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Please Note:
Many of the Sweater and Other Clothing
Patterns include special techniques
and I assume some crochet ability
on the part of anyone who tries the patterns.

Hook Conversion Chart
Steel Crochet Hooks
U.S.(American)	Continental(Metric)	U.K.(English)
00	3.5	N/A
0	3.25	0
1	2.75	1
2	2.25	1 1/2
3	2.1	2
4	2.0	2 1/2
5	1.9	3
6	1.8	3 1/2
7	1.65	4
8	1.5	4 1/2
9	1.4	5
10	1.3	5 1/2
11	1.1	6
12	1.0	6 1/5
13	.85	7
14	.75	N/A
Aluminum/Plastic Hooks
B-1	2 1/2	12
C-2	3	11
D-3	3 1/4	10
E-4	3 1/5	9
F-5	4	8
G-6	4 1/4	7
7	4 1/2	7
H-8	5	6
I-9	5 1/2	5
J-10	6	4
K-10 1/2	7	3
L-11	8	N/A
M-13	9	N/A
N-15	10	N/A
P-16	15	N/A
Q	16	N/A
S	19	N/A

Standard Yarn Weight System
Categories of yarn, gauge ranges, and recommended hook sizes
Yarn Weight and Category Name	0 Lace	1 Super Fine	2 Fine	3 Light	4 Medium	5 Bulky	6 Super Bulky
Type of yarn in category	Fingering, 10 count crochet thread	Sock, Fingering, Baby	Sport, Baby	DK, Light Worsted	Worsted, Afghan, Aran	Chunky, Craft, Rug	Bulky, Roving
Crochet Gauge*, Ranges in Single crochet to 4 inches (10 cm)	32-42 double crochets**	21-32 sts	16-20 sts	12-17 sts	11-14 sts	8-11 sts	5-9 sts
Recommended Hook in Metric Size Range	Steel *** 1.6-1.4 mm Regular hook 2.25 mm	2.25-3.5 mm	3.5-4.5 mm	4.5-5.5 mm	5.5-6.5 mm	6.5-9 mm	9 mm and larger
Recommended hook U.S. Size Range	Steel *** 6, 7, 8 Regular hook B-1	B-1 to E-4	E-4 to 7	7 to I-9	I-9 to K-10 1/2	K-10 1/2 to M-13	M-13 and larger
* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and hook sizes for spefic yarn categories
**Lace weight yarns are usually crocheted on larger hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.
***Steel crochet hooks are sized differently from regular hooks - the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.

Preemie/Baby Patterns
A Preemie Hat	Instructions for 3 sizes and a full term pattern adapted from the preemie pattern. Pattern includes optional "Folding Row" for brim.
Cardigan	Worked from Side to Side in Linked Double Crochet
Sweater with Ties	Worked in Afghan Stitch
Cardigan	Worked in Shell Stitch
3 Piece Matinee Set	Jacket, Bonnet, Booties
Christening Set	3 piece Christening Set and Blanket done in #10 thread

Mitten Patterns
4 Mitten Patterns	2 sizes of crocheted thumbless mittens on a cord, an "any yarn" version, and 2 patterns for mittens done in Tunisian Knit Stitch.
Mittens	Originally in wool, but works well in acrylic.
Ribbed Mittens	Same Pattern as Thumbless Mittens on a Cord with a thumb added.
3 Ribbed Mittens	Ribbed Mittens made from side to side like a toque.
Mittens in the Round	2 mittens done in the round. One with thumbs, One with no thumbs.
Tunisian mitts, thumb, knitted ribbing	Knitted ribbing, Pattern includes instructions for working in the round and working flat. Knowledge of knitting is essential.
Tunisian mitts, no thumb, knitted ribbing	Main pattern is worked in the round instructions included to work flat. Knowledge of knitting is essential

Sweater Patterns
Sweater	Worked in Flat Rib Tunisian Stitch
Raglan Sweater	Back Loop Only SC in the Round
Raglan Sweater	Back Loop Only SC worked from the top down.
Drop Shoulder Sweater	Finished Chest in 6 sizes
Cardigan, Hat and Mitts	Worked in Crossed Double Crochet
Norwegian Yoke Sweater	Complete pattern including tips and techniques for working the yoke.
Raglan Pullover	Raglan Pullover done in Fake Afghan Stitch and using knitted ribbing instead of crocheted ribbing.

Creating Your Own Patterns
Worksheet	Helps to organise information when designing your own sweater
Modify a Sweater	Convert a Pullover to a Cardigan
Design a Sweater	Using any stitch and any yarn
Norwegian Yoke	26 inch finished chest
Raglan	Done in the Round
Baby Bonnet	Based on a 1950's Pattern

Other Clothing Patterns
Easy to make Slipper	Alternate version includes cuff
Boot Slipper	Based on a knitted pattern
Animal hats	The hats on this page are from "Baby Happy Hats", American School of Needlework #1256
5 helmets	A Basic Helmet in Variegated yarn, The Basic Helmet with fold up brim, The Helmet done in stripes, and also in spiral. Basic Helmet in Tunisian Crochet.
2 Fashion Hats	One hat in double crochet with a folded brim, the other hat in single crochet with a rolled brim
Peruvian Style Helmet	Worked in Linked Double Crochet with Tunisian Crochet Earflaps and pigtail braids.
Ribbed hat and Scarf	Toque and Scarf for young child. Done in single crochet ribbing.
Toque and Bootees	Matching pattern on a toque and bootee set
Toque with Ear Flaps	A ribbed hat with heavy, wide earflaps designed for Inner City Daycare children.
Tunisian Moss Stitch Set	Hat and Mitts in Tunisian Moss Stitch. Fits age 3 - 6 months.
Hat with Granny Squares	Ladies' Dome Hat Band of Granny Squares
Baby Bootees	Bootees done from the cuff down
2 scarf patterns	Fake Afghan Stitch for child or adult Diagonal Ridge Stitch for anyone.

Afghan Patterns
5 Afghan Patterns	A variety of stitches and styles
Hairpin Lace Afghan	Complete tutorial
Afghan Sizes	Chart of common sizes of afghans
Ripple Afghan from the Middle	Starts with a center of Tunisian Stitch Blocks.

Other Patterns
Totebag	Beach Bag with closure
Pet Acessories	Circular cat bed using short rows Ball for a cat Boot for a dog Small Blanket in Single Crochet
Thread Crochet	A variety of items in thread crochet and baby yarn
Dishcloths	Dishcloth patterns and some tips.
Dishcloth from a Small Motif	Using a small square or motif and converting it to a dishcloth granny square.
Round Dishcloth	An original pattern. Done in 2 colors.
Pocket As You Go	Your choice of yarn and hook. Pocket is made in one piece as work progresses. Also includes a flap.
Loops and Cables	Concept Pattern Instructions create a panel with either raised loops or raised cable that looks like a three strand braid.
Slip Stitch Crochet	Started in the Victorian Era, Slip Stitch Crochet is the earliest form of crochet on record. Usually worked in very thin yarn on a larger than "normal" hook. Page includes pattern for a hat.

Tutorials
Hairpin Lace Tutorial	Instructions for 3 afghans and a Stole
Starting a Granny	Alternate start to the rectangle granny
Afghan stitch Mini-Tutorial	Special Techniques for the Preemie Afghan Stitch Sweater
Basic Tunisian Stitch Tutorial	Includes Simple Stitch, Purl Stitch, Knit Stitch, some variations and also the Simple Stitch Ripple.
No Chain Single Crochet	This no chain start is done in rows 1 stitch wide of Basic Afghan Stitch
No_Chain_Stitches	Instead of working a chain first, these stitches create the foundation chain at the same time as the stitch. The No Chain Single Crochet also works as the foundation row for Tunisian Crochet.
Basic CroHook Tutorial	Basic Cro-Hook Tutorial. Also Cro-Hook in the round -"Cro-nisian"
Broomstick Lace	Also known as "Jiffy Lace" and Peacock's Eye Crochet. Broomstick Lace is especially nice as an afghan.
Working a ripple from a straight edge	Includes Starting the ripple from the straight edge and increasing the ripple pattern to give it flair.
Pattern Stitches	Alternate Single Crochet/Double Crochet and Front Loop/Back Loop Single Crochet done flat and in the round.
How to Make a Tassel	An easy-to-make tassel that works in any yarn.
Invisible Join	This method of joining the first and last stitch of a round is similar to the grafting or duplicate stitchtechnique in knitting. The joining stitch looks like all the other stitches of the round. Also covered is the method of making the Linked Half Double Crochet and The Linked Double Crochet.