Today
we will work on the 10th vowel of the Hindi Devnagari script,
pronounced “Oh”.
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Materials used : Today I’ve used local unbranded knitting cotton yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; stitch markers ; embroidery needle ; sewing needle ; Mod Podge to stiffen motif
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well
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.
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 , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn
Difficulty level : Intermediate
You
must know how to work the fsc. There is
a very good video tutorial here, so come on along.
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S
terminology)
lp(s)
: Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc
: Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st
: Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s)
: Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo
: Yarn Over sk : Skip
Stitches used : Using US terminology
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Instruction information
Please note that I start all rows with a ch 1 turning chain
for ease.
Please
also check the top of this blog for neat video tutorials of all stitches used
in today’s pattern sheet.
PART 1 :
For
want of a better explanation, we start with the part of the alphabet that looks
like the number 3.
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Start :
with 3 fsc. Turn.
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Row 1 :
sc in the 1st st ; hdc in the next st ; dc in the last st. Turn.
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Row 2 :
dc in the 1st st ; hdc in the next st ; sc in the last st. Turn.
Rows 3 - 8 : Rep Rows 1 & 2
Row 9 :
sc in all 3 sts. Turn.
In
the following row we will work along the edge of Rows 7 and 6 and then work on
the lower half of the alphabet.
Remember
that the 1st st at the corner is a sc. We sk that st and work in the 1st
dc.
Row 10 :
ch 1, Work 2 sl-st along the side / post of the 1st dc ;
1
sc and 1 hdc along the post of the next dc ;
1
dc along the post of the next dc Turn.
Row 11 :
dc in the 1st st ; hdc in the next st ; sc in the last st. Turn.
Row 12 :
sc in the 1st st ; hdc in the next st ; dc in the last st. Turn.
Rows 13 - 17 : Rep Rows 11 & 12
Row 18 :
sc in all 3 sts. Turn.
Fasten
off and weave in ends.
PART 2 :
In
Part 2, we are working on the straight line (matra) that comes to the right of
what we have done in Part 1
Start :
with 12 fsc. Turn.
Row 2 :
sc in the 1st st and in each st till end. Turn.
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKk
Row 3 :
sc in all 12 sts ; ch 6. Turn.
Row 4 :
sc in the 2nd ch from hk ; sc in the next 4 ch ;
sc
in the next 3 sts ; 3 fsc. Turn.
Rows 5 - 6 : sc in all
11 sts. Turn.
Fasten
off and weave in ends.
PART 3 :
In
Part 2 we have worked the “A” ka matra. In
Part 3, we are working on that small joining bit that will join Parts 2 and 1.
We
have a short side and a long side on top that we’ve just made in Part 1, right?
You need to work on the 5th, 6th and 7th st on
the same side as the small bit.
Row 1 :
Re-attach yarn on the 5th st from top ; sc in that st and the next 2
sts. Turn.
Rows 2 - 3 : sc in all 3 sts. Turn.
Fasten
off and leave a tail for joining.
PART 4 :
Part
4 is that 2nd straight line (matra) to the far right.
Start :
with 12 fsc. Turn.
Row 2 :
sc in the 1st st and in each st till end. Turn.
Row 3 :
sc in all 12 sts ; ch 6. Turn.
Row 4 :
sc in the 2nd ch from hk ; sc in the next 4 ch;
sc
in the next 3 sts. Turn.
Rows 5 - 6 : sc in all 8
sts. Turn.
Do
not cut yarn.
PART 5 :
Lastly
we need to add the oh symbol (matra) that goes on top of the alphabet.
You
are on the right hand side of the top bar.
Start :
Sl-st in the 1st 5 sts ;
dc
+ hdc in the next st ; sc in the next st. Turn.
Row 2 :
sk the 1st st ; sc + hdc in the next st ; dc in the last st. Turn.
Row 3 :
dc + hdc in the 1st st ; sc in the last st. Turn.
Row 4 :
Rep Row 2.
Fasten
off and weave in ends.
PART 6 : Joining :
a) We need to
join the Part 2 / 3 matra to the Part 1 section. So using a set of pins, first join the matra
to the centre of what you made in Part 1.
Then using one of the joining methods, join these two together.
b) Now join the
matra you just made in Part 4.
Block
as needed per yarn instructions.
How did I stiffen my alphabets?
For all my alphabets (whether English or Devnagari), I use Mod Podge (1 MP : 2 water) - so if doing a large batch its table spoons with the proportion or tea spoon depending on quantity needed.
For Indians : Fevicol or Fevicryl Fabric glue in similar proportions works as well.
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