Sweet Nothings Crochet: December 2021

CROSS THIS OUT HOT PADS

Thank you for joining me today to make this hot pad as a quick Christmas gift.

This is the second in the series of hot pads that I have made for friends for Christmas.

I chanced on these gorgeous patterns and I think these will work beautifully for the use I intend them for. That said this pattern can be used in a multitude of ways.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used 50 gms Flinders 8-ply cotton with a 3 mm crochet hook

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

General yarn info : Today’s yarn is not specific for this pattern.

For this project, use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

Difficulty level : Intermediate

Stitches used : Using U.S terminology

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

What is a chain stitch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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

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

Front Post Double Crochet : fpdc : Post stitches are stitches worked around the post of a stitch of the row below.

How to work the fpdc : yo, hk into sp between posts of st from row below – going from back of stitch, around st and into the front of the st ; yo, pull yarn through the sps (3 lps on hk), (yo & pull through 2 lps) twice. One fpdc complete

View the video at https://youtu.be/9tL5XiqKi14

Instruction information Using U.S terminology

Please note that I start all my rounds with a ch 1 turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for a video tutorial on all the stitches needed to make this full project.

Please read through all my detailed notes before you pick up your hook.

This helps you get an idea of what we’re creating and what notes / videos to look out for.

Zoomed Detail of Cross This Out Hot Pads Free Crochet Pattern from Sweet Nothings Crochet

Centre Detail for Cross This Out Hot Pads Free Crochet Pattern from Sweet Nothings Crochet

What I loved about this project is that we work with front and back loops all through - so the back of work is very neat , without any holes or spaces.

There is trc (triple/treble crochet) used as well

This also makes it a little 'bulky' in a way. You just have to make it to know what I mean.

That said, the whole project base is in single crochet, so it does take time to 'grow'.

Triple Crochet : trc : wrap yarn twice around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times. One trc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/A0y4BbgDTbs

Chainless start for Triple / Treble Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of trc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/f42MO0cGYC0

The pattern uses a simple stitches in a special way to make it look like a lot more work than it is and once you get the pattern going, you can just carry on and make it to any size.

I worked mine till I had a 6" x 6" (or 15 cm) square and I find that the thickness of the pattern/project will make it ideal as hot pads.

Of course, there is the option of using them as doilies or table decoration too.

Get the pattern at http://everytrickonthehook.com/patterns-2/a-kiss-to-build-a-dream-on/

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Saturday 18 December 2021

CROSS THIS OUT HOT PADS