Sweet Nothings Crochet: U IS FOR … CROCHET MOTIFS

U IS FOR …

And today let’s work on our U is for… a pair of Unicorn, an Umbrella and an idea for “Up” crochet motif.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used our lovely Oswal 4-ply acrylic yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Abbreviations used :

sc : single crochet dc : Double crochet

ch : chain ch-sp : chain space

sp : space rep : Repeat

hk : hook lp (s) : loop(s)

yo : yarn over sl-st : slip stitch

Instruction information

1) U is for UMBRELLA

Visit https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/umbrella-motif for this umbrella motif.

2) U is for UNICORN 1

Visit https://www.goldenlucycrafts.com/2018/05/08/crochet-unicorn-applique/ for this tiny unicorn motif.

3) U is for UNICORN 2

Visit https://www.natalinacraft.com/free-crochet-pattern-appliques-horse-and-unicorn/ for this full unicorn motif.

4) U is for UP

I didn’t make this, as it was too small for the purpose of my motifs here – but I loved this motif and just had to share.

Visit https://www.mooglyblog.com/moogly-crochet-punctuation-set/

to make this UP motif. Use the straight line and the upside down “V” and have fun – create something unique.

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Tuesday, 5 March 2019

U IS FOR … CROCHET MOTIFS

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