The first technique should be obvious but somehow it's taken me six weeks to think of it. Surface Treble Crochet (DC-USA). Jen Tyler (Hooks 'n Tales) uses it very cleverly in her Amanzi block.
This is my version of the Amanzi block.
This is my version of the Amanzi block.
Unlike all the other surface stitches we've done so far, this time both the yarn and the hook are held above the work.
There are obviously two ways to start this stitch. We can either begin with a slip stitch and three chain stitches,
or a standing treble stitch.
Then make stitches into any bar of the canvas or stitch of base fabric.
We don't have to restrict our selves to Treble Stitch either. Use any size of stitch and place as many stitches as you'd like into each bar.
Then make stitches into any bar of the canvas or stitch of base fabric.
When you start moving about the canvas the stitches start to stand up.
The final offering is an old technique for making rugs. Once again we are working above the canvas. First lengths of yarn, cord, or rag strips are laid out horizontally.Then a row of surface chain stitches are made vertically over the top, holding them in place.
Place a gauge under the yarn, here I'm using a ruler.
'Fold' the ruler over the row of chain stitches already made.
Chain alongside the gauge.
When you remove the gauge you will have a row of loops all at the same height.
Continue repeating this process, working from left to right.
An alternative method to produce loops is by using surface slip stitches and chain.
In case you're thinking I've gone completely mad and you're never EVER going to want to crochet into net or canvas there will be one final post of this series. I will show you some examples of these techniques when worked into a crochet base! I hope then you'll be as inspired as I am.
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