About Marilyn Jane Rimmer Expertise 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).
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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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Question Hi, I have crochet a fair amount and have never had trouble with directions before, but this pattern has me stumped. It is so cute and I want to make it for my daughter. The link to the pattern doesn't come up when I type it all in, but if you search bhg.com for strawberry cardigan and cap, it will come up. So, I assume that pat row is the pattern row, so I understand the lower body section. Next, is the lower body the lower back? because there are buttons all up the front? Next, the right front section says to begin with pat row? Does that mean that you do the same stitches as in the pattern row? It doesn't say to fasten off. Is this assumed, or do you just continue? Do you work over the top of previous stitches? ( Maybe I am just not in the right mindset to think about this right now?) I hope you can help me because it is really cute! Thank-you so much in advance for your time! Also, are you aware of a book or website that has explanations of more advanced crochet terms?
Answer "So, I assume that pat row is the pattern row, so I understand the lower body section. "
Yes, pat row is the pattern row.
"Next, is the lower body the lower back?"
The lower body looks to be the lower back, plus the right front and left front. You're working across 79 stitches for the smaller size. After you've worked evenly for 6 inches, you will divide that up and work the right front, back, and left front separately.
"Next, the right front section says to begin with pat row? Does that mean that you do the same stitches as in the pattern row? It doesn't say to fasten off. Is this assumed, or do you just continue? Do you work over the top of previous stitches?"
You will just continue on the lower body working the same stitch pattern. The difference will be that you won't work straight across the entire row. For the smaller size, you work the first 15 stitches in pattern. Then act like that's the end of the row, turn and start on the next row of the right front. The second row of the right front starts the shaping, so you slip stitch across the first 5 stitches, chain 2, and then work in the stitch pattern for the next 10 stitches. Work the rest of the right front according to the directions and fasten off.
Then you go back down to the lower body section, after the right front skip the next 8 stitches, then join your yarn to start on the back of the sweater. Work the back in your stitch pattern according to the instructions, and fasten off.
Then you go back down the the lower body section again. After the back, stitch the next 8 stitches and join your yarn and you will work the left front.
This is quite an ambitious project that does not give you all the diagrams that would be a big help. It is adorable, and when you're finished you'll have learned quite a lot!
I haven't found any online resources that would help (I know they're out there!). Try checking out the magazine Crochet! and Interweave Crochet. Also check out some of the small booklets put out by Bernat and Patons. The Patons Classics "Beautiful Crochet" has a diagram that shows exactly how this all comes together.
