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To crochet a shell stitch you will be making a series of double or treble stitches, which will be joined at the top, but not the bottom. A common number of stitches used to make the shell would be five, however if only two stitches are joined, that would be referred to as a decrease, and doesn't really qualify as a shell stitch.
I have attached some links to video tutorials to show you how to make shell stitches.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoTake the number of stitches needed to make the shell stitch as your multiple to begin with. For example, if your shell stitch takes 5 stitches to complete then you want to begin with a chain that has a multiple of 5 and measures the size of blanket you want to create plus shrinkage. Remember to add 15% of stitches for shrinkage of crochet from initial chain to finished item.
So if your stitch is in multiples of 5, and your blanket measures 100 chains across (divisible by 5), you want to begin your blanket with 115 chains to have a finished blanket.
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How many different crochet stitches exist?
There are about 6 basic crochet stitches them being: ch~chain stitch sc~single crochet dc~double crochet hdc~half double crochet treble ss~slip stitch most patterns will use one of these stitches or a combo of some of them. .
How do you make your crochet straighten out instead of being so curly?
Narrow bands of crochet always have a tendency to curl up, it's the nature of the stitches and the yarn used. In order for it to straighten out you will have to make the object wider, or add more rows of crochet on to your original chain. It should start to curl up less and less the more rows you make.
Define the crochet term working around For example Working around next 4 ch-5 spaces and next slip st?
Its not possible to work around a crochet space because a space has nothing in it. However it is possible to work around a crochet stitch such as the post of the actual crochet stitch. You can work a crochet slip stitch over the top of crochet chains and stitches to get to another place in your crochet piece. You can also work crochet stitches around the post of a stitch. The term working around the space does not make any sense and is not good language for describing written instructions.
Do you need knitting needles to crochet?
No, you can only crochet with a crochet hook. Answer Crochet is done with crochet hooks (they come in many sizes) not knitting neeldes. But you can also use your fingers (finger crochet) or there is also some thing called Knooking which uses a tool that has a crochet hook on one end and a knitting needle point on the other.
How do you make crochet dish rags?
chain 30 stitches and work in double crochet until desired length. Its best to use a light cotton wool then a thick, 10 ply bulky wool.
How do you crochet a double shell?
To make a 2 dc shell: Work two double crochet stitches all in one place. Instructions to learn how to make the easy 2 DC Shell pattern shown above: (Abbreviations: dc = double crochet, st = stitch) Work a foundation row in stitch of your choice (such as single crochet or double crochet). Pattern Row: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), 1 dc in same st, * skip 1 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * across.
What does shell of single crochet mean in a crochet pattern?
After a quick scan of the relatedlink (listed below), I am understanding that a shell of single crochet stitches means that a shell pattern can be made by knotting a single stitch, then skipping two stitches, then making 5 double crochets in the next stitch. Then you would skip the next two stitches and start another shell by one stitch, skip two, make 5 doubles, skip two stitches, and start another. And so on.
What are the basic crochet stitches?
The basic stitches used to crochet are: slip stitch chain single crochet half double crochet double crochet treble crochet double treble shell pop corn
Does shell over shell mean the same as shell in shell in crochet?
shell over shell means make a shell in the middle stitch of the shell below .. if your shell is a 5 stitch shell then make a shell in the 3rd stitch of the shell below .......... if it is a 7 stitch shell make the shell in the 4th stitch of the shell below .... etc .. you are making a shell over the existing shell in the middle stitch ..
Can you crochet with thread?
Certainly! There's a special product called crochet thread that is used to make doilies and fine table cloths, as well as lace edgings. Crochet thread comes in various sizes and colors. It is mercerized and spun tightly to make it easier to crochet.
What do you call the old way of doing crochet for lace?
A type of crochet which makes a lace, is called tatting. There are various ways to make tatting.You can make tatting with a shuttle, or a needle, or needle and crochet hook (cro-tat).Tatting is a process which is different than crochet or knitting. The stitches are made differently than those in crochet and knitting.
How many quavers in a crochet?
there are two quavers in a crochet
What does sc in last sc mean?
The letters sc are found in crochet instructions and are the abbreviation for "single crochet". The instructions are telling you to make a single crochet stitch in the last stitch of the row you are working.
Do you crochet or knit to make scarves?
A person could crochet or knit scarves. Personally, I crochet scarves. Each scarf takes me about five hours to complete depending on the length and how complicated the pattern is.
Can you make a crochet scarf with a pencil?
It would be a challenge, because the pencil generally is assumed to have a pointed tip, not a hook, which is required for crochet.
What is a great gift to crochet a 12 year old friend?
you could crochet a scarf, sweater , or hat. Make sure it has lots of color!
What can you do with the thin gold tinsel?
you can crochet jewelry or ornaments or crafts like cover vases with an open crochet pattern .. make tiny purses ..
