Double crochet stitch This is the next step in knitting. Very often it is used to make petals when knitting flowers. double crochet stitch.
Quite rarely found as the main element knitted product- a column with three crochets. Most often, triple crochet stitches are used to create patterns.
In this case, three-crochet stitches are also very often used. This element of basic knitting can be found when making bud petals or leaves.
The execution of the three crochet stitch is not very different from the previously discussed stitches, but the visual difference is significant.
We use a double crochet stitch
In this tutorial, we'll look at the triple crochet stitch as a separate element and see what happens when you make a continuous fabric using the triple crochet stitches.
A fabric made in double crochet stitches will be very loose and full of holes. The column with three crochets has a higher height compared to the one, so it corresponds to 4 or 5 lifting air loops.
1. To lift we do four...
2. ... or five air loops, depending on the density of your knitting
3. We make three yarn overs on the hook (we wind the thread on the hook three times)
4. Thread the hook into the next free loop. The loop from which the lifting loops rise is considered occupied. As a result there are 5 loops on the hook
9. Grab the working thread and pull it through the remaining two loops. The three crochet stitch is finished. Look at it carefully. You can knit a double crochet stitch next to each other and you will see the difference. If you learn to visually distinguish double crochets, then you can easily do without diagrams and descriptions, just look at a finished item, for example in a store, and knit something similar for yourself :)
11. Having made a small fabric using double crochet stitches, you will see the following: light, airy, loose
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It's time to learn how to knit basic elements. And then you can move on to simple patterns.
Elements that will be discussed in this article:
- half-column (connecting column)
- single crochet (short stitch)
- Double crochet in 1 step
- Double crochet in 2 steps
- Rachy step
Let's first consider structure of a crocheted loop:
The loops have a “pigtail” shape, because... when knitting they are secured. The “pigtail” serves as the basis for the next row. The loop consists of back and front walls. The loop that is on the hook is not included in the calculation of loops (!). She is called the leader. Most often (but not always) when knitting each subsequent row, the hook is inserted under the main loop of the previous row, which allows you to get the most even fabric.
Air loop
The first, most necessary, important, but at the same time simple element is the air loop.
The sequence of air loops is called a chain. This chain acts as a preparatory row for making all the patterns, so it is important to learn how to knit such loops evenly and identically.
Air loop knitting technique:
To begin, take the hook in your right hand. Hold it correctly (like a pencil, with the hook facing you). The thread from the ball must be placed on the index finger of the left hand, holding it with the thumb.
Next, you need to insert the hook from right to left under the working thread on index finger with your left hand, turn the hook counterclockwise a full turn (360 degrees), and then, moving away from you, throw the thread onto the hook without tightening the loop that has formed on it. To do this, move the head of the hook from left to right under the thread on your index finger, grab it and pull it towards you through the loop on the hook. This is the first loop of the chain.
After knitting the first loop, put the thread on the hook and pull it through the loop that is on it. And so on until you reach the required length/quantity.
When starting to complete the first row of the pattern, make several air loops of the chain, which are called lifting loops. They replace the 1st column of the new row. The number of lifting loops depends on the height of the column: the higher the column, the more lifting loops. In diagrams, an air loop is usually indicated by an open circle “Ο”. The air loop of the chain for lifting is a filled circle.
Half column
The half-stitch is used when connecting shapes (that’s why it is also called a connecting stitch) and for knitting the edge of the product so that it is tight and even.
The half-stitch is knitted as follows: enter 
hook into the loop of the previous row, grab the working thread with the hook and pull it directly through the loop of the chain and the loop lying on the hook.
In diagrams, a half-column can be designated by the following symbols: +, ×, ∇,∩, T, Ι.
Single crochet
A single crochet is also called a short double crochet, because... it corresponds to 2 lifting loops.
A short stitch is knitted as follows: insert the hook into the loop of the previous row/chain (into the 2nd loop, do not count the loops on the hook), grab the thread and pull out the loop. After this, 2 loops are formed on the hook. Grab the yarn again and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook. In the diagrams, a single crochet (SC) can be indicated by the following symbols: Ι,+,×.
Double crochet in 1 step
A double crochet stitch corresponds to 3 lifting loops in one step.
A double crochet stitch is knitted in 1 step as follows: place the thread on the hook away from you, insert the hook into the loop from the previous row (i.e. into the 3rd loop of the hook, not counting the loop on the hook), grab the thread and pull the loop to level of the loop lying on the hook. Then pull the working yarn through all the loops on the hook, knitting all the loops at the same time. There will be 1 chain loop left on the hook. In diagrams, a double crochet is most often indicated by the following symbol:
Double crochet in 2 steps
A double crochet in two steps corresponds to 3 lifting loops.
A double crochet stitch is knitted in two steps as follows: place the thread on the hook away from you, insert the hook into the loop of the previous row/chain (3rd loop from the hook, counting the loops on the hook), grab the thread and pull the loop to the level of the loop lying on hook. There are 3 loops on the hook: an elongated loop, a yarn over and a leading loop. Next, put the yarn over the hook again and pull it through the first 2 loops on the hook (pull and yarn over), grab the yarn again and pull it through the last 2 loops on the hook. There will be 1 chain loop left on the hook.
In diagrams, a double crochet is most often indicated by the following symbol:
Double crochet stitch
A double crochet stitch corresponds to 4 lifting loops.
A double crochet stitch is worked as follows: make 2 
Yarn over the hook (wrap the thread 2 times), insert the hook into the loop of the previous row (4th loop of the chain), grab the thread and knit a loop. There are 4 loops on the hook. Grab the yarn and pull it through the first 2 loops (loop and yarn over) that are on the hook. Grab the yarn again and pull it through the next 2 loops on the hook, grab the yarn again and pull it through the next 2 loops on the hook. As a result, there will be 1 air loop left on the hook.
In diagrams, a double crochet stitch is most often indicated by the following symbol:
Double crochet stitch
A column with three crochets corresponds to 5 lifting loops.
It is performed according to the principle of a double crochet stitch, but 3 yarn overs are made and 2 loops are knitted sequentially in 4 steps. A stitch with 4 or more yarn overs is knitted in the same way.
In diagrams, a double crochet stitch is most often indicated by the following symbol:
Pico
In order to perform the picot element, knit 3-4 air loops, insert the hook into the base of the picot, grab and pull the thread. Then put the thread on the hook and knit 1 more chain stitch.
In diagrams, picot is indicated by a triangle: unfilled ∇, filled and inverted.
Rachy step
The “crawberry step” element is used to finish the last row.
The next step is performed as follows: knit 1 row of single crochets, but in the opposite direction, i.e. from left to right. Then insert the hook into the loop of the previous row or edge of the piece, grab it in this way, as shown by the arrow in the figure below, pull the thread through a loop and knit both loops on the hook together using a yarn over.
The fabric, knitted in stitches with three crochets, turns out to be loose, but holey and loose. Typically, triple crochet stitches are used for openwork knitting.
How to knit stitches with three crochets
In order to learn how to knit stitches with three crochets, we will knit a chain of air loops. The number of loops can be any.The first double crochet stitch at the beginning of each row is always replaced by five chain stitches. Therefore, we cast on an additional five chain stitches.
Yarn over the hook.
We make another yarn over the hook.
And once again we will yarn over the hook.
We have three yarn overs and one loop on our hook. We insert the hook into the sixth loop of our air chain.
We grab the working thread with a crochet hook.
And we pull it out. We have two loops and three yarn overs on our hook.
We grab the working thread.
We pull it through the first loop and one yarn over on the hook.
We now have two loops and two yarn overs left on the hook.
We grab the working thread again.
And we pull it through the first loop on the hook and through one yarn over.
We have two loops and one yarn over on our hook.
We grab the working thread again.
We pull it through the first loop and yarn over on the hook. There are only two loops left on the hook.
And once again we grab the working thread.
We pull it through the remaining two loops on the hook. So we finished knitting a stitch with three crochets.
We knit stitches with three crochets in all other loops. They turn out very tall.
In order to knit another row, you need to knit five chain stitches, which replace the first stitch with three crochets.
We unfold the knitting and knit in reverse side stitches with three crochets are similar to those stitches that we knitted before in the first row.
The purpose of this article is to help less experienced craftswomen in a short time acquire basic knowledge of crochet. For those who are quite good at crocheting, a quick acquaintance with the description of the basic techniques may help them make some changes to their own models. Below in the article you will find basic crochet techniques.
A guarantee of successful completion of the work when crocheting, especially for beginners (and especially if in creating samples you need to reproduce dimensions very accurately), will be good rule: knit a 5 x 5 cm sample using the threads and hook that you will need to knit the pattern. This will allow you to compare the number of columns and rows of the sample with the amount that is required (for proportion, it is enough to tie the three initial air loops and tie the length of the finished sample to the height of all its rows). Possible differences arise due to the individual characteristics of each craftswoman: for example, if the column is too dense, you need to take a hook of a larger diameter, and if it is too loose, a smaller one.
Pay attention to changing the thread that has run out in a skein: it is better to always do this at the beginning of the row and leave a long tail knitted threads so that it can be secured on the wrong side with several stitches, just like the tail of a new thread.
Having finished a row, before turning and starting to knit a new one, knit several air loops: this is necessary to avoid ties along the edges, which deform the product. Unless otherwise indicated, the number of these chain stitches will depend on what stitches you are knitting the row with:
1 chain stitch for a single crochet, 2 chain stitches for a half double crochet, 3 chain loops for a double crochet, 4 chain loops for a double crochet, 5 chain loops for a double crochet. After washing ready product, put it between two terry towels and wait until most of the water is absorbed. Then carefully stretch the model, securing the edges with pins so that it takes the desired shape. If desired, you can starch the product or immerse it in a mixture of water and rice starch or water and sugar (the latter operation is done with products that should be hard, like bonbonnieres or small baskets for sweets), and then dry in the shade so that the threads do not turn yellow.
How to hold thread and use a crochet hook
With your left hand, hold the thread that comes from the skein, pass it from front to back between ring finger and the little finger, and then, going around the little finger, bring it forward and pass it over the palm so that the thread passes between the ring and middle fingers. With your little, ring, and middle fingers down, draw the thread from below onto your index finger. As you work, the thread should be held tightly between your index finger and thumb.
Right hand take the hook like a handle and guide its movement with the index finger on which it rests.
Below we will talk about the basic crochet techniques and their variations, accompanied by drawings that will demonstrate how to perform the different stages of knitting:
Air loop
1. Fold the thread in half, insert the hook into the resulting loop and, picking the thread a little higher, pull it forward to the fold so that a loop is formed.
2. Holding the resulting loop between your thumb and forefinger, hook the thread lying on your index finger (the hook goes under it), lift it and pull it forward along the finger with the hook.
3. Grab the thread with your hook and pull it through the loop: this forms the first loop of the chain, or air loop.
Double chain of air loops (double chain of air loops)
1. Cast on 2 chain loops and insert the hook into the first one.
2. Grab the thread with your hook and pull it through the air loop.
3. Pull out the first loop, that is, grab the thread and pass it through the loop.
4. Grab the thread with your hook, picking it up from behind.
5. Pull the loop through, passing it through 2 loops on the hook at once.
6. Insert the hook into the first loop on the left and repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 along the entire required length. Cast on 2 chain loops and insert the hook into the first one.
Half single crochet (p/st. b/n.)
2. Pull out the loop.
3. Tie a stitch by passing the extended loop through the chain loop and the hook loop. To knit a stitch means to pass the elongated thread through all the loops that are on the hook.
4. Repeat the operation starting from step 1 and knit until the last loop of the chain.
Single crochet (st. b/n)
1. Insert the hook into the second loop of the chain on the left, hook the thread with the hook.
3. Tie a post, that is, pass the elongated loop immediately through 2 loops on the hook.
Double single crochet (double stitch b/n.)
1. Insert the hook into the second loop from the left, hook the thread and pull out the loop, as in steps 1 and 2 of the single crochet stitch.
2. Pull out the loop and hook the thread again.
3. Pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook.
4. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop on the left.
Half double crochet (p/dc)
1. Insert the hook into the first loop of the base, that is, into the third loop from the hook, and grab the thread from below with the hook.
2. Pull out the loop (there will be 3 loops on the hook), grab the thread with the hook from below.
3. Knit a stitch, that is, pull the thread through 3 loops on the hook at once.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3, starting each time with the first base loop on the left.
Double crochet (dc)
1. Perform techniques 1 and 2 of knitting a half double crochet, grab the thread by bringing the hook from below.
2. Pass the thread through two of the three loops on the hook; hook the thread from below.
3. Crochet a stitch by passing the yarn through the last 2 loops remaining on the hook.
4. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first base loop on the left.
Double crochet stitch (st. 2 stitches)
1. Wrap the thread around the hook twice, catching it from the back and bringing the hook forward.
2. Insert the hook into the first stitch of the base (the fifth stitch from the hook) and pull up a loop.
3. Grab the thread by bringing the hook under and pull it through two of the four loops on the hook. Then grab the thread again, bringing the hook under it.
4. Pull the thread through two of the three remaining loops on the hook, then grab the thread again from the bottom.
5. Knit a stitch (pass the thread through the two remaining loops on the hook).
6. Repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop of the base on the left.
Double crochet stitch (st. 3 stitches)
1. Knit as when doing a double crochet stitch, only wrap the thread around the hook not two, but three times.
2. Insert the hook into the sixth loop on the left, pull out a loop (there will be 5 loops on the hook), yarn over.
3. Pull the yarn through the first 2 loops on the hook and yarn over.
4. Using subsequent yarn overs, bind off all the loops remaining on the hook in two, and repeat starting from step 1, each time inserting the hook into the first loop on the left.
Two single crochets closed together
1. Where you want to knit two single crochets together, * insert the hook into the first loop on the left and pull the loop *; repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over.
2. Pass the thread through the 3 loops on the hook, pulling it out carefully.
Two double crochets knitted together
1. Where you need to knit 2 double crochets together, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch of the base, pull out a loop; Yarn over again and pass the thread through two of the three loops on the hook. You will end up with an open (not fully knitted) double crochet; Yarn over again.
2. Insert the hook into the next loop of the base, pull the thread, yarn over again and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook. You will end up with 2 uncovered columns. Grab the thread with your hook again and carefully, without pulling, pull it through all three remaining loops.
Three double crochets, knitted together at the beginning of the row
1. Knit a chain of chain stitches of the required length, taking into account that the last 4 loops of the chain will form the first stitch (equal in height to a double crochet stitch) in the cone (a group of stitches starting in one base loop and closing together); make two yarn overs, insert the hook into the fifth loop of the chain, counting from the hook, and pull out the loop.
2. * Leave a loop on the hook and, picking up the thread again, pull it through the first 2 loops on the hook *; repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over, insert the hook into the same base loop, pull out the loop and repeat from * to * twice; Yarn over again.
3. Carefully, without tension, pull the thread through the 3 loops on the hook.
Loin mesh with empty and filled cells, made with double crochets
1. The basis of the mesh is formed by double crochets and air loops. To complete the first empty cell of the grid, knit a chain of chain loops, the number of which should be a multiple of 3, plus 7 more chain loops, then work a double crochet with the base in the eighth loop of the chain, counting from the hook./p>
2. Chain 2, skip 2 foundation stitches, then double crochet 1, inserting hook into next foundation stitch. Repeat these steps until the end of the chain./p>
3. Turn the knitting to the other side, knit a chain of five chain stitches (= 1 double crochet + 2 chain stitches for an empty square)./p>
4. Work 1 double crochet over the double crochet in the previous row and a chain of two chain stitches. Repeat until the end of the row./p>
5. Finish the row by knitting the last single crochet to the base in the third chain of the previous row. In each subsequent row, repeat step 3./p>
6. To knit a filled square over an empty one, knit 1 double crochet over the previous row and 2 double crochets into the chain of chain stitches from the previous row. A filled square is formed from three double crochets.
Loin mesh with empty and filled cells, made in double crochets
1. The checkered pattern consists of 3 chain stitches and 1 double crochet stitch. Knit a chain of chain stitches, multiples of 4, plus 10 chain stitches. For the first square of the first row, knit a double crochet into the 11th loop of the chain, counting from the hook, then * tie 3 chain loops, skip 3 base loops, knit 1 double crochet into the next base loop *. Repeat from * to * for all empty cells.
2. In the second and subsequent rows, perform 4 chain stitches (= first double crochet), then * 3 chain stitches and 1 double crochet stitch, performed in the penultimate stitch of the double crochet stitch of the previous row *. Repeat from * to * for all empty cells.
3. Each filled grid cell consists of four double crochets. At the beginning of work, to complete the first filled square: 4 chain stitches (= first double crochet), * 3 double crochets, knit into a chain of 3 chain loops from the previous row; 1 double crochet stitch in the previous row *. Repeat from * to * for all filled cells.
4. If a filled square is to be worked over another filled square: * work 1 double crochet stitch over each stitch of the previous row forming a filled square *. Repeat from * to * for all filled cells.
How to start the next row if a single crochet comes first
1. Instead of the first stitch of the new row, knit 1 chain stitch.
How to start the next row if the double crochet goes first
1. Instead of the first stitch of the new row, knit 3 chain stitches.
2. Knit a second stitch by inserting the hook into the top loop of the penultimate stitch of the previous row.
Pico (pc) with single crochet
1. Finish the stitch that should be to the right of the picot and knit a chain of three chain stitches.
2. Insert the hook from top to bottom into the loop knitted before the beginning of the chain and yarn over.
3. Pull the loop through and yarn over again.
4. Pull the thread through 2 loops on the hook (this way you will get a single crochet).
5. Skip one or more base loops (their number is indicated in the pattern description) and continue knitting.
Pico (pc) with half double crochet
1. Knit a chain of three chain stitches after the stitch to the right of the picot.
2. Insert the hook into the first of three chain stitches and yarn over.
3. Pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook, so you get a half single crochet.
Pico-trefoil
1. Work 3 picots as described in the picot description from three chain stitches with a half single crochet.
2. Insert the hook into the loop covering the first picot and yarn over.
3. Lightly, without tension, pull the thread through the 2 loops on the hook, gathering 3 picots together.
Crocheting is a whole world of needlework with its own rules and characteristics, once entered it is impossible to go back. This craft rewards craftswomen with beautiful and original things, you just have to learn the basics - knitting stitches.
In order to feel confident in the future, beginners need to learn how to crochet the simplest elements, which makes it possible to create fabrics of any complexity with a wide variety of patterns.
Master class for beginners on crocheting stitches
Any pattern created by crochet, from the simplest to the lush and openwork, is created by combining air loops and several types of columns. If you learn how to knit them perfectly, you can safely start crocheting things of any complexity.
What are the main types of crochet stitches?
- Single crochets;
- Double crochets;
- Half columns;
- Double crochets;
- Relief columns;
- Lush columns.
Single crochet
This type is considered one of the most used methods of knitting stitches - and therefore a basic skill necessary for all craftswomen. The method of crocheting single crochet stitches allows you to get a dense fabric of low stitches that is not highly elastic.
This knitting technique offers several options for knitting loops: behind the front wall of the loop, behind the back wall and behind both walls. Depending on this, the pattern on the canvas will differ. Often knitting single crochets involves knitting a loop on both walls(in other words, for both half-loops of the upper braid) - this is the option that is often assumed in all knitting patterns. Let's considerhow to crochet a single crochet using the example of a step-by-step diagram:
We knit a chain of 20 chain stitches plus 1 lifting loop. We knit the first stitch into the second chain stitch from the hook. Insert the hook under the two walls of the loop, pick up the thread and pull it through the loop: two loops have formed on the hook (photo 1). Now we pick up the thread again and pull it through both loops. There is one loop left on the hook. We knitted a single crochet (photo 2).
Next, we knit the first row of stitches, but grab the air loop from the front wall - it’s more convenient to knit the initial row this way (photo 3). We turn the work over, knit one lifting loop, and then a row of stitches, picking up the loops on both walls.
In order for the edge of the fabric to be smooth, it is important to knit the first and last loops of the row correctly. Often, especially if they are knitted with thin threads, they skip the first loop of the row and the stitches of the next row are knitted directly into the second loop, or they forget to knit the last loop of the row. Be careful and count the bars while you study. You should always get 20 columns (lifting air loops are not included in this number) (photo 4).
Concerning two other ways of knitting single crochets, this is done as follows:
Fig. 1: Picking up the front wall of the loop. Fig. 2: picking up the back wall of the loop. In any of the selected methods of casting single crochets, the first stitch in the row is always knitted on both sides of the loop so that the edge is smooth and quite dense.
Half column
Knitting with half-stitches or connecting stitches is not so common, since the fabric from these loops turns out to be very dense and stiff. The half-columns turn out to be very low. They are often used to connect fragments of lace sewing, move from one row to another when knitting in the round, and they are also used to secure and process the edges of the fabric at the final stage of knitting.
There are two ways to knit with a half-stitch:
- half crochet stitch - also called a strong stitch;
- half double crochet - that is, connecting.
Let's consider first, how to crochet a half double crochet.
Let's start by knitting a chain of air loops. The number of air loops should be equal to the number of half double crochets plus 2 loops for lifting. When the chain is ready (photo 1), yarn over the hook (photo 2),
insert the hook into the third loop of the chain from the hook (half double crochet corresponds to 2 lifting loops), grab the thread (photo 1) and pull out a new loop (now we have three loops on the hook) (photo 2),
grab the thread again (photo 1) and knit 3 loops on the hook in one step. It turned out half double crochet(photo 2).
We continue to knit a row of half double crochets. At the end of the row we knit 2 air lifting loops (these loops are the first half-column of the next row), turn our product over and continue knitting (photo 1). This is what the finished half double crochet looks like (photo 2).
Now we'll find out how to crochet half crochet or connecting stitch.
It is difficult to knit half stitches starting from a chain of chain stitches, so cast on 20 chain stitches plus 1 lifting loop and knit several rows with single crochets on both sides of the loop. Next, we will connect several rows of connecting posts.
A lifting loop is not required in this case. Therefore, having knitted a row of single crochets, we turn the work over and immediately knit a half-dome into the first loop. We insert the hook under both walls of the loop, pick up the thread and pull it through the loop and then immediately into the loop that is on the hook.
The half-column is knitted in one step - and so on until the end of the row. Turn the work over and knit the next row in the same way. To make knitting easier, do not tighten the loops, make them wide enough, especially for the first and last stitch row.
Double crochet
The double crochet is considered one of the most frequently used elements among all types of double crochets. It is knitted quite quickly, and the stitch itself is twice as tall as a single crochet.
So let's consider step by step instructions how to crochet double crochet.
We knit a chain of air loops. The number of chain stitches should be equal to the number of double crochets plus 3 stitches for lifting. When our chain is ready, we yarn over the hook (photo 1), insert the hook into the fourth loop of the chain from the hook (a double crochet corresponds to 3 lifting loops), grab the thread (photo 2) and pull out a new loop, we now have 3 loops on the hook (photo 3) grab the thread (photo 4) and knit 3 loops on the hook in pairs in 2 steps, i.e. first we knit 2 loops (we will have 2 loops left on the hook) (photo 5) then grab the thread again (photo 6) and knit 2 more loops. This is how we did it double crochet (photo 7). We continue to knit a row of double crochets (photo 8). At the end of the row, we will knit 3 lifting air loops (they will be the first stitch for the next row), turn our product over and continue knitting (photo 9).
With two yarn overs
The double crochet stitch allows you to achieve a very high loop. This type of columns is used to obtain openwork free canvases.
After a chain of chain stitches, the number of which should be equal to the number of double crochets plus 4 loops for lifting, make two yarn overs on the hook (photo 1), insert the hook into the fifth loop of the chain from the hook (a double crochet corresponds to 4 lifting loops), grab the thread (photo 2) and pull out a new loop, we now have 4 loops on the hook (photo 3). We grab the thread (photo 4) and knit 4 loops on the hook in pairs in 3 steps, i.e. first we knit 2 loops (we will have 3 loops left on the hook) (photo 5) grab the thread again (photo 6).
and knit 2 more loops (we will have 2 loops left on the hook) (photo 7), grab the thread again (photo 8) and knit the remaining 2 loops. We knitted a double crochet stitch (photo 9). We continue to knit a row of double crochets (photo 10). At the end of the row we will knit 4 lifting air loops, turn our product over and continue knitting.
Raised
Very beautiful view knitted posts, which allow you to achieve a convex texture of the fabric - a relief post with a crochet crochet. Ornaments and patterns are knitted with similar columns. And although the embossed column resembles a simple double crochet in execution, it has its own characteristic features. It differs in the way it is attached to the posts of the previous row: the embossed column is not knitted through the loops of the previous row, the hook is inserted under the columns themselves. In addition, it is important to remember that you begin to knit embossed stitches only after you have made at least one row of double crochets or a simple stitch.
There are two types of relief columns:
- embossed face columns located in front of the work - "convex";
- embossed purls located behind the work - "concave".
How do they differ and how to crochet them? Let’s look at step-by-step methods of knitting in photo tutorials.
Convex relief columns
We knit two rows of simple double crochets. Then we yarn over the hook (photo 1), insert the hook from the front side from right to left, under the double crochet of the previous row (photo 2), grab the thread (photo 3), and pull out a new loop (there will be three loops on the hook) (photo 4 ), then knit as a regular double crochet, knitting loops in pairs in two steps, i.e. grab the thread and knit two loops, grab the thread again and knit the two remaining loops (photo 5). When crocheting a double crochet “before work”, such a stitch is called a raised knit stitch or “convex stitch”.
Concave relief columns
We make a yarn over (photo 1), then we insert the hook from the wrong side from right to left (photo 2), clasping the leg of the double crochet of the previous row (photo 3), grab the thread (photo 4) and pull out a new loop (photo 5). We knit the loops in pairs in two steps, as when knitting a regular double crochet, i.e. grab the thread and knit 2 loops, grab the thread again and knit the 2 remaining loops (photo 6). When crocheting a double crochet “at work”, such a stitch is called a relief purl or “concave”. Similarly, embossed single crochets, embossed half double crochets, etc. are knitted.
Lush
Beginning needlewomen should definitely learn how to crochet a lush column. This type of columns allows you to achieve an unusually beautiful openwork relief pattern, which is also known as "buffs". In addition, the final version is similar to the “bump” pattern. Lush columns are knitted with half double crochets, and the more half double crochets are knitted into one loop, the more magnificent the column. To knit lush columns follows from light and soft yarn, which will take much more to make this pattern than other types of stitches.
According to our scheme, we cast on a chain of chain loops, make a yarn over (photo 1), insert a hook 6 loops from the chain from the hook and pull out a long loop (there are now 3 loops on the hook) (photo 2), yarn over again (photo 3), insert a hook into the same base loop, grab the thread and pull out another long loop (we have 5 loops on the hook) (photo 4), yarn over again (photo 5), insert the hook into the same base loop, grab the thread and pull out another one again a long loop (there are now 7 loops on the hook) (photo 6). Next, we grab the thread (photo 7) and knit all the loops on the hook in one step (photo 8). The result was a magnificent column. Next, tie 2 ch. (according to the diagram) and knit lush columns in the same way (photo 9).
Lush columns with a closed top
Fig. 1 - lush columns with an open top. Fig. 2 - lush columns with a closed top. Sometimes lush columns are knitted with a closed top. They are knitted in the same way, only they are finished in 2 steps: we knit the same half double crochets, pulling out long loops, then we grab the thread (photo 1) and knit all the loops except the first working loop (2 loops remain on the hook) (photo 2), grab the thread again and knit the two remaining loops (photo 3), then knit 2 ch. and knit lush columns in the same way (photo 4).
Video lesson
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