Dc trinity, 3st decr, ch

k hook
4 ply yarn

Hdc Trinity; 3st decr, ch

k hook
4 ply yarn
(Very thick and stiff fabric)

Sc Trinity; 3stDecr, ch...

k hook
4 ply yarn

SC Trinity

Wide Checker; 5sc, 5dc, offset rows

k hook
4 ply

Pike, Extended Sc + Ch + ExSc...

4 ply yarn
k hook

Double Crochet Twin V

k hook
4 ply yarn

Double Crochet 3 and 2

k hook
4 ply yarn

Double Crochet V

K hook
4 ply yarn

Hdc V

k hook, 4 ply pink yarn

Dc Front/Back Post Leg warmers

K hook
Caron Simply Soft Traditions 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn (a thin, soft, 4-ply yarn)

These were worked in a round tube using rows and not a spiral with increases and decreases made in the back. Started working in little spaces of time on 9/14 and finished 9/15. Worked up very quick with K hook.

Directions:
K hook
Chain 24 and slip stitch join into ring.

Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as 1 Dc), then 23 Dc into "spine" of foundation row

Rows 2-13: (worked to point where calf starts to widen)
Chain 3 (counts as BpDc), *2FpDc, 2BpDc* (repeat) BpDc, sl st to join

Row 14: ch 3, *2FpDc, 2BpDc* (repeat) FpDc, BpDc(incr)

Rows 15-24: ch 3, *2FpDc, 2BpDc* (repeat) FpDc, BpDc, FpDc, sl st. (until reach 26 st in row)

Row 25: ch 3, *FpDc, BpDc* (repeat) FpDc Decr, BpDc, sl st
(Change rib pattern & start decrease where calf starts to narrow)

Rows 26-27: ch 3, *FpDc, BpDc* (repeat) FpDc Decr, sl st

Rows 28-30: ch 3, *FpDc, BpDc* (repeat) FpDc, sl st

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st - stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
FpDc = Front post Dc (See 7/13/14 post)
BpDc = Back post Dc
Incr = increase
FpDc Dec = Front Post Decrease (you end up with 3 loops on hook, then draw through all 3 to finish)

Here are my pattern notes and a picture of the yarn label I used.

I will probably put an elastic through the BpDc to keep the leg warmers up when I walk. Sitting around they probably won't fall down but I rarely sit. A lot of times I crochet standing up.

Sc Spike

4 ply yarn, K hook

2 Color Wave; 2sc-hdc-3dc-hdc-3sc...

4 ply yarn, k hook

Crochet-opedia by Julie Oparka

The only crochet reference you'll ever need
St. Martin's Griffin, New York www. stmartins.com
isbn 978-1-250-02033-8
copyright 2013 Quintet Publishing Ltd.

I like the spiral binding because it helps the book to lay flat. Nice color pictures. Project patterns are just given in American abbreviations. However the stitch directory gives very clear instructions and shows European symbol charts. I enjoyed this book.
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(my notes)
table of contents

Introduction; "Historians, however, have proposed that either naalbinding or tambour embroidery are the ancient needlework origins from which crochet sprang."

Materials: Yarns & Fibers; "animal, plant, and synthetic." yarn weights, crochet hooks and equipment, parts of hook: tip, throat, shaft, grip, handle, other equipment, yarn labels, substituting yarns, washing and care essentials, blocking,

Techniques:

• how to read a pattern, abbreviations, symbol crochet charts- read circular charts counterclockwise, measuring gauge, holding yarn & hook, slipknot, foundation and turning chains, working into chain-top loop-top loop+ back ridge- back ridge
• basic stitches, sc, hdc, dc, tc, sl st, fl dc, bl dc; cobble st (confusing directions)
•  incr, decr, joining in new yarn or color, weaving in ends (I don't understand why you can't just carry the ends under the next set of crochet stitches.)
• seams, mattress(invisible), top, back st, whip st, 
• edgings; sl st, sc, reverse sc (crab st), shell, ruffle, picot, 
• button holes, loops, 
• working in rounds, joined round of chains, working into one chain, Yarn ring (magic loop), tubular, flat
• textured st; cluster, bobble, puff, popcorn, post st & f/bl st,
• lace & openwork st; fans, mesh, trellis, shells
• chevrons, waves & spikes
• loop, astrakhan
• colorwork; stripes, jacquard (stranding method), intarsia-larger blocks of color
• motifs, joining
• bead and surface crochet, thread and filet crochet, tunisian crochet, broomstick & hairpin lace,
• trims; tassels, fringe, pom-poms
• felted crochet
• garment construction

project selector

• simple; sq pot holder, beanie hat, bow headband, fingerless gloves, phone cozy, bobble scarf, baby shoes, motif decroation, arm warmers, flower brooch, amigurumi russian dolls, 
• intermediate; sampler baby blanket, chevron rug, intarsia pillow, lacy beret, lace scarf, starry night place mat, slippers, felted tote bag, honey cat, little hen
• advanced; broomstick lace clutch, beaded earings, hairpin lace mobius wrap, lacy cardigan, shell top, toe up lacy socks, swirl thread bowl, filet thread runner, tunisian neck warmer, childs unisex sweater

Stitch directory

• basic; sc, hdc, dc, tr, 
• basic st combos; 
• textured st; sc rib by working in back loop, DC vertical rib by alternating Fp & Bp, basketweave, clusters, bobbles, popcorns, puffs, cable (crossed st), Dc "crunch" st, etc.
• loop st; astrakhan, fur, woven ch, etc.
• lace & open work; v, shell, mesh, trellis
• chevron, wave, & spike; 
• advances technique st; tunisian, hair pin & broomstick lace, 
• motifs
• edgings

Charts for some patterns
Understanding chart symbols
resources
index