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Expert: Bea Harrell - 6/22/2008


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Hi:  I hope you can help me - I have been crocheting most of my life, but am just now trying this stitch.  I have found examples and videos of this stitch, but the thing I can't understand is if my afghan initially calls for ch 198 and then continue from there with the afghan stitch HOW DO I KEEP 198 LOOPS on my crochet hook????  All of the examples I have found are small 1 - 2 inches as a sample of how to do this stitch and therefore, I am still confused.  I understand how to do the stitch itself - but do not understand how to keep that many loops on my hook.  Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.

Sincerely, Vicki

Answer
Hey, Vicki! Most of the afghans using this technique, just require you to do the chain as normal, then begin the afghan stitch. You might think about getting longer afghan hooks,if you plan to do more of this.  It just makes things easier!

Best,  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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40 + years crocheting for myself, my family & occasionally doing commissioned work.

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Bachelors degree in Social Science.

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