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Constructing with the Trellis Stitch

September 10th, 2009

With the Plain Trellis Stitch:

A multiple of 4 stitches + 3.
(Add 3 for base chain).

1st Row. 1 sc into 6th ch from hook, *5 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc into next ch; rep from * to ed, turn.
2nd Row. *5 ch, 1 sc into next 5-ch arch, repeat from * to end, turn.
Rep 2nd Row.

Tip:
For a firmer fabric, work the single crochet in the center chain of 5, instead of in the chain space.

Crochet a sleeveless blouse, or a dress.

Detail showing trellis with block and diamond patterns.

This crochetology problem is an exploration of one of the simplest in the category of openwork and lace patterns: the Plain Trellis Stitch.

The Trellis Stitch is also known as “fishnet chains” and “arch mesh.” It is also commonly found as net or mesh background in Irish crochet.

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Appropriating stitches from baby patterns

September 4th, 2009

Using the stitches from a baby garments pattern:

Pattern for a baby's shirt.

Make a sleeveless blouse for women.

This purpose of this problem is to learn to look at crochet pattern charts or diagrams, and pick out interesting stitches that could be useful in other contexts. You can begin with the given pattern above and try to see how the stitch is constructed, and how increases and decreases made. Increasing and decreasing are very important techniques in shaping a fabric.

One of the most difficult assembly work I've done so far.

From the given pattern, you may look for other patterns – including motifs – to make up the different sections of your garment.

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Shell and bobble jewelry

September 1st, 2009

Using the shell and bobble trim pattern:

CL3 (3-dc cluster): (YO, insert in sp, yo and draw up a lp. yo and through 2 lps on hook) 3 times in same sp, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook.

(multiple of 10 sts + 1)

Row 1. (WS) Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 2. (RS) Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), skip first sc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, *skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next 2 sc, ch 1; rep from *, end skip 1 sc, dc in last sc. Turn.
Row 3. Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc and ch-1 sp across. Turn.
Row 4. Ch 5 (counts as 1 tr and 1 ch), (1 tr, ch 1) twice in first sc, skip 4 sc, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 1, skip 4 sc, (1 tr, ch 1) 5 times in next sc, skip 4 sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to last 5 sc, skip 4 sc, (ch 1, 1 tr) 3 times in last sc. Turn.
Row 5. Ch 1, 1 sc in first tr, *ch 2, skip next ([ch-1 sp, 1 tr] twice and ch-1-sp, [1 dtr, ch 2] 4 times in next sc, skip next ([ch-1-sp, 1 tr) twice and ch-1 sp), 1 sc in next tr; rep from *, end last rep 1 sc in 4th ch of t-ch. Turn.
Row 6. Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *ch 4, skip next (ch-2 sp and 1 dtr), CL3 in next ch-2 sp, [ch 3, skip 1 dtr, CL3 in next ch-2 sp] twice, ch 4, skip next ch-2 sp, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to end.

Make crocheted jewelry such as a bracelet or necklace.

The crocheted lace may be used as is with variations made by crocheting with different types of thread. In these examples, two types and color of thread are used – white cotton with gold, and beige rayon thread. In both cases, beads are used for embellishment, and a wood bead and crocheted loop for clasp.

Other variations may be fancy bracelets and necklaces crocheted with colorful yarns and chunky beads.