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Expert: Marilyn Jane Rimmer - 10/15/2008


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I am trying to make a granny square blanket from a pattern i got in a booklet. i have done many granny squares before but this one is different. the rose in the center is 3D. the directions say [sc in ring, ch 5] 8 times - 8 ch-5 loops. I get that I single crochet then chain 5 then single crochet in the loop and I do that 8 times but I don't know what 8 ch-5 loops means

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"but I don't know what 8 ch-5 loops means"

That's called a "row count".  It's a short explanation of what stitches, and how many of them you will have at the end of the row.  So it's just telling you that when you finish this round you will have a total of 8 loops that are each made of chain 5.

In a simple pattern, it seems unnecessary.  However, if you get a very complicated pattern, it's very helpful to have this "recap" so you can double check your work before you find out that you've made a mistake and have to rip back a lot of work.

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Marilyn Jane Rimmer

Expertise

I can answer general crochet, stitches, reading patterns, Tunisian. I have limited knowledge of filet.

Experience

Over 45 years of crocheting, yarn & thread; pattern editing & contract stitching, some designing, & teaching (private & at Michaels).

Organizations
CGOA Professional Member

Publications
2007 Crochet Pattern-a-Day Calendar

Education/Credentials
CGOA Master of Basic Stitches, over 50 hours of workshops at CGOA conferences & online courses at Needlecraft University I also teach math (elementary & middle school) creating the courses, writing lessons & homework assignments, grading papers & tests, and writing evaluations. I am alert to details, and good at interpreting what people are trying to say.

Awards and Honors
Dozens of placements (1st, 3nd, 3rd) at county & state fairs, 1 Best of Show.

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Creative Partners ARNie Grabowski, Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet

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