How to Crochet a Toy Storage Hammock
Choose any yarn and any hook that feels comfortable with it., Tie a slip knot and chain about six stitches., Slip stitch into the first stitch in the chain, forming the first optional hanging loop. , Chain any number you'd like., Chain another six...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose any yarn and any hook that feels comfortable with it.
This project doesn't really have (or need) a gauge.
A larger hook and gauge will make a larger net and faster work. , This makes the first of three optional hanging loops, so if you'd like the loop larger or smaller, chain more or fewer stitches.,, This chain will form one side of the triangular sling or hammock, so chain until you get the length that you will want (see tips).
The chain could be anywhere from 18 inches (45.7 cm) to three feet or more for larger toys., Slip stitch back into the chain, six stitches back., Skip two stitches and double crochet into the third.,,, A chain of four starts each subsequent row, too.,, Don't worry if there's a stitch or two left over at the end., This pattern naturally reduces with each subsequent row.,, Chain six (or your number from step 2) and slip stitch back into the loop from the last row., -
Step 2: Tie a slip knot and chain about six stitches.
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Step 3: Slip stitch into the first stitch in the chain
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Step 4: forming the first optional hanging loop.
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Step 5: Chain any number you'd like.
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Step 6: Chain another six (or whatever number you used in step 2) for the second optional hanging loop.
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Step 7: Chain four.
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Step 8: Proceed across the rest of the first row as follows: chain two
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Step 9: skip two stitches in the row below and double crochet.
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Step 10: Turn the work and slip stitch into the first loop.
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Step 11: Chain four.
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Step 12: Double crochet into the next loop.
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Step 13: Continue across the second row in the same manner: chain two
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Step 14: double crochet into the next loop.
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Step 15: Continue adding rows until you are down to a single loop.
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Step 16: Turn the work and slip stitch into this final ring to center in it a bit better.
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Step 17: Create the third optional hanging loop.
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Step 18: Tie off and sew in the ends.
Detailed Guide
This project doesn't really have (or need) a gauge.
A larger hook and gauge will make a larger net and faster work. , This makes the first of three optional hanging loops, so if you'd like the loop larger or smaller, chain more or fewer stitches.,, This chain will form one side of the triangular sling or hammock, so chain until you get the length that you will want (see tips).
The chain could be anywhere from 18 inches (45.7 cm) to three feet or more for larger toys., Slip stitch back into the chain, six stitches back., Skip two stitches and double crochet into the third.,,, A chain of four starts each subsequent row, too.,, Don't worry if there's a stitch or two left over at the end., This pattern naturally reduces with each subsequent row.,, Chain six (or your number from step 2) and slip stitch back into the loop from the last row.,
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