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I'm about half way through crocheting an afghan when i suddenly realized upon folding it in half that it wasn't coming out even, so discouraging what did i do wrong and can this be rectified without taking it all out? your help will be greatly appreciated! thank you
Hi Judy!
Thanks for asking. I know how frustrating it is to have an "out of shape afghan". Do you have the same number of stitches in each row? If you do, it could just be a tension variation. Our tension can vary even over the course of a day, depending on our mood, the weather, or just our surroundings. This can result in some stitches being a little larger or smaller than the others, resulting in uneven rows. What your afghan may need is blocking after you are done. I am not all that experienced in blocking afghans, but to block your afghan, what you will need to do is lay it out on a large surface, like a bed, dampen it a little and stretch it out to make the shape even, and pin it to keep the shape and let it dry.
I hope this helps solve your dilemma. Let me know if it isn't what you need, and I can figure out another course of action for you. And let me know if you need anything else. Good luck!
Marla
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| Comment | Thank you ever so much,and you confirmed my thoughts if perhaps my tension may be different at times during the day. I did block it the way you suggested and indeed it worked, i am so pleased, you saved the day,again thank you for your expertice. I certainly will keep this site for further references. | ||
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Marla
Expertise
I have crocheted many doilies, I enjoy working with crochet thread. I have crocheted numerous afghans. But I have little to no experience in the afghan stitch, or hairpin lace. If you have a question pertaining to a pattern in a magazine, book or leaflet, please include the name and # of it, and the page or pattern #. There is a slight possibility I may have that pattern, and can refer to it. Nearly all of my crochet magazines, leaflests, etc are over 5 years old. Many are from the 80's and before. Although I have crocheted sweaters and slippers,I don't feel I have done enough of them to really give good advice as to assembling the pieces, but can give advice on the type of stitches.
Experience
I have been a crocheter for over 30 years.
Organizations
American Legion Auxiliary
Publications
None
Education/Credentials
BS in geography
Awards and Honors
At a county fair one time I did win a crochet contest, and another time at the county fair I reccived a crochet award. and a few times I have won a "high points" award in crochet.
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