Brandi Isham - Learn to Crochet Linked Stitches

If you are an Annies customer and have a question about the instructions on a pattern you have purchased, please visit: http://www.anniescatalog.com/pages/customer_care/pattern_services.html Learn to Crochet Linked Stitches New techniques are always fun to learn. Designer Brandi Isham will teach you all of the ins and outs of crocheting linked stitches. Each stitch is clearly illustrated to ensure your success, and working in rows and rounds is also demonstrated. Brandi has included a great collection of beginner friendly projects. Included are home decor items such as pillows and a sampler afghan, as well as fashion accessories including a scarf, cowl and beanie. There is even a fun play mat for babies and toddlers.

Table of Contents General Information

Linked Single Crochet (Lsc)Set-up st: Ch 1, sc in first ch or st. Insert hook in bottom vertical bars of previous st, yo, draw up a lp (2 lps on hook). Insert hook in next ch or st, yo, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook). Yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook. Linked Half Double Crochet (Lhdc)Set-up st: Ch 3, yo, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, draw up a lp, yo, sk next ch, insert hook in next ch or st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through rem 5 lps on hook. Yo, insert hook in next ch or st, yo, draw up a lp (5 lps on hook). Yo, draw through rem 5 lps on hook. Linked Double Crochet (Ldc)Set-up st: Ch 3, yo, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, draw up a lp, sk next ch, yo, insert hook in next ch or st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps, yo, draw through rem 4 lps on hook. Yo, insert hook in between bottom vertical bars, yo, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook). Yo, insert hook in next ch or st, yo, draw up a lp (5 lps on hook). Yo, draw through 2 lps (4 lps on hook). Yo, draw through rem 4 lps on hook. Linked Treble Crochet (Ltr)Set-up st: Ch 4, yo, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, draw up a lp, yo, insert hook in next ch, yo, draw up a lp, sk next ch, yo, insert hook in next ch or st, yo, draw up a lp, [yo, draw through 4 lps on hook] twice. Yo, insert hook in middle vertical bar of previous st, yo, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook). Yo, insert hook in between bottom vertical bars of previous st, yo, draw up a lp (5 lps on hook). Yo, insert hook in next ch or st, yo, draw up a lp (7 lps on hook). Yo, draw through 4 lps on hook (4 lps on hook).