How To: Create A Foundation Double Crochet

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Start with a chain of 3:

Yarn over, insert hook into first chain, and into back loop of that first chain.

Yarn over and pull through those 2 loops. (3 loops on hook) Yarn over, pull through 1 loop. (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over pull through 2 loops. (2 loops on hook) Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops

This completes your first Chain 1 and first Double Crochet

Second Foundation Double Crochet

Yarn over, insert hook into first foundation chain, making sure you pick up the loop behind it. (4 loops on hook)

Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. (3 loops on hook) Yarn over pull through 1 loop.  (3 loops on hook) Yarn over pull through 2

Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.

Continue on until you have reached your total number of double crochets in your Row 2 Plus 1 on instructions you are following. 

For each foundation you are:

Yarn over, pull up 2 loops, pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through 1 loop.  (Creates chain)

Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through 2 loops.  (Creates double crochet)

So when you are ready to start your 2nd row of instruction, you will turn your work so that the chains are on the bottom and you are working into the first double crochet

Hope this helps! Grab the .pdf file here

Enjoy!!

Crochet Baby Bootie Pattern

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I used a 3.5mm hook, approx. 70 yards of baby yarn.

Instead of turning and chaining, I use the Stack Single Crochet. 

      

Ch 10   

Rd 1: Dc 3rd chain from hook, 6dc,  8dc in last ch, working on opposite side of chain:  6dc,  7dc in last ch.  (28 sts) 

Rd 2: Join, Ssc in same st, (counts as a dc), 6dc, 2dc in next 8dc, 6dc, 2dc in next 7dcs.  (44 sts)

Rd 3:  Join, Ssc in bl of same st, bldc around.  (44 sts) 

Rd 4:  8sc, 8fldc2tog, 20sc  (36 sts) 

Rd 5:  8sc, 4fldc2tog, 20sc.   (32 sts)

Rd 6:  8sc, 2fldc2tog, 20sc  (30 sts)

Rd 7:  8sc, fldc2tog, 20dc  (29 sts)

Rd 8:  29hdc 

Rd 9 – 12:  Repeat row 8

Rd 13:  29sc  

Rd 14:  Sl st, ch1, in each st around.

Fold down cuff. 

    Here is the pdf file for you to download, It has full instructions with the step by step images.

Enjoy!

Crochet Baby Blanket

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Here is what I’m working on!

I’m using a 5mm hook and the Baby Bee brand yarn.

Notes:  Instead of chaining turns, I use the stack single crochet.  It leaves a nice smooth edge,

OR you can turn and chain two.

Tutorial on the Stack Single Crochet

Mine measures 36” across

Ch 144 (for smaller or larger, multiples of 3)

   Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across. 

OR

Dc Foundation 142: How to do a Double Crochet Foundation

She has some great tutorials!!!

Row 2: Turn, single crochet stack (counts as a dc), dc in each st across (142)

Row 3: Turn, single crochet stack, dc in same st, skip 2, *3dc in same st, skip 2*, 2dc in last st.

Row 4:  Turn, single crochet stack, 3dc in each space across, dc in last st. (142)

Row 5:  Turn, single crochet stack, dc in each st across to last 2 stitches, skip 1 st, dc in last st.  (142)

Rows 6 -9: Repeat Rows 2 – 5

From here on you will be repeating rows 2 – 5, until you reach your desired length.

Once you have created your last stitch, you are going to start your edging by changing your color and turning your work.
Make sure all your tails are sewn in.

Border:
Rd 1: Sc. In the next st, you will use the technique below. Make sure you place 3 stitches in each corner:

Step by Step instructions on this technique:

Insert hook thru the left post of the last st and thru the next stitch of your blanket edge, Yarn over, pull thru st and first loop on hook. You will have two loops on hook. Yarn over, pull thru both loops.

Rd 2: SSC in your beginning stitch of your edging, dc around, with 3dc in each corner:

Rd 3: Change color, sc in first st, hdc around, 3hdc in each corner.

Finish off. You can use as many or as few colors as you like.

TaDa!!!!

So many possibilities!

Here is the pdf file for you to download. It contains full instructions with detailed step by step photos.

Enjoy!

Here is one I have finished, using some yarn I had left over.

Be sure to check out my other patterns I have listed in my ETSY Store!!

Here are a couple

Gnome Organizer Crochet Pattern

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This listing is for a PDF *** PATTERN *** INSTANT DOWNLOAD, not the finished item
Pattern is written in STANDARD AMERICAN TERMS. It includes: Supply list, “how to” photos, abbreviation keys, Gauge and stitch counts.
Supplies needed:
Acrylic Yarn: I used Hayfield DK
3.0mm crochet hook
2.5mm crochet hook
Fiberfill
Button

You can purchase this pattern at my ETSY store here!

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