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| another Q about joining rounds! | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I am new to crochet but enjoying tackling new projects. I recently started this hat but can't seem ...
A: I'm having computer problems tonight and I e-mailed you a while ago, but I don't know if it "went". ...
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| Missing stitch at the beginning of a new row. | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Patricia, I have a pattern that I am trying to use from Bernat.com. The pattern reads : Cont in ...
A: Do you know the name of the pattern on bernat.com? I read your instructions, but it would help if I ...
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| Navajo Indian Afghan Instructions | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I've crochet this pattern many years ago and have lost the original pattern. This pattern states: ...
A: What a beautiful afghan! I've never made this particular pattern but I printed it out and will ...
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| Gaps when joining in the round... | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I am very new to crochet and am terminally left-handed to boot!!! I am attempting to crochet my ...
A: I looked at the photo and I see what you're talking about. It would help if I had the written ...
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| Chain stitch count to begin | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I would like to design my own pattern for mesh and filet crochet. Do you know of any place I can ...
A: I love creating filet crochet pieces! Once you have your pattern graphed out, count the number of ...
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| Gaps when joining in the round... | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I am very new to crochet and am terminally left-handed to boot!!! I am attempting to crochet my ...
A: Ellen, are you using double crochets all around? Did you start your hat with a small circle and now ...
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| Fastening Off | 9/30/2009 |
Q: When I weave in the ends the tail seems to come back out of the weave appears very unsightly. Is ...
A: While I'm crocheting, and I come to the end of my thread or yarn, I leave a piece about 8" long. ...
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| curling on single crochet | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I am using up different balls of yarn and only single crocheting. The ends are curling. Will it ...
A: Lilas, Okay, so you're crocheting rows of singles all the way across, turning and then crocheting ...
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| curling on single crochet | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I am using up different balls of yarn and only single crocheting. The ends are curling. Will it ...
A: I don't know why the ends are curling, or in what way. Sometimes it'll do this if you are ...
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| filet crochet | 8/14/2009 |
Q: the alphabet... i have # 80 thread and # 11 hook and want to put 3 letters together on wedding ring ...
A: I am at work right now, but when I get home I will look through my patterns. I have a monogram ...
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| filet crochet | 8/9/2009 |
Q: the alphabet... i have # 80 thread and # 11 hook and want to put 3 letters together on wedding ring ...
A: Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I've been out of town and forgot to note that in "All ...
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| Rosy Trellis Afghan from "A Year Of Afghans Book 2" | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I can't understand the begining treble, split treble, and ending treble stitch of the pattern. Is ...
A: I received this question while I was out of town and I replied that I needed more information, ...
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| reading crochet patterns | 8/4/2009 |
Q: Here again I have a second question. I am crocheting a lace scarf and am stuck on row 5: Ch 1, sc in ...
A: Annette, Row 3: When you get to the end of row 3, you will be making a sc in the top of that ch 3 ...
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| reading crochet patterns | 8/4/2009 |
Q: Here again I have a second question. I am crocheting a lace scarf and am stuck on row 5: Ch 1, sc in ...
A: Did Row 4 have a "ch 1" in the pattern? It seems they are asking you to single crochet (sc) into ...
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| What does "cli 5" mean? | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I am working on the "8 point star" doily and the 8th round has the instrution "Ch 5, dc in next ...
A: I've never seen "cli 5" either. I'm not familiar with the pattern, but have you tried doing "ch 5" ...
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| FILET CROCHET REPAIRS | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A PIECE DATED 1899. IT HAS PEACOCKS ON IT. THERE ARE SEVERAL HOLES IN IT. SOME HOLES ARE ...
A: Hook your thread to the inside edge of the hole leaving about a 7" tail. After you finish ...
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| FILET CROCHET REPAIRS | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A PIECE DATED 1899. IT HAS PEACOCKS ON IT. THERE ARE SEVERAL HOLES IN IT. SOME HOLES ARE ...
A: I've repaired very old crochet and this is how I did it. First, I made sure I had the same thread ...
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| Pineapple tablecloth crochet pattern-Help! | 5/8/2009 |
Q: i am working a tablecloth pattern, but got stuck on rnds 13 and 14 (which is really 13-30). I know ...
A: I've worked it out on paper, then wrote the instructions for Rnds. 13-30. I hope this helps. This ...
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| Crochet | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am crocheting a baby sweater. When doing the arm of the sweater the pattern tells me to turn at ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "circular motion". I have not crocheted many clothes item. ...
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| Thread Yarn | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Do you know of any places that sell size 70 colored thread yarn? All the places I've seen sell ...
A: Well, Talisha, you've schooled me on this one! I never heard of this method but it sounds lovely. ...
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| Thread Yarn | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Do you know of any places that sell size 70 colored thread yarn? All the places I've seen sell ...
A: You have me baffled. I didn't know they even sold a thread that tiny. The smallest thread I use is ...
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| backing | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am crocheting a granny square blanket and want to put a quilt type back to it. What is the easiest ...
A: I have never done this before. I've made quilts, but not with a crocheted top. Sounds wonderful, ...
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| crocheting | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am crocheting a Christening dress for my grandaughter, and i ran into this problem, i am about to ...
A: I printed out your instructions and will try to work the pattern when I get home from work. I don't ...
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| crocheting | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am crocheting a Christening dress for my grandaughter, and i ran into this problem, i am about to ...
A: Without seeing more of the instructions, it's hard for me to say. I'm not sure what you mean by ...
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| crochet hook sizes | 2/8/2009 |
Q: what size is a p crochet hook. I have a hook that is a 13 (9mm) and I'm not sure what size it is. ...
A: I'm not sure of your sizing. The numbered hooks are the little steelite ones and they range from 00 ...
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| Crochet book? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a book called "FILET Crochet CHARTS" by "Heirloom Creations" I tried the web site ...
A: Great, I'm glad you found it! I have so many books and patterns but my Vivian Flay book is one of ...
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| Crochet stitch | 1/31/2009 |
Q: The majority of my crocheting is afghans. I have come across a pattern that is confusing to me. I ...
A: I worked a little of your pattern and I went to the website to look at it. You're right. It is ...
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| Beganing crochet | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am 70, Kinda new at crocheting, handicapped, and need to know how to count so rows come out even. ...
A: If you don't count the chain 2 at the end of the row as a stitch, then the next rows will ...
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| Crochet stitch | 1/31/2009 |
Q: The majority of my crocheting is afghans. I have come across a pattern that is confusing to me. I ...
A: I picked up your e-mail at work. However, this evening when I get home, I will work that area and ...
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| Beganing crochet | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I am 70, Kinda new at crocheting, handicapped, and need to know how to count so rows come out even. ...
A: I hope I can help you. Let's say you're making rows of double crochets. Each row has 20 doubles. ...
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| Dollies | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I am crocheting for a awhile and i have started to make dollies. i have trouble understanding the ...
A: I printed out your question and looked at the pattern. I am so sorry but I can't figure out your ...
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| sides of an afghan | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I am new to crocheting and am trying to teach myself as i go. I have started doing a square baby ...
A: I'm wondering if maybe you don't have enough doubles in the corners to make a strong corner. If ...
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| crochet | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I don't understand this part of the instruction for this pattern what does 9 ch 5 sps mean in my ...
A: I'm afraid I don't have enough information to answer. I don't know what the pattern wants you to do ...
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| What Does "Turn Means & Does The # Means 84 Single Crochet? | 1/15/2009 |
Q: The book doesn't explaine what the number represent.It says Row1:Ch 69,sc in 2nd ch from hook, ...
A: When you get to the end of the row, you "turn" your work counterclockwise so you start crocheting ...
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| Crochet | 1/8/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between stitch and chain? Also, do not understand space. Pattern second row ...
A: To understand your question exactly, I would need to see the actual verbiage in your instructions. ...
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| Crochet book? | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a book called "FILET Crochet CHARTS" by "Heirloom Creations" I tried the web site ...
A: Sorry I have not answered your question. I don't know why they are not being sent to me ...
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| Understanding Instructions | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I'm pretty new to crocheting and I'm still trying to grasp it. My pattern states: Ch 1, do not ...
A: I hope I understand your question. It sounds like you are doing an edging around something. You do ...
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| crocheting | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am trying to make a round wreath rug, it is fine until I work even on the rounds then it starts to ...
A: I've had patterns do that too, like when making hats. I just increase where I feel I need to. I ...
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| crocheting | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am trying to make a round wreath rug, it is fine until I work even on the rounds then it starts to ...
A: It sounds like you are not increasing your rounds. If your wreath is made with doubles all around ...
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