{"product_id":"2940014026666","title":"Learn To Crochet Quickly And Easily","description":"Crochet hooks used vary in size according to the item to be made and thread used. The largest, usually made of wood, hone or plastic are more desirable for heavier yarns and cottons; the smaller steel hooks are best for finer threads. Aluminum crochet hooks are also available. The afghan crochet hook is longer than the average and of uniform thickness throughout.\u003cbr\u003eCrochet threads vary as to twist, size and color. Always use thread recommended in directions, if possible, and buy enough to complete article, especially when working with colors.\u003cbr\u003eThe finer mercerized crochet threads are more suited for the delicate designs used for tablecloths, doilies, edgings and accessories: yarn is\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ebest for sweaters, afghans, blankets, baby ensembles and other fashion items.\u003cbr\u003eA stitch gauge is often given at the beginning of directions. This means the number of stitches worked to an inch and number of rows to an inch. Practice making a small swatch with size hook and thread suggested.\u003cbr\u003eTo gauge your stitch, make a chain about 4 inches long and work in desired pattern for about 3 inches. As no two people crochet alike, it is not uncommon for your gauge to vary from the one given. If you take more stitches per inch than those given, use a larger hook, or if fewer sts result to the inch, use a smaller hook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Turn Work-a certain number of chain stitches are added to the end of each row to bring work in position for next row. The work is turned so that the reverse side is facing you. The number of chains to make depends upon the stitch with which the next row begins. Here is a list of turning chains:\u003cbr\u003eSc ch I to turn\u003cbr\u003eHdc or sdc ch 2 to turn\u003cbr\u003eDc . ch 3 to turn\u003cbr\u003eTr ch 4 to turn\u003cbr\u003eDtr ch 5 to turn\u003cbr\u003eTr tr ch 6 to turn\u003cbr\u003eStitches can be made through both loops of stitches of previous row or through the back loops only. If not specified, take up both loops.\u003cbr\u003eThe term \"fasten off\" is used in directions whenever the thread is to be cut 6 or 8 inches from the work, slipped through the lp on hook, pulled tight and then it is fastened securely on wrong side of work by weaving in and out of work.\u003cbr\u003eBasic Crochet Stitches\u003cbr\u003eChain Stitch-First make a loop just formed (which will be referred to as a lp), by grasping thread, one or two inches from end, between thumb and forefinger of left hand; holding main length of thread in right hand, bring it across in front of short end, forming a Ip as shown in Figure 1.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHold crochet hook in right hand as shown in sketch, insert hook in lp just formed, catch main length of thread and pull through lp (Fig. 2).\u003cbr\u003ePull both threads to tighten lp on hook. You are now ready to make first ch St. Do not remove crochet hook from thread.\u003cbr\u003eHold hook in right hand as shown in Figure 3, hold main thread in left hand, wrap thread once around little finger, bring thread in front of ring and middle fingers and behind forefinger; hold Ip between thumb and middle finger of left hand, pass hook under thread and pick up this main length of thread on hook-called a \"thread over,\" with one motion, draw through lp for a ch St.\u003cbr\u003eFor practice make a ch any desired length; on this foundation ch you can work nearly any st you wish. To make the second or following st always insert hook in next st on ch of previous row, skipping the sts necessary at beginning of ch or row as explained in each St.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake Foundation Ch To Work Each Of The Following Sts\u003cbr\u003eSlip Stitch-Insert hook in second st from hook, thread over and, with one motion, draw through both the st and lp on hook. The sl st is used for joining, when an invisible st is desired or to give a tight finish along an edge.\u003cbr\u003eSingle Crochet-Insert hook in second st from hook, thread over and pull through st (2 lps on hook), thread over and pull through both lps on hook. For second and all successive rows of sc, ch 1 to turn work. To begin from other end, insert hook in top of next st, picking up both lps of st. When only the back Ip is picked up it forms a rib and is often referred to as a rib st (sometimes called slipper st).\u003cbr\u003eHalf or Short Double Crochet-Thread over, insert hook in third st from hook, draw thread through (3 Ips on hook), thread over and pull through all lps at once. For succeeding rows, ch 2 to turn.\u003cbr\u003eDouble Crochet-Thread over, insert hook in fourth st from hook, draw thread through (3 lps on hook), thread over and pull through 2 lps on hook, thread over and pull through last 2 lps. For succeeding rows, ch 3 (counts as a dc) to turn, work next dc in second dc of previous row.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreble Crochet-Thread over twice, insert hook in 5th st from hook, draw thread through (4 Ips on hook), thread over hook, pull through 2 Ips, thread over, pull through 2 Ips, thread over, pull through 2 lps. For succeeding rows, ch 4 (counts as a tr), turn and work next tr in second tr of previous row.\u003cbr\u003eJoined Treble-Make a ch desired length, turn, sk 3 sts. tr in next st, * ch 2, t","brand":"99 \u0026cent; eStore, save to buy more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47165468377328,"sku":"2940014026666","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014026666_p0.jpg?v=1763599179","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014026666","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}