Foundation Chain / UK Treble Crochet / Fasten Off (Cadena de Inicio, punto alto, fin)

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A FOUNDATION CHAIN is a row of chain stitches that we make to start our crochet work. It will determinate de size of our piece.

Simple make a slip knot and start chain.

To start TREBLE, chain 3, yarn over and insert the hook in the 5th chain from the hook, pull thread through the stitch, this will give you 3 loops in the hook; yarn over and pass 2 loops; yarn over and pass the last 2 loops to end the stitch. Keep going 1 treble crochet in each chain stitch of your foundation chain. You need to end with the same number of trebles as chain stitches of your foundation chain. 

To START NEW ROW, chain 3 this will count as your first treble, TURN your work, yarn over and insert the hook in the 5th chain from the hook, pull thread through the stitch, this will give you 3 loops in the hook; yarn over pass 2 loops; yarn over and pass the last 2 loops to end the stitch. Keep going 1 treble crochet in each treble form previous row... ... and keep keep going! this is the process! make it as long as you wish! Each row must have same number of stitches. 

FASTEN OFF: When you are finished, chain 1 and pull the yarn through. (you can weave the ends with a wool needle or leave it as it)

NOTE: this is how I crochet and it feels good for me. I believe it is important to do as you feel happy. The aim of my videos is not to tell you this is right or wrong, just simple be a guidance to awake your creativity. 

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CADENA DE INICIO: es una fila de cadenetas que hacemos al inicial un peojectona crochet. Determinará el tamaño de tu pieza. Simplemente haz un nudo deslizado y algunas puntos de cadena.

Para empezar el PUNTO ALTO, haz 3 cadenas, luego hila e inserta la aguja en la quinta cadena desde la aguja, agarra el hilo y pasalo a traves del punto, esto creara 3 bucles en la aguja. Hila y pasa dos bucles, vuelve a hilar y pasa los dos ultimos bucles para completar el punto. Continua, 1 punto alto por cada punto de la cadena de inicio. Al terminar tendrar la misma cantidad de puntos altos que cadetas de tu cadena de inicio. 

Para COMENZAR NUEVA FILA, haz 3 puntos de cadena, (sera contado como tu primer punto alto) y VOLTEA tu pieza, luego hila e inserta la aguja en la quinta cadena desde la aguja, agarra el hilo y pasalo a traves del punto, esto creara 3 bucles en la aguja. Hila y pasa dos bucles, vuelve a hilar y pasa los dos ultimos bucles para completar el punto. Continua, 1 punto alto por cada punto vareta de fila anterior. Al terminar tendrar la misma cantidad de puntos altos que la fila anterior. Yo tengo 7. Continua haciendo filas tanto como quieras, solo repite el proceso! Para TERMINAR, has una cadena al aire y tira hasta que el hilo pase. (puedes perder las puntas sobrantes con una aguja lanera o dejarlo asi)

NOTA: así es como yo lo hago y me sienta bien y sencillo. Encuentra tu forma, estos videos deben servirte como guia no para decirte esto esta bien y esto mal, simplemente mi intención es despertar tu creatividad.

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Gracias! xo

Making Tags / Crochet / Upcycling

Aquí os comparto como hacer estas bonitas etiquetas recicladas.

Una manera para reciclar carton y restos de hilo. Podeis usarlas como etiquetas, tarjetas de visita, de agradecimiento, postales de Navidad o tal vez felicitaciones de Cumpleaños.

Un projecto que se trabaja muy rápido y con puntos básicos de Crochet.

Espero que lo disfruten.! 

Gracias,

Lorena

Become an IMPERFECT ACTIVIST (Español > sigue link al final)

How we can help environment with little actions?

Every little counts!  Budda said: "try to sleep in a room with a mosquito" what a nightmare! and everyone can be that mosquito or that ant making a huge act.

Everyone can be sustainable with small changes. We tell you what it is the "imperfect activist"

is your Mother!

As Eduardo Galeano said, "a lot of little people, in small places, doing small things, can change the whole world". To be an imperfect activist means to do whatever is in your hand with the intention of creating a positive change in the world.

In times where climate change claims quick and efficient actions, it is required everyone's commitment. The sum of small thousand acts make the difference. 

HOW TO BE AN IMPERFECT ACTIVIST, BUT ACTIVE?

The most important thing is to take the first step inside of our possibilities. Also get rid of false believes: we can not make drastic changes, or all of the sudden become environment experts. Wonder about your diary habits and think about which ones you could change today.

of course, never do this!

What if you start a more minimalistic style of life, buying only what you need? Biking instead car? Why not to start compost for your garden? Wondering about this will help you to find what is at your hand to contribute.

I enjoy myself upcycling plastic bags into cute pouches.

To watch how I make them go >>>>> Upcycled Plastic Pouch

Choose a day of the week without meat, investigate about the product's origin, buy local, or change some plastic for reusable materials.

To be aware of the impact of our actions is very important. You will feel better and proud, your inner peace will be rewarded. Do not be scared! the path to sustainability is full of learning.

Share your new passion with your family and friends and together learn new craft skills, recycle, upcycle, learn how to safe energy at home.

Check this Annick Schmeddes TEDx talks

Last bit! Remember to take action for your planet and love it, we have only one and we must take responsibility of caring about it. It makes your life possible so, what are you willing to give it back?

To know more about me you can visit my INSTAGRAM here >>>MagicHook Instagram

Thank you.

L.

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