Round 8 (2dc in next st, dc in each of the next 6 sts) four times Round 6 (2dc in next st, dc in each of the next 5 sts) four times Round 4 (2dc in next st, dc in each of the next 4 sts) four times Round 3 (2dc in next st, dc in each of the next 3 sts) four times Using with 3 strands of Oatmeal wool held together, chain (ch) 3 and join into a ring with a slip stitch (ss) Continue to the next stitch to the left and repeat for each subsequent stitch. Pick up the working yarn with your fingers and pull a new loop through both previous loops. Stretch both loops across your fingers to make them the same size. Pull a loop of the working yarn through the stitch and place it on your fingers. Start by holding the working loop on your hand, then reach under the next crochet stitch and grab the working yarn with your fingers. How to do double crochet by handĪ double crochet stitch made with your hands is done in exactly the same way as it is with a hook, but it can be a bit tricky putting this into practice. With each round, move the marker to the first stitch in the next round. Place a marker in the first stitch in each round using a contrasting piece of scrap yarn. They are crocheted in the round in a continuous spiral (where you do not join at the end of each round), working from the bottom upwards. The main body of the apple and pear are made with hand crochet, working three strands of yarn held together. Hand crochet is as simple as it sounds – you use your hand instead of a crochet hook!

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