich and textured knitted pattern. I have done some knitting when I was young but it was only the basics; knitting and purling and never learned how to read a knitting diagram. 

And so I decided to challenge myself to crochet it instead. I haven’t done this before and after several trial and errors and lots of frogging, I am now ready to introduce the Blossom crochet pattern to you. 

Unfortunately, most of my stash is of weight 4. I am sure that if it’s done with a DK, the outcome will be even better. 

So let’s get started with the pattern. A video tutorial is available here 

Abbreviations:
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half double crochet
Bpdc: Back post double crochet
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Popcorn: 5 double crochet stitches into the same stitch, take the hook out of the loop, insert the hook into the first double crochet stitch, pull the loop through and chain 1

For one repeat as shown in the video tutorial, start by chaining 17 foundation chains;

Row 1: Ch 1, turn, hdc into the 2nd chain from hook, hdc x 16   
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc x 2, bpdc x 2, sk 2 sts, fpdc x 2, fpdc x 2 around the posts of the skipped sts (working them behind the posts of the previous 2 fpdc sts), popcorn, skip 2 sts, fpdc x 2, fpdc x 2 around the posts of the skipped sts (working them infront of the posts of the previous 2 fpdc sts), bpdc x 2, hdc x 2 .. Refer to the video tutorial at 4:49 for illustration.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc x 2, fpdc x 2, bpdc x 2, hdc x 5, bpdc x 2, fpdc x 2, hdc x 2
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, hdc x 2, bpdc x 2, fpdc x 2, hdc, popcorn, hdc, popcorn, hdc, fpdc x 2, bpdc x 2, hdc x 2

In the video, I worked row 5 just for the fact that in row 2 we were working around hdc posts throughout the row while in row 4 we have front and back posts stitches already made and we will be working around these posts. Otherwise the repeat of stitches is still the same.

Now, if you want to make more than one unit side by side, you need to change the foundation chain to a multiple of 15 + 2. The pattern will be followed as explained earlier until you reach the last 2 stitches (hdc x 2 at the end of each row) which will be skipped.

Terms:
If you intend to sell projects made from my free patterns you find on my YouTube Channel (Erini’s Crochet Corner), Instagram account or blog, I would appreciate it if you link it back to any of my accounts on social media. Thank you and happy crocheting 🙂