13th
VOWEL of the HINDI ALPHABET
Today
we will work on “Ahha” which is the 13th and last vowel of the Hindi
Devnagari script.
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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
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
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on
hk) ;
yo,
draw through all 3 lps. One hdc
made.
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert
hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo,
draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc
made.
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.
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 :
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 :
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 ; 3 fsc. Turn.
Rows 5 - 6 : sc in all
11 sts. Turn.
Fasten
off and weave in ends.
Part 3 :
Now
in Part 2 we have worked the “A” ka matra.
This has a short side and a long side on top, 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.
Part 4 : (Make
two)
We
just need to make the two ‘bindus’ or dots that goes on top of Um.
Start :
with a magic circle and work 9 hdc in it.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st hdc.
Fasten
off and weave in ends.
Finishing :
a) We need to
join the “Um” 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.
b) Then using
one of the joining methods, join these two together.
c) Place the
bindus /dots on the right side of the alphabet as shown.
You have completed Um.
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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