Passo a Passo: Sousplat de Crochê
Passo a Passo: Sousplat de Crochê
Start by adding 2 tablespoons of the whipped coffee base to a mug, then add cold milk and some ice cubes, stirring well. A further tablespoon of the base can be added for a stronger flavor. This sequence allows the user to adjust the strength and sweetness to personal taste, making it a customizable and engaging coffee experience .
For washing and maintaining the sousplat, it is recommended to wash manually at a maximum temperature of 40˚C, avoid using chlorine-based bleaches, and refrain from machine drying. Instead, it should be drip dried horizontally in the shade. Additionally, it should not be ironed, but wet professional cleaning is permitted to maintain its quality .
The choice of thread in crochet directly influences the aesthetic outcome of the sousplat. The project offers two thread options: Fio Ateliê Natureza and Fio Ateliê. Although both have the same composition, they differ in their color palettes. Ateliê Natureza provides earthy tones, while Ateliê offers a more colorful range, allowing the maker to choose based on the desired final look .
The first row starts with creating a magic ring, then making 3 chain stitches (counts as a double crochet), followed by 9 more double crochets within the ring, closing with a slip stitch to the 3rd chain, resulting in 10 stitches. The second row starts with a single crochet into the 3rd chain (from the previous slip stitch), followed by a chain stitch, which counts as the first double crochet of the row. Then, alternate between a chain increase (1 double crochet, 2 chains, and another double crochet) and a simple increase (2 double crochets in one stitch) across the row, closing with a slip stitch in the chain, forming 5 chain spaces. The third row begins with a single crochet into the next chain space followed by a chain stitch (this counts as the first double crochet). Make two chains and another double crochet in the same space, continuing this pattern until the 12th row .
The approach involves methodically adding two additional stitches per section in sequential rows through strategic use of chain increases and shell formations. This is crucial to evenly expand the sousplat, retaining its intended pentagonal shape and balanced structure throughout the growing process, ensuring a consistent and professional finish .
In the twelfth row, a large shell (leque grande) is created by making a shell with 2 double crochets, 1 chain, and 2 more double crochets, in the first shell, then skipping one base shell and repeating a large shell. This embellishes the corners significantly, creating a visually dynamic and elegant pattern as it accentuates the shape and detail of the sousplat’s borders .
In the tenth row, the pattern introduces 'leques' (shells or fans) by skipping one base stitch and making 2 double crochets in the next. This sequence is repeated, enhancing the decorative element of the sousplat significantly by creating textured and delicate scalloped edges that enrich the overall design .
Repeating the third row technique, which involves making chain increases at each corner, ensures the sousplat remains a pentagon and uniformly increases in size. This allows each segment to increase by two stitches per row, crucial for maintaining the correct structure and proportions. By the ninth row, each section has expanded to 18 stitches, preparing the piece for more complex designs in subsequent rows .
The introduction of picots in the fourteenth row adds a decorative flourish by creating a delicate point detail that enhances the edge of the sousplat. Each corner now features 3 double crochets, 1 picot, and another 3 double crochets, which contribute a refined aesthetic and intricate texture to the finished piece, showcasing advanced crocheting skills .
To finish the project, pass the yarn through some loops on the back of the crochet to hide it. Then, separate the yarn end into two parts, thread one through a nearby loop, and tie three knots. This method secures the yarn, ensuring durability and a neat appearance .