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Expert: Marilyn Jane Rimmer - 9/20/2008


Question
I have been crocheting for over 45 years, but some of the patterns of today are not too well understood. Please help!
Row 1: dc in third ch fr hk & in ea across to the end.
Row 2: hdc across. Do not ch for beg, ch
Row 3: sk last st made on row before, DO NOT CH, hdc in next st and in ea st across.
I am trying to crochet a diaper cover, but I do not understand row 3.
Thank you for your expert help.

Answer
It sounds like this is a decrease at the beginning of the row.
"sk last st made on row before", in other words, skip the first stitch on this row.  Do not make a turning chain, then hdc in the next stitch.
Without a turning chain, this first stitch will be a little shorter than all the others in the row, and form a smooth decreasing edge.
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Marilyn Jane Rimmer

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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.

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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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