Introduction
This versatile water drop motif can be made using any type of yarn and a suitable crochet hook, allowing you to experiment with different textures and sizes. The motif can be used in a variety of creative projects, from decorative elements and accessories to larger pieces made by combining multiple motifs. Explore different yarns, colors, and arrangements to create something unique.
Instructions are given in written abbreviated form and US terms.
Credits
Pattern Design & Photography: Assimina Saranti
Tech Editor: Olympia Driva
Skills Required/Techniques Used
- Basic crochet stitches
- Increasing
- Working in the round
- Sliding loop/Magic circle
- US crochet terminology
Materials
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona
Fingering / 4 ply / 14 wpi / 100% Cotton
62.5 meters – 69 yards / 25 grams
Scheepjes Catona Chroma
Fingering / 4 ply / 14 wpi / 100% Cotton
125 meters – 137 yards / 50 grams
Scheepjes Catona Shine
Fingering / 4 ply / 14 wpi / 100% Cotton
115 meters – 126 yards / 50 grams
Swiss Crochet Ceroessa
Light Fingering / 3 ply / 14 wpi / 50% Lurex, 50% Polyester
470 meters – 514 yards / 200 grams
Metallic Free Cord
Lace / 2 ply / 14 wpi / 73% Rayon, 14% Nylon, 13% Washi
160 meters – 126 yards / 40 grams
Approximate yardage required per motif:
6 meters / 6.5 yards.
Hook
2.00 mm
2.25 mm
2.50 mm
2.75 mm
3.00 mm
or size to obtain gauge
Notions
yarn needle
Gauge
20 sts / 22 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) square in single crochet with 3.00 mm and Catona
28 sts / 32 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) square in single crochet with 2.00 mm and Ceroessa
24 sts / 34 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) square in single crochet with 3.00 mm and Metallic Free Cord
Sizes
One Size
Finished Measurements
Width: 3 cm / 1.5 inches
Height: 4 cm / 1.5 inches
Abbreviations
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
References & Techniques
Sliding Loop/Magic Circle (video tutorial)
Pattern Notes
Each motif is worked in the round, always in the same direction. Simple crochet stitches are used to create the water drop shape. The motifs can be used individually or joined together to create a larger fabric. Alternatively, two motifs can be sewn together to create a single, thicker piece in the same shape.
Directions
Note: The chain stitches at the start of each round do not count as a stitch.
Begin with sliding loop.
Round 1: ch 2, dc 12 in loop, join with sl st. (2 ch + 12 dc sts)
Round 2: ch 1, (sc 2 in next st) four times, hdc 2 in next st, (dc 1 and tr 1) in next st, ch 3, (tr 1 and dc 1) in next st, hdc 2 in next st, (sc 2 in next st) four times, join with sl st. (1 ch + 24 sts + 3 ch sts)
(Optional – adds a single crochet border)
Round 3: ch 1, sc 12, sc 5 in chain space, sc 12, join with sl st. (1 ch + 29 sc sts)
Fasten off, leaving a 10 cm/ 4 inches tail.
Finishing
Wash and iron or steam to measurements. Weave in ends.
