Freeform Crochet Basics: The Two Color Spiral

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In this series on freeform crochet basics I’m showing you different techniques to get you started.

Don’t miss out on my introduction to freeform crochet or the basic freeform crochet spiral tutorial before you continue.

Today we’re making a two-color spiral in double crochet. You can use this technique to add more colors, too!

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

With yarn A make a Magic Circle.

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

Chain 1, 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochet. Pull the loop bigger and remove the hook.

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

Attach yarn B, chain 1, 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochet.

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

Pull Magic Circle tight.

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

Continue with B, 2 double crochet into single crochet (A), hold down the loop of yarn A to keep it from getting tangled in the hook …

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

… and do 2 double crochet into next 3 stitches.

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

Pull the loop bigger and insert hook into loop of yarn A. Work 2 double crochet into single crochet (B), continue this way to the last stitch of yarn B.

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

Fasten off yarn A.

Freeform crochet two-color spiral tutorial

With yarn B work 2 double crochet into each of next 8 stitches. Fasten off.

Additional colors can be added at the beginning. Each color is worked in the same way as shown here.

~Marina

 

Related posts:

– Freeform Crochet Part 1

– Freeform Crochet Basics: The Spiral

– Freeform Crochet Basics Part 4

– Freeform Crochet Basics 4b: Bigger Spirals

– Freeform Crochet Basics, Part 5. The Nautilus Shell

– Freeform Crochet Spiral Scrumble

– Freeform Crochet: Single Crochet Spiral

– Hump Stitch in Freeform Crochet

– Freeform Crochet World Let’s meet on Facebook!

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