What a lovely and cozy project. I can certainly guide you through creating a simple yet beautiful crochet Thalposh. This pattern is designed to be easy for beginners while still yielding a delightful result.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (approximately 100-150 yards). You can choose any color you like!
- Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm) or the size recommended on your yarn label.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size: Approximately 12 inches in diameter (can be adjusted by adding more rounds).
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sp = space 1
- beg = beginning
- rep = repeat
Special Stitches:
- Magic Ring (or adjustable ring): This is a great way to start projects worked in the round without a hole in the center. If you prefer, you can ch 4 and sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
Pattern:
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 8 sc into the magic ring. Pull the tail of the magic ring tight to close the center. Sl st to the first sc to join the round. (8 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Work 2 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join the round. (16 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the following st.* Rep from * to * around. Sl st to the first hdc to join the round. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the following st.* Rep from * to * around. Sl st to the first hdc to join the round. (32 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the following st.* Rep from * to * around. Sl st to the first hdc to join the round. (40 sts)
Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Work dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-3 to join the round. (40 sts)
Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). *Dc in the next st, ch 1.* Rep from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-3 to join the round. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 sps)
Round 8: Sl st into the first ch-1 sp. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Work 2 dc in the same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1, work 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp.* Rep from * to * around. Ch 1, sl st to the top of the beg ch-3 to join the round. (40 groups of 3 dc, 40 ch-1 sps)
Round 9: Sl st into the next dc and the following ch-1 sp. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Work 2 dc in the same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1, work 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp.* Rep from * to * around. Ch 1, sl st to the top of the beg ch-3 to join the round. (Same as Round 8)
Round 10: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work sc in each st and ch-1 sp around. Sl st to the first sc to join the round. (80 sts)
Optional Edging (Round 11):
- Simple Scallop: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). *Sc in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the same st.* Rep from * to * around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Picot Edging: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). *Sc in the next 3 sts, ch 3, sl st in the first ch (picot).* Rep from * to * around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing:
- Fasten off your yarn and weave in all loose ends securely using your yarn needle.
- Gently block your Thalposh if desired to help it lay flat and enhance the stitch definition. You can do this by lightly dampening it and pinning it to a flat surface until it dries.
Video tutorial
Tips and Variations:
- Color Changes: Get creative with colors! You can change colors every round or every few rounds to create stripes or other patterns.
- Yarn Weight and Hook Size: Using a different weight yarn and corresponding hook size will change the finished size of your Thalposh.
- Larger Size: To make a larger Thalposh, simply continue repeating the increase pattern in the earlier rounds (Round 3, 4, 5, etc.) and then continue the established stitch patterns in the subsequent rounds.
- Different Stitches: Feel free to experiment with different stitches in the middle rounds (like double crochet or even treble crochet) to create different textures.
