Basic Hyperbolic Crochet Patterns

In case you are unsure about how to begin, or if you think you can't do it, think again!

Most of the Reef project will be made up of small pieces. All you need to know is how to chain and single crochet to complete these small and simple pieces. If you don't know how and would like to learn, click on our patterns page and go to the Lions Brand how to crochet video for a great quick study tutorial.

In the first picture are two examples of easy to make hyperbolic planes. The second one shows them photographed together.

 To make the hyperbolic plane on the left in this first photo, follow these simple instructions:

Choose your Materials:

YARN: Any leftover yarn made of any fiber. Acrylics will create a more rigid piece and be less expensive and although the Fiber Center usually focuses on natural fibers, the nature, size and scope of this project is allowing the use of any synthetics in addition to natural fibers. Any color can be used and feel free to change colors at any time

HOOK: I recommend using a medium sized  hook, G or H for your first attempts. Any size will work but smaller will be harder for beginners to use if using Worsted weight yarns. If you are using lighter weight yarn, you can use a smaller hook, larger if you are using heavier yarn.  Try different combinations to find what is comfortable for you.


Pattern:
Row 1: Chain 15.
Row 2: - Begin with a Single crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook.
             - Single crochet in the next 4 stitches.
             - In the next chain, increase a stitch by doing 2 single crochets in the same chain.
             - Single crochet in the next 5 chains and increase in the 6th and repeat  
               to the end of the row ( don't worry when you get the end and don't have enough stitches to  
               do another increase.
             - Chain 2 and turn your work so you can work the next row from right to left
Row 3: - Single crochet in the 2nd single crochet from the hook.
            -  single crochet in the next 4 stitches.
            - In the next chain, increase a stitch by doing 2 single crochets in the same chain.

             - Single crochet in the next 5 chains and increase in the 6th and repeat    

               to the end of the row ( don't worry when you get the end and don't have enough stitches to    

               do another increase.

             - Chain 2 and turn your work so you can work the next row from right to left

Repeat Row 3 until the piece is as big as you want it to be or until you run out of yarn. The piece in the photo is 14 rows and measures about 3" H x 7" W.

Be sure you tie off your end and weave in the tails.

To make the Hyperbolic Plane on the right in the first photo, make it exactly like the first one but, instead of increasing every 6th stitch, increase every 4th stitch.

To make your own Hyperbolic pattern simply change the rate of stitch increases. The more often you increase the more crenelated or curled it will be. The less frequent your increases, the less  curly it will be.

Experiment and have fun! 

Watch for other patterns to come soon......

Until next time........

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