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Y Sunday, September 30, 2007

Basic Crochet Stitches

Have not been updating for awhile...many apologies.

I have been looking at some how-to videos for crochet and found this website to be one of the easiest to compehend....www.knitwitch.com

I have attached links to the videos here.

chain stitch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtmOEzm_OXQ - the basis of a crochet project
single crochet stitch (sc) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqhaQQajt0U - also known as double chain (dc)
half double crochet stitch (hdc) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxA2osb5Qfk - also known as half treble (htr)
double crochet stitch (dc) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1txJLRPfuE - also known as treble (tr)

Above are the most commonly used stitches for most patterns. Do give it a try and get in touch with me if you need help. I can guide you over the phone, e-mail or if you prefer face-to-face, drop by any one of our meetup sessions on Thursdays at HarbourFront or Saturdays at Clementi West.

Next, I will be posting knitting projects with written English instructions and going through them step by step. Let me know if there is something you will like to do.

Meanwhile, work on those crochet stitches and have fun.

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Y Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Crochet - Chain and Single Crochet Stitch

You've learnt the basics of knitting, now to learn the basics of CROCHET. Crochet works on a single needle with hooks either on one end or on both ends.

Like knitting needles, crochet hooks come in different sizes. Which one to use depends on the thickness of the yarn you will be using for a given project.

Crochet Hook

Following video demonstrates how to start a slip knot, continue with chain stitches and to move up with a row of single crochet stitch. Keep repeating the single crochet stitch and you can make a dishcloth, a handphone pouch, a bag and if it's big enough, sewing up 2 square or rectangle pieces may just become your favourite blouse. Make the piece longer and you have got yourself a dress!! So what are you waiting for, get what you need and start to crochet....

http://www.youtube.com/jp.swf?video_id=w45qDIM5S9Y&eurl=&iurl=http%3A//img.youtube.com/vi/w45qDIM5S9Y/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskIB52IpX3D99LFwKHwVNJ1t

Need help on getting the materials, give me an e-mail, a call or just drop by one of the venues for our meetups -

every Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm @ HarbourFront Food Junction (level 3)

every Saturday from 2.30pm to 5.30pm @ Blk 608 Clementi West St 1 (study corner - void deck)

Some projects you can make with the basics of crochet.....a handtowel and a handbag

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