How to Work Smyrna Stitch with a Crochet Hook
Take a coarse mesh of cotton, such as knitting cotton, cut it into lengths of 8 cm/ 3"., Fold two lengths together in half. , Stick in the crochet needle from above, under two threads of the canvas. , Take hold of the loop with the hook, as in this...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take a coarse mesh of cotton
The stitches or tassels should be two or three double threads of the canvas apart. , As you finish each row, comb the ends of the tassels out carefully with a fine metal comb. , When the whole piece of work is finished, shear the entire surface.
Ensure that it is quite even.
This should be done with a pair of sharp scissors used only for needlework purposes. -
Step 2: such as knitting cotton
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Step 3: cut it into lengths of 8 cm/ 3".
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Step 4: Fold two lengths together in half.
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Step 5: Stick in the crochet needle from above
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Step 6: under two threads of the canvas.
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Step 7: Take hold of the loop with the hook
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Step 8: as in this illustration
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Step 9: and draw it in.
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Step 10: Push out the hook to seize the ends of the cotton and draw them through the loop which is on the needle
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Step 11: as indicated by the little arrow in this illustration.
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Step 12: Shear the surface.
Detailed Guide
The stitches or tassels should be two or three double threads of the canvas apart. , As you finish each row, comb the ends of the tassels out carefully with a fine metal comb. , When the whole piece of work is finished, shear the entire surface.
Ensure that it is quite even.
This should be done with a pair of sharp scissors used only for needlework purposes.
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