Wednesday 13 March 2019

W IS FOR … CROCHET MOTIFS


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W IS FOR …

And before you know it, we’re almost at the end of our alphabet. 
Today let’s work on our W is for…
We have a watermelon and a whale for our cute little W motifsDo remember to tag me when you make and show off your creation. 

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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 ; 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)      W is for WATERMELON

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For the watermelon motif, I’ve used the free pattern at https://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-watermelon-applique/


2)    W is for WHALE

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For this whale motif, I’ve used the free pattern at http://www.jennyandteddy.com/2013/02/whale-crochet-applique-free-pattern/


3)    W is for WHALE 2
I found this whale motif just after I finished all my W motifs, but you can get the free pattern at http://krawka.blogspot.com/2015/02/applique-whale.html


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These motifs will be used on blankets.  So here are my blanket patterns