What is it called?

[Mixpixlix]

I recently saw a pattern for a pot holder with a blue chicken image. What is it called when there's an image worked into a crocheted piece?

Is changing yarn for the image different from just changing yarn in general. I know in knitting you have to be careful not to leave gaps when yarn is changed in the middle of a row.

I crochet for a charity called Kascare. We knit or crochet 8 x 8 sqares that are sewn into blankets and distributed to AIDS orphans in Africa. I usually applique on the squares but would like to lean to do an image as part of a square.

Any help is appreciated.

[Irishjl]

I'm not sure if you mean this or not, but I think you are talking about tapestry crochet, also called mosaic crochet. There is a website called tapestrycrochet.com which explains how to do it and also has free patterns in order to learn it. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[crpstx]

Look up graphs for knitting or crochet on yahoo or google. There should be a lot of sites. Good Luck!

[Mixpixlix]

I looked at tapestery.com and download directions. Thanks.

It going to take me a few read throughs to understand just how to carry the yarn, but I appreciate your help. Apparantly, it's called mosaic, jaquard, irish and a few other names. Basically, it turns crochet into tapestry, makes the fabric look woven.

[Irishjl]

I'm glad to be of help. I know that the work is very pretty. Good luck and happy crocheting!

[Dsynr]

Look on uTube
Intarsia knitting
It has video to help you change yarns in the middle of a row

[Mixpixlix]

Unfortunately, I can only get dial-up where I live and can't view online videos.

[ladybug]

I have a question also. What does it mean when the pattern says use DK yarn. I know it doesn't mean dark yarn. But what? I've seen lots of patterns with this in it .

[Val]

means thicker..

DK weight is between a sport weight and worsted weight yarn.

[Mixpixlix]

It stands for "double knit" and is often used for projects calling for sports weight yarn. It is lighter than worsted weight.