Uppercase Alphabet Crochet Motifs Pattern
Uppercase Alphabet Crochet Motifs Pattern
Uppercase
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pattern Details.........................................................................3
Skill Level......................................................................................................3
Recommended Supplies................................................................................ 3
Gauge............................................................................................................3
Finished Size.................................................................................................3
Abbreviations................................................................................................3
Pattern Techniques.................................................................4
Working in the Edge of Rows....................................................................... 4
Working in the Back of Chain...................................................................... 4
Working in the Round.................................................................................. 4
Weaving in Ends for Pieces Worked in the Round....................................... 4
Attaching Letters....................................................................5
Chain Stitch..................................................................................................5
Backstitch....................................................................................................5
Reading this Pattern.................................................................................... 5
Sizing Guide...............................................................................6
0 - Lace (including fingering yarn and 10-count crochet thread)............... 6
1 - Super Fine (including sock, fingering, and baby yarn)........................... 6
2 - Fine (including sport and baby yarn)..................................................... 6
3 - Light (including DK and light worsted yarn).......................................... 7
4 - Medium (including worsted, afghan, and Aran yarn)............................. 7
5 - Bulky (including chunky, craft, and rug yarn)........................................ 7
6 - Super Bulky (including super bulky and roving yarn)............................ 7
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy-Intermediate: knowledge of basic stitches and shaping, as well as a willingness to crochet in
various directions, is required.
Recommended Supplies
4.00/4.25 mm (g) crochet hook
~ 200 yards worsted weight yarn* per motif set
(100% cotton yarn is pictured, but not required)
*See Sizing Guide for more information on using other yarn weights
Scissors, Tapestry Needle, Stitch Markers or Safety Pins
Gauge
Gauge is not crucial for this pattern. Use consistent tension and materials for projects with multiple
pieces.
Finished Size
Just like in writing, number and letter sizes vary. The largest uppercase alphabet pieces are
approximately 4” x 4” (using materials listed). The largest lowercase alphabet and numbers &
punctuation pieces are approximately 3.5” x 3.5”. Size will vary depending on the motif and your yarn,
hook, and tension. For more information on motif sizes, see the Sizing Guide.
Abbreviations
ch: chain
inc: increase (2 sc in one sc or ch)
pm: place marker
sc: single crochet (insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull yarn through
both loops)
sc2tog: single crochet 2 sc/ch together (insert hook into first sc or ch, pull up loop,
insert hook into second sc or ch, pull up loop, yarn over and pull yarn
through all loops)
sc3tog: single crochet 3 sc/ch together (insert hook into first sc/ch, pull up loop,
repeat for next 2 sc/ch, yarn over and pull yarn through all loops)
sc4tog: single crochet 4 sc/ch together (insert hook into first sc or ch, pull up loop,
repeat for next 3 sc/ch, yarn over and pull yarn through all loops)
sl st: slip stitch (insert hook into next sc/ch, yarn over and pull yarn through stitch
and loop)
sk: skip sc/ch
Pattern Techniques
Working in the Edge of Rows
1 2 3 4
Instead of flipping piece over (as you would when you “turn”), rotate piece and start sc by inserting
hook into side of next sc.
Looking at back of chain, start sc by inserting hook through chain under back ridge. Continue stitch as
you normally would.
After completing last stitch, cut yarn and pull it through loop. Insert hook from right to left under “v”
of first sc in round. Hook yarn and pull it through. Insert hook from back of last sc up through center
of “v.” Hook yarn and pull it through. Pull end gently to secure. Weave in ends as you normally would.
Attaching Letters
After pinning letters/characters to each piece, use one of the two methods below to attach characters.
Chain Stitch
Attaching characters with the chain stitch takes longer, but the result resembles a crochet chain and
makes each character’s edging more consistent.
1 2 3 4
Thread tapestry needle. Pull needle up through both layers at first space, insert needle back into
same space. Bring needle up through next space and up through the yarn loop. Pull yarn gently
to tighten loop (but do not tighten too much - letter will pucker). To continue, insert needle back
through loop and into same space. Bring needle up through next space and yarn loop and pull yarn
gently to tighten. Fasten off and weave in ends as you would for pieces worked in the round. This
technique can take some time to ensure your stitches are consistent, so don’t get discouraged.
Backstitch
Backstitch is the quickest way to securely attach letters to pieces. All pieces shown in this pattern
were attached using backstitch, and yarn estimates were based on this technique.
1 2 3 4
Thread tapestry needle. Pull needle up through both layers at first space, insert needle into second
space, pull needle up through third space, insert needle back into second space. Continue by pulling
yarn up through next empty space and inserting it back into the previous space. Fasten off and weave
in ends.
Sizing Guide
This guide covers seven major types of yarn: 0 - Lace,
1 - Super Fine, 2 - Fine, 3 - Light, 4 - Medium, 5 - Bulky, 0 - Lace
and 6 - Super Bulky. You can determine which category (including fingering yarn and crochet thread)
your yarn fits in by looking at the ball band. Learn more
about choosing yarn for your project at hijennybrown.
com.
1.75”
A few tips before you get started:
• All measurements and yarn estimates are based
on the uppercase “H”, which is average size for this
pattern. Wider characters (like “W”) will take more
1.125”
yarn and smaller characters (like “i”) will take less
yarn. Suggested Hook: 7 (1.65 mm)
• Yarn within each category can vary wildly, so if
you’re not getting the desired result, try the hook
Yarn Type Pictured: 10-count mercerized
size above or below the one that matches the cotton crochet thread
weight of your yarn.
• The hook size suggested here may not match the
Suggested Gauge: approximately 10
suggested hook on your ball band because these stitches per inch
characters look best when worked tightly. If you
have a difficult time with the hook suggested, just Length Estimate: 4 yards (for “H”)
try the next size up.
Finished Size: 1.125” wide x 1.75”
• Don’t worry if the characters curl up a bit - they’ll
be nice and flat when you sew them down. tall (for “H”)
1.35” 1.5”
Suggested Hook: B (2.25 mm) Suggested Hook: C (2.75 mm)
Yarn Type Pictured: cotton, wool, nylon, and Yarn Type Pictured: 96% acrylic, 4%
elastic sock yarn metallic polyester yarn
Suggested Gauge: approximately 7 Suggested Gauge: approximately 6.5
stitches per inch stitches per inch
Length Estimate: 5 yards (for “H”) Length Estimate: 5.5 yards (for “H”)
Finished Size: 1.35” wide x 2” tall Finished Size: 1.5” wide x 2.25” tall
(for “H”) (for “H”)
3 - Light 4 - Medium
(including DK and light worsted yarn) (including worsted, afghan, and Aran yarn)
2.5”
4”
1.75” 2.5”
Suggested Hook: D-F (3.25 - 3.75 mm) Suggested Hook: G (4.0 - 4.25 mm)
*estimates based on D hook
Yarn Type Pictured: 50% nylon, 50% acrylic Yarn Type Pictured: 50% cotton, 50%
plied DK weight yarn acrylic yarn
Suggested Gauge: approximately 6 Suggested Gauge: approximately 4
stitches per inch stitches per inch
Length Estimate: 6 yards (for “H”) Length Estimate: 8 yards (for “H”)
Finished Size: 1.75” wide x 2.5” tall Finished Size: 2.5” wide x 4” tall
(for “H”) (for “H”)
8”
3.5” 5”
Yarn weights and types based on the Standard Yarn Weight System of the Craft Yarn Council
Uppercase alphabet
ch 37 ch 4, leaving long tail
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook,
15 sc, 2 sc2tog, 16 sc, ch 1, 2 sc, ch 1, turn
turn row 5 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
row 2 ������������ 15 sc, 2 sc2tog, 15 sc, ch 1, row 6 ������������ inc, sc, inc, fasten off
turn leaving long tail
row 3 ������������ 7 sc, sc and pm, 6 sc,
sc4tog, 6 sc, sc and pm, Sew two pieces together, aligning last sc
7 sc, fasten off to second marker. Weave in ends.
ch 9
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook row 7 ������������ working in edge of rows:
and pm, inc, (sc, inc) 3 3 sc, ch 3, working in edge
times, ch 1, turn of rows: 3 sc, ch 4, starting
row 2 ������������ sc2tog, (2 sc, inc) 2 times, at first marker and working
2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn in edge of rows: 3 sc, ch 1,
row 3 ������������ (3 sc, inc) 2 times, 3 sc, sc turn
and pm, fasten off leaving a row 8 ������������ 3 sc, working in back of ch:
long tail 4 sc, 3 sc, working in back of
ch 9 ch: 3 sc, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 9 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
2 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc, sc, ch 1, row 10 ���������� sc in each sc, fasten off
turn
row 5 ������������ 2 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc, Sew two pieces together, aligning
ch 1, turn markers. Weave in ends.
row 6 ������������ 3 sc, 2 inc, sc and pm, 5 sc,
2 inc, 3 sc, ch 1, rotate
ch 26
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 3 ������������ 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc,
(2 sc, inc) 2 times, 11 sc, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc, fasten off
inc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, ch 1,
turn Weave in ends.
row 2 ������������ 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 11 sc,
inc, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, ch 1,
turn
ch 14
row 1 ������������ inc in second ch from hook, row 5 ������������ 3 sc, working in back of ch:
inc, 9 sc, 2 inc, ch 1, turn 11 sc, 2 sc, ch 1, turn
row 2 ������������ 3 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc, ch 1, row 6 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
turn row 7 ������������ sc in each sc, fasten off
row 3 ������������ 4 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 4 sc, ch 1,
rotate Weave in ends.
row 4 ������������ working in edge of rows:
sc2tog, sc, ch 11, working
in edge of rows: 3 sc, ch 1,
turn
ch 9
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 8 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
7 sc, ch 1, turn row 9 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, rotate
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn row 10 ���������� working in edge of rows:
row 3 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 10 3 sc, 3 sc in ch, working in
row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, edge of rows: 3 sc, 4 sc in
4 sc, leave remaining ch, working in edge of rows:
stitches unworked, ch 1, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
turn row 11 ���������� sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
row 5 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn row 12 ���������� sc in each sc, fasten off
row 6 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 12
row 7 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, Weave in ends.
7 sc, leave remaining
stitches unworked, ch 1,
turn
ch 13
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 5 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
4 sc, leave remaining row 6 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, rotate
stitches unworked, ch 1, row 7 ������������ working in edge of rows:
turn 3 sc, 3 sc in ch, working in
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn edge of rows: 3 sc, 7 sc in
row 3 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 12 ch, ch 1, turn
row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 8 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
7 sc, leave remaining row 9 ������������ sc in each sc, fasten off
stitches unworked, ch 1,
turn Weave in ends.
ch 26
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 4 ������������ working in edge of rows:
(2 sc, inc) 2 times, 11 sc, inc, 3 sc, ch 3
2 sc, inc, 3 sc, ch 1, turn row 5 ������������ working in back of ch: sc in
row 2 ������������ 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, second ch from hook, sc in
4 sc, inc, 3 sc, ch 1, turn ch, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
row 3 ������������ 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, row 6 ������������ sc in sc, fasten off
6 sc, inc, 3 sc, ch 1, rotate
Weave in ends.
ch 20
row 1 ������������ inc in second ch from hook, row 3 ������������ (3 sc, inc) 3 times, 14 sc,
(sc, inc) 3 times, 12 sc, ch 1, fasten off
turn
row 2 ������������ 14 sc, (inc, 2 sc) 3 times, Weave in ends.
ch 1, turn
ch 17
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 6 ������������ inc, 5 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog,
15 sc, ch 1, turn 6 sc, inc, ch 1, turn
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn row 7 ������������ 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, 6 sc,
row 3 ������������ 7 sc, sc and pm, 8 sc, fasten fasten off
off
row 4 ������������ ch 7, sc at marker, 2 sc, ch 9 Weave in ends.
row 5 ������������ working in back of ch: inc in
second ch from hook, 6 sc,
sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, 5 sc, inc,
ch 1, turn
ch 9
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 5 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
7 sc, ch 1, turn row 6 ������������ sc in each sc, fasten off
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
row 3 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 14 Weave in ends.
row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook,
12 sc, working in edge of
rows: 3 sc, ch 1, turn
ch 19
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook row 6 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
and pm, 6 sc, 2 sc2tog, 7 sc, row 7 ������������ sc in each sc, fasten off, flip
ch 1, turn piece over
row 2 ������������ inc, 5 sc, 2 sc2tog, 5 sc, inc, row 8 ������������ ch 13, starting at marker
ch 1, turn and working in edge of
row 3 ������������ inc, 5 sc, sc4tog, 5 sc, inc, rows: 3 sc, ch 1, turn
ch 1, rotate row 9 ������������ 3 sc, working in back of
row 4 ������������ working in edge of rows: chain: 13 sc, ch 1, turn
3 sc, ch 14 row 10 ���������� sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
row 5 ������������ working in back of ch: sc in row 11 ���������� sc in each sc, fasten off
second ch from hook, 12 sc
in ch, 3 sc, ch 1, turn Weave in ends.
ch 31 ch 11
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 5 ������������ sc in second ch from hook,
12 sc, 2 sc2tog, 12 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, ch 1, turn
ch 1, turn row 6 ������������ inc, 10 sc, ch 1, turn
row 2 ������������ inc, 12 sc, 2 sc2tog, 12 sc, row 7 ������������ sc in each sc, starting at
ch 1, turn marker: 4 sc, fasten off
row 3 ������������ 11 sc, sc4tog, 12 sc, inc,
ch 1, rotate Sew 2 pieces together. Weave in ends.
row 4 ������������ working in edge rows: inc,
sc, sc and pm, fasten off
leaving a long tail, flip piece
over
ch 9
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 5 ������������ working in back of ch: sc in
inc, (sc, inc) 3 times, ch 1, second ch from hook, 5 sc
turn in ch, 3 sc, working in back
row 2 ������������ (2 sc, inc) 4 times, ch 1, turn of ch: 4 sc, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
row 3 ������������ (3 sc, inc) 4 times, ch 1, row 6 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
rotate row 7 ������������ sc in each sc, fasten off
row 4 ������������ working in edge of rows:
3 sc, ch 4, 3 sc, ch 7 Weave in ends.
ch 17
row 1 ������������ sc in 2nd ch from hook, row 6 ������������ inc, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog,
15 sc, ch 1, turn (inc, 2 sc) 2 times, inc, sc,
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn ch 1, turn
row 3 ������������ 7 sc, sc and pm, 8 sc, fasten row 7 ������������ 3 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc,
off leaving a long tail sc2tog, 8 sc, inc, fasten off
row 4 ������������ ch 8, sc at marker, 2 sc, ch 8
row 5 ������������ working in back of ch: sc Sew flap to base. Weave in ends.
in 2nd ch from hook, (inc,
sc) 2 times, inc, sc2tog, sc,
sc2tog, working in back of
ch: 6 sc, inc, ch 1, turn
ch 17
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 5 ������������ (sc, inc) 5 times, sc, ch 1,
4 sc, 4 inc, 7 sc, ch 1, turn turn
row 2 ������������ 5 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) 2 times, row 6 ������������ sc, (2 sc, inc) 5 times, fasten
8 sc, ch 1, turn off
row 3 ������������ (3 sc, inc) 4 times, 7 sc, ch 8
row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, Sew flap to base. Weave in ends.
2 sc, 4 inc, ch 1, turn
ch 18
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook,
12 sc, leave remaining 3 sc, working in edge of
stitches unworked, ch 1, rows: 3 sc, 4 sc, ch 1, turn
turn row 5 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn row 6 ������������ sc in each sc, fasten off
row 3 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 5
Weave in ends.
ch 29
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 3 ������������ 12 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 12 sc,
11 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 12 sc, fasten off
ch 1, turn
row 2 ������������ 12 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 12 sc, Weave in ends.
ch 1, turn
ch 37
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 3 ������������ 14 sc, sc4tog, 14 sc, fasten
15 sc, 2 sc2tog, 16 sc, ch 1, off
turn
row 2 ������������ 15 sc, 2 sc2tog, 15 sc, ch 1, Weave in ends.
turn
same as “M”
ch 17 ch 9
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 7 ������������ sc in second ch from hook,
7 sc, leave remaining 7 sc, ch 1, turn
stitches unworked, ch 1, row 8 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
turn row 9 ������������ sc in each sc, fasten off,
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn leaving a long tail
row 3 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 9
row 4 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, Sew two pieces together, aligning last sc
7 sc in ch, working in edge to marker. Weave in ends.
of rows: 3 sc, 8 sc in ch,
ch 1, turn
row 5 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
row 6 ������������ 10 sc, sc and pm, 8 sc,
fasten off
ch 8
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 6 ������������ 7 sc, 2 sc2tog, 7 sc, ch 1,
6 sc, ch 1, turn turn
row 2 ������������ sc in each sc, ch 1, turn row 7 ������������ 6 sc, 2 sc2tog, 6 sc, fasten
row 3 ������������ sc and pm, sc in each sc, off
fasten off, flip piece over
row 4 ������������ ch 8, starting at marker and Weave in ends.
working in edge of rows: sc,
inc, sc, ch 9
row 5 ������������ working in back of ch: sc in
second ch from hook, 7 sc
in ch, 2 sc2tog, working in
back of ch: 8 sc in ch, ch 1,
turn
ch 12
row 1 ������������ sc in second ch from hook, row 16 ���������� working in back of ch: sc in
10 sc, ch 1, turn second ch from hook, 7 sc
rows 2-3 ������� sc in each sc, ch 1, turn in ch, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
row 4 ������������ sc2tog, inc, ch 1, turn row 17 ���������� sc in each sc, ch 1, turn
row 5 ������������ inc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn row 18 ���������� sc in each sc, fasten off
rows 6-13 ����� repeat rows 4-5
row 14 ���������� sc2tog, inc, ch 1, turn Weave in ends.
row 15 ���������� inc, sc2tog, ch 9