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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:33:01 )
Magic wands, chains, and creating things
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:33:19 )
Table of Content
Intro
about
History
Hooks
yarn
stitches and terms
books
shops
free
hosts?
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:33:44 )
Introduction

Hello everyone, and welcome to Magic wands, chains, and creating things. I created this hangout for anyone interested in crocheting. Advanced or just starting but also for people to come and talk. I know when I was teaching myself how to crochet I wish I had people to talk to for tips and trick or even just to talk about the topic or others while working. So here I am making a place for others who might be like me and wish to look for people to talk to while working on a project or looking for tips and tricks as they work.

So again welcome and enjoy your stay.
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:34:04 )
About

Hello, my name is Melissa by I go by either kittyzilla or kitty. I thought myself on crocheting threw watching youtube videos and looking threw books. I thought myself when I was heading to highschool. So I have been crocheting for about 18 years. And in no way to I call myself an expert. I am still learning new skills and new things about the craft itself. I have done things from blankets to stuffed animals. I have yet to actually make clothing. But I have made my own 'pattern' persay. While in this thread while i work on stuff i will post pictures of things i have finished or wip if anyone wants to see what i'm working on.
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:34:42 )
History of crocheting

Crochet is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials. The name is derived from the French term crochet, meaning 'small hook'. Hooks can be made from a variety of materials, such as metal, wood, bamboo, or plastic. The key difference between crochet and knitting, beyond the implements used for their production, is that each stitch in crochet is completed before the next one is begun, while knitting keeps many stitches open at a time. Some variant forms of crochet, such as Tunisian crochet and broomstick lace, do keep multiple crochet stitches open at a time.

Fashions in crochet changed with the end of the Victorian era in the 1890s. Crocheted laces in the new Edwardian era, peaking between 1910 and 1920, became even more elaborate in texture and complicated stitching.


Filet crochet by an internee at Manzanar War Relocation Center, 1943. Photograph by Ansel Adams
The strong Victorian colours disappeared, though, and new publications called for white or pale threads, except for fancy purses, which were often crocheted of brightly colored silk and elaborately beaded. After World War I, far fewer crochet patterns were published, and most of them were simplified versions of the early 20th-century patterns. After World War II, from the late 1940s until the early 1960s, there was a resurgence in interest in home crafts, particularly in the United States, with many new and imaginative crochet designs published for colorful doilies, potholders, and other home items, along with updates of earlier publications. These patterns called for thicker threads and yarns than in earlier patterns and included wonderful variegated colors. The craft remained primarily a homemaker's art until the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the new generation picked up on crochet and popularized granny squares, a motif worked in the round and incorporating bright colors.


Detail on gold thread crochet in a mid-20th century short jacket designed by Sybil Connolly
Although crochet underwent a subsequent decline in popularity, the early 21st century has seen a revival of interest in handcrafts and DIY, as well as great strides in improvement of the quality and varieties of yarn. There are many more new pattern books with modern patterns being printed, and most yarn stores now offer crochet lessons in addition to the traditional knitting lessons. There are many books you can purchase from local book stores to teach yourself how to crochet whether it be as a beginner or intermediate. There are also many books for children and teenagers who are hoping to take up the hobby. Filet crochet, Tunisian crochet, tapestry crochet, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, cro-hooking, and Irish crochet are all variants of the basic crochet method.


Bags and hacky sack tapestry crocheted in Guatemala.
Crochet has experienced a revival on the catwalk as well. Christopher Kane's Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection[20] makes intensive use of the granny square, one of the most basic of crochet motifs. In addition, crochet has been utilized many times by designers on the popular reality show Project Runway. Websites such as Etsy and Ravelry have made it easier for individual hobbyists to sell and distribute their patterns or projects across the internet.

Laneya Wiles released a music video titled "Straight Hookin'" which makes a play on the word "hookers," which has a double meaning for both "one who crochets" and "a prostitute."
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:34:54 )
hooks

For how many years I been working with crocheting there are many sizes and many styles. You can get crochet made from metal, plastic, and wood. There may be more out there but those are the ones I have worked with over the years.
Sizes

Thread crochet hooks
Millimeter Range /U.S. Size Range
3.50 mm/ 00
3.25 mm/ 0
2.75 mm/ 1
2.70 mm/ 00
2.55 mm/ 0
2.35 mm/ 1
2.25 mm/ 2
2.20 mm/ 2
2.10 mm/ 3
2 mm/ 4
1.90 mm/ 5
1.80 mm/ 6
1.75 mm/ 4/0
1.70 mm/ 5
1.65 mm/ 7
1.60 mm/ 6
1.50 mm/ 8/7/2
1.40 mm/ 9/8
1.30 mm/ 10
1.25 mm/ 9/4
1.15 mm/ 10
1.10 mm/ 11
1.05 mm/ 11
1 mm/ 12/6
0.95 mm/ 13
0.90 mm/ 14/8
0.85 mm/ 13
0.75 mm/ 14/10
0.60 mm/ 12

'Normal' size

Metric diameter/Crochet Hook Size
2.25 mm/B-1
2.75 mm/C-2
3.25 mm/D-3
3.5 mm/E-4
3.75 mm/F-5
4 mm/G-6 (Boye G-6 is 4.25mm)
4.5 mm/ 7
5 mm/H-8
5.5 mm/ I-9
6 mm/ J-10
6.5 mm /K-10.5
8 mm/ L-11
9 mm/ M/N-13
10 mm /N/P-15
15 mm/ P/Q
16 mm/ Q
19 mm/ S
25 mm/ U
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:35:12 )
Yarn

For years I never understood yarn size due to it never really made a difference. Until I made a project that was supposed to be a lot smaller then it was. That is when I started to pay attention to the yarn size for patterns vs just doing what was pretty.


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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:35:28 )
Stitches and terms

I will be updating this when I learn stitches and learn new terms that I might not know just yet.

Basic Stitches
alt - alternate
approx- approximately
beg- begin/beginning
bet -between
BL or BLO -back loop or back loop only
bo -bobble
BP- back post
BPdc- back post double crochet
BPdtr- back post double treble crochet
BPhdc- back post half double crochet
BPsc- back post single crochet
BPtr- back post treble crochet
CC -contrasting color
ch -chain stitch
ch- refer to chain or space previously made, e.g., ch-1 space
ch-sp- chain space
CL- cluster
cont- continue
dc -double crochet
dc2tog -double crochet 2 stitches together
dec -decrease
dtr -double treble crochet
edc -extended double crochet
ehdc -extended half double crochet
esc -extended single crochet
etr -extended treble crochet
FL or FLO- front loop or front loop only
foll -following
FP- front post
FPdc- front post double crochet
FPdtr- front post double treble crochet
FPhdc- front post half double crochet
FPsc- front post single crochet
FPtr- front post treble crochet
hdc- half double crochet
hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 stitches together
inc -increase
lp -loop
m -marker
MC- main color
pat or patt- pattern
pc -popcorn stitch
pm- place marker
prev -previous
ps or puff -puff stitch
rem -remaining
rep -repeat
rnd -round
RS -right side
sc -single crochet
sc2tog- single crochet 2 stitches together
sh -shell
sk -skip
sl st -slip stitch
sm or sl m- slip marker
sp- space
st- stitch
tbl- through back loop
tch or t-ch -turning chain
tog -together
tr -treble crochet
tr2tog- treble crochet 2 stitches together
trtr -triple treble crochet
WS -wrong side
yo -yarn over
yoh -yarn over hook


Terms
* repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
* * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations
{ } work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
[ ] work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
( ) work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed or work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space

Other
U.S./Canada U.K.
slip stitch (sl st) -slip stitch (ss)
single crochet (sc)- double crochet (dc)
half double crochet (hdc) -half treble (htr)
double crochet (dc) -treble (tr)
treble (tr)- double treble (dtr)
double treble (dtr)- triple treble (trtr)

U.S. - U.K./Canada
gauge- tension
yarn over (yo)- yarn over hook (yoh)
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:35:43 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


books
shops
free
hosts?


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:35:55 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


shops
free
hosts?


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:36:07 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


free
hosts?


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:36:33 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


hosts?


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:36:42 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


hosts?


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:36:59 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


hosts?


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 04:37:37 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


hosts?


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/12 19:10:37 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


@Ruby: You can post if you like
@LilMissKushy: So far more information will be add when i can think of more


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Artist Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/16 01:24:14 )



Oh cool you made it~
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Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/18 00:35:00 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


@Ruby: yes i did i'll be more active when i get more calm have family visit ing so it's really loud.


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I'm losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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Voltie — Sha/female Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/10/28 13:26:43 )


Oh hiiii I crochet poorly and I don't have much yarn left xD


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Currently recovering from large amounts of PTSD. I'll post when I can, please ping for replies. Things are very difficult for me right now.

Donator — She,Her Posted 3 years ago ( 2020/12/3 18:18:39 )
I can’t run away from the beast
RIP the scab and set it free
It’s the killer in me


@Shadami: sorry i haven't posted here in a while ^^; between work national novel writing month moving i slightly forgot i had this up.... but you can use scraps do to granny squares and i know some pretty cool ones


There is blood on the path I walk
And each step I take is haunting me
Embraced by the darkness, I\'m losing the light
Encircled by demons, I fight

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