Lets Start with Crocheting in the Round. When you crochet in round, where you join the rounds with a slip stitch, you ch 3 and it usually counts as the 1st double crochet for the next round. Yes, you join with a slip stitch and ch 3 -- But what if you are changing colors on the next round?
If you are changing colors on the next round, Join with a slip stitch, then change colors, and Ch3 after the color change. This Way you will have a neat and tidy color change.
Now to answer the 2nd part of the Question - "Do I turn and Change 3, or do I ch3 and Turn?"
Both are correct. "turn and Ch3" and "Ch3 and turn" are actually the very same technique. Just worded differently. The Designer of the pattern may have a reason for the wording order, depending on what you did before or after the turn. The only difference is, if you are changing colors for the next row. You will change colors before you ch 3. That way the 1st dc will be the same color as the row. Because again, the 1st ch 3, usually, counts as the 1st Double Crochet. But when in doubt check with the pattern designer just to be sure. This is the same if you are stitching sc, dc, hdc, Tr, etc. in rows.
Red Heart Super Saver- Spring Green
– C1, yellow – C2, Red – C3
Yarn Needle
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch
(slst)
Single Crochet
(sc)
Half Double
Crochet (hdc)
Double
Crochet (dc)
Front Post
Double Crochet (fpdc)
Change (chg)
Size: Approximate Sizes
Youth – 18-19
/ Adult – 20-22 inches
Notes:
Hat is
worked using 2 strands at all times.
Ch 3 at
beginning of Rounds counts as 1st Double Crochet.
Rounds are
joined with a slip Stitch.
R: 1 –With
C1, ch 4, 5 dc in the 4th ch from the hook,
Join in a
circle, ch 3. (6dc)
R: 2 – Ch3
counts as 1st dc,1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in the next dc,
2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next 2 dc, joih, ch 3. (10 dc)
R: 3 – Ch3
counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,
2 dc in each
st around, join, ch 3 (20dc)
R: 4 - Ch3
counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,
*1 dc in the
next st, 2 dc in the next st* Repeat From * to * around,
Join, ch 3 (30dc)
R: 5 - Ch3
counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,
*1 dc in the
next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st*
Repeat From
* to * around,
Join, ch 3 (40dc)
Skip
to R: 7 For Youth size.
R: 6 - Ch3
counts as 1st dc, 1 dc in the same st as the ch3,
*1 dc in the
next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st*
Repeat From
* to * around,
Join, ch 3 (50dc)
R : 7 – 1 dc
in each dc around, join, ch 3 (50dc)
R : 8 – Repeat
R: 7
Skip
to R:10 For Youth Size.
R: 9 –
Repeat R: 7
R: 10 – Chg
to C2, Repeat R: 7
R: 11 –
Repeat R : 7
R: 12 – Chg
to C1, Repeat R : 7
R: 13 – *1
dc in the 1st st, 1 fpdc in the next st*
Repeat From
* to * around, join, ch 3 (50 sts)
R : 14 - Repeat R : 13, tie off and weave in your
ends.
Leaf –
With C3, Ch
10, 1 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next 2 chs,
1 hdc in the
next 3 chs, 1 sc in the next 3 chs,
turn working down the opposite side of the ch,
1 sc in the
next 3 chs, 1 hdc in the next 3 chs, 1 dc in the last 3 chs,
tie off
leaving a 18 inch tail of yarn for swing onto hat.
Place leaf
on the hat at the top of the yellow stripe and sew in place.
We had so much fun! After Technical difficulties it all worked out.
Answering a few Questions: Do I have to use the Hook the Yarn suggests? Do I have to use the hook the Pattern suggests? Dog I have to use the yarn the Pattern suggests?
Live Video Chat on my Youtube Channel at this Link
Make These Sparkle Scrubby Ornaments Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach Of Posh Pooch Designs for a gift, hang them on your tree
or clean the dishes!
These Little Scrubbies measure about 4.5 to 5 inches
and are super quick to whip up!
The Sparkle in the Scrubby give them a
"Festive Holiday Feeling".
You may not even mind doing the dishes!
These Sparkle Scrubby Ornaments are great for hanging on the tree and Holiday decorating, as well as, washing the dishes and cleaning the sink and bath tub. They also make great gift tags and additions to any gift basket.
On today's Live Video Chat we are discussing how to Crochet with more than one strand of yarn,
and why you would want, or need to.
See the Live Video Chat on my Youtube channel at this LINK
See a short demonstration on my Youtube channel at this LINK
First Lets Discuss why you would want or need to.
1. If You want a chunky "look" but only have thin yarns on hand, you can crochet with 2 strands of yarn.
This works just fine, I often use 2 strands of WW(4) to replace a Chunky (5).
2. If You want 2 colors of Yarn worked together - This is another great idea.
Using 2 colors or even 3 for a fun colorful look.
3. If you want a thick bulky rug or blanket.
Using 3 or 4 strands can give you a thick and sturdy rug or blanket.
And if you use a Worsted weight, it is washable.
Note: if a pattern calls for bulky and you want to substitute 2 or 3 strands of yarn.
You will want to Make a swatch to make sure it equals out.
Remember not all Worsted Weight yarn is created equal!
Okay, So how do I do Crochet holding 2 or
more stands together.
Basically you crochet the exact say way as 1 strand,
only you are holding the strands together.
If you are using the same color and weight of yarn. and 2 strands of yarn,
You can pull from both ends of the skein, holding the 2 strands together.
Or you can ball up the skein into 2 balls, working 1 strand off each ball.
If you are using 3 strands, you will probably want to use 3 skeins or balls.
It depends on the project when technique I use.
I hope this answered you questions. If you have any questions you want answered, feel free to ask them. if I do not know the answer, I will try my best find one for you. What's new This Week at Posh Pooch Designs New Crochet Pattern Release - The Healing Shawl Free Crochet Pattern and Video
