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WS wrote at 2009-04-14 19:44:17
Most cables in crochet are made by stitching around the posts of earlier stitches. This causes the stitch to be raised out of the main fabric a little, creating the nice texture of the cable. If you have difficulty working cables on a background of SC, try working one of the many available patterns that are cabled on a background of DC. It's much easier to see where the cables go and which stitches are to be skipped. Also, almost any crochet source will give you instructions for front post double crochet (FPDC) and Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC) stitches. Practice with these a little (alternating them makes a nice stretchy ribbing) and you'll soon get the hang of it.

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I have crocheted many doilies, I enjoy working with crochet thread. I have crocheted numerous afghans. But I have little to no experience in the afghan stitch, or hairpin lace. If you have a question pertaining to a pattern in a magazine, book or leaflet, please include the name and # of it, and the page or pattern #. There is a slight possibility I may have that pattern, and can refer to it. Nearly all of my crochet magazines, leaflests, etc are over 5 years old. Many are from the 80's and before. Although I have crocheted sweaters and slippers,I don't feel I have done enough of them to really give good advice as to assembling the pieces, but can give advice on the type of stitches.

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I have been a crocheter for over 30 years.

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American Legion Auxiliary

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BS in geography

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At a county fair one time I did win a crochet contest, and another time at the county fair I reccived a crochet award. and a few times I have won a "high points" award in crochet.

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