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Here is the Tutorial... 8 plyand size 3.5 hook...English crochet terms used throughout,America abbreviations are in brackets... Starting round 1... I have taken a few extra shots for this colour changejust to help those of you who are new to it... Starting round 2... Starting round 3... Starting round 4... Starting round 5... You will not do the next 1 chainbut 1 dc(sc) in the next space of your attaching motif... I go by Katie: DIY Tunisian Crochet. Loop and Nub Stitch Tutorial.

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Wicca. Afghan/Rug. Clothing. Crochetkitten.com. How to Crochet. Crochet Hook: I suggest a size H/5.00 mm for beginners. It will be easier for you to use until you get the hang of crocheting. I prefer wooden hooks because they feel smoother, but aluminum work great as well. Yarn: Pick a bright colored, worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight is the most commonly used yarn for crocheting. These are the two basic supplies every beginner needs. How to Make a Chain Every crochet project and pattern begins with a foundation chain. Put your hook through the slip knot, holding the hook in your right hand and the yarn and slip knot in your left hand. Note: When you make one chain stitch, it is often called "chain one". How to Single Crochet The single crochet stitch is the shortest stitch in height. Row 1: With the last chain still on your hook, insert the hook into the back ridge of the second chain from hook (the ridge is the piece of yarn under the V-shape).Bring the yarn over the hook, like you did while making the chain, and pull it through the ridge.

Row 2: