How to work the Delta Crochet Mesh -

Delta Crochet works mainly in triangles. Here are 3 basic methods of connecting the triangles. Detailed instructions are provided as well as the Chart. It is important that you practice the basics until you feel comfortable Crocheting them. If you would like to learn more about this technique, then take our Delta Crochet-Along, the Star Jasmine Doily (now offered self-paced) at hassdesign.com. Delta Crochet Technique can be used to create many beautiful patterns, including the crocheted shawl worn by Jessica Simpson on TV. I designed a shawl pattern using a variation on the Delta Crochet Technique with a bigger mesh. Our Crochet Shawl pattern comes with a tutorial and detailed instruction to make it easy and fun to crochet.If you find these techniques useful, please link to us on your website.
Delta Mesh Charts – this is the format that Publishers use for Delta Crochet designs.	Instruction
	Basic Delta Mesh The Basic Delta Mesh contains triangles alternating pointing up and down. Each (down) triangle is made out of tr, ch 4, tr into the same stitch you placed the first tr. By skipping 4 st, tr we make the next (up) triangle. Ch 4, tr in same st the next (down) triangle and so on. In order to get nice pointed triangles, always place both tr of a triangle into the loop between the 2 tr of previous row (marked in red). To practice this mesh. Start with ch 16 for foundation, ch 4 for first tr (called turning chain), ch 4, tr back in 9th ch from hook, sk 4 st, tr , ch 4, tr in same st, repeat 2 more times. By now you have used up all the ch’s of the Foundation. To go up to the next row again ch 4 for first tr, tr in space between the next 2 tr of row 1 and so on.
	Delta Mesh Corner To create a corner, crochet two triangles pointing in the same direction. Otherwise, everything is the same as the Basic Delta Mesh. To practice your Delta Mesh Corner, start with Foundation ch of ch 11. Row 1: Ch 4 for first tr, ch 4, tr back in 9th ch from hk, sk 4 st, tr, ch 4, tr, ch 4 and another tr in same st to make the corner, sk 4 st, tr, ch 4, tr. Row 2: Ch 4 for first tr, sk 4 st, tr and so on.
	Delta Mesh with Puffs By changing the tr to Puffs, you are able to give the mesh a different look. As you see from the drawing, you already know how to crochet the Basic Mesh with tr (Row 1). Row 2 is an example of the Mesh with 2-tr Puffs. The only difference is for you to change the tr to 2-tr Puffs. In Row 3 we used 3-tr Puffs. In Row 4, you see the Mesh with 4-tr Puffs. Refer to the Stitch Legend to review the Puff Stitches.
How to work the Delta Crochet Corner Blossom In many Delta Crochet Designs, you will find little Blossoms. Here you will learn to Crochet the Blossom when it appears in a corner.
	Delta Corner Blossom Crochet the mesh to the start point of the blossom. Picture 1: Ch 4 for first tr, 3 incomplete tr in same stitch, draw the thread through all 4 lps on hook. Picture 2: 4-tr puff. Finish this puff with a nice tight ch (center chain) — you will place all the other 4-tr puffs of the blossom into this ch. Picture 3: Ch 4, 3-tr puff back into the center ch. Picture 4: In the next round just crochet a 4-tr puff into the center chain. Picture 5: Crochet Ch 4, 4-tr puff repeat to complete the blossom.

How to work the Delta Crochet Blossom
	Delta BlossomCrochet the mesh to the start point of the blossom. Picture 1: Ch 4 for first tr, 3 incomplete tr in same stitch. 4 incomplete tr in next stitch. Draw thread through all 8 lps on hk. Picture 2: 4-tr puff in next stitch. Finish this puff with a nice tight ch (center chain) — you will place all the other 4-tr puffs of the blossom into this ch. Picture 3: Ch 4, 3-tr puff back into the center ch. Picture 4: In the next round just crochet a 4-tr puff into the center chain. Picture 5: Crochet ch 4, 4-tr puff to complete the blossom.

You may also be interested in our Delta Crochet-Along Class

Star Jasmine Doily

Star Coaster

Blossom Coaster

Star Jasmine Doily in Delta Crochet (CA706)

Learn how to Delta Crochet with detail, step-by-step instructions. If you already know the Delta basics, then this class will help you practice your technique.Delta Crochet is different from Filet in that you Crochet in triangles rather than squares.

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Basic Delta Mesh

Delta Mesh Corner

Delta Mesh Corner with Puffs

Delta Corner Blossom

Delta Crochet Blossom

This Crochet-Along is in 6 sessions. Start by crocheting 2 Delta Ornaments, the Blossom Coaster and the Star Coaster where you practice the basic delta crochet stitches. Then continue with the Star Jasmine Doily.