Let me get this out of the way first. I am making no claims to having created this stitch sequence. I am posting this "how to" because I'm positive there are others out there who have seen it, or a variation of it, and haven't found a good (aka: free) set of instructions regarding how it's made. There are patterns that include this stitch sequence. But none that I have found that simply show the process of it. This is my take on how it's done. It may not be the correct way, but it worked for me. I hope my instructions are useful. I think the Solomon's/lover's knot is one of the most beautiful stitches crochet has to offer. For a light and airy shawl or wrap there isn't a better stitch around. It's easy enough to do that you don't have to pay close attention. Mindless TV crocheting in other words. This stitch sequence is a variation of that stitch. It's very nearly as mindless, though you do have to sort of pay attention. It's fun, quick and the end results are stunning. Let's get to it! Begin with a slip knot and create a foundation chain of as many lover’s knots as desired, plus one extra and an extra loop. In the photo below I've made six lover's knot with one extra lover's knot and one extra loop. Turn. Wrap yarn around needle as if to double crochet, then pull up a loop into the base of the sixth lover’s knot. Repeat this again: wrap yarn over needle then pull up a loop into the next lover’s knot in the chain. Pull a loop through all five loops on hook. Insert hook underneath the 5th loop. Pull a loop through the 5th loop. Now there are two loops on hook. Pull a loop through the two loops. Continue this across. Wrap yarn, pull up loop from the base of the last group...... Wrap yarn around needle, pull up a loop into the next lover’s knot on the chain. Pull a loop through all five loops on hook. Insert hook underneath the 5th loop. Pull a loop through the 5th loop. Again, there are two loops on hook. Pull a loop through these two. Continue across until you have one loop of your foundation chain remaining. At the end is the slip knot you began your foundation chain with. Continue as usual: wrap yarn, pull up loop from the base of the last group...... Wrap yarn, pull up a loop through the slip knot...... Pull a loop through all five loops on hook. As before, pull a loop through the 5th loop and then through the two loops on hook. End this row with a lover’s knot and an extra loop. Turn. Crochet across this row in the same way as the previous one. As you complete each row, a flower pattern (or star if you like that visual better) begins to emerge. That's it! It's not difficult at all and creates a light, airy texture that is pretty no matter what weight yarn you use.
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Kitty G.
I often feel as if I belong on the Island of Misfit Toys because I'm not a creative with just one area of expertise. I enjoy making digital creations in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. I love knit and crochet. I love glass art. The creative process is very therapeutic for me and, mostly, keeps me somewhat sane in an insane world. Archives
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