Expert: Marla - 9/14/2010

Question
QUESTION: im working on a bobbled stripes afghan.. i ch 135 and then row 1 is: dc in 4th ch from hook (beg 3 skipped chs count as a dc) and in each rem ch across, changing to CB in last dc, turn -133 dc.

the part i do not understand is the very end.. turn -133 dc. am i supposed to do something or just carry on to the next row?

thanks for any help!
Tonya

ANSWER: Hi Tonya!
Thanks for asking! At the last dc in the row, in the final step of the dc, you pull the yarn of the next color through those two loops on the hook instead of the color you have been using. Normally at the end of each row, your chain a certain number of stitches, and turn your work so you will be crocheting in the right direction, like if the next row were dc you would ch 3.  But instructions should specifically tell you if you do or do not ch at the end of a row. It is possible with this afghan, that you do not make any chains at the end of the row, and just turn and start crocheting. What do the instructions say for the next row? Please let me know so I can tell if you really do chain at the end of the row. And let me know where you found the pattern. I have lots of leaflets on afghans, and may have the pattern. I’ll look forward to hearing from you!

Marla


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QUESTION: hi again.. the next row says With CB, ch 1, sc in each of the first 3 dc, bobble in next dc, [sc in each of next 5 dc, bobble in next dc] 21 times; sc in each of last 3 sts, turn.

i found the pattern in Great Afghans & Throws. A Red Heart Super Saver booklet of 11 crochet and knit patterns. Pattern #9 called Bobbled stripes.

Thanks again
Tonya

Answer
Hi Tonya!
Thanks for getting back to me. I have some Red Heart magazines, but not this booklet. Usually the ch and turn is noted at the end of the row, but since you are changing colors, the instructions have the ch stitch at the beginning of the next row. It’s probably so it won't be confusing due to the color change. Since the next row starts out with a sc, then it would be just one ch stitch before you start the next row. Now, I’m not familiar with the bobble stitch. Sometimes patterns have unusual stitches that are made with a variety of different stitches, so they often make up a name for them. And you may very well see the same stitch in a different pattern but has a different name. Anyway, I hope this helps. I’m sorry I don’t have that booklet. Good luck. Let me know if you need any more help, or further clarification.

Marla