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Expert: Bea Harrell - 3/27/2008


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I'm doing an afghan where it reads:  ch-1 sp and each dc across to next corner ch-2 sp, 3 sc in corner ch-2 sp, * sc in next dc and in each dc and each ch-1 sp across to next corner ch-2 sp, 3 sc in corner ch-2 sp; repeat from * 2 times more.  I don't understand when their is a ch-2 sp means.  I read in some book that it is counted as regular sp.  Can you please explain this to me.  I have seen it as (ch 2 sp which would mean to ch two and than sp)but, (ch-2 sp I don't understand and why do they put a dash between ch & 2.  Thanks for anything you can do.

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Hey, Lydia! When the pattern calls for a ch 2 sp, it just means to ch 2, which will create a space, a ch 2 space. so, all you need to do, is ch 2, then put 3 sc in the next ch 2 (corner) space, then repeat from * to * 2 more times. The dash between the ch and the 2 doesn't mean anything, it's just a seperator!

Best Wishes,  Bea

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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.

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