Showing posts with label Crochet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crochet. Show all posts

Saturday, January 26, 2008


After all the frustration I keep seeing with ends and having them come out I've been working on this tutorial for awhile. I am posting it both on Craftster and my blog jsut to make sure it doesn't disappear. :)
Sorry it took so long the project I meant to use as the entire example was not working out and had to be frogged. So anyways here it is finally!

How to Crochet over Ends:
1.) First lay the two ends next to each other on top of your work. I crochet right handed so simply reverse the direction if you are left handed.












2.) Pick up the new yarn with your hook as if you were going to make your next stitch normally.


















3.) Here you can see the working yarn in between my fingers at the top of the picture and the old ends on the bottom:














4.) Insert your hook into the top of the next stitch your ends should be on top of the previous row of stitches. (I'm doing a double crochet)
















5.) Here's the same step from another angle:




I'm holding the working yarn in my first and second fingers and the ends with my thumb against my palm.








6.) Complete your stitch as if the ends are the top of the stitch you crocheted into instead of seperate. (i'm not sure if this makes sense or not.)














7.) Repeat steps 4-6 for a few stitches I typically do about 3 or 4. Next ignore the tails and crochet normally. You may have to move them out of the way.
Front of row:









Back of row:









Give your ends a light tug to pull them tight. Then clip close to stitch.

If you don't feel this is enough security (like myself) then proceed to next tutorial...
Weaving in Ends:
1.) Supplies:
  • Large eye needle,
  • Ends to weave in,
  • And scissors

















2.) Thread end through needle:

























3.) 
Insert the needle under the "v's" (stitches). I usually go under about 3-5 stitches. (I'm working from left to right.)








4.) You will see the end coming out of one stitch to the right of the needle. you are now going to weave back the opposite direction. Examine your stitches for a minute. Your stitches form little "V's". Think of each side of the V as a leg of the stitch. Now skip the first leg of the next stitch, on the left side. You should see that this is the stitch right next to your end. Insert your hook under the next leg.











5.)
 Weave under the next 3-4 stitches in the opposite direction.









6.) Repeat steps 4- 5 once more:










Clip ends close to stitches:












Stretch the crocheted piece just a bit.
back:












Front:

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Tiny Pug Pattern


Tiny Pug Crochet Pattern -->
Supplies:

Worsted weight yarn (I used “Simply Soft”) for ears
Bulky Weight yarn body (I used Lion Brand “Jiffy”)
Crochet Hooks in size H and E
Stuffing
Amigurumi eyes (or buttons)
Scraps of Black Felt
Pink embroidery Floss
6 Inch Pipe Cleaner
Embroidery needle
Black thread
Darning needle

Pattern pieces for eye and mouth color:
NOTE: If you wish to use all worsted weight yarn You will need to change Body row 5 to repeat 4 times, and Feet row 3 to repeat 6 times.


The Head and Body are made using the Magic Adjustable ring. If you do not wish to do this simply Chain 2 and make the amount of single crochets into the second stitch instead of the ring.
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Head:
With H hook

Using magic Ring method Single Crochet 5 Times into ring, Pull tail and join with a slip stitch. (5 sc)
2.) 2 single crochet in each stitch, repeat around. (10 sc)
3.) * 2 single Crochet in next stitch, 1 single crochet in next stitch, Repeat from * around. (15 sc)
4.) 1 Single crochet in each stitch around. (15 sc)
5.) Repeat row 4, 2 times. (15 sc per round)
6.) *single crochet 2 together, 1 Single crochet in next stitch. Repeat from * around. (10 sc)
7.) Single crochet 2 together around. (5 sc) follow directions for eyes:
Cut out 2 felt pieces using pattern, Poke hole in eye pieces to insert eyes. If using buttons sew them on at this point. Attach to head so stitches and such are on inside of head. Stuff then continue.
8.) Single crochet 2 together 2 times, Slip stitch in next stitch then fasten off leaving tail about 8 inches for attaching body parts.
Body:

With H hook
1.)Using magic ring method single crochet 5 times into ring, Pull tail and join with a slip stitch. Chain one. (5 sc)
2.) In same stitch you joined in and all others single crochet 2 times. (10 sc)
3.) (Note: this is a good place to add a stitch marker) *2 Single crochet in next stitch, 1 sc in each of next 3 stitches, Repeat from * around. Sc in last remaining stitch. (13 sc)
4.) 1 Single Crochet in each stitch around. (13 sc)
5.) repeat row 4, 7 times. (13 sc per round)
6.) * single crochet 2 together, then in each of next 3 stitches single crochet 1 time, Repeat from * around. In remaining stitch single crochet instead of single crocheting 2 together. (10 sc)
7.) single crochet 2 together around, in last stitch sc 1. (5 sc)
8.) stuff at this point, then repeat row 7. (3 sc)
9.) Slip stitch in next stitch and fasten off leaving tail about 8 inches for attaching body parts.
Feet: (make 4)
With H Hook
1.) Chain 2, single crochet 4 times in second chain from hook. Join with a slip stitch. ( 4 sc)
2.) Chain 1 and sc in each stitch around( 4 sc)
3.) Repeat row 2, 3 times. (4 sc per round.)
4.) Fasten off leaving tail 8 8 inches for attaching body parts.

Ears (make 2)

With E Hook


1.) Chain 5, Staring in second chain from hook sc across. Chain 1 and turn
2.) Single crochet 2 together twice, then in last stitch single crochet. Chain 1 and turn ( 3 sc)
3.) Single crochet 2 together and single crochet in last stitch. Chain 1 and turn. (2 sc)
4.) Single crochet 2 together. Fasten off.
Tail
With H Hook
1.) Chain 1, Hold pipe cleaner next to hook And single crochet around it 12 times. Chain 1 and fasten off. Bend pipe cleaner to curl tail. Clip any exposed pipe cleaner and bend under to hide it. 

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To Assemble:
Cut out nose piece and embroider nose on near top.
Then stitch to head with thread in a similar color.
Fold last two rows of ears down, Then using tail from top weave through till even with this fold, and sew top of ears to hold fold. Then sew ears to head.
Stuff feet and attach to bottom on body using tail.
Attach tail to body with curl over the rear.
Attach head to body near top.
Add a collar or leave as is and you have your own pug!