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I am crocheting placemats; I'm not sure where to put the border stitches on the sides. the first rnd of the border says hdc in each st evenly around. (3 hdc in the corner, no problem) the sides have a ch 1 row and a ch 3 row for turning. do i put the border stitch in each of the chains of the ch 3 or use the whole ch 3 as one stitch?
thank you for your help
Hey, Elizabeth! I'm not sure what you mean about 'have a ch 1 row & ch 3 row for turning' You should send me the 2nd row instructions for the border, so I can see how best to help you. The row of hdc's are the border foundation, but I can't tell anything else about it!
Best, Bea
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Answers by Expert:
Bea Harrell
Expertise
I consider myself an expert in the field of hand crochet. I have been crocheting for 45 years. I can answer most question on the differnt stitches, as well as the methods used to create speciality items. The art of crochet, after 2 decades of being out of fashion, is enjoying a modest come back. I want to help those newcomers looking for a little/lot of help to get started. Once they are comfortable with the process, they can relax & begin to create the heirlooms of tomorrow.
Experience
Experience in the art of crochet is
40 + years crocheting for myself, my family & occasionally doing commissioned work.
Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree in Social Science.
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