A beautiful doily

For this project I have used 3 strand yarn and 2.25 hook. The dimeter of the finished doily is 19.5 cm

Instructions:

Abbreviations:

Ch   chain

sc     single crochet

dc     double crochet

trc     treble crochet

sl.st.  slip stitch.

4 dc tog. 4 double crochet together stitch

 To start the work make 8 ch and join to the 1^st ch

                                    

                             

Round 1: Make 3 ch and 15 dc s into the ring of 8 ch s. (In16 dcs 3 ch is also included) Join with a sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning  3 ch.

Round 2: Make 5 ch, (3ch+2ch) and 1 dc to the next dc below. *2ch, 1dc,* repeat from *to*. At the end make 2ch and join with a sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 5 chs. (16 ch 2 spaces) 

 Round 3: Ch 3, 3dc tog. in to the ch 2 space *Ch4, 4dc tog.* repeat from * to*. At the end make 4ch and join with a sl.st.to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 chs. (Count to see whether there are 16, 4 dc tog. stitches and 16 ch 4 spaces.) Make a sl.st. on to the top of 3dc tog. And another sl.st. into the ch 4 gap.

  Round 3: Ch 3, 3dc tog. in to the ch 2 space *Ch4, 4dc tog.* repeat from * to*. At the end make 4ch and join with a sl.st.to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 chs. (Count to see whether there are 16, 4 dc tog. stitches and 16 ch 4 spaces.) Make a sl.st. on to the top of 3dc tog. And another sl.st. into the ch 4 gap.

Round 4:  Make 3ch and 1 dc, 1 trc, 2dc into the ch 4 space. Then 1sc on top of the 4dc tog. *2dc, 1trc, 2dc, 1sc* repeat from * to *

Round 5: Make 6 ch and join to the treble crochet below (at the middle) with a sc.  Then 3ch and 1 trc to the sc below.  *3ch, sc, 3ch, trc,* Repeat from * to * At the end, join with a sl.st.to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 6 chs.

Round 7: 1scto the sme ple, 6ch join to the space of 6 ch below. *6ch, 1sc* Repeat. At the end join to the sc you made at the beginning.

Round 6: Make 1sc to the same place. Make 6 ch and join with an sc into the space of 3ch below. *6ch, sc,* repeat. At the end join with slst to the sc you made at the beginning.

Round 8: 1sc, 6ch join to the space of 6 ch below. *6ch, 1sc* Repeat. After the final sc make 6 ch and join with a sl.st. to the sc you made at the beginning.

Round 9: Make 3ch and make 2 trc to the ch 6 space, ch2, 2trc to the same space. Ch 3, 1sc to the next ch  6 space. *Ch 3, 2trc to the next ch6 space, ch2, 2 trc to the same space. Ch 3, 1sc to the next ch 6 space* * Repeat from * to *At the end join with a sl.st. to the third ch space* * Repeat from * to *At the end join with a sl.st. to the third ch of the beginning 3 chs

Round 10: *Ch 5 sl.st. to the ch 2 space in between 2trcs, below. Ch 3, 1sc to the same space, ch 5, 1sc to the same space, ch 3, 1 sc to the same space. Ch 5 join with a sc to the sc of the previous row below* Repeat from * to *. Now fasten off.

 

                                                                A Doily 

                                                 Instructions:

Abbreviations:

Ch  - chain

sc    - single crochet

dc    - double crochet

trc    - treble crochet

sl.st. - slip stitch.

2 dc tog. - 2 double crochet together stitch

(2 dc tog. This is done to a space or on to a foundation ch*Yarn over insert the hook pull up the yarn, release two loops*, Repeat this 1 more times to the same space. Finally, there will be 3 loops on the hook Release the 3 loops together.)

Used stitches: sc, dc, sl.st.

Used yarn: 1 strands

Hook size 2.25

Make a magic circle.

Round 1: Make ch 3 and add 11 dc into the magic ring. Now you have

3ch +11 = 12 dc

Round 2:  ch 5, 1dc to the next dc below.  *Ch 2, 1dc* repeat rom * to *. At the end join to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 5 ch.

(There should be 12 spaces. Make sure it by counting the spaces.)

                                   

           

                                 After finishing the 2nd Round

Round 3: Make 3ch and make 2 dc together stitch. *Ch 2, 2dctog.* repeat rom * to *. At the end join to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                             

                         After finishing the 3rd Round                       

Round 4: Make a sl.st. on the top of the 2dctog. and another to the ch 2 space.

Ch 3,1dc to the space of ch 2 below.ch 1 another 2dc to the same space.

 * 2dc, ch 1, 2dc(a shell) *  repeat from * to *. At the end join with sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                                    

                

                            After finishing the Round 4

Round 5: Make a sl.st. on to the dc below  and another to the ch 1 space of the shell below. Make 3ch, 1dc to the ch 1 space below. ch1 another 2 dc to the same

 space. Make a sc to the space between two shells. *2dc, ch 1,2dc, 1sc* At the end join with  sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                            

             

                      After finishing the Round 5                             

 Round 6: Make a sl.st. on to the dc below  and another sl.st. to the ch 1 space of the shell below. Make a Shell in shell ch 1 a sc to the sc below of the previous round. At the end join with sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                                    

               

                                          After finishing the Round 6                                

 Round 7: Make a sl.st. on to the dc below  and another sl.st. to the ch 1 space of the shell below. Make a Shell in shell ch 3 a sc to the sc below of the previous round. At the end join with sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                             

                     

                                After finishing the round 7

Round 8

Make 12 ch and join to the ch 1 space of the neighbouring shell.*12h,1sc* repeat from * to *

                        

              

                        After finishing the round 8

 Round 9:  Make 14 dc to the ch 12 space .Repeat. At the end join to the 1^st dc with a sl. St. d fasten off. When you fasten off, extend the loop and cut it in the middle. Hide the remaining piece.

                                

                                     Completed round 9

 

 

 

                                 

 

A hexagon

Hexagon

Good day to all. Today I am going to tell you how to make a hexagon. Crocheted hexagon also has 6 sides and it has the same geometric shape that you learnt in your math lesson in grade eight. But when you think about crochet, hexagons are more attractive than granny squares. So, hexagons may give a gorgeous look to your project what ever you made. 

So, learn this free and easy-to-do crochet hexagon pattern and think to start your big project. It may be a blanket or a market bag. I wish you to start it soon. 

First you can practice in making the hexagon. After practicing you can make a lot of hexagons and use them to make different items like table mats, table runners, Blouses, bags, blankets etc. 

First you  have to calculate the needed number of hexagons for your  project and prepare them all.Then join them to get the needed product. 

Hexagons can be made using different crochet stitches like bobble stitch, puff stitch, popcorn stitch, 3 dc together stitch etc. The size of the hexagon depends on the thickness of your yarn. So, to have big hexagons use thick yarns. With big hexagons you can quickly complete your project.

Further,  you can get nice colour combinations according to your wish. This can be done by changing colours when starting a new round. After joining all the hexagons together you will be able to have a nice overall colour pattern.So, choose the colours carefully. 

Joining of hexagons can be done in different ways. it is easy to join using single crochets. 

If you are making a blanket it is easy to join. You will have seams of the blanket with Zig -Zag like design. But for a blouse or a bag you have to think of their shape and join.

Instructions for the hexagon

 First, make a slip knot and then make 6 chains. Then insert the hook into the first chain and make a slip stitch. Then you have a ring of 6 chains. 

Round 1: Then make 3 chains and make 2 dcs into the ring of 6 chains. Then again make 3 chains and make 2 dc into the ring. Then "3ch, 2dc" repeat until you have 6 sets of 2dcs. Then make a slip st. to the 3rd chain of the 3ch at the beginning.

2nd round: Join another colour to any space of 3 chains. Then make chains and make 2 incomplete dcs, then 3 chains and make 3 incomplete dcs into the same space. 3ch, 3 incomplete. dcs, 3ch, 3 incomplete dcs to the next ch 3 space."3ch, 3 incomplete dc, 3ch 3 incomplete dc" until you have  6 pairs of 3 incomplete dcs At the end join the 3rd chain of the beginning 3 ch

3rd round: Join any ch 3space between 3 incomplete dcs and make 3 chains and 2 three incomplete. dcs to the space. of 3ch and one 3 incomplete dcs to the chain 3 space in the middle of the  3 incomplete dcs incomplete dcs. Repeat to the end of the round. At the end join the 3rd chain of the beginning 3 chains.

Round 4: Join another colour and make 3 ch and 2 dcs to the chain 3 space. Again 3dcs to the next space. Then we have to make the corner. To make it, make 3dcs and make 2 ch and again make 3 dcs .*3dc, 3dc, then at the corner (3dc, 2ch, 3dc)* Repeat to the end.

Final round: Make 1ch and 1sc into each dc below. At each corner make 2scs to the chain1 space in the corner. At the end join with slip stitch to the ch1 made at the beginning of the row.

 A table mat, done with another type of hexagon

                              

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A free pttern, broad lace to decorate different items

                         

Half-finished broad lace

  A Broad lace, suitable for surface attachment. You can try this free broad lace crochet pattern using any type of yarn. But if you are going to attach it to blouses or tops use thin cotton or silk yarn. If it is for a table cloth, tea-poy cover or a bedspread use somewhat thick yarn. 

Broad laces are more suitable for surface attachment you have to use your creativity in choosing the way of attaching the lace on the selected item. If it is for a top you can attach it from the middle of the shoulder to the hem lengthwise or otherwise crosswise over the hem. 

You can attach this to the middle part of a sleeve. You can do it after removing the middle part of the sleeve length wise or crosswise. Then as for removed part you can attach the lace. Then the sleeve will be look very beautiful with its lacy nature.  So, you can attach this lengthwise or crosswise not only on your sleeves but on tops, skirts, or tablecloths.

When you want to decorate a hem with this type of broad lace you can attach it over the hem instead of attaching it along the edge of the hem. 

Further, you have to select the colour of the crocheting yarn to goes with the colour of the item you think to decorate.You can use a light colour for the table cloth and dark clour for the lace. For example, beige and brown, light blue and dark blue, light green and dark green etc. 

If the item is a table cloth you can attach the lace to get an attractive design. 

Material: cotton or silk yarn. Do not use wool yarn. hooks select according to the thickness of the yarn. For fine threads use 1 mm hook size. When the thickness of yarn gradually increases, you can increase the hook size also as 1.5 mm , 2 mm , 2.5 mm etc.

Crochet abbreviations: 

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

Shell- *3dc, 1ch, 3dc* (a shell).

V stitch- *1dc, 1ch, 1dc* (a V stitch)

Instructions for the Pattern

Make 16 chains, then to the 4^th chain from the hook make *3dc, 1ch, 3dc* (a shell).

Then make 3 chains, skip 5 chains and to the 6^th ch make a shell as given above. 3 ch, skip 5 ch and to the last chain make a shell. Make 3 ch, Turn.

Row 2: Make a shell in the shell below.ch 3, and make 8 dcs in the shell below. ch 3, shell in the shell below. Ch3, turn.

Beginning of row 3

Row 3: Shell in the shell below. ch 1, make 1 dc in between 2 dcs below. *ch 1, 1 dc* Repeat. (There should be 7 dcs and 6 ch1 spaces), Shell in the shell below. Make 3ch, Turn.

Beginning of row 4

 Row 4: Make a Shell in the shell below. Make 2 dcs in each of the ch 1 spaces below. (Altogether 12 dcs or 6 pairs of dcs) Shell in the shell below. Ch3, turn.

Beginning of row 5

Row 5: Make a shell in the shell below. Make 5 ch and skip 3 pairs of d cs and at the middle make 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc.(V stitch) 5 ch, shell in the shell below. Ch 3, turn.

Beginning of row 6

  Row 6: Repeat row 2

Beginning of row 7

                                  

Row 7 Repeat row 3

Row 8: repeat row 4

Row 9: repeat row 5

Row 10: Repeat row 2

Row 11: Repeat row 3

Row 12: repeat row 4

Row 13: repeat row 5

You can decide the length of the lace as your wish.