2nd VOWEL of the HINDI
ALPHABET
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Hindi
alphabet - Devnagari script. Today we’re on the second
vowel “Aaa”
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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
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
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
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
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 :
As
we did with the 1st vowel, we start with the “A” in this part.
Start :
with 3 fsc. Turn.
Row 1 :
sc in the 1st st ; hdc in the next st ; dc in the last st. Turn.
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 work on one of the “Aaa” matras.
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 4. Turn.
Row 4 :
sc in the 2nd ch from hk ; sc in the next 2 ch ;
sc
in the next 3 sts ; 3 fsc. Turn.
Rows 5 - 6 : sc in all 9
sts. Turn.
Fasten
off and weave in ends.
Part 3 :
Now in Part 2 we have
worked the “A” matra.
This has a short side
and a long side on top, right? You need to work on the 5th, 6th and
7th st (of your 12 fsc row from Part 2) on the same
side as the short side. - so keeping your such that the 12
fsc row is horizontal and the short side is facing upwards, count off the
stitches as given.
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 :
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.
Fasten
off and leave a tail for joining.
Finishing :
a) We need to
join the “A” ka matra to the first 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
“Aaa” matra you just made in Part 4. You
have completed Aaa.
c) Block as
needed per yarn instructions.
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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 MR or Fevicryl Fabric glue in similar proportions works as well.
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