{"id":16500,"date":"2014-05-07T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2014-05-07T07:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=16500"},"modified":"2019-01-31T23:02:33","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T12:02:33","slug":"carnivale-cushion-crochet-along-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/carnivale-cushion-crochet-along-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnivale Cushion: Crochet-Along Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"carnivale<\/p>\n

Hello again, Michelle here…<\/p>\n

Well, today is the day and we can finally get stuck into our crochet-along. There\u2019s a lot to talk about so I won\u2019t waste space here waffling on. Here is Part 1<\/a> if you missed it.
\nOK then, let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n

Terms Used<\/strong><\/p>\n

US terms used throughout (I\u2019ve shown UK\/AUS terms in brackets in the following abbreviations table however, I haven\u2019t shown them throughout the instructions as I think it just gets all too confusing with too many bracketed abbreviations. <\/p>\n

For those that prefer Aussie\/UK terms, substitute all sc\u2019s with a dc and all dc\u2019s with a treble)<\/p>\n

Abbreviations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

ch<\/strong> chain
\nsc<\/strong> (dc) single crochet (UK\/AUS double crochet)
\ndc<\/strong> (trbl) double crochet (UK\/AUS treble)
\nsk<\/strong> skip
\nsl st<\/strong> slip stitch
\nsp<\/strong> space
\nyo<\/strong> yarn over<\/p>\n

Special Stitches and Techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n

In learning new crochet stitches and techniques, you\u2019ll find there are often several different ways of doing the same thing all over the Internet. It can all become quite confusing!<\/p>\n

For this pattern I am trying to keep all techniques easy to master but encourage you to explore and experiment further until you find what works best for you.<\/p>\n

All the special stitches and techniques below will be referred to in bold in the instructions for each round.<\/p>\n

Magic Circle<\/h2>\n

\"Magic<\/p>\n

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  1. Wrap yarn around two fingers with working yarn on left and tail end on right. Hold in place with your thumb.<\/li>\n
  2. Still holding onto both loops, slide your hook under the tail end loop, grab the working yarn and pull up a loop. You are now ready to make your stitches according to pattern.<\/li>\n
  3. Once you\u2019ve worked the required number of stitches into the ring, pull the tail end to draw the ring closed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Invisible Join<\/h2>\n

    This is a nifty technique to add to your bag of crochet tricks! The traditional slip stitch finish leaves a yucky, messy, sticky-outy bit when fastening off after a round but this technique gives a lovely neat finish to your work and is practically invisible.<\/p>\n

    We\u2019ll be using this invisible join to finish off each round if you are making the multi-coloured<\/strong> cushion but as it is only suitable to use if you are fastening off a round to change colours or finishing your project it won\u2019t be necessary to use at the end of each round if you will be making the one colour<\/strong> version.<\/p>\n

    \"Invisible<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. When you complete the last stitch in the round, cut yarn leaving a 5cm tail.<\/li>\n
    2. Pull the yarn tail back through the loop of the last stitch.<\/li>\n
    3. Insert hook from back to front of the first stitch in the round.<\/li>\n
    4. Pull the yarn tail through to the back of your work with hook.<\/li>\n
    5. Turn your work so that the wrong side is facing you. Insert hook from bottom to top through the loop of the last stitch (where you cut the yarn).<\/li>\n
    6. Pull the yarn tail back through this stitch. Weave in the tail ends.<\/li>\n
    7. And there you have an invisible finish!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Standing Stitches<\/h2>\n

      This is a great method to use if you are starting a new round\/row joining in a new colour<\/strong> and is not to be confused with a chainless start. (see below)<\/p>\n

      Starting this way instead of the standard chain stitches gives a neater finish to your work as it replicates a stitch rather than looking like….well…chain stitches.<\/p>\n

      There are a couple of different ways of doing this method, one variation starts with a slip knot and the other starts without a slip knot on your hook.<\/p>\n

      I\u2019ll explain the method starting with<\/strong> a slip knot here as the other method is a little fiddlier to master.<\/p>\n

      Don\u2019t worry about the slip stitch which will be visible once you\u2019ve completed your stitch, this will be hidden behind your work and you can crochet over the tail in the next round (or sew end in if you prefer).<\/p>\n

      \"standing<\/p>\n