6.3 Studies on mapping
6.3.2 Instrument-specific mappings
6.3.2.1 Characteristics of different instrument families
80 YOUR CROCHET CHRISTMAS
HANGING
BACKGROUND PANEL With Yarn A, ch27.
Row 1 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 25 ch, turn. [26 sts]
Rows 2-30 Ch1 (does not count as st), 1dc in each dc, turn.
EDGING
Continue working in Yarn A.
Row 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 24 dc, 4dc in next dc, working in row ends, miss 1st row, (1dc in next 5 rows, miss next row) 4 times, 1dc in next 4 dc, miss next row, working along other side of starting ch in unused loops, 4dc in next ch, 1dc in next 24 ch, 4dc in next ch, working in row ends, miss 1st row, (1dc in next 5 rows, miss next row) 4 times, 1dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in last row.
Change to Yarn B or C for border (to match letter), ss to 1st ch to join round, do not turn. [112 sts]
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), working in back loops only, 2dc in next dc, (1dc in next 26 dc, 2dc in each of next
Fasten off and sew in ends.
LETTER H turn. [53ch and 50dc]
Row 2 Ch1, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16 dc, 3dc in next dc, working along other side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 7 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next 10 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 7 dc, 3dc in next dc, working along other side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8 ch, 1dc in next 8 dc, 3dc in next dc, working along other side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 7 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next 10 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next 7 ch, 3dc in next ch, ss to 1st ch, turn. [108 sts]
Row 3 Ch1, 1dc in next dc, *3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 7 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 8 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 7 dc, 3dc in
S
pell out your favourite place in yarn! This sweet hanging is made in double crochet, so it’s a great project for both beginners and intermediate crocheters. This 100%cotton 4ply yarn from DMC is super soft to craft with and gives a lovely matt finish. We’ve used classic shades of red and green, but as there are 60 colours of Natura Just Cotton, you can easily change them to match your décor.
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS DK
WEIGHT 3MM HOOK
YOU WILL NEED
QDMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m), 1 ball of each:
Yarn A Green Valley (N14) Yarn B Passion (N23) Yarn C Chartreuse (N48) QA 3mm (US C/2-D/3) hook QTapestry needle
For yarn stockists, contact DMC 0116 275 4000 www.dmccreative.co.uk
MEASUREMENTS
Each square measures approx 16x16cm (6¼x6¼in)
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 130.
DECORATIONS
C
This festive decoration is from DMC. To find more crochet patterns and see the full range of DMC yarn (and to find a stockist) visit www.
dmccreative.co.uk or call 0116 275 4000.
WWW.SIMPLYCROCHETMAG.COM 81 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16 dc, 3dc
in next dc, working along other side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st ch, 3dc in
Fasten off and sew in ends.
LETTER E
Row 1 With Yarn C, ch41, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 11 ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 14 ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 12 ch, turn. [41ch and 44dc]
Row 2 Ch1, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 12 dc, 3dc in next dc, working along other side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 10 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next 6 ch, 5ch, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 3 ch, 1dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next 10 ch, 3dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [5ch and 96dc]
next dc, 1dc in next 2 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 18 dc, 3dc in next dc, ** 1dc in next 2 dc, rep from * to **, 1dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [116 sts]
Fasten off and sew in ends.
LETTER O
With Yarn C, ch36, taking care not to twist, ss tog to form a loop.
Row 1 Ch1, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 5
Fasten off and sew in ends.
LETTER M
Row 1 With Yarn B, ch54, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 16 ch, 2dc in each of next 2 ch, 1dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next 6 ch, 2dc in each of next 2 ch, 1dc in next 17 ch, turn. (54ch and 55dc).
Row 2 Ch1, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16 working along other side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next 4 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 10 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 2 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 14 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 18 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 14 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [108 sts]
Fasten off and sew in ends.
TO MAKE UP
Lay your finished green squares on a flat surface and carefully position each letter centrally on a square.
Using the same coloured yarn as each letter, carefully sew in place with small neat stitches (it might help to pin or tack them on first). Try to make sure the stitches do not show on the reverse of the squares.
Using Yarn B, make a long enough ch to hang your hanging.
With RS facing, dc a row from the top right hand corner of the E square working into the back loops for each dc.
Continue across the top straight edge.
Then work 7ch for the space.
Repeat for letters M, O and H squares.
Make another ch the same length as the first for hanging. Turn.
Continue to work dc across the chain and the other dc.
Fasten off and sew in ends.