How to Crochet Around Established Objects, Downloads & Tutorial

Have you seen templates where you can crochet around the edge to add in your crochet stitches? I've recently been experimenting with laser-cut bowl bases that I make at home. I have included links to the files I created; you can download them if you have access to a laser cutter to make your own. I used Bernat Fab , but for my own templates, you can also use 2 strands of Bernat Blanket with a 6 mm / J/10 hook to compensate for the thickness. Bernat Fab crochet yarn with sheep-themed wooden loom for handmade crochet craft ideas. The Bernat Blanket version below is just three rounds . Consider adding wrapped chocolate or another special item inside as a gift. As the person goes through it, the words will be revealed. The extension brand is Bernat Blanket Myst-ical in the colour called Earthenware. You don't need a lot of yarn. I used the outside and interior strands of the same ball to double-strand it. In This Article Finding Templates Laser-Cut Templates to Purchase If You Make Your Own Sealant Tip Hole Sizes Creating Stronger Yarn Understand the Right Side of the Project Secrets to Changing Yarn Strands Over First Round Completed 2nd Round Stitch Tip See How Waistcoat Stitch is Done Finishing The Last Stitch Video Tutorial - Real Sample to Follow Finding Templates You can create your own if you have the design skills. However, you can find established wood/acrylic pieces on Amazon that you can have shipped to you. It saves you from having to purchase a program or a laser cutting machine to make your own. If you have a laser cutter, you may also be able to find files on Etsy for instant download. Laser-Cut Templates to Purchase Below are the templates Mikey has created. If you have a laser cutter, the files for each of these are provided in SVG, PNG and PDF. Please note that you are cutting these yourself, and the template is an instant download. If You Make Your Own Sealant Tip The burn can char the yarn. Be sure to spray the finished object with a sealant coating. This will help reduce the transfer of burned areas onto the yarn. Hole Sizes The examples I have completed can be comfortably worked with up to an 8 mm / L/11 crochet hook . You can always use a smaller hook to draw the yarn through if the holes are smaller than the intended hook. The yarn I preferred was Bernat Fab , designed for a 15 mm / Q crochet hook . I used a much smaller crochet hook to ensure the yarn compressed tightly and was very sturdy. If you buy finished or designed templates, you may need to adjust the hook size and yarn to better coordinate. Creating Stronger Yarn If you reduce the hook size to one much smaller than recommended on the ball band, the yarn compresses and becomes much stiffer when crocheted. It reduces the flexibility....

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