Deena's Craft Corner

Triangles and Arches Crochet Edge Pattern

Triangles and Arches Pattern~

1st Row - SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row - CH 5, (this counts as 1 DC and 2 CH), DC in the same stitch.  Skip 2 stitches and *DC in third stitch, CH 2, DC in the same stitch**, repeat *to**, SS to join (this makes a row of triangles, every other one inverted).

3rd Row - *3 DC in the upper flat part of the first (inverted) triangle, then 1 SC in the point of the second (upright) triangle**, repeat from *to**, SS to join.  Finish off.

Triangles Crochet Edge Pattern

1st Row - SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row - CH 5, (this is 1DC and 2 CH), DC in the same stitch.  Skip 2 stitches and *DC in third stitch, CH 2, DC in the same stitch**  Repeat *to**, SS to join.

Basic Shell Crocheted Edge Pattern

Basic Shell~

1st Row - 1SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row - CH 2, 1 SC in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, *6 DC in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, 1SC in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches**, repeat *to** SS to join.

Two Tone Loop Crochet Edge Pattern

I used a variegated pink and a variegated turqoise crochet thread to create this look.

Two Tone Loop Pattern~

1st Row - 1 SC in each hold, SS to join

2nd Row - *CH 8, SC in the fourth hole** Repeat *to** all the way around (You may need to adjust at the end). Finish off.

3rd Row - With your 2nd color; SC in the middle stitch of the 3 stitches between the loops from the 2nd row. *CH 8, SC in the middle stitch, alternating front and back over the loops of the 2nd row**.  Repeat *to** around.  Finish off.

Double Crochet Afghan with Scallop Edging

This is the simplest afghan there is to make! I bought a variegated yarn where the color is varied in large chunks to create this striped effect. There is no pattern for the afghan - the whole thing is made with double crochet stitches. 

For the Scallop Edging~ To Begin: Join yarn or thread in the edge stitch of the piece to which you are adding this edging. 

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, * ch 5, skip 4 sts, sc in next st **, repeat from * to ** as many times as needed to complete a row or round. 

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first sc, ch 3, sl st in first ch-5 space, * ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, sl st in next ch-5 sp **, repeat from * to **, until you reach the end of the row or round. 

End of Row 2 (If row 2 ended with the shell): After making the shell, add a ch 3, sl st in end sc, to finish the row. 

End of Row 2 (If row 2 ended with the ch 3, sl st in ch-5 sp): Add a ch 3, sl st in end sc, to finish the row. 

Row 3 (If row 2 ended with the shell): Ch 3, * skip 2 dc of shell, 10 dc in the ch-4 sp (in the center of the shell), skip 2 dc of shell, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, sl st in next ch-3 sp **, repeat * to **. 

Row 3 (If row 2 ended with the ch 3, sl st in ch-3 sp): Sl st in first ch-3 sp, * Ch 4, sl st in next ch-3 sp, skip 2 dc of shell, 10 dc in the ch-4 sp (in the center of the shell), skip 2 dc of shell, sl st in next ch-3 sp **, repeat * to **. 

End of Row 3 (If row 3 ended with the sl st in next ch-3 sp): Add a ch 3, then sl st in last ch-3 sp, to reach the end of the row or round. 

End of Row 3 (If row 3 ended with the 10 dc in ch-4 sp): Leave off the 10th dc and, instead, do a ch 3, sl st in last dc of previous row. 

 To finish: End off, leaving a strand to weave in.

Practicing Crochet Patterns on Washclothes

Whenever I want to try a new crocheted afghan pattern, I usually start by making a washcloth. It is a quick and easy way to figure out if I like the pattern, what size hook to use and what my tension should be.

This is a pattern that I am planning on making an afghan with. It turned out to be a pretty cute washcloth.

Lacy Afghan Pattern~

The stitch pattern in this baby blanket moves along quickly. It's an easy pattern to crochet and easy enough even for beginners. If you're looking for the pattern for a larger afghan in this stitch combination, click here for that larger free afghan pattern. 

Materials: 
For a small afghan (sized for a baby blanket, afghan for a small child or for a lap robe): About 21 oz. Worsted weight yarn 
Size G crochet hook 
Finished size: about 31 1/2" x 42" 
Gauge: a group of 3 dc stitches = 3/4" wide; 2 pattern repeat rows (rows 3 and 4) = 1" 

Directions: 
Chain 134. 
Row 1: Working in back loops only for this row, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across. 
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 sc, * skip 3 sc of previous row, then (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in back loop of next sc, skip 3 sc of previous row, dc in both loops of each of next 3 sc **, repeat from * to ** as many times as needed across row. 
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 dc, * ch 3, skip next 3 dc, in chain-1 space work 3 sc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, dc in both loops of each of next 3 dc ** repeat from * to ** across row. 
Row 4: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 dc, * skip the ch-3, skip next sc, then (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in back loop of next sc, skip next sc, skip the next ch-3, dc in both loops of each of next 3 dc ** repeat from * to ** across row. 
Additional Rows: Repeat rows 3 and 4 until the piece measures about 41". 
Next to the Last Row: Repeat row 3. 
Last Row: ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in each of next 2 dc * 2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in both loops of each of next 3 sts ** repeat from * to ** across row, end row with 2 sc in last ch-3 space, sc in each of last 3 dc. 
End off. 

I used a basic shell border stitch to finish off the washcloth. I like how it turned out and I think I will use the same border for the afghan.