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Single crochet (sc) stitch and/or its variations, are the single most used stitch in crochet amigurumi, Wayuu bags, tapestry crochet.
Here my focus will be on which stitches I recommend for crochet amigurumi and crochet for Wayuu Mochila bags.
Let’s have a look at the variations of the sc.
I introduced the strap single crochet (ssc) in an earlier post. However that was worked flat – to and fro; not circular. Today we will look at how to do the Circular Strap Single Crochet (cssc) or Strap Single Crochet in the Round.
When making amigurumi items or Wayuu bags, we almost always work in the round. So we need to modify this strap single crochet stitch so that we can use it for circular items.
Modified Shallow Single Crochet Stitch is a variation of the single crochet (sc) stitch which is very much like the modified single crochet stitch except it is more dense and has shorter rows.
Because this modified shallow sc stitch produces such a dense, no-hole fabric, it is ideal for amigurumi crochet because the stuffing won’t show through.
Modified/Wayuu/Tapestry crochet stitch – How To
I am not sure that Modified Crochet Stitch, being such a generic term, is the best nor correct name for this stitch. However I will leave it as is, mainly because this video I will refer you to, calls it just that.
I also tend to call this Traditional Wayuu Stitch because this is the stitch most commonly used in making Wayuu Mochila bags. It is also a common stitch in Tapestry Crochet.
When you have to make a large circular crochet, starting with chain stitch foundation – one of the most annoying & hardest thing is trying to ensure that the long string of chain stitches is not twisted when you join end to end to form the foundation circle.
This easy, little trick solves the problem – ensuring that when you join a long string of chain stitches end to end to form a circle – there is no twisting.
Worked in 100% baby alpaca wool, this 3D Leaves Crochet Beanie has a very refined and expensive feel to it, with a comforting weight.
3D Leaves Crochet Beanie (Sm – Sold) CH0460
Once upon a time, it was a corn sheaf jumper. But this latest creation is a variation on that: corn sheaf & flowers knitted jumper.
Corn Sheaf & Flowers Knitted Jumper (CH0457 – Not for Sale)
Winter Mosaics, a pair of leg warmers/boot covers is delightfully warm and colourful. It can be worn high or scrunched up, over or inside boots. It is also delight for activities like yoga, meditation, and pilates. And one of the best features is that it is reversible. Many delightful options!
Winter Mosaics, leg warmers, boot cover (CH0444 – SOLD)
How to Mosaic Crochet: I have already talked about How to Read Mosaic Knitting Charts. So today, let’s do the same for crochet.
Mosaic Crochet – How To
Mosaic Crochet vs Mosaic Knitting: I have already talked about Mosaic Knitting Basics and then, What is Mosaic Crochet? (or what it isn’t). So before I move on to talk about how to mosaic crochet, let’s have a quick look at the differences between Mosaic Knitting and Mosaic Crochet.
This is the Barbara Walker Mosaic Knitting Chart I worked off.
And here are the results, with Mosaic Knitting on the left, and Mosaic Crochet on the right. The same yarn has been used, with the needle and crochet hook size that was most appropriate for the yarn.
