Crochet Sleeves Tutorial Notes

Introduction

• Crochet sleeves project, beginner-friendly.
• Commonly mistaken for boleros.
• Tutorial available for those who need help.
• Materials used: 100% acrylic Big Twist yarn (denim blue), 6.5 mm crochet hook, darning needle, scissors.

Starting the Project

Materials Required:

• Yarn: 100% acrylic Big Twist, color denim blue.
• Crochet hook: 6.5 mm.
• Darning needle, scissors.

Initial Steps:

1. Make a Slip Knot:
   • Insert hook into slip knot.
2. Chain:
   • Chain half of bust measurement plus a little more (e.g., 61 chains for 34-inch bust).
3. Extend Chain:
   • Add 9 more chains, mark the last chain.

Mesh Stitch

1. Create Mesh Stitch:
   • Wrap yarn, go into the 10th chain from hook.
   • Double crochet, chain three, skip three stitches, and repeat.
2. End of Row:
   • Instead of chaining three, chain six at the end.

Building the Panels

Repeating Mesh Stitch:

• Repeat for 8 rows, forming the front panel.

Creating Neck Opening:

• Determine Size for Neck:
  • Calculate based on squares needed (e.g., 4 squares on each side for size small).
• Form Neck Opening:
  • Chain over the calculated number of stitches to create neck space, connect with double crochet.

Back Panel:

• Mirror the front panel, ensuring it matches in height (8 rows).
• Slip Stitching:
  • Slip stitch front and back panels together to create armholes.

Crafting the Sleeves

Forming the Sleeve:

1. Calculate and Create Sleeves:
   • Chain three, work in a spiral.
   • Maintain consistent stitch count.
2. Continue Spiral:
   • No start and end points, work continuously to desired length.

Finishing Sleeve:

• Closing and Finishing:
  • Complete the sleeve to personal length (e.g., 21.5 inches).
• Second Sleeve:
  • Repeat the process for the second sleeve.

Final Touches

Weaving Ends:

• Secure Loose Ends:
  • Use a darning needle to weave in ends securely.

Final Product

• Ensure seams are inside for a clean look.
• Presentation:
  • Complete with a demonstration of the final product.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to share finished projects via social media.
• Invitation to subscribe for more tutorials.
• Open call for future crochet requests.