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| Substituting another yarn | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have an afghan pattern that recommends Red Heart Chunky Yarn which has a weight category of 5. I ...
A: the first thing you need to do is find your gauge with the new yarn. check it against the ...
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| Altering a pentagon pattern | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I recently started trying different variations to the granny square and are trying to make a ...
A: What you will need to do is to make partial pentagons to fill in the spaces start with the normal ...
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| Around the front loop | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I am trying a pattern to make a top by lily chin. one of the stitches is Af-lp (around the front ...
A: Check the beginning of the pattern, sometimes there is a section that gives info on making unusual ...
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| wrong side, right side | 4/28/2008 |
Q: im just about to crochet a bag from this 'pattern' on ...
A: You can translate right side to be the outside of the purse and wrong side to be the inside of the ...
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| crochet "stitch" | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Briefly, the directions read as follows: skip first ch-1 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp... What does the ...
A: skip first ch-1 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp... What does the 1 sp refer to? What this is telling you ...
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| crochet | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for a large crochet simple diamond shape pattern;and a pattern for a simple crochet ...
A: It is usual with starting knitters to have loose or tight stitches. It takse practice to get them ...
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| enlarging a pattern | 3/12/2008 |
Q: How do I enlarge a crochet pattern that calls for 81 stitches? I want to make this afghan twice as ...
A: The easiset way is to add more stitches. If there is a pattern, find out how many stitches make up ...
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| crochet stitch | 2/24/2008 |
Q: what is the difference between a cluster stitch and a bobble stitch?
A: http://crochet.about.com/library/blclustr.htm http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5564.asp The ...
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| beginning triple cluster | 2/19/2008 |
Q: i need help with (beg trCL) and then going in to the trCL im not understanding the stitch guide im ...
A: I found two sites that explain the cluster stitch. One is just words and the other has videos. ...
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| 2trcl | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Does this term mean to crochet 2 treble crochets in a cluster? And how is that done? Would I ...
A: I found instructions for you SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 2trcl : * [yo] twice and draw up a lp in st ...
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| a crocheted tumbling block | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I need a very easy pattern of a tumbling block. Thank You. ANSWER: HI Alice, Here is a knit ...
A: I know you do not knit, but I thought that since it is in a graph you could use it for crochet by ...
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| FPDC? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I need a picture of how this is done. Can you send me one? (Front Post Double Crochet) I would ...
A: Here are some sites with pictures for you. vinette ...
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| ripple afghan | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am almost finished a ripple pattern afghan and my daughter now tells me that she would have liked ...
A: Is there any way you can just add borders to the sides and not the peeks and valleys? Then do a ...
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| Daisy Afghan | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I am desperate for crochet help. I made over 300 daisies on an old daisy wheel, and in trying to ...
A: Here is an E-Bay site with the booklet that I have with instructions for using the winder and ...
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| crochet | 10/15/2007 |
Q: how do you start another row ANSWER: HI Laura, Usually at the end of a row is the term "turn". You ...
A: I do not understand why you are having a problem working the next row. This site shows how to turn ...
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| Working after turning | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I am making a baby blanket that when you get to the end of the first row and turn the pattern then ...
A: You are trying to make the pattern more complicated than simple. The information in the ( ) after ...
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| crochet | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I don't understand what the instructions mean when it reads: ch 2, holding back last lp on hook, dc ...
A: I will try to explain it clearly for you. Holding back is the same as not working that stitch. you ...
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| Re: Pattern Help! | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I stuck and confused on such a simple pattern and instructions. I am working on the free patern ...
A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Was gone a lot over the week end. Can you send me a link ...
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| Crotchet doll | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Would you be able to help me to locate a crotchet pattern to make a small wool doll on the internet? ...
A: I found a few sites for you with lots of doll patterns to choose from. ...
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| different size baby sweaters | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Im crocheting baby sweaters, i have instructions ofr premie size isthere a formula or chart of how i ...
A: A lot of patterns have different sizes included in them. Usually it is easy to make something a ...
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| yarn with too much give | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I recently started making shrugs. I have a commissioned work involving the use of 4 different ...
A: Please forgive my oversite. I had knitting on the brain. Since duplicate stitching is done with a ...
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| pattern for crocheting numbers and lettern | 8/27/2007 |
Q: do you know of a pattern for crocheting name and dates in the afghans useing double crochet not any ...
A: You can use x-stitch patterns for the alphabet. Each square on the graph is equal to one stitch in ...
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| crochet | 8/20/2007 |
Q: where can I find a crochet pattern for a toddler sandal like bootie?Looks like sandals.,fit like ...
A: Here are a few patterns that I found. Maybe one is what you are looking for. ...
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| crochet | 8/13/2007 |
Q: how do i enlarge a crochet pattern
A: A lot depends on the item you are making. Sometimes just using a bigger hook and yarn will make ...
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| trying socks | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have committed myself to crochetine blankets, socks and hats for the HIV children in third world ...
A: A yarn needle is just a large needle with a blunt point for weaving ends of yarn and sewing seams ...
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| Resizing a European Pattern | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have a pattern for a pair of shorts. Pattern is for size 42/44. I would like to make it a US size ...
A: To resize a pattern you need to know your gauge. once you know your gauge you can alter the pattern ...
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| granny square pattern | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My Grandma loved to crochet and I followed in her footsteps. She passed away in 2000, recently my ...
A: Here is a link to instructions for the basic granny square. ...
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| Altering a Crochet pattern | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I have a pattern for a ripple afghan that uses a Q hook. I would like to make this pattern smaller ...
A: First thing is to check the pattern to see if it tells you what the repeat sequence is. If there ...
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| gauge - size of afghan | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am working on an afghan right now. The pattern is very simple. The afghan is worked lengthwise. ...
A: I do not think gauge on an afghan is very important. Sometimes when making a gauge swatch, your ...
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| enlarging pattern | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to make a baby afghan it is called thermal stitch but pattern is for preemie & is only ...
A: What you need to do is to check the gauge listed with the pattern. That will tell you how many ...
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| Changing 4-ply to crochet thread | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have a snood pattern that calls for 4-ply wool yarn and I would like to make it in crochet thread. ...
A: What I would do is check my gauge using the thread and hook I want to use. Say you get 10 sc per ...
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| Infant Snowsuit | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have been attempting an afghan cross stitched infant snow suit for about a week. It begins using ...
A: from what I worked on with the instructions, each leg has 18 cross stitches. the pattern states 32 ...
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| difficulty following pattern | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I'm following a pattern to make booties for my new niece but I'm stuck because I don't understand ...
A: On the 2nd row you have 8 stitches. On row 3 you decrease one at the start and end of the row this ...
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| pattern change from knit to crochet | 2/24/2007 |
Q: i saw a couple of patterns on lion brand yarn website that are knit, how can i change it to crochet? ...
A: What I usually do is use the same guage called for in the knit pattern. To make the rib pattern, ...
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| crocheted blanket | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I have made several hundred crocheted 'squares' to make up a blanket as seen on the Nanny McPhee ...
A: There are several ways to join squares 1. you can use a single crochet 2. You can google "crochet ...
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| HELP | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I am crocheting a blanket, my first project ever. As I go from row to row I must be dropping a ...
A: You can correct if the missing stitches are only a few. If a lot, might be best to start over. I ...
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| afghan crochet | 12/2/2006 |
Q: chain 187 + 2 row 1: (RS) 1 dc into 4th ch from hook, (dc2tog over next 2 chs) twice, ch1, (1 dc ...
A: NOW when they say sk first st, etc, do they mean into the ch 3, or into the first row? The chain ...
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| altering pattern | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Have a xmas tree pattern from crochet using 12x3 7/8" Styrofoam cone. I want to make a much larger ...
A: Not knowing the pattern, I can only guess that it starts at the bottom and works up. You can ...
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| loop crochet tool | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Do you know of a tool which your crochet with that looks like the item is knitted. It has a hole in ...
A: What you are describing sounds like a spool with 4 to 6 spokes on the top. I believe it is called a ...
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| crochet decrease | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I am attempting to crochet a teapot cozy and am stumped on the first row. It states:DC in 2nd CH ...
A: The usual way to decrease over x number of stitches is to make partial stitches over the x number of ...
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| crochet question | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I finished my crocheted jacket made with 2 strands of yarn with double crocheted squares and 1/2 ...
A: I guess if taking it apart is not an option, the only other thing I can think of is to use the ...
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| alter pattern | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I have a pattern for shells plant hanger by julie A. Bolduc a free pattern from JPF Crocht Club. ...
A: Take the hook and yarn you want to use. Make a sample square with it. Measure the number of stitches ...
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| hook and yarn questions | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Pattern is called Graduated Pineapples Table Topper by Priscilla Hewitt. I do not know why but it ...
A: You can use the thread and hook you want. The design won't change, but the size might. I recently ...
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| alter pattern | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have a pattern for shells plant hanger by julie A. Bolduc a free pattern from JPF Crocht Club. ...
A: The first thing is to find your gauge. Once that is done you can easily alter a pattern. Say your ...
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| pattern alteration | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have a pattern for a baby sweater in size 6 mos. How would I change the pattrn to make size 3 ...
A: Depending on the pattern, sometimes just changing the type of yarn or the size of the hook can ...
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| Pattern is called Rose Wreath | 9/7/2006 |
Q: the website for pattern is http://home.wideopenwesst.com/-sag55/rosewr.html I want to enlarge this ...
A: I was unable to open the page you sent. But here are some sites with lots of links to other ...
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| altering pattern | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I have been crocheting a long time but I need an answer fast. I have made a hat(beanie like) and ...
A: Usually one starts with the ring, the next round you put 2st in each st around row 2, (stitch in ...
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| Edging fleece with crocheting | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Yes HELP!!!!!!! :) I am new to crocheting, I am JUST practicing, and getting the hang of double, ...
A: My suggestion is to punch holes, ones a crochet hook can go thru along the edge of the fleece. ...
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| Crinoline Lady Doilies | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I love to crochet and i wanted to crochet Crinoline Lady Doilies? I am not getting any good patterns ...
A: I did a quick google search and received several hits. Annie's Attic, E-bay and others, Please ...
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| Yardage | 7/26/2006 |
Q: My LYS is having a huge sale this weekend and I'm invited to the preview tonight. Here's my problem. ...
A: In looking thru patterns I have for afghans in various sizes 47 x 73 71 oz this is a loose stitch ...
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| crochet | 7/26/2006 |
Q: i am starting off a blanket but i am doing in in seperate sqaures but i dont know how to start the ...
A: Good Morning Amanda here are some sites with directions on making granny squares. The last one has ...
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| crochet | 7/26/2006 |
Q: i am starting off a blanket but i am doing in in seperate sqaures but i dont know how to start the ...
A: Usually one starts with making a chain with a certain number of stitches. Since you did not say ...
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| crochet | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I'm an advanced beginner and am having the most awful time getting a doily to come out right. It ...
A: By crocheting tightly could cause the problem, especially if the thread has some elastic to it. you ...
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| wagon wheel square | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I have pattern forat wagon wheel square motiff. I want to expand size of square to make an afghan. ...
A: Since I do not know from what size to what size you are trying to increase the square. Here is a ...
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| reading crochet instructions on joining motifs | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Sure, Vinette. This is the complete pattern for the scarf: First Motif With larger hook ch 6. ...
A: I worked on the pattern. Here is what I have discovered. 1- There does not seem to be any ...
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| reading crochet instructions on joining motifs | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I just completed 44 motifs for a Patons crochet pattern named Romantic ensemble. The motifs were in ...
A: From the sounds of it you are joining 2 rows of 22 motifs. Can you tell me what row 1 reads. Maybe ...
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| when to count stitch when turning | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I am in dire need of some assistance. I am making a ripple blanket I believe each row should be ...
A: The instructions you shared leave me confused, no wonder you need help. Here is a site with lots of ...
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| reading instructions for a pattern | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I am trying to make a baby afghan. When reading the instructions I am getting a little confused. ...
A: I will be happy to decode the instructions (2 dc in 3rd from hook, make 2 dc in the same stitch, ...
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| convert crochet yarns | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I would like to convert yarns used in an old pattern from Coats Red Hearts Lustresheen to 4 ply ...
A: This is not to hard to do, just a little easy math is sometimes used. First you need to find the ...
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| working around stitches | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I'm making a hat, and the pattern states...dc in next 3 hdc, work FPtr around each of next 2 dc one ...
A: Sorry for taking so long to get back to you, but I was out of town for the first part of the week. ...
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| how to double size a pattern | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I have a book by House of White Birches called Big Book of Scrap Crochet Projects. On page 38 is a ...
A: Since I do not have that book, the best I can tell you is 1. check your guage. Say it is 5 per ...
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| circular crochet needles | 3/1/2006 |
Q: I saw some circular crochet needles in a fabric store and asked how they are used and what the ...
A: this is new to me. The only thing I can think of is that they are used just like the double ended ...
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| Crocheted afghan sampler squares | 1/18/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - I am having great trouble making my afghan squares square. I make the width ...
A: I did not get a square either. Have come to the conclusion that it won't happen. you will have a ...
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| Crocheted afghan sampler squares | 1/18/2006 |
Q: I am having great trouble making my afghan squares square. I make the width the right measurement ...
A: Here is the pattern I hope, if not let me know. http://vickisdesigns.tripod.com/samplerafghan.htm ...
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| 178 stitches into 77 rows | 1/16/2006 |
Q: My mother in law is trying to crochet 178 stitches in 77 double crochet rows. How does she do this? ...
A: I hope I am understanding your question. Your MIL is edging an item that has 77 double crochet rows ...
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| Crochet - reading a pattern | 12/13/2005 |
Q: Happy Holidays! I am a crochet beginner and I'm in the beginning stages of making a wrap top by ...
A: Good snowy morning Sometimes pattern directions can be confusing. The difference of one word can ...
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| reading a pattern | 11/29/2005 |
Q: Please help - I have just started crocheting and really love it. I've looked up different patterns ...
A: Welcome to the art of crocheting. You will be able to make lots of nice things for yourself and as ...
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| Hi Vinette,
I'm having... | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I'm having several problems with an afghan. I'm using polyester yarn that has very little "spring" ...
A: This is often a problem of tension and usually the only way to correct is to rip out and recrochet ...
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| crochet | 10/15/2005 |
Q: I am right handed, and my daughter wants me to teach her how to crochet. My question is, how do I ...
A: I would suggest that you sit in front of your daughter, that way she can do what you do. You will ...
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| Crochet | 8/29/2005 |
Q: I just started crocheting the Double Stripe Handbag from crochetpatterncentral.com. It is stitched ...
A: as to the bottom, your friends idea is pretty good. But cardboard may weaken with use. I would ...
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| Crochet | 4/9/2005 |
Q: - I am making a swimsuit and the pattern calls for me to (shape leg) Ch 15 sc in each sc across, ch ...
A: I am wondering if the following instruction [(Shape leg) Ch 15 sc in each sc across] should read Ch ...
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| Help understanding a pattern | 3/21/2005 |
Q: I am trying to crochet an afghan from a pattern found on the label of Red Heart yarn. Row 4 is Ch 5, ...
A: I believe that there is a misprint in row 5. It happens occasionally. It was written by a human. ...
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| had a crochet pattern that... | 3/20/2005 |
Q: had a crochet pattern that came on some wool from zellers it was sayelle, but lost the pattern it ...
A: There are so many free crochet pattern sites online that one just has to look and look some more. ...
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| I want to change a knitted baby blanket to crochet | 1/5/2005 |
Q: I want to make a baby blanket I know how to do simple granny square. I picked up some yarn and I ...
A: You did not state what pattern came with the yarn. Since you know how to do granny squares, my ...
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| amount of yarn I need | 12/15/2004 |
Q: I have a crochet pattern that will make an afghan the size of 45" X 63". I want to use worsted ...
A: Here is a chart that will help to calculate the amount of yarn you need. You will have to do a ...
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| chain stitches | 9/28/2004 |
Q: How can you determine how many chain stitches to start with to crochet a blanket or scarf or ...
A: the best way is to make a sample of the yarn and hook to get a guage of how many stitches are in an ...
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| Changing Stitch Size To Change Garment's Appearance | 5/19/2004 |
Q: I have a pattern for a crocheted triangle shawl 60” width by 15” height. The instructions call for ...
A: can you tell me if the pattern repeats these two rows to get the total size? What I would suggest ...
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| 8th round instruction in crochet pattern | 5/3/2004 |
Q: I am crocheting a cap for a child and I am at a beginner level. There are 12 rounds in this pattern ...
A: Do I join both pink (8th round instruction) and white yarn (9th round instruction) to the top of the ...
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| Chain in Circle? | 3/5/2004 |
Q: This is basically the instructions for flower Rnd 1: Chain 4/Slip to join to form ring Rnd 2: ...
A: here is another suggestion from another crocheter. hope it is of help. vinette Sorry if I have ...
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| Crochet | 2/9/2004 |
Q: I am making afghan squares. The squares are small as I am making a blanket. Each round is a ...
A: Good morning Dianne What I do is to tie a knot with the two ends, then crochet the next row over the ...
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| crochet | 2/8/2004 |
Q: I will give you the paragraph before the 7th row, which is row 6. Ch 2, turn; working in both ...
A: from what I read, you are to work in the ch-2 space that is between the puff stitches. you may ...
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| Requesting assistance | 12/18/2003 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. I have a stuffed crocheted lion that is about 23 years ...
A: I can direct you to some sites that will help you learn to crochet. the only way i can help with ...
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| Crochet instruction for baby booties | 11/20/2003 |
Q: My wife and I are expecting a baby in December and have a friend who does crochet. She would like ...
A: there are several sites on line that have crochet booties. I will include a few. ...
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