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| aran style coat (addtl concerns w this pattern) | 11/20/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I happened to see q&a with you and Madeline re this pattern. I borrowed the book that the pattern is ...
A: Valerie: Thanks for the reply. At times is hard to answer some questions, since I don't have the ...
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| another Q about joining rounds! | 11/19/2009 | Patricia |
Q: I am new to crochet but enjoying tackling new projects. I recently started this hat but can't seem ...
A: I'm having computer problems tonight and I e-mailed you a while ago, but I don't know if it "went". ...
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| Crocheting a chess board | 11/17/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: Do you where I can get a pattern for crocheting a chess board? I haven't been able to find ...
A: Here is a pattern link for a checkerboard pattern: http://www.crochetnmore.com/checkerboard.htm ...
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| help with understanding step in pattern | 11/17/2009 | Marla |
Q: I am working on a project from Melissa Leapman's Cozy Crochet Kit (mohair scarf) and am stuck on a ...
A: The instructions are a little confusing. I think that the authors of the instructions sometimes ...
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| fpdc and bpdc | 11/17/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: The pattern book I have says make a foundation stitch then do fpdc and bpdc. I understand how to do ...
A: Sharon: Ch 2 at the beginning would be appropriate, because it does not need that much height to ...
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| raised chevron pattern for afghan | 11/17/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: Bernat Book # 211 titled Americana Afghans(2265 on page 4) published 1974 This uses the afghan ...
A: LoAnn Thanks for the question. The loop is drawn up from row 3. Now the stitch will be done on the ...
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| crochete pattern increasing | 11/16/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I have a book of European Sweater (etc.) designs in Crochet. They are all for bust size 32-34. I ...
A: Modifying a pattern to make it larger can be difficult. Sometimes using a slightly larger crochet ...
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| working behind | 11/14/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I don't understand what working behind means. Have been all over the net, still can't comprehend. ...
A: Beth: Thanks for the question. I will try to explain this in a simple way. On row 3 - take the ...
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| Missing stitch at the beginning of a new row. | 11/9/2009 | Patricia |
Q: Patricia, I have a pattern that I am trying to use from Bernat.com. The pattern reads : Cont in ...
A: Do you know the name of the pattern on bernat.com? I read your instructions, but it would help if I ...
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| looking for pattern | 11/9/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: Where may I be able to beg, borrow or buy the Hourglass Afghan Pattern
A: I did not find the pattern itself, but found a blogger that is using the pattern. She has had ...
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| faux fur yarn | 11/6/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am trying to make a chemo hat for a friend. Came across a faux fur pattern I liked. Bought yarn. ...
A: Sandra: Sorry for the delay in answering. Yes, this is a challenge, specially if you are working ...
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| Pineapple Table Cloth Stitch | 11/6/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: Can't seem to quite fit it in my crochet language. It reads "*ch 11, skip 4 sts, sc in 2 strands at ...
A: Theresa: Thanks for the question. I will answer the easy part first. The ** means that when it ...
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| Bonnet Afghan | 11/5/2009 | Bea Harrell |
Q: I need help on make a bonnet for an afghan this is the way it starts : rnd1 (S) beg at crown ...
A: Lydia! This pattern is pretty straightforward. The only thing you need to know, is to be sure to use ...
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| how to make a daisy flower | 11/5/2009 | Bea Harrell |
Q: need help in makng a daisy flower this is the way it reads: round one with yellow ch5; join with ...
A: Hey, Lydia! You're a busy woman! OK, about the daisy. Rnd 1: Ch 5 with yellow, join to make a ...
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| How can I personalize my work? | 11/4/2009 | Bea Harrell |
Q: I crochet doilies, including name doilies. Because of the open type weave, especially in filet ...
A: Hey, Pat! Though I have never done this, my mother-in-law used to edge her filet work with a row of ...
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| Yarn bobbins | 11/3/2009 | Bea Harrell |
Q: Does each "bobbin" (using the plastic bottle method) contain its own separate skein of yarn? Have ...
A: Hey, Janet! Each color needs it's own bottle. If your color changes aren't too far apart then use ...
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| crochet twin afghan | 11/3/2009 | Bea Harrell |
Q: I want to make a crochet twin size afghan using the afghan stitch. How many chain stitches do I ...
A: Hey, Jayne! This is not a question I feel I can answer with any certainity. So, I'm sending you the ...
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| Changing bikini cup size | 11/2/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I found a pattern that I want to use but it has the wrong cup size for the bikini top. it is ...
A: Big changes...you'll probably have to make the smaller size, and then use it as an example to make ...
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| how to make a daisy flower | 10/31/2009 | Bea Harrell |
Q: need help in makng a daisy flower this is the way it reads: round one with yellow ch5; join with ...
A: I'm not exactly sure where you need help, Lydia. I can't quite make out what the last line says. It ...
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| granny square design to create a floral quilt design | 10/31/2009 | Bea Harrell |
Q: First let me welcome you back Im so glad to have you back my question has to do with a granny square ...
A: Hey, Lydia! wHEN THE 5TH ROW BEGINS, DOES IT SAY CH3? If so, you just ch3, and begin crocheting back ...
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| I Love This Yarn, Sea of Bobbles Afghan | 10/28/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: Second Row does not come out right. Ch 3,(counts as first dc). sk. first dc, dc in next dc, *ch 3,de ...
A: Win: Thanks for the question. You will begin with a ch3, then you will skip the next dc (from ...
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| slant stitch | 10/27/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am not for sure but I don't think the pattern I have is for a slanted shell stitch. Here are the ...
A: Suzanne: There is not one. so you skipped the sc, dc in next 3 sc, YO, you will then go back and ...
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| finishing sides of afghan | 10/27/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I want to finish the sides of my afghan and do not know where the actual stitches are. I am working ...
A: When working along the sides, I usually use two of the loops formed by the stitch. Sometimes three ...
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| Pattern? | 10/26/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am making this aran style coat and I have a question about this part. It says,"Dec Row: ...
A: Madeline: I think there is information missing. My suggestion is, on the book will be a way to ...
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| Pattern? | 10/26/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am making this aran style coat and I have a question about this part. It says,"Dec Row: ...
A: Madeline: Thanks for the reply. I think its to say at end of each row after the 4th row. Is this ...
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| Pattern? | 10/25/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am making this aran style coat and I have a question about this part. It says,"Dec Row: ...
A: Madeline: Thanks for the question. This row is to give it shape. Now I am not sure if something is ...
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| Having a challenge reading a pattern | 10/24/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am having trouble reading this pattern from Lion Brand for the Lace Scarf. I was able to get ...
A: Felicia: The cluster would be done on the ch 4 spaces. Clustering is holding back a loop and then ...
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| Diamond Trellis pattern | 10/24/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am just getting started with this pattern and am only to row three. Stumped. I've got the ch 1, ...
A: Michelle: Thanks for the question. You will do a sc in the ch5 loop you have, and at each one from ...
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| baby blanket border | 10/23/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: my daughter crotched a ripple baby blanket and the straight edges are rolling. She wants to add a ...
A: She can easily add a single crochet edging making sure that the edges lay flat and the stitches look ...
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| Navajo Indian Afghan Instructions | 10/23/2009 | Patricia |
Q: I've crochet this pattern many years ago and have lost the original pattern. This pattern states: ...
A: What a beautiful afghan! I've never made this particular pattern but I printed it out and will ...
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| slant stitch | 10/22/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am pretty new at crocheting I started to learn as a teenager but lost interest. I now know the ...
A: Suzanne: Thanks for the question. Here is a link to a video that I think will help you. Now ...
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| enlarging a pattern | 10/22/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am trying to enlarge a baby dress pattern to fit a 2yr. old but the person I bought the pattern ...
A: Lisa: Thanks for the follow-up question. Here is a link that will give you some measurements to ...
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| Gaps when joining in the round... | 10/21/2009 | Patricia |
Q: I am very new to crochet and am terminally left-handed to boot!!! I am attempting to crochet my ...
A: I looked at the photo and I see what you're talking about. It would help if I had the written ...
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| Chain stitch count to begin | 10/21/2009 | Patricia |
Q: I would like to design my own pattern for mesh and filet crochet. Do you know of any place I can ...
A: I love creating filet crochet pieces! Once you have your pattern graphed out, count the number of ...
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| Gaps when joining in the round... | 10/20/2009 | Patricia |
Q: I am very new to crochet and am terminally left-handed to boot!!! I am attempting to crochet my ...
A: Ellen, are you using double crochets all around? Did you start your hat with a small circle and now ...
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| Having a challenge reading a pattern | 10/19/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am having trouble reading this pattern from Lion Brand for the Lace Scarf. I was able to get ...
A: Felicia: Thanks for the question. You stated that you got rnd 1 done ok. On rnd 2, you will do sl ...
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| enlarging a pattern | 10/18/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am trying to enlarge a baby dress pattern to fit a 2yr. old but the person I bought the pattern ...
A: Lisa: Thanks for the question. Enlarging patterns is not easy. Specially in this case since its ...
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| rag rugs | 10/17/2009 | Marla |
Q: Is there a formula for figuring how much fabric is needed when crocheting rag rugs. I want to make a ...
A: I’m sorry, but I’m not aware of any formula. However, I have a leaflet for “Annie’s Attic”, using ...
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| reading a chart | 10/16/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I am lost trying to follow a lattice cable chart I am doing for a sweater. Unless you have the same ...
A: Thelma: Thanks for the question. Charts can be a challenge at times to read. I will try my best to ...
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| Help understanding a pattern | 10/15/2009 | Ed Matos |
Q: I'm working on a Deer Stalker Hat from Crochet Newsletter Magazine, No.87, Page 11. Row 90 says: ...
A: Latoya: Thanks for the question. First: you will sl st matching stitches from the other sides - ...
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