Thursday, December 18, 2008

Double Top Horizontal stitch (DTHS)

1st half Forward: Insert the hook under the next top horizontal bar, yarn over and pull up a loop. Keep loop on the hook. Last stitch on row has to be worked as a Double Simple Stitch (DSS), meaning insert hook in last vertical bar and pull up a loop.

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2nd half Reverse: Same as DSS: Rotate the hook and slide all loops to opposite end. Attach yarn tail or color B and work loops off: yarn over, pull loop through first loop on hook; yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook all stitches across until remain with last stitch on hook. Keep stitch on hook.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Double Simple Stitch (DSS)

1st half Forward: Insert hook in second chain from hook or next vertical bar, yarn over and pull up a loop. Keep loop on the hook.
2nd half Reverse: Rotate the hook and slide all loops to opposite end. Attach yarn tail or color B and work loops off: yarn over, pull loop through first loop on hook; yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook all stitches across until remain with last stitch on hook. Keep stitch on hook.

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Double-ended crochet - Tutorial

The double-ended crochet is a technique that works with a special hook which has a head at each end.
There are two different hooks. One kind of hook (either wooden or metallic) usually is 10"-14" long; the other hook on the market has flexible cord made by plastic (shown on the picture bellow). The last option is common to be used when you need to work a wide project like a throw.

This technique has been around for a long time, and it can be founded under different names too like cro-hook, crochetnit, and crochet on the double.
Crocheting from both ends, allow us to change colors and (unlike knitting) the fabric is reversible.

Stitches
There are hundreds of different stitches, from the easiest to more complex. You can find books with stitch instructions and tutorials that provide step by step of how to do them.
Two are the most common stitches for working Double-ended crochet:
*Double Simple stitch - DSS: Working through the vertical bars
*Double Top Horizontal stitch - DTHS: working through the top horizontal bars

Monday, December 8, 2008

Warm me in one - Knitting pattern

This hat –cowl combo project is ideal for a cold morning and a sunny afternoon, making this “warm me in one” a versatile project in your wardrobe.

To wear only as a hat, flip the cowl up over the hat and wear it as the hat brim. To wear as a hat with a cowl, pull the cowl over the head, and wear the hat as usual. The double rib stitch makes it reversible too.
The yarn used is a worsted weight yarn, so if you want to replace the yarn, please check out the gauge as guidance. The pattern is very easy to follow throughout.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Ciber Monday Sale!!

***** CYBER MONDAY Dec 1st!! *****
All the items already reduced 10% off!!

Holiday time is coming!!

And gifts for the ones we love are counted in our "TO BUY" list.

Think about to buy something handmade or made yourself a present . You'll give a gift full of love.

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