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Expert: Bea Harrell - 9/7/2008


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I am crocheting matinee coat commencing at neck edge. 1st row - 1 tr into each ch - turn with 2 ch - OK - second row *2tr, 2tr into next tr, 2tr - repeat .....  What does the 1st 2tr and last 2tr go into.  Each following row increases - 3tr, 2tr into next tr, 3tr

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Hi, Kay! Normally the ch 2 would serve as the first trc, in the 2trc group,but if your pattern didn't specify that, then you'll be putting 2 trc in each of the trc you made on round 1. My first though was that the first 2trc was a typo, but row 3 starts the same way, so it must be right. So, those first 2trc, go into the first trc of row one,the next 2trc goes in the 2nd trc,ect. On row 3 put 3trc in the first trc of that 2trc group from row 2...ect.

Hope this helps!

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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