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Stitch Yariations

a.*e sometimes filleci Wlna rnotits, madę and they are

oł morę than one kind of stitch. a A group of 5 double crochet stitches is sometimes called a 'Shell'.

Hint: Always check exactly what is meant by the terms 'group^-, sheir, etc, at the begin-ning oł each set oł pattern instructions. For increasing

In a łabric madę oł solid, basie stitches, such as b single crochet, or c double crochet. working 2 or morę stitches into one stitch at the ends oł the rows is usually the best way oł 'increasing' smoothly (making the łabric wider by adding stitches on).

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Clusters

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A ‘cluster’ 2 or morę stitches joined together at the top — may consist oł morę than one kmd oł basie, or special, stitch. Any combination oł stitches may be joined into a cluster by leaving the last loop oł each tern-porarily on the hook until they are all worked off together at the end.

For decreasing

Clusters oł single crochet and double crochet stitches in simple arrangements, as

Stitch Variations

Most crochet stitch patterns, however elaborate. are madę out of basie stitches. Excitingly different effects can be created by varying slightly just one stage in the standard stitch-making procedurę, for example, the position and manner of inserting the hook into the łabric.

Groups

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A group^- — several complete stitches worked into the same place — may consist

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