Sideways Stitch

Sideways stitch

You can use any yarn and hook size combo

What I'm Using:

Hook size: H5

Yarn: Worsted Weight

Abbreviations

Chain (Ch)

Stitch (st)

Single Crochet (Sc)

Double Crochet (Dc)

Repeat (rep)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)

* Means to repeat from first asterisk to last asterisk until row is finished or directions specify otherwise

The Pattern

Chain any multiple of 4 chain stitches (4,8,12 ect.)

1. Dc in 4th ch from hook; *sk next 3 chs, work (sc, ch3, 3dc) all in next ch*; when at last 4 chs, sk 3 chs, sc in last ch; ch 3, turn
2. Dc in first sc; *sk next 3 dc, work (sc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 sp*; sc in top of turning ch; ch 3, turn. 
3. Repeat row 2 for pattern then work final row.
4. Dc in first sc, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp; *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp*; when at last 2 sts, dc in next sc, dc in top of turning ch.

I added a border of sc around the edges to make this piece a little more square looking and so it would be easier to add to a blanket later on.

Measurements

5 1/2 x 5 1/2 or 4 side squares by 4 side squares

10 rows total, Don't remember how many stitches I started with :)

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These posts are meant for teaching purposes and come from "The Big Book of Crochet Stitches" by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss. I got this book for 20$ at a local Michaels and it has over 350 stitches!! A must buy for any beginners out there looking for some fun projects to try. Personally I'm doing sample squares of a bunch of different stitches and then i'll make a blanket of them all. Sort of like a granny square blanket except with different textures and fun patterns to look at!

Bubbles Stitch

This is a fairly simple stitch to learn and creates a wonderfully textured piece. 

You can use any yarn and hook size combo, I've personally found the pattern to come out better with a smaller hook size. 

What I'm Using:

Hook size: G 4.25

Yarn: Worsted Weight

Abbreviations

Yarn Over (YO): Bring yarn over hook from back to front

Loop (lp): The loop on your hook

Chain (Ch)

Stitch (st)

Single Crochet (Sc)

Double Crochet (Dc)

Remaining Chain (rem ch)

Repeat (rep)

* Means to repeat from first asterisk to last asterisk until row is finished or directions specify otherwise

Cluster (CL): (YO, insert hook in specified st, YO and draw up a lp to height of a dc, YO and draw through 2 lps on hook) Repeat 5 times, YO and draw through all 6 loops on hook; Cl made

The Pattern

Chain any multiple of 3 chain stitches (3,6,9 ect.) add 2 to end of foundation chain.

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch; ch 1 turn
2. Sc in 1st sc *CL in next sc, sc in next 2 sc* ch 1 turn
3. Sc in each st across; ch 1 turn
4. Sc in first 2 sc, CL in next sc, *sc in next 2 sc, CL in next sc*; sc in last sc; ch 1 turn
5. Sc in each st across; ch 1 turn

Repeat rows 2-5 for pattern

My final square is a little screwed up somewhere but i'm no perfectionist so I love it as is! The measurements are 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 or 8 by 12 bubbles. This piece took a LOT of yarn, so be sure you have plenty when you start. I did a total of 26 foundation stitches and 25 rows including foundation row. 

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Sorry the video quality is bad, if you guys need something better quality or more in depth let me know! I'm a beginner too, so you can definitely see i'm not perfect at crochet, but I don't want a perfect take. I want a real take so you guys know that its okay to fumble around too! Sending love and fuzzy yarn.