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About Bea Harrell
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I consider my self an expert in the field of hand crochet. I have been crocheting for 45 years. I can answer most question on the differnt stitches, as well as the methods used to create speciality items. The art of crochet, after 2 decades of being out of fashion, is enjoying a modest come back. I want to help those newcomers looking for a little/lot of help to get started. Once they are comfortable with the process, they can relax & begin to create the heirlooms of tomorrow.

Experience

Experience in the art of crochet is
40 + years crocheting for myself, my family & occasionally doing commissioned work.

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Questions Answered By Expert Bea Harrell
In Category Crochet

Subject	Date Asked

Bonnet Afghan	11/5/2009
Q: I need help on make a bonnet for an afghan this is the way it starts : rnd1 (S) beg at crown ... A: Lydia! This pattern is pretty straightforward. The only thing you need to know, is to be sure to use ...
how to make a daisy flower	11/5/2009
Q: need help in makng a daisy flower this is the way it reads: round one with yellow ch5; join with ... A: Hey, Lydia! You're a busy woman! OK, about the daisy. Rnd 1: Ch 5 with yellow, join to make a ...
How can I personalize my work?	11/4/2009
Q: I crochet doilies, including name doilies. Because of the open type weave, especially in filet ... A: Hey, Pat! Though I have never done this, my mother-in-law used to edge her filet work with a row of ...
Yarn bobbins	11/3/2009
Q: Does each "bobbin" (using the plastic bottle method) contain its own separate skein of yarn? Have ... A: Hey, Janet! Each color needs it's own bottle. If your color changes aren't too far apart then use ...
crochet twin afghan	11/3/2009
Q: I want to make a crochet twin size afghan using the afghan stitch. How many chain stitches do I ... A: Hey, Jayne! This is not a question I feel I can answer with any certainity. So, I'm sending you the ...
how to make a daisy flower	10/31/2009
Q: need help in makng a daisy flower this is the way it reads: round one with yellow ch5; join with ... A: I'm not exactly sure where you need help, Lydia. I can't quite make out what the last line says. It ...
granny square design to create a floral quilt design	10/31/2009
Q: First let me welcome you back Im so glad to have you back my question has to do with a granny square ... A: Hey, Lydia! wHEN THE 5TH ROW BEGINS, DOES IT SAY CH3? If so, you just ch3, and begin crocheting back ...
Need help with crochet blanket pattern	7/11/2009
Q: I am a beginner at crocheting and have hit a snag. I'm making a baby blanket. The first row: 1 hdc ... A: Hey, Gayle! Your pattern is saying, that at the end of row 1 you'll turn,(begin row 2) ch 2, 1 hdc ...
Heirloom Christening Gown	7/6/2009
Q: My Mother in law, who has since passed away, hand crocheted a gown for my first grandchild, 11 years ... A: Hey, Regina! It was probably made from #10 cotton thread, so it can be washed, either on the gentle ...
Speed Cro-Sheen by Coats and Clark	7/6/2009
Q: I have discovered that Speed Cro-Sheen is no longer made. The company recommended Aunt Lydia's cable ... A: Melissa! The Senso #3 is heavier by 2 strands, so I'd give it a shot. It's the only way to be sure. ...
crochet afgans	7/5/2009
Q: I have several afghans stored that my mother started and didnt finish before she died. I do not have ... A: Hey Ellen! The best thing to do is look for crochet clubs in your area, or visit a craft store & ask ...
Speed Cro-Sheen by Coats and Clark	7/4/2009
Q: I have discovered that Speed Cro-Sheen is no longer made. The company recommended Aunt Lydia's cable ... A: Hey, Melissa! It's sad isn't it? It's the thread I learned to crochet with, 45 years ago! OOH, let's ...
Crochet repair	7/1/2009
Q: I have been crocheting for abour 8 years, I'm mainly self/book taught. I have a lapghan that is done ... A: Hey Lori! The fact that it's single crochet will be less complicated, and hopefull more successful! ...
Edging	6/30/2009
Q: I've just started crocheting again after many years and am starting over with beginners patterns. I ... A: Hey, Dawn! Borders are always fun projects! You'll need to put a row of sc all the way around the ...
crochet beret w/ spiral pattern	6/30/2009
Q: I saw that you answered a question on 3/13/08 re: a beret, and believe it is the same pattern that ... A: Hey, Kendra! I tried to figure out the pattern, without having to make it, but no luck! So, I need a ...
hook identification	6/29/2009
Q: I have a steel crochet hook, tiny hook, L'OREAL on one side of thumb rest, KOREA on the other side. ... A: HeY, An! I'm sure it's not a tatting hook, but what it is, I don't know! It's probably not old if it ...
crocheted square	6/26/2009
Q: Patti Pierce Stone pattern; Grannies Quilt-Style: 4-square Rnd 1: sl st into center of ring. ch-1 ... A: Hey, Denise! I went on vacation, and consequently have a major backlog! I have decided that the ...
NY Yankees Pattern	6/23/2009
Q: I am looking for a crochet pattern for a baby blanket that would contain the NY Yankees logo. All ... A: Hey Keith! I found this on Ebay: ...
HELPPPPP MEEEE PLEEEEASE!!!	6/22/2009
Q: i am in desperate need to find the best yarn to crochet a swimsuit. the 93% cotton 7% lycra yarns ... A: Hey, Dee! I'm not aware of a rayon/lycra blend. That's not to say it's not out there somewhere, ...
puritan bedspread cotton	6/22/2009
Q: What is the best way to wash and dry a bedspread made from this thread. A: Hey, Lillian! Puritan is a wonderful, sturdy, cotton thread. It can be washed in a washer in warm ...
CHROCHETING PANELS TOGETHER	6/21/2009
Q: CAN YOU GIVE ME INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHROCHETING A COMPLETED PANEL OF A BABY BLANKET TOGETHER TO THE ... A: Hey, Elaine! Some people prefer to use a darning needle and nylon thread, and others prefer to use ...
Mending	5/16/2009
Q: I have an afghan crocheted in a "zig-zag" pattern (multiple rows per color) alternating with 2 ... A: Hey, Martha! I think you're on the right track! You'll have to remove that entire color (up & down) ...
crocheted square	4/5/2009
Q: Patti Pierce Stone pattern; Grannies Quilt-Style: 4-square Rnd 1: sl st into center of ring. ch-1 ... A: Hey, Denise! That first ch 1, on rnd 1, will count as your first sc, so you have 13 sc in the ring. ...
I'm stuck on a pattern for a crochet lace wrap top.	1/2/2009
Q: I don't understand the following portion of this pattern. Shape Shoulders Ch 1, work pat to ... A: Hey,Deb! Since the row 4 instructions end with "fasten off", I'm assuming that you'll ch 1, and ...
Crochet Pooh Bear	1/1/2009
Q: I am using a pattern book from Leisure Arts, purchased thru Mary Maxim. I have attached 11 sc of the ... A: Hey, Terry! Working behind, means that you'll be going back to the stitches you just skipped on the ...
I have cut off my starting rows	11/26/2008
Q: I was just about to finish a baby blanket, and the first 6 inches were alot wider than the rest. It ... A: Geez, Mary ann! That was a daring thing to do! It will be a miracle if more of it doesn't unravel! ...
Christmas tree pattern	11/24/2008
Q: I'm hoping you can help. A long time ago I had a pattern to make a Christmas tree using varying ... A: Hey, Barbara; THIS SOUNDS LIKE ONE OF THOSE PROJECTS FROM A CRAFT MAGAZINE. It's going to be tough ...
problem understanding how to join rnd 1 into beggining chain	11/23/2008
Q: i just started crocheting and i can not figure out how to join round1 into the beginning chain of ... A: Hey, Connie!After you ch 6, you put your hook through the first ch of the ch 6. In other words, the ...
celtic crochet	11/22/2008
Q: Are there any good instuctional books out there that explains celtic crochet? I have tried Annies ... A: Hey, Karen! I'm sending you a link to a site where you can see how to work a simple celtic knot ...
afghan edges curling	11/20/2008
Q: I am crocheting a chevron pattern afghan and the edges are curling in. What am I doing wrong? I ... A: Hey, Cindy! Something is not right, somewhere. When you do sc's the work tends to be a bit tight, ...
Diamond Trellis	11/18/2008
Q: I would like to make this pattern with 3 colors black,grey heather and Real Teal. How would I do ... A: Hey, Jodi! I have never seen or worked this pattern, except for the first 5 rows, so I can't offer ...
weaving in ends	11/17/2008
Q: I have crocheted numberous items, afghans, slippers, scarves etc. and have never had a problem with ... A: Hey, Julie! I have had to get a sewing needle, and sew them down! I never thought about using ...
crochet mercerized cotton	11/17/2008
Q: i am beginner in crochet and like the feel of mercerized cotton -- is mercerized cotton only for ... A: Hey, Susan! I think the 50/50 blend would be excellent! It has that soft cotton feel, and the ...
red heart diamond trellis - again!	11/14/2008
Q: I did an Internet search because my mom was having trouble with this pattern and found your ... A: Hey, Rhonda! I was really hoping Red Heart would have stopped putting this pattern on their labels, ...
End curling	11/12/2008
Q: I have been crocheting for many years and always have the same problem. When using the afghan ... A: Hey, Toni: I found this article in Talking Crochet. It addresses your problem, and even has a link ...
turning your work	11/12/2008
Q: I am new to crochet and I am trying to make a snowman pattern but and the end of each round it tells ... A: Hey, Trudy! When you begin a piece of crochet work, you have a right side (the side facing you as ...
guage swatch	11/11/2008
Q: pattern calls for 6 shells=3"; 16 rows=3 3/4" 3"w x 3 3/4'h. Pattern also calls for size 10 ... A: Hey,Bev: The only thing I can suggest is trying a size 20 thread. There is obviously a mistake in ...
Uneven sides	11/10/2008
Q: It seems no matter what I make .. baby blanket, wash clothes, the sides either go in or out. What am ... A: Hey, Carol! My guess is that if you're doing a pattern that requires working back and forth, and ...
securing crotchet end threads	11/9/2008
Q: For the past year I've making the round daisy-ish flower type scrubbies which use plastic canvas ... A: Hey, Fran! I am a great believer in tying knots in yarns that will be used on servicable items. I ...
Adding border to baby afghan	11/8/2008
Q: I'm new at crochet and usually work off of patterns. I thought I would be brave and make a baby ... A: Hey, Carmen: You'll need to use just one strand of yarn to do the edging, otherwise it will be too ...
heavy stiffening for crocheted yarn	11/7/2008
Q: I am working on an art project and for this work I need to stiffen rows of crocheted yarn so that ... A: Hey, Kerry! Synthetic yarns just won't hold stiffners well at all! 100% cotton yarn can be stiffened ...
Quick question	11/4/2008
Q: I'm working on a baby bootie pattern and stuck on a part. "rows 2-7(9,11,13): turn, skip first sc,sc ... A: Hey,Wendy! At the end of row 1, you'll turn,skip the first sc, and sc in the next 6,(or 9,or 12,or ...
adding a picture to an afghan and a name down the center of a table runner	11/3/2008
Q: How do I design a pattern for a table runner with a name down the center? Also.....how do I put a ... A: Hey, April: adding a name down the center of a table runner, will require learning FILET crochet, as ...
CROCHET TERMS IN BRITISH	11/2/2008
Q: I've been told that the terms for crochet in the UK are different than in the US (i.e. a dc in the ... A: Hey, Sylvia: Here's a little chart for you! The UK directions are the ones we Americans used in ...
Joining two pieces	10/29/2008
Q: I am working on a baby blanket and cannot figure out how I attached the first two pieces together! ... A: Hey, Dawn! Hold two of the pieces together, with the right sides facing each other (right side ...
Cut and recrochet baby blanket	10/28/2008
Q: I am crocheting a baby blanket and it's too wide. I'd like to cut it and recrochet the 2 pieces ... A: Tonya! Sorry to say that there is just no way to cut a crocheted piece. Your blanket is made from a ...
Need Advice	10/27/2008
Q: My wife is new to crochet and enjoys it immensely. I want to surprise her for Christmas with a gift ... A: Hey,John! My favorite yarn is Bernat. It's a bit more expensive than other yarns, but well worth ...
red heart, hearts and diamonds pattern	10/24/2008
Q: I am working on this pattern, but am stumped already at row 3. RIGHT PANEL:With larger hook and CA, ... A: Hey, Kelly! The answer to this riddle is stitch counting! Do you have 21 stitches at the end of row ...
crochet instruction	10/23/2008
Q: When it says slip st in next 2 sc does it mean that the 2 sc should be slipped together or do they ... A: Your directions should say to sl st in EACH of the next two sc. Your right, the directions aren't ...
how to make last stitch in a row	9/21/2008
Q: Instructions often say not to forget the last stitch in a row, but don't tell you how to make that ... A: Hey, Glenda! The last stitch in a row, is made exactly like all the other stitches in that row. The ...
problems	9/20/2008
Q: I am making a sweater for my granddaughter. It is crocheted. I have started the back. It is ... A: Hey, Loretta! The right side should be exactly like the left side, as far as stitch count goes. I'm ...
crocheting fastening off	9/12/2008
Q: I have a pattern that says to fasten off (4 ch sps made) I am not sure what this means could you ... A: Hey, Lisa! fasten off, just means to tie off or weave the end of your yarn back through the stitches ...
uneven edges	9/11/2008
Q: I finished a blanket and realized that my one edge is uneven. Would doing a single crochet border ... A: Hey, Christa! By uneven, do you mean kinda wavy? If so you can do a sc border, and when you get to a ...
Crochet Pattern Change	9/10/2008
Q: Back again with a different problem. I have an afghan that I would like to make into an adult size. ... A: Hey, Deb! There are a couple of things you might try. This is not an exact science, mind you, and ...
afghan fringe	9/9/2008
Q: Do you have any tips for how to keep afghan fringe from fraying after washing and drying? Do you ... A: Hey, Marypat! A great deal depends on the type yarn you use. 100% acrylic is the worst offender, an ...
ripple increase	9/9/2008
Q: I'm making a ripple pattern for a baby blanket. I'm ok on row 1. dc ch1, skip next ch , (dc in ... A: Hey, Barbara! I messed up and clicked the wrong button, and sent you an "already answered" reply!! ...
washing	9/8/2008
Q: I've just finished crocheting an afghan with 100 acrylic red heart yarns.Kaleidoscope pattern, so ... A: Hey, Taunya! Though it isn't strictly necessary, I always wash my afghans when I finish them. Since ...
Understanding pattern	9/7/2008
Q: I am crocheting matinee coat commencing at neck edge. 1st row - 1 tr into each ch - turn with 2 ch - ... A: Kay! Normally the ch 2 would serve as the first trc, in the 2trc group,but if your pattern didn't ...
Help with a pattern	9/3/2008
Q: Please help me to understand what they are asking me to do here. It's for a sweater jacket pattern # ... A: Hey, Anna! I really don't like patterns written like this! They assume everyone is an expert. OK, ...
Question on pattern asked about before	9/3/2008
Q: I'm fairly new to crocheting, but I looked up a few simple terms before I started. The pattern I'm ... A: Japneet! When you started this pattern, you made a chain of 26 stitches. On row one, it says "work 1 ...
Correct Hook for Vintage Filet Crochet Pattern	9/2/2008
Q: I have a bedspread pattern from Royal Society Book 36 from 1934 which specifies Royal Society ... A: Hey, Theresa! Yes, the size 20 threads are still the same size. I'm not sure what you mean by ...
changing colours in crochet	8/31/2008
Q: my ability to change colours in crocheting is really poor. i'm using the method of pulling up the ... A: Hey, Jen! The method you are using, is the best and most efficent, and is used by every expert ...
Looking for an afghan pattern	8/31/2008
Q: Hope you can help me. I am looking for an afghan pattern that my mother had in the mid 80s. It is ... A: Tammy! I got a request for this exact same pattern a couple of weeks ago, and I looked everywhere ...
newborn baby hat	8/29/2008
Q: I have run into a term I don't understand. Pattern says xdc 3 times, it is the x that is confusing ... A: again, Mary! Baby booties are, by nature, not very simple, but this one comes with diagrams, so it ...
ripple pattern	8/27/2008
Q: On my ripple afghan one end is beginning to grow shorter and the other end is beginning to grow ... A: Hey, Barb! My guess would be that you have extra stitches at one end, and not enough on the other. ...
treble "around the post"	8/24/2008
Q: I am starting a new pattern. On the 2nd row, they ask you to "ch 3 and then tr around the first ... A: Dale! Here are simple instructions. If you need to see photos, go to about.com, type in "crochet ...
can't understand patttern	8/19/2008
Q: i am not an avid crocheter as i have arthritis in both hands, i thought if i started to crochet ... A: Hey, Cathrine! The pattern is just poorly worded, so you aren't stupid! (the person who wrote the ...
how much yarn will I need?	8/18/2008
Q: My siblings and I each received afghans for wedding gifts from my grandmother ~ and I would like to ... A: Hey, Judy!! Here's a link to a project calculator! It's really neat! Best of luck on your project! ...
Multi petal flower	8/17/2008
Q: I submitted this to you a while back and had quite a few mistakes. I am resubmitting it to you for ... A: Hey, Lydia! Since I'm not sure what you need help with, I'll just explain how to do a few rows, and ...
Cluster ring	8/17/2008
Q: I'm working on this baby afghan that has rings at the end, but right now I'm having trouble getting ... A: again Lydia! OK, lets do rnd 1! Rnd 1: Ch 5, then sl st in the first ch of that ch 5. pull up your ...
Diamond Ghan	8/14/2008
Q: I have been looking all over in searches and cannot find this pattern for crochet. I saw it in ... A: Deb! I looked high and low for this pattern, and I'm not finding it! It might be her own design, ...
afghan crochet with large hooks	8/8/2008
Q: I've just started an afghan with an 8.0mm hook. I started with a regular crochet hook, but since ... A: Elizabeth! Though I can't say for sure, I believe that most crocheters are moving towards motif ...
multi petal flower	8/6/2008
Q: Bea I'm rewriting the multi petal flower instruction to you again. I went thur it & noticed some ... A: Hey, Lydia! Sorry for the delay, but I've been sooo busy! I should have this finished by tomorrow! ...
looking for a pattern	8/4/2008
Q: I am looking for a pattern and I thought you might be able to steer me in the direction of it. I ... A: Hey Brenda! Here's a link for a filet pattern (free!) ...
Multi petal flower	8/3/2008
Q: I need some help with this multi petal flower you have help me so much in the past with some of my ... A: Hey, Again, Lydia! First of all,I'm sending you this link so you can take a look at this ...
question re: tablecloths	7/29/2008
Q: I am looking for some free patterns for a rectangle table. I want to make a one piece tablecloth ... A: Hey, Roberta! I'm sending you this link for free vintage patterns. www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich ...
blocking an afghan	7/21/2008
Q: I just finished an afghan for my daughter. The instruction say to block the work. This afghan was ... A: Hey, Clarise! Blocking means to "square it up", and the best way is to wash it in warm water,lay it ...
working over unused color	7/19/2008
Q: I am currently trying to start the "Watercolor Wrap" featured in Fresh Afghans for baby, a Leisure ... A: Hey,Marie! I am going to have to make some assumptions here, and guess that the verigated yarn is a ...
star stitch variation	6/25/2008
Q: I need help. I have purchased a blanket from a garage sale and it resembles the star stitch but all ... A: Gina! There are sooo many stitches called 'star' that it's impossible to know which you ...
blocking	6/24/2008
Q: If I block and afghan will it retain the shape or revert back after laundering? ANSWER: Hey, ... A: Hey, Brenda! There are several possible reasons for the uneven shape. The stitch count could be ...
Afghan or Tunisian crochet stitch	6/22/2008
Q: I hope you can help me - I have been crocheting most of my life, but am just now trying this stitch. ... A: Hey, Vicki! Most of the afghans using this technique, just require you to do the chain as normal, ...
Help with Baby Afghan Pattern	6/19/2008
Q: I'm trying to make the afghan that is a part of the "Baby Ensemble" from the Yarn Lover's Room ... A: Hey, Nina! That's the worst instructions I've ever seen! I'm going to make the 124 sc chain, ...
tieing off	6/15/2008
Q: what kind of knot do I use when I tie off and finish? A: Hey, Debbie! You tie off the same way you do with sewing thread.Just tie a knot as small as you ...
decreasing each end with mesh pattern	6/14/2008
Q: I can't figure out how to decrease in this STITCH PATTERN Mesh Stitch (multiple 3 + 2) Set-up row: ... A: Hey, Laura! I am assuming that the decrease will be at the beginning and end of each row, so for the ...
confuddled!	6/11/2008
Q: I'm working on a lovely pattern but I'm stuck... How do I go about making sense of the following ... A: Hey, Gabi! Your instructions are saying to sc, ch 2, &sc all in the next ch 3 sp. If it says repeat ...
How to make a Irish crochet rose	6/8/2008
Q: I have a pattern that is an irish rose & ahve had trouble making it. Can you explain this to me ... A: OK, so you'll chain 8, then join the ends of the ch together with a slip stitch. Now you have a ...
Crochet Lilac and Lace Cropped Vest	6/5/2008
Q: I have been trying to figure out a very simple pattern but for the life of me I cannot seem to make ... A: Hey, Karen! I can't find anything wrong with the pattern, so I'm going to have to try & make this! ...
FINDING A PATTERN	6/5/2008
Q: I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS ASKED ME IF I COULD MAKE HER SHAMS TO MATCH HER ANTIQUE SPREAD. CAN YOU ... A: Betty! Is the spread crocheted? If so, You might try this website www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich ...
beginning a border	6/3/2008
Q: I am finishing up an afghan that I made with no specific pattern. I want to put a fancy border all ... A: Hey, Amy! Depending on the type of stitches you used, you might be able to crochet a row of single ...
Trouble With Pattern	6/3/2008
Q: I have just started crocheting a few months ago and I was asked to make a baby blanket. I bought the ... A: First, here are the instructions for making a reverse single crochet: How to make a reverse single ...
crochet question	6/2/2008
Q: I recently received this cloth that is partially done. However, the book was thrown out. I am ... A: June: Did you ever send any pictures? My computer has been weirding out on me, so I'm checking to ...
2dctog	5/28/2008
Q: I am doing the Soft Wave ripple by Jan Eaton, and I am stuck. It says 2dctog,twice, then dc in next ... A: Hey, Kelly! Your foundation chain should be loose enough to work in, but not so loose that it ...
Rag Rug	5/25/2008
Q: I am thinking of making Rag Rugs for my grown children for Christmas gifts. I have an idea in mind ... A: Hey,Gina! There are a lot of variables here! Are you planning on buying material, or will these be ...
Neck decrease directions	5/18/2008
Q: First, thank you! My difficulty is with a pattern from the Red Heart Plush Simply Plushious ... A: Hey, Jess! Now, I think I get it! The instructions say to work even in the established pattern, ...
Neck decrease directions	5/16/2008
Q: First, thank you! My difficulty is with a pattern from the Red Heart Plush Simply Plushious ... A: Hey,Jessica! I think your assumption is right about repeating the previous row 3 times. The reason ...
Doily Pattern Instruction	5/15/2008
Q: How to thank you, you showed me my mistake! Thank you, tonz of thank you. It's me again Ummu ... A: Good for you! The "last joining" on the previous motif, is the *ch 7, sc in tip of next petal,join ...
waffle weave technique	5/13/2008
Q: I cannot figure out how to do row 2 of the waffle weave technique. It tells me to insert hook from ... A: Here's what I found on your requested stitch! It's from the crochetme.com website, where you can ...
crochet	5/11/2008
Q: My aunt crocheted a border but has not left a pattern and I would like to try it. Have you a ... A: Tania: Here is the requested info. I hope it's what you need! Best Wishes, Bea table in one of ...
crochet or knitting patterns	4/30/2008
Q: I am looking for a pattern for the holder ending to attach to a kitchen towel and loop it through a ... A: Hey, Pat! Nice to hear from you again! I suggest you go to about.com when you get there, type ...
wrong side, right side	4/28/2008
Q: im just about to crochet a bag from this 'pattern' on ... A: Hey, Sonya! The right side of any pattern, is just the side of the work facing you, when you ...
Edging	4/11/2008
Q: I just started a sampler afghan that is made up of 63 different squares and I am confused when it ... A: Hey, Danielle! The best thing to do is lay your afghan on a flat surface (floor works great!) ...
griddle stitch	4/9/2008
Q: Bea, I am working on the same pattern as the one I pasted below from 2006. I can't seem to get a ... A: Hey, Annette/Rita! Just do the increase at the beginning of the rows, and then keep to pattern for ...
joining squares	4/7/2008
Q: I have crocheted the squares and they are not all the same size. I would like to crochet them ... A: I had to think about this for a bit, before I realized that working with dc/trc would be ...
Pink Perfection	4/5/2008
Q: I just started working on Pink Perfection and I had trouble with row 5. I found in the special ... A: Hey, Shirley! It could be a typo. cl st is obviously cluster stitch, which makes no sense in ...
joining squares	4/5/2008
Q: I have crocheted the squares and they are not all the same size. I would like to crochet them ... A: Hey,Madeleine! You might have to use a combination of stitches, if there is a great variation in the ...
split treble crochet	4/4/2008
Q: I am having trouble figuring out where to place the stich in a split treble crochet from the ... A: Hey, Erin! After you make the ch 4 turn to begin row 3, you'll make a (tr,ch 3,sc)In the LAST tr you ...
easy border on baby blanket	4/2/2008
Q: I just learned to crochet, and I am making a baby blanket all in double crochet.Would like to add a ... A: Hey, Newbie!! It's best to start the border one stitch before any corner, and go all the way around. ...
Crocheting	4/1/2008
Q: I'm trying to start a Baby afgahn that I found in a Leisure Arts Publication called Snuggle-Up Baby ... A: Ok, Mindy! Row 4: So, ch 5, turn, then (tr, ch 1) twice, at the base of the ch 5. Now, you have 3 ...
Interpreting row 5 of "Pink Perfection Dress" Frilly Frocks by Lucille LaFlamme from Annie's Attic	3/31/2008
Q: I am trying to interpret the flower design in row 5 of the above mentioned book: Here are the ... A: Hey Carmen! I NEED TO KNOW SPECIFICALY WHERE YOU'RE HAVING PROBLEMS. DON'T KNOW WHAT THE SHORTHAND ...
Vintage Thread	3/30/2008
Q: I love crocheting dolies and doilies, but want to try a bedspread or tablecloth. The newer patterns ... A: Hey, Georgia! I love the old patterns, too! Mercerized cotton thread is softer and more lustrous ...
crocheting	3/28/2008
Q: When a pattern says Chain 3 (this counts as first single crochet) Then form a ring in 3rd chain, ... A: Hey, Lorraine! You formed a ch 3 ring(which counts as as first sc) and put 9 sc in the ring. How ...
What does it mean when you have ch-2 sp	3/27/2008
Q: I'm doing an afghan where it reads: ch-1 sp and each dc across to next corner ch-2 sp, 3 sc in ... A: Hey, Lydia! When the pattern calls for a ch 2 sp, it just means to ch 2, which will create a space, ...
removing age yellowing from crocheted items	3/22/2008
Q: My grandmother left me an heirloom double bed spread she made from ordinary cream colored crochet ... A: Hey, Lyn! Lucky you, to own such a treasure! All you need do, is soak it in warm water & some oxy ...
how to alter the number of crochet stitches in the pattern	3/21/2008
Q: how to alter the number of crochet stitches in the pattern. Trying to determine the "multiples" of a ... A: Hey, Karen! I'm not quite clear on what you're going for. When you say "make the motif as an entire ...
crochet instruction help	3/19/2008
Q: Would you be able to help me in translating a part of the instructions of a pattern I have? The ... A: Chrissie! Well, I can see where the problem is! There is no ch 3 at the end of row 66, just a ch 1! ...
Understanding pattern step on Stylin' Santa Hat	3/17/2008
Q: I am trying to begin crochet this hat but I have a problem with understanding the row and step. You ... A: Hey, Jo!! When you work your dtr, work the stitches off until you have 2 left on your hook, work ...
Crocheted Beret Hat	3/13/2008
Q: The question is on Rd. 3 of my pattern. Round 2: Ch3, work fpdc around post of ch3 of rnd below, *dc ... A: Again! OK, on row three you have a fpdc,(dc in next dc)and then another fpdc. This is where you will ...
crocheting a dress	3/9/2008
Q: I am currently trying to crochet a dress for my neice however the size goes up to a 4T and she is a ... A: Trish! There are 2 possibilities here. You can can check the pattern for the different sizes, and ...
crooked popcorn diamonds	3/8/2008
Q: The afghan pattern I'm working on is made up of a row of single crochet followed by a row of double ... A: Hey Jane! If you've counted your stitches and it's right, (not to mention all the ripping ...
Clusters	3/5/2008
Q: I"m trying to do clusters. I don't think I have gotten the trick to doing this yet. Some how I am ... A: OK, Lydia! Just as an example here's how to do a cluster. For beginning cluster, ch 3, 3 dc in ...
Question re; crochet pattern	3/4/2008
Q: I need HELP!!! I have recently begun crocheting again, I am a single mom with two kids and I just ... A: April! In order to help, I need to know exactly what you're having problems with. You say you ...
finishing and shaping armholes in sweater	3/2/2008
Q: I cannot figure out what these instructions mean. The row before this is Ch4, sc in chi-5 lp,*ch 2, ... A: Hey, Lori! Well, it seems to me that sl stitching back to the last cluster you made on the previous ...
foundation chain	2/29/2008
Q: Is there a formula to determine how many foundation chains you need for a certain size afghan? ... A: Sue! So far as I know, there isn't a formula. I just crochet a chain the width I want, subtract the ...
crochet a motif for a bunting outfit	2/24/2008
Q: I was able to ch4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch-3 counts as dc; 2dc in ... A: Stacy! When you join with a sl st in the top of ch 3, to end row 1,also sl st in the next 2 dc. Now ...
beginning triple cluster	2/19/2008
Q: this is my first trCL and i dont understand what it is saying in same lp work beg trcl(ch 2 trcl) 3 ... A: Hey Amber! I need the instructions for the trcl, in order to help you. Every pattern has it's own ...
crocheting a border	2/19/2008
Q: I am crocheting placemats; I'm not sure where to put the border stitches on the sides. the first ... A: Hey, Elizabeth! I'm not sure what you mean about 'have a ch 1 row & ch 3 row for turning' You ...
how to determine which is the right side of a crocheted item	2/18/2008
Q: I am crocheting a summer sleeveless shell. How can I determine which is the right side of the item? ... A: Hey, Jeanne! The right side, refers to the side of the work that is facing you. There is the right ...
Choices!!	2/17/2008
Q: After much searching I have found a book of patterns for casserole dish carriers. However, they ... A: I think if you go to a craft store, you can get cotton or nylon cord in several sizes. If afraid you ...
How to make a pinwheel rose	2/16/2008
Q: After you make ring I crochet 6 ch & form ring, than it read to ch3(count as lst dc now & ... A: Hey, Lydia! Ok, you'll chain 6, join in first ch to form a ring/circle. Now ch 3,(counts as first ...
Substituting Yarns	2/14/2008
Q: After much searching I have found a book of patterns for casserole dish carriers. However, they ... A: Hey, Susan! I've used stripped down macrame cord, cotton cord, & size 5 cotton crochet thread. ...
crocheting a hat	2/7/2008
Q: I am crocheting a hat. one of the steps says: ch 1, work even in sc. I am not sure what they are ... A: Hey, Kami! To work even, just means to put one sc in each sc, on that row. You have been increasing ...
Understand pattern instructions	2/3/2008
Q: I am crocheting a child's hoodie sweater, I have the back done to the length I need. The next step ... A: You're right! The back was decreasing, and because ragland sleeves are a bit puffy, you'll need ...
Understand pattern instructions	2/3/2008
Q: I am crocheting a child's hoodie sweater, I have the back done to the length I need. The next step ... A: Hey, Janice! The ragland sleeves require you to increase the number of stitches in every other row, ...
crocheting	2/2/2008
Q: I am wanting to do a harley davidson afghan using a sc. It has a few colors that i have to change ... A: Hey, Linda! There are many people who use thread bobbins when there are a lot of color changes. ...
crochet	2/2/2008
Q: I sent you a question on 1-29-2008.I'm sorry I wrote it so fast I forgot to say what I'm looking ... A: Hey, Alice! I found a book on ebay that contains your pattern! Here's the link! ...
decreasing in pattern	2/1/2008
Q: I've been crocheting forever but cannot figure out the best way to decrease when I'm working in a ... A: Hey, Jan! So, you are following a pattern. OK, then it tells you when to begin decreasing, just not ...
decreasing in pattern	1/31/2008
Q: I've been crocheting forever but cannot figure out the best way to decrease when I'm working in a ... A: I need a bit more info in order to help. Are you working from a pattern? Even when working with ...
Ripple afghan	1/31/2008
Q: I was wandering I have been crocheting for about 40 yrs but cannot figure this out. I am crocheting ... A: Wow, Cheryl! That's an interesting question! I suppose you could fill in the lower (V sections) with ...
Working a graph	1/30/2008
Q: This is my first one. I have mastered the changing colors, and I am using the yarn bobbins. I have ... A: Rita! Here are links to explainations & illustrations. I think It will help you more than just ...
semi-circle doily	1/29/2008
Q: My front door has a half moon glass design that measures 28 inches wide and 21 inches long. I would ... A: Hey, Mary! I have never seen a pattern like that, although I have seen doilies! They are most often ...
attaching cloth squares	1/27/2008
Q: How would I go about attaching cotton cloth squares with a crochet stitch? Thank you! ANSWER: Hey, ... A: Ok! If your using yarn, you'll probably have to pre-punch holes with a fabric punch. If you're ...
Stiffening a felted hat	1/25/2008
Q: I have recently crocheted a pure wool hat that was then felted in the washing machine. While it ... A: Hey, Julie! If it were just crochet, there are several solutions, but felt doesn't take well to ...
Directions for Navajo Afghan	1/24/2008
Q: Bea, I found a pattern for a Navajo afghan which I like, but in reading over the pattern I can't ... A: Hey, Viv! The pattern says to sc in the 2 sc,then 1 dc,19 sc, 1 dc, skip one sc, then repeat the ...
get out glue	1/22/2008
Q: I want to unstiffen a doily. It was made stiff and folded to hold flowers in a fan shape. How do I ... A: Hey, Pat! If it's glue, you might never get it out, but I'm hoping not, if it's been like that for ...
ending a project	1/20/2008
Q: I am very new at crocheting. Although I am quite slow, I am having fun. However I do not know what ... A: Hey, Erica! The tail at the beginning chain can be worked back into the beginning chain once you ...
Working	1/18/2008
Q: I am trying to make a baby blanket. Sor far I have: Ch 123. Row 1 (Right side): Sc in back ridge ... A: Let me see if I can clarify! It says 2 sc's in each sc, but working behind the chain 2's. So, you'll ...
Crochet: counting stitches	1/17/2008
Q: Good Afternoon and Happy New Year Ms. Harrell, I go insane when trying to count my stitches in a ... A: Hey, Bertina: The best way to solve the problem, is to mark the beginning stitch in every row, or ...
Working "behind"	1/17/2008
Q: I am trying to make a baby blanket. Sor far I have: Ch 123. Row 1 (Right side): Sc in back ridge ... A: Amy! When you ch 1, and turn, just bend the row your working on towards you a little bit. locate ...
how to make a stitch	1/15/2008
Q: what does "sc in nect sc" mean? Is it single crochet in next single crochet? How do you do it? A: Hey, Debbie! Yes, it says single crochet in the next sc. Wrap your thread around your hook once, ...
Pattern help - identifying stiches	1/12/2008
Q: I was trying to find an answer to my question and it looks like someone in the past has asked you ... A: Hey, Jen! OK, lets take this step by step. First, when you chain 26 and begin row one, the stitches ...
filet crochet	12/27/2007
Q: I am looking for a pattern in filet crochet for American Legion emblem. A: Bille! That sounds like an old pattern! There are a lot of WWll patterns with patrotic themes, but ...
crocheted afghan with childs name in it	12/22/2007
Q: How would you know how long to make the chain? A: Hattie! You didn't send enough information for me to help you! What chain are we talking about? Are ...
Please help!	12/18/2007
Q: I need to know if you can "cut" a crocheted blanket in half and stitch it back together end to end. ... A: Hey, Angie! Unfortunatly, there is just no way to cut or unravel your project. Each thread is ...
blocking/allergies	12/18/2007
Q: I have crocheted two afghans (out of Lion Brand/Lion Suede/Crimson) for my parents for Christmas. ... A: Carolyn! Lions brand should stand up to the hot water without fading, though nothing can be 100% ...
PATTERN HELP...	12/12/2007
Q: IM TRYING TO CROCHET A PUPPY SWEATER...I FOUND A PATTERN WHICH SEEMED PRETTY EASY BUT I GOT ... A: Natalie! On row 2, you'll be working in the back loops, so you'll work 1 sc in each sc across to the ...
vintage crochet pattern	12/11/2007
Q: my best friend a large bed 'throw' as an engagement present - i have done a lot of research and ... A: Hey, Steff! You can send me the pics and the pattern, and I'll do my best to help you get started! ...
ripple	11/30/2007
Q: I've tried several times to do a ripple. I end up with too many on one end and not enough on the ... A: Hey, Debra! The most common reason for uneven stitch counts,when working afghan that require you to ...
crocheting baby blanket	11/26/2007
Q: i'm crocheting a baby blanket, the directions read: ch1, [dc in next sc,ch1] 5times*, {dc in next ... A: Hey, Rebekah! Ok, I think I get this! you'll ch 1, then do the stuff in the brackets 5 more times, ...
Crochet Abreviation	11/25/2007
Q: In a pattern for a hot pad it says that when I put the two sides together that I should slip in the ... A: Hey, Carol! My guess would be 'center double crochet' but I sure don't get the "in the piece of cd" ...
popcorn stitch	11/25/2007
Q: I want to make a scarf for my daughter with the popcorn stitch which she loves. But she wans the ... A: If you're working from a pattern, and turning at the end of each row, the popcorn stitch can be ...
red heart diamond trellis pattern	11/23/2007
Q: I need help with this too. Row 5 is just hard to understand and it looks like a mess. There is no ... A: Here ya go, Pauline! If the pics don't come through, you'll have to send me your request, using your ...
winnie the pooh (leisure arts) please help - stimied!	11/22/2007
Q: I see from a previous post you have also worked on the leisure arts Pooh and friends Pooh doll. I ... A: Apparently I didn't get this email, the first time around, but it's OK now! Yes, it does mean the ...
Help with pattern	11/20/2007
Q: .. I'm crocheting a pattern from the booklet by Anne Halliday "Love me Tender Baby Afghans. I've ... A: Joy! My apologies for the delay, but I have been incredibly busy, as it's my turn to make ...
Make thread stiff	11/13/2007
Q: I am making small black baskets with black cotton thread and they need to be stiff. Tried using a ... A: Hey, Nancy! I found this on the 'net and am just forwarding it to you! If you don't care about ...
Beginner Crocheting Beanie	11/11/2007
Q: Looking for help.... I know I can go searching for a beginners pattern, but here's the thing..... ... A: Hey, Amanda! The best way for me to help you, is for you to find a free pattern, email it to me, and ...
Diamond Trellis pattern	11/11/2007
Q: What am I doing wrong? I finished row 4 and row 5 doesn't make any sense. Is this pattern wrong? ... A: Oh, No!! Not the dreaded Trellis pattern again! Here are pics & directions I created last year, ...
Difficulty Understanding Pattern Directions	11/10/2007
Q: I crocheted for years but have not done so for the past 10+ years. I am having difficulty ... A: Hey, Paula! You're right about the 'not turning' part. It's worked in continious rows. So, when you ...
crochet help	11/7/2007
Q: I am trying to crochet an Aran style coat but I am stuck. Working on the back there is row ... A: Ok, so you have: Row 1, a row of dc Row 2: a row of sc, and row 3: a row dc. Then row 4,(decrease ...
crochet help	11/6/2007
Q: I am trying to crochet an Aran style coat but I am stuck. Working on the back there is row ... A: Hey Stacey! So, my first question is, have you been decreasing in rows 1 thru 3? If I'm reading ...
gauge- vertical	11/3/2007
Q: I am trying to work my first sweater,(I usually do things where gauge doesn't matter like afghans), ... A: Hey, Renee! The only thing else you might check, is the tightness of the stitches. Try losening the ...
Mittens Pattern	11/1/2007
Q: I am trying to crochet mittens for the 1st time, and i'm really excited to see how they'll turn out, ... A: Hey, Angel! Your pattern is telling you to place a marker in the last ch 1 space. Just tie a piece ...
afghan pattern help	11/1/2007
Q: Iam trying an afghan for the first time and am having trouble with the pattern. I do 2 rows of hdc ... A: Hey again! Sorry for the delay, but I finally got a minute of down time! I worked a short version of ...
afghan pattern help	10/31/2007
Q: Iam trying an afghan for the first time and am having trouble with the pattern. I do 2 rows of hdc ... A: Hey, Ro! If you didn't make any 5 lp sp or ch 1 sp, on the previous round, those instructions don't ...
work split tr ??	10/30/2007
Q: I saw this question tonight and I am working on that very same row, but my question is How do I make ... A: Hey Darlene! I never heard of that stitch either! I did find a description as follows: ...
grandfather clock crochet pattern	10/26/2007
Q: I've been trying to find the grandfather clock crochet pattern since the '70's. Can you help me ... A: http://www.karensvariety.com/CrochetAccessories/Decorating.htm Hey, Debbie! I found a book you can ...
Round baby blanket	10/25/2007
Q: I am making a round baby blanket, and it is driving me crazy! I am on round 12 and it won't lay ... A: Hey, Brandy! The secret to getting anything crocheted in the round, is getting each row increase ...
crocheting	10/21/2007
Q: I want to crochet trim with ribbon and beads on little girls socks. Would like suggestions on how ... A: Hey, Julie! It should be an easy project! This will give you a seperate piece of trim to sew onto ...
pattern help	10/19/2007
Q: I don't understand part of a crochet pattern. It is for this pattern: ... A: Hey, Laurie! The pattern says to skip one dc and one chain 1 space. So, yeah, your skipping two ...
crocheting	10/17/2007
Q: i am a beginner in crocheting and i want to make a big blanket and using different colors.The ... A: Hey,Lisa! Yes, you can work a baby blanket using just single crochets, and yes you can crochet back ...
diamond patterns	10/11/2007
Q: my mom wants to make a confederate flag afghan. she needs some patterns for a diamond to begin.<>. ... A: Hey, Mike! I think the best way to accomplish a triangle is to use half squares, such as are used ...
dog sweater pattern confusion	10/9/2007
Q: Leisure Arts booklet #934 Dow Sweaters to Knit & Crochet Item #5 Basic Crochet (sweater) LEG OPENING ... A: Yes, Sharon, I got the pattern & pic! I've just been sooo busy, I only had a chance to glance thru ...
sewing pieces together	10/8/2007
Q: I've been crocheting for ages, but other than a few baby things it has almost always been afghans. ... A: Hey, Christina! Crocheting a bolero with tricky yarn was the hard part! Putting it together should ...
Shaping armholes/necks on a sweater	10/6/2007
Q: I'm fairly good at crocheting and have done some pretty difficult designs in afghans but am ... A: Hey, Linda! When you turn, you are leaving 4 stitches unworked,and you will begin working back ...
Crochet Stitch instructions needed	10/4/2007
Q: I was looking at a blanket made by someone who has passed on many years ago. The stitich was ... A: Hey, Ellen: It sounds like your stitch may be some sort of lattice design, but it difficult to ...
pattern help	10/2/2007
Q: got to http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/reee/angels/f104001_heavenlyangel.shtml round7: ch1. sc in ... A: I went to the site & printed off rows 6 and 7, just to see what I'm really dealing with. It says: SC ...
working behind a stitch	9/30/2007
Q: I know this is probably pretty basic, but so are my crocheting skills . . . My first row is 130 ... A: Juli! Sorry for the delay, but I had to make a small swatch to figure this out. What I have ...
Vintage Snowflake Stitch	9/25/2007
Q: I am trying to start a baby blanket for my neighbor's mom. She provided a vintage layette leaflet ... A: I'll tell you what, Diane! I messed with this thing for several days, and finally decided to just ...
crochet problem	9/21/2007
Q: I've been crocheting on and off for years now. My problem is that lately everything I start gets out ... A: Hey, Jamie! I'm not sure I know what to do to help! It sounds like you've done everything humanly ...
crochet	9/18/2007
Q: what does it mean when it says sc in top of ch-3? I'am not sure how to go into the top of ch? Thanks ... A: HET, Renea: Did you get my latest email? I sent you instructions (in plain English) for row 1 & 2. ...
Double Cluster crochet	9/16/2007
Q: I have tried and tried with no success to understand how to do a double cluster crochet stitch -- ... A: Jennifer! If you'll send me the instructions, I can probably help you with it. Each pattern uses ...
trying to understand	9/16/2007
Q: I'm makiing afghans and lapghans, but I do not understand what it means by; planning your project. ... A: Katherine! I gotta tell you, I have NO idea what those instructions mean! It obviously is intent on ...
Leisure Arts Trellis Shawl pattern confusion	9/14/2007
Q: Below is a pattern for a shawl. It is confusing, and there is no one locally who can translate this ... A: Hey, Michele! Row 3 is just a repeat of row 2! So, when you get to the end of the row 2 ...
right side and wrong side	9/12/2007
Q: what is the reason or difference for starting the design on an afghan on front side or back side ... A: What problems are you having with the wrong side? Is it loose threads? Knots? You'll have to weave ...
Cutting yarn color	9/10/2007
Q: Leisure Art Pattern A Dash of Red. Start with MC Row 1 thru Row 5, changing to Color A in last dc: ... A: Hey, Jill! You'll join the Mc at row 11 where it says ch 3, turn. The ch 3 will act as your first ...
crochet size	9/9/2007
Q: I have instructions for a premie baby sweater. It calls for example for 62 stitches then you must ... A: Hey, Karel! If your premie pattern hasn't added instuctions for additional sizes, it would be very ...
Beginner: Yarn Shopping List	9/4/2007
Q: I'm making a list of yarn colors I'd like to buy at Michaels. I already have the colors red, blue, ... A: Hey, Vanessa! Your choice of yarns is complete, with the exception of gray (if you're going to be ...
stitch	9/1/2007
Q: I can across a pattern My Blue Jeans Shawl. The stitches it uses is single, double and dc2together. ... A: Hey, Janie!! 2 dc together is usually used as a decrease, and is worked as follows: dc in the ...
crochet	8/29/2007
Q: what does it mean when it says sc in top of ch-3? I'am not sure how to go into the top of ch? Thanks ... A: Renea! You're right, there should be another set of **, so I think it's a mess up on the pattern. I ...
How to wind yarn bobbins	8/27/2007
Q: I have a pattern that uses multiple colors. It suggests using yarn bobbins to keep the yarn ... A: Dee!! I've never used a yarn bobbin, so I can't be much help. I prefer 2 liter soda bottles! They ...
desperate help for baby booties!	8/21/2007
Q: I can do most stitches and read crocheting patterns. I am attempting to make baby booties that are ... A: Hey, Lindsay! Without knowing where you started, its difficult to tell where you are, but it sounds ...
Pattern terms - 'loop' & 'space'	8/7/2007
Q: I am crocheting for the first time in 20 years! I have a USA pattern and don't fully understand it. ... A: Janet! I can't even begin to tell you why some patterns are written as if everyone is an expert at ...
working behind split triple crochet	8/5/2007
Q: I am working on the last rnd in pinapple bloom doily. ...(tr from front to back around top of next ... A: Hey, Sharon! Your 2 questions both require that you work in the top of previous rnd. The skipped sc ...
Pattern terms - 'loop' & 'space'	8/5/2007
Q: I am crocheting for the first time in 20 years! I have a USA pattern and don't fully understand it. ... A: Hey, Janet! When you began your project you were instructed to chain X number of stitches, correct? ...
Help with pattern directions	8/3/2007
Q: I am making a Terry Kimbrough baby afghan called Forget-Me-Not with motifs. At the end the pattern ... A: Hey, Jo Ella!! The knots are just a suggestion, and you may, of course, just lie the strands flat, ...
crochet	8/1/2007
Q: I crocheted a throw using the basic crochet stitch. The edges are rippled and I don't know what to ... A: Hey, Joyce! Ripples are usually caused by too many stitches in the rows. I'm not sure what a 'basic ...
summer breeze poncho	7/31/2007
Q: Did you get my e-mail? I replied to your response and haven't gotten an answer so I thought maybe ... A: Hey, again! I work on weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun) so I don't usually answer until Mon. but sometimes ...
crochet pattern help	7/27/2007
Q: I purchased the "summer Breeze Poncho" pattern from epatterns.com. and I am stuck. the pattern ... A: Hey, Constance! You're having difficulty distinguishing between chain and stitch, they are 2 ...
Help with pattern directions	7/23/2007
Q: I am making a Terry Kimbrough baby afghan called Forget-Me-Not with motifs. At the end the pattern ... A: Jo Ella! Where multiple strands are concerned, I usually do one or two strands at a time, depending ...
Crochet 2nd row	7/18/2007
Q: I would like to know about how to start the 2nd row of a scarf. When you finish the first row, ... A: How you begin the 2nd row, depends on how you started the first row. If you made a chain, say 56 ...
Ply	7/9/2007
Q: I am crocheting a baby afghan and it calls for 2 ply orlon acrylic yarn...I can only find 4 ply. ... A: Hey, Susan! If you use 4 ply (# of thread strands used) your item will be larger. Most baby yarns ...
Ch-3 Mesh stitch	7/7/2007
Q: I want to crochet a nice top for my baby, but I don't understand one of the stitches the pattern ... A: Hey, Ame! These type patterns require a foundation row,usually consisting of a long chain, equal to ...
Griddle Stitch???	7/3/2007
Q: I am a newcomer to the crochet scene and there are not a lot of people around to reach out to for ... A: Hey, Josie! I just found this and thought it might help! Basic Griddle Stitch Chain any length, sc ...
Row count afghan	6/28/2007
Q: I wanted to make a row count afghan , also known as graph-ghans...I would like to ask for directions ... A: http://www.citiusa.com/preemieheart.html Hey, Bettina! The link above will take you to a pattern ...
I am stuck please help	6/23/2007
Q: I am just beginning to crochet and found a pattern however I am not sure what it means when it says ... A: Hey, Sophia!Your instructions say to put 3 single crochets in the last stitch of your chain, (so I ...
Having difficulty reading Jacket pattern	6/15/2007
Q: Im attempting to make my first jacket from an "easy" Aunt Lydi'as pattern I found online. the ... A: Hey, Kim! It's really difficult to visualize the piece! The back section of the jacket is finished, ...
Afgan edging.	6/5/2007
Q: I'm crocheting a double blanket using dc in groups of 3 - so a traditional granny square. I'm not ... A: Hey, Kerrie! If you do 5 dc groups, you'll get a little ruffled/wavy effect. If that's not what ...
problem reading instructions	6/4/2007
Q: I have recently started to crochet again, and have started trying to read patterns. I have had good ... A: My apologies for taking so long to reply, but I'm redecorating my bedroom/office and that required ...
will blocking help?	5/27/2007
Q: I am almost done doing a side to side ripple. Problem is I seemed to crochet too tightly in the ... A: Hey, Jessica! That's a big IF! If most of the middle of the piece is wavy, I very much doubt ...
Interpret pattern for baby ripple afghan	5/25/2007
Q: My question starts at the beginning. Row 1 instructions: (wrong side)Sc in second ch from the hook ... A: Hey, Anita! The wrong side of the work, just means the back side of your afghan, so you'll be ...
Blocking	5/23/2007
Q: I finished my first afghan and the edges were not straight so after researching on the internet I ... A: Hey, Patrica! If the edges are not straight, it's because of missed stitches or extra stitches. ...
can't find pattern	5/23/2007
Q: when my son was 6 months my cousin made him a baby sweater. I have looked all over for this pattern ... A: Hey, Connie! If you know which company published the pattern, you can probably get a copy from them. ...
Simple crochet.	5/18/2007
Q: Can you give me any advice on a simple crochet rug where you turn the work around after each round. A: Hey, Gail! If the rug is square and you're working back and forth, the most important thing is to ...
red heart trellis afghan	5/8/2007
Q: i am three quarters through this afghan - the first i have ever crocheted! i am afraid i have lost ... A: Sandra! I don't have the pattern, I just worked out rows 4 & 5 , because so many people were having ...
Need Help with Meshes - Not Filet	4/26/2007
Q: I've been trying to make this snood -http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/persno.html . However, ... A: Hey, Maria! The meshes are just those empty square boxes that make up the body of the snood. When ...
afghan border	4/24/2007
Q: Can you tell me what kind of a border to crochet around an afghan that I'm making in a zig-zag ... A: Ellie! I've been looking through my patterns for something nice. I couldn't find anything that ...
Urchin crochet stitch	4/21/2007
Q: I have also been crocheting for a long time but came across a pattern today which call for the ... A: I did some surfing myself looking for mention of that stitch, with no luck! I'm thinking this ...
blocking an afghan	4/20/2007
Q: The end of it says to block if desired. I wanted to know what the best way to do this is. the ... A: Jen! The best way to block almost anything is to wash it, then put towels down and lay the afghan ...
Interpret Crochet For Diamond Trellis	4/18/2007
Q: Please interpret in detail. It is for row 4 and 5 of the Diamond Trellis, red heart afghan pattern. ... A: Hey, Debi! You didn't mess up, the pattern for row 4 is wrong! If you'll E me at ...
crochet sweater in #10 mercerized cotton	4/16/2007
Q: I, too, have been crocheting for over 40 years. My latest passion is crocheting Barbie doll clothes ... A: Hey, Nancy! Were you thinking of adjusting a Barbie pattern for yourself? That might be impossible ...
Crocheting a Border	4/9/2007
Q: I am trying to crochet a border on a baby blanket which is all double crocheted. The instructions ... A: Hey, Bette! If there is no comma after "row-end" in the instructions, then you are to put 2 sc in ...
sps	4/4/2007
Q: I am crocheting a hat which has a net appearance. The end of the second round ends with join in 3rd ... A: Hey, Diane! The end of the second round says to crochet in the 3rd chain of the chain 4 loop. The ...
Crocheting a square	4/3/2007
Q: Please tell me how to crochet in a swuare. Let's say I want to chain on about 15 stitches and go ... A: Hey, Rita! You can make a square using the chain method. If you ch 17, then dc in the 2nd ch from ...
mesh stitch decrease	4/3/2007
Q: I am making a tanktop in "fishnet stitch" (ch5, skp 3 sts, sc, ch5 etc) and when it comes to ... A: Hey Danielle! I would suggest starting the decrease by making a (ch 4, skip 3 st, ch 4...) Then on ...
curling	4/2/2007
Q: I am using an 8 crochet hook with the sugar n cream worsted 4-ly yarn (ch 31, sc rtow 1, ch1, turn, ... A: Hey, Dawn! When you use a heavy yarn,such as 4 ply, you have to crochet a bit more loosely than you ...
out of print bernat pattern book	3/31/2007
Q: i bought a beginner's pattern book around 1974, it was published by Bernat. i believe the title was ... A: Hey, Robin! I don't have that booklet, but I contacted a friend of mine, who has tons of book. She ...
crocheting inside out	3/30/2007
Q: I want to use some of the novelty yarns but the stitches are hard to see..how do I crochet inside ... A: Hey, Frances! Boy, you've got me on that one! Crochet inside out is something I have never done, ...
help wif cardigan	3/29/2007
Q: how you doing? i have a problem doing my cardigan. okay so here is the part i do not get. Ch 4, ... A: Hey, Celinda! Apparently you are on at least row 2 of the project, so when you ch 4 and turn, you'll ...
Curling borders	3/27/2007
Q: Some where I saw the answer for this question but forgot where I saw it. Many times when I put a ... A: Hey, Janie! When you begin the foundation row for your border, it's usually a row of single or ...
Navajo afghan	3/27/2007
Q: Iwas interested to read Marys' problems with the Navajo afghan, I hope she perseveres as it is a ... A: TRS. So far as I know, there is no formula for size reduction, other than smaller hook size and ...
Enlarge a sweater pattern	3/23/2007
Q: I just saw an adorable sweater set pattern in the latest Crochet! magazine (May 2007). The pattern ... A: Nancy! The usual way to enlarge a pattern is to use a bigger needle, and if necessary, heavier ...
Diamond Trellis crochet	3/20/2007
Q: I understand your instructions and am following it, however, my pattern is not looking like a ... A: Marilyn! I'd be happy to send you the pics I have for that pesky pattern. You'll need to contact me ...
crochet wavy border	3/19/2007
Q: I was wondering if there was a way to crochet a border that looks like waves. I'm crocheting a ... A: Hey, Georgiann: I have never see a ripple (wavy) edging pattern either! I do have an idea that will ...
pattern help	2/24/2007
Q: i'm new to crocheting and i found a pattern on the lion brand yarn website that i need help with. ... A: Hey, Michelle! Since the pattern is too big, it's a good idea to use a smaller yarn (such as the ...
Modadea LM0165	2/20/2007
Q: I am trying to crochet a simple crochet pattern from modadea(lm0165). I can't get past the chain of ... A: Rachael! Apparently my last answer got lost, so let's try again! Twisting chains are a common ...
Not satisfied with a beginning color	2/19/2007
Q: I consider myself an experienced crocheter. I am nearly finished with an afghan, on which I have put ... A: Darlene! It's almost impossible to try and fix something so near the beginning. The only real ...
crochet a simple adult sock	2/15/2007
Q: do you have a very simple sock pattern? i want to try. have not found a simple one. what is sock ... A: http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/cwe-joansSocks.html?noImages= Hi, Arlene! The above link will ...
crochet	2/2/2007
Q: oh, ooook...I've always thought it meant to start from the same side every row like from right to ... A: Ok, Mary!! I get it now! It helps to have some of the row instructions! You're right about the rows ...
Reverse Sc (crab Stitch)crochet stitch	1/29/2007
Q: I am looking for simple step by step instructions on how to make the crochet knurl stitch.Also known ... A: Hey, Linda! I found this cool instruction for rev sc, and I think this will work for you. You should ...
crewel	1/28/2007
Q: cn you help me find free websites on how to learn crewel needlework. I need the basic stitches and ... A: Hey, Roberta! I wasn't able to find any free sites, offering lessons, but I think a kit with ...
Making afghan pattern smaller	1/21/2007
Q: I have several afghan patterns that I would like to make into baby size. How do I know how many ... A: Hey, Lilia! I would suggest that you do your foundation chain to the width you want, then count the ...
Interpreting a crochet pattern	1/15/2007
Q: I'm having trouble understanding the pattern because of the style the author used to write it. The ... A: Hey, Kim!! Sounds like you're getting more confused everytime you read the pattern. I agree with ...
table runners	1/12/2007
Q: I am looking for table runner crochet patterns. I do not know how to do filet crochet and need ... A: www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich http://www.crochetcabana.com/index.htm ...
filet crochet repair	1/4/2007
Q: I have a lovely old filet bedspread with some damage and need to find a conservator or a place to ... A: Mae! When you say the "filet background material" do you mean crochet thread? Is the item crocheted ...
Flower Trellis	1/2/2007
Q: My grandma lost her pattern for flower trellis. Do you have any idea where I can find it or have you ... A: Hey, Billie! Was the pattern for an afghan? There is a pattern called Diamond Trellis, and you can ...
Red Heart Diamond Trellis pattern	12/29/2006
Q: Here we go again - I am still confused after reading your instructions to the person who posted the ... A: I can't figure out how to send you pics thru this site, so you'll have to send me a regular email, ...
WS	12/27/2006
Q: Pattern I'm working on states to work the WS on the first row. I understand that when I turn my ... A: Hey, Stephanie! What are you making? Is it something that requires you to turn at the end of each ...
help reading a pattern is needed PLEASE!!!	12/24/2006
Q: i'm trying to follow this skater hat pattern but I'm stuck in round 15 the end result of the round ... A: Hey, Nina! It has just occured to me, that if you are making something with small, med, and large ...
Working DC in skipped st	12/19/2006
Q: You have been such a saving grace in times past. Here is the instructions for the row I am having ... A: again! If you will bend row 4 towards you, you will see the skipped stitch, so dc in that st, with ...
Twisting Chain	12/11/2006
Q: I am crocheting a poncho in the rounds. I have done other things in the round and am familiar w/the ... A: Hey, Doricia!! I'm having a bit of trouble visualizing this pattern, so I'm going to Lion & ...
Making a blanket...	12/6/2006
Q: I'm a beginner and I'm making a blanket by a double stitch and I'm working it like a square, around ... A: Kelsey! Once you get the blanket to the right width, break off your thread. If there is no pattern ...
Christening gown alterations	12/3/2006
Q: I have a question about a christening gown that I am making. I used the gauge, and it turned out ... A: Hey, Stacy! There is really no way to alter crochet pieces, other than to shorten the arm ...
Filet crochet	11/29/2006
Q: I am wanting to crochet like a word on the front of a cap, while I am crocheting it. I am ... A: Hey, Laurie! You're talking about filet crochet, and it is certainly do-able! The letters are ...
please help my nana!!!!!!!	11/27/2006
Q: im trying to help my nana out as she would love to cover her PAPASAN SEAT in a wool crochet coloured ... A: Lorena! I wish I could think of some way to help, but If your Nana can't read/intrepret pattern, I ...
lost pattern	11/26/2006
Q: I have misplaced a pattern and can't remember what to do..Help. It was a shell stitch...afghan. I ... A: Jackie! There is just no way to tell from a few pattern directions, which pattern you need, SO, I'm ...
EHDC	11/23/2006
Q: My pattern calls for an extended half double crochet (EHDC) which I can't figure out-how it's ... A: Hey, Stephanie! I am not familiar with the extended hdc, but I am inclined to think it is the same ...
Crochet	11/20/2006
Q: My question is this: I am crocheting a skull like cap and I am on the last round. The directions ... A: Hey, Laurie! sc2 tog, just means that the next 2 sc are to be made into one. It's just a decrease, ...
crochet thread	11/17/2006
Q: you were a tremendous help a number of months ago so i hope you can help with this problem. 99 per ... A: Hey, Ginni! I'm having the same problem here! Every store has walls of yarn, and a tiny section of ...
Diamond Trellis Blanket	11/16/2006
Q: I have completed R4, but am still having difficulties with R5. Is there a possibility that you ... A: Hey, Elizabeth! Email me at firekeeper2@sbcglobal.net and I'll reply with an attachment, containing ...
Diamond Trellis Blanket	11/16/2006
Q: I, too have been having the same problem with rows 4&5 of this pattern. I have re-started it twice ... A: Hey Elizabeth! Good luck with the pattern! The pics & the addition of that tiny bit of missing ...
crocheting error	11/12/2006
Q: I'm a beginner and have made a neck scarf and the first 10 rows are very uneven but after I figured ... A: Hey, Judy! There really is no pratical way to undo the first 10 rows of your project, because with ...
slip knots etc	11/12/2006
Q: I need to know how to do a slip knot in a loop or a stitch that is not to form a ring. Usualy after ... A: Verna! I'm sending you a link to a visual guide, because though the stitch is not hard to master, ...
crochet rag rug repair	11/11/2006
Q: I adore the old fashioned crochet rag rugs. I do know how to crochet. What would you do to repair ... A: Hey, Judy! Well, the problem with replacing the worn fabric in a crocheted rug, is that if it runs ...
Tricot Crochet	11/6/2006
Q: I am using an old pattern book called Learn to Crochet by the Coats Sewing Group and it is refering ... A: Hey, Jade! Tricot crochet, is just one of several names for the afghan stitch or Tunisian crochet, ...
Help with Red Heart Diamond Trellis Pattern	11/5/2006
Q: I'm making this for my sister-in-law for Christmas and would appreciate a reply as soon as you can ... A: Hey, Carmela! You wouldn't believe how many people have written, asking for help with this pattern, ...
Crochet	10/28/2006
Q: What does the following pattern mean? I am only making a scarf. I know this part: Sc in 2nd ch from ... A: Hey, Gaby! It's just telling you that you should have 5 chain 3 spaces at the end of that round. ...
Crochet Edge on Fleece	10/25/2006
Q: Have you ever tried using the EdgeryDoo to make the holes to crochet around fleece? I found it on ... A: Hey, Rose! I've never used the edgerydoo, but it looks great, and it showed several fleece items, ...
Counting rows in crochet	10/20/2006
Q: How do you count rows of crochet? Does the chain count as a row? Is there an easy way to count rows ... A: Hey, Valerie! It sounds like you're making an afghan or garment that needs a long starting chain. If ...
crochet pattern terminology	10/19/2006
Q: I am working several patterns that state "work even for 3 rows" and also has "repeat 1 more row" ... A: Hey, Darlene! There are 2 possible answers to your question. If your pattern has a repeating set ...
crochet pattern instructions are confusing	10/14/2006
Q: I am making what I thought were a simple pair of slippers using mainly a SC stich. However there is ... A: Hey, Lynn! Your pattern says, Chain 1, 1 single crochet in the same stitch as the slip st (I am ...
pattern instruction question	10/12/2006
Q: In one round of pattern, it uses the term "working around" Example: Ch 3, turn; working in back ... A: Diane! "Working around" is rather like the "post stitch" where you work in the top stitches of the ...
Help with Diamond trellis pattern	9/27/2006
Q: After much searching and grumbling I happened upon a site where you had answered a question about ... A: Linda! I think the best thing for me to do, is to work the pattern myself, so I see where ...
Help with Diamond trellis pattern	9/25/2006
Q: After much searching and grumbling I happened upon a site where you had answered a question about ... A: Hey, Linda! Let's start with: Row 4: Ch 5, sc in ch 5 loop.3 dc in next sc, sc in next loop*, ...
correct cotton thread to use	9/25/2006
Q: I am about to start a pattern for a tabletopper designed by priscilla hewitt, calle the graduated ... A: Hey, Roberta! Size H (alumnium or plastic)hooks are usually reserved for yarn projects. If you have ...
trouble reading a pattern	9/25/2006
Q: I am currently working on a bolero and one of the rolls ends as follows: 2 de in top of ch-3; turn. ... A: Hey, Rochelle! I have never seen this abreviation either! I think it is either specific to this ...
Crocheting with arthritis	9/20/2006
Q: I hope you can help. I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant student currently working with a ... A: Hey, Allison! As it happens, I had this same request several months ago, and was able to track down ...
Crochet hook materials	9/6/2006
Q: There are so many different materials that crochet hooks are made of (i.e. aluminum, plastic, ... A: Hey, Jodi: I can only answer based on my own opinions, so here goes. I have tried every kind of ...
crochet edging on fleece	9/1/2006
Q: does anyone know how to punch holes in fleece that's quick? I want to crochet borders to make baby ... A: Hey, Maria! I have used a steel crochet hook, with good success. Depending on the fleece backing, ...
crochet for children	8/26/2006
Q: My 6 1/2 year old son is in 1st grade and his teacher is getting married. I had seen these rings ... A: Hey, Lourdes! I am not familar with the crochet rings, but if you have a Hobby Lobby, or a Michaels ...
Decrease ??	8/19/2006
Q: I am trying to crochet a Filet Ripples Afghan. I have completed the first row then comes Row 2: ... A: Hey, Cindy! So, at the end of row 1, did you turn, so that you are working back across the stitches ...
neck of a poncho	8/15/2006
Q: I have been crocheting the "granny stitch for years and some of my afghans could pass as ponchos if ... A: Hey, Renyta! Freehanding a pattern, is quite a challenge! The best way to try it, is to make a ch ...
create pattern crochet	8/14/2006
Q: I would like to make a afagan from a picture of a friends boat. Could you please help me so I can ... A: Hey, Gale! The easiest way to do what you want, is filet crochet. You'll have to get some graph ...
crochet	8/14/2006
Q: harrell,it's me again i'm still working on the white hot halter, my confusion this time is reverse ... A: Hey, Again! Yes, you need to repeat what you just did for the right cup, but reversing the shaping ...
Crocheting behind in a pattern....	8/12/2006
Q: Please help! I am stuck on this row 2 instruction: Ch2,(counts as first hdc now and ... A: Hey, Jane! Question 1: It is like a back post tr. Just ch2, turn, skip the next 4 stitches of row ...
crochet	8/12/2006
Q: harrell: i'm an intermediate crocheter,but i am baffled by this pattern.it's a patons pattern ... A: HEY, Laura! "hdctog over the next 2 stitches", means to do 2 hdc together over the next 2 sts. So, ...
Decreasing a Table Runner's Size	8/12/2006
Q: I found a pattern for a table runner that is 17" x 42". I wanted to know if there is a calculation ... A: Hey, Melayne! Normally the width can be adjusted by decreasing the rows of edging or trim, but I ...
changing colors	8/10/2006
Q: when crocheting in a oval shape, how do you keep the colors in a row? The changing of colors, ... A: Hey, Cyndie! I have developed my own technique for changing colors, because none of the suggested ...
What does these instructions mean	8/7/2006
Q: I have read where some one asked you about a pattern. It's the Red Heart Diamond Trellis Pattern. I ... A: Hey Anna! The best suggestion I can offer on the red heart pattern is to go to ...
changin a filet crochet mat to a table runner size	8/3/2006
Q: I sent a tiff and a jpg extension, photo to firekeeper. Have you received it? I will try to check ... A: Hey, Mary! I got the pattern & pic, but you never said if you want the diagonal lines in the ...
changin a filet crochet mat to a table runner size	7/30/2006
Q: I want to keep a diagonal filet design in a napkin to a table runner size. Napkin is 16"x18" Runner ... A: Hey, Mary! It's really hard to say how you can enlarge the napkin pattern, without see the pattern, ...
Yarn Substitution	7/23/2006
Q: My 87 yr. old aunt has used Wondersheen 100% MERCERIZED COTTON YARN for her crochet projects for ... A: Hey Judith! I have researched everywhere I know, and cannot find a cotton yarn! Everything is ...
increasing stitches	7/21/2006
Q: my pattern states: ch 18(20,22), work 4 rows griddle stitch. Next row -- keeping in pattern, inc 1 ... A: Hey Rita! I'm not sure about this row business! Is the ch 18... the first line of the pattern? In ...
first knot	7/20/2006
Q: I am a 11 year old girl and I am learning crochet with a teacher,but as i live in south america and ... A: Hey, Paola! The best way to do the knot, is to tie it around your crochet hook, just up from the ...
stiffening & pattern making	7/20/2006
Q: after 3 years of searching i hope and pray i have found someone that can give me answers/help. 1. i ... A: Hey, Ginni! I live in OK, so I know about the humidity! Stiffy is nothing more than elmers glue & ...
Thai flower afghan	7/19/2006
Q: A friend on a crochet list I belong to emailed me a question regarding a stitch technique. She ... A: http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/afghan.html. Hey, Deanna! The photos you sent, look for all ...
Confused by afghan instructions	7/15/2006
Q: I am working on an afghan, but I am stuck on the end of the 2nd row. The pattern reads "work 2 dc ... A: Hey, Debbie! Finish off, simply means to tie off your thread, and weave the remaining tail of the ...
nylon crochet thread	7/14/2006
Q: How do I melt the end of the nylon crochet thread so it doesn't ravel? A: Hey, Carol! Moisten you thread ends & twist the ends together. Use a cigarette lighter, and hold ...
wagon wheel afghan	7/14/2006
Q: Bea, sorry, I gave you wrong link,should be Crochet patten crntral. Look under free directory for 6 ... A: Hooray, Roberta!! I found the pattern! It's such a simple pattern, it will be easy to increase! ...
wagon wheel afghan	7/12/2006
Q: ------------------------- Bea, I typed up pattern and tried sending to you at email you gave me, ... A: No, that's the only email address, I have! I can't figure out why your letters get to me, but ...
problems with crochet	7/11/2006
Q: I am a beginner at crocheting. I started a baby blanket, and had to undo it several times because it ... A: It sounds like you're missing stitches in the middle of the work, if its turning into a V shape. ...
wagon wheel afghan	7/11/2006
Q: How do I attach a file to this email so that you can give me your best educated answer. Roberta A: Hey, Roberta! Is the pattern on your computer? If so, just write to me as you have been, but there ...
working around?	7/11/2006
Q: I am a beginner at crocheting and am working on a baby blanket. I'm confused on what working around ... A: Hey, Hillary! Working around means working behind the stitches. If you'll bend those 3 dc towards ...
crochet shrug	7/7/2006
Q: i have a problem with the shrug i'm making. i have used the simplest pattern available, i.e. making ... A: Hey, Huda! Adjusting/altering patterns for clothing items is a tricky business! I can't really ...
wagon wheel square	7/6/2006
Q: I tried to send you an email but mailed returned as wrong addresss. The pattern i am talking about ... A: again! If your emails are getting through, you should be able to attach a file. Oh, well. How about ...
cleaning crochet baby afghan	7/6/2006
Q: I have my first grandbaby on the way! I've made an afghan and I need to clean and block it prior to ... A: Hey, Linda! Congrats on the new angel joining your family! The afghan will be a treasured gift! I ...
border instead of fringe	7/3/2006
Q: I just made my first baby blanket - the pattern calls for fringe - but i don't like fringe so I ... A: Hey, Joyce! Have you already done the fringe? If not, Just skip that part of the pattern, and do ...
How do I start...	7/2/2006
Q: A few years ago I had a great ripple afgan pattern, however, I now can't find the pattern. I know ... A: Hey, Ronda! I looked through my patterns, but couldn't find a traditional ripple afghan, but I have ...
Fixing an afghan	6/30/2006
Q: I have ripped back 16 rows of a completed afghan. They were the first 16 rows including ch row. Is ... A: Hey, KC!! May I ask why the rows had to come out? Is the problem corrected? I am going to assume ...
Finishing and sewing togethor	6/30/2006
Q: I was just wondering about "finishing" a project. How do I weave off the ends? and How do I stitch ... A: Hey, Jana! Congrats on learning the finer points of crochet! "Finishing off" just means that once ...
Isle of Man crochet	6/30/2006
Q: have you ever come across a crochet pattern for the isle of man symbol (three bent legs joined in ... A: Emily! Boy, I sure don't know about any patterns for the Isle of Man symbol! While the description ...
Crochet pattern questions	6/27/2006
Q: I am stuck on a baby blanket pattern that I am working on. The directions are below, but the point ... A: Hey, Natlie! Patterns are not always clear about 'working around', so try this. With the right side ...
Understanding a crochet direction for a hat	6/22/2006
Q: I am desperate & frustrated! I always have problems following crochet patterns. I can read them ... A: Hey, G !! Sounds like you DO need some help! I'll do what I can, and maybe get you over the rough ...
crocheting with nylon thread	6/16/2006
Q: What are the pros and cons of using nylong thread for crocheting? I am contemplating using it on ... A: Hey, Becky! Most people who use nylon thread, do so because it has a sheen to it, and requires ...
Crochet	5/25/2006
Q: I am new to this so forgive me is this unclear.. I am currently working an a patchwork/granny square ... A: Hey, Dusti! There are several way to put borders between the squares. The first way would be to ...
Ripple Afghan	5/25/2006
Q: I am trying to do a ripple afghan and every other row is sc and everyother row dc. When I start my ... A: Hey, Cathy! If your sc rows are coming out even,as far as sitch count, then the problem is most ...
baptismal crochet patterns	5/18/2006
Q: A: Hey, Alice!! I have a few suggestions that might help. There are 2 websites that have tons of free ...
afgan/ cant keep sides straight	5/10/2006
Q: I've Only Been Crotcheting Again For About 7 Months. A Friend I Used To Work With Showed Me A ... A: Hey, Susan! Which row are you on? Are you having problems right from the start, or farther along? ...
TR CR	5/2/2006
Q: I was reading the pattern for the "simple shawl" under the easy link and saw the term "TR CR". What ... A: HEY, Christina! Tr Cr is a treble crochet. It can also be written, just tr, or trc, just depends on ...
yarn thickness	4/20/2006
Q: Is there a website that could tell me the thickness of yarn? For instance, which is thicker #10 ... A: I have never run across a web site with info like that! Maybe I can answer the questions you sent, ...
Guage	4/19/2006
Q: I am new to crocheting, and I need some help. I am trying to crochet a baseall cap, and it calls for ... A: Marion: Does your pattern have directions for small, medium, and large sizes? Is the cap for an ...
help in repairing a crocheted bedspread	3/28/2006
Q: I have two bedspreads that my grandmother crocheted over 50 years ago. An edge of both has ... A: Pat! Sorry for the slow response, but none of the links to this site were working! As to the matter ...
equation interpretation	3/25/2006
Q: I am crocheting a "MIle-A-Minute afghan,52"x 71". I was able to do Row I(although Not sure what ... A: Ending rnd 2: it says to join with a slip st to the top of the beginning color, tie it off, and ...
Learning to read patterns	3/25/2006
Q: I was taught to crochet when I was a little girl in elementry school. The person that taught me ... A: Hey, Cathy! Asking questions is the way you learn! I'm happy to do whatever I can to help you ...
equation interpretation	3/24/2006
Q: I am crocheting a "MIle-A-Minute afghan,52"x 71". I was able to do Row I(although Not sure what ... A: Hey, Mary! First I would like to make sure that you have row 1 done correctly. I am assuming ...
Crochet	3/9/2006
Q: I'm trying to crochet an infant bonnet and don't understand the instruction for row 3. Row 1 ... A: Hey, Audrey! On row 2, you have 16 sc & 15 ch 2 spaces. When you begin to work row 3, instead of ...
crochet pattern	3/8/2006
Q: I'm doing a baby blanket for my brother and I'm stuck. the directions for row 3 read...Ch3 (counts ... A: Hey, Stacy! I'm not exactly sure what part of the directions you're having a problem with. So, I'll ...
Decreasing	3/6/2006
Q: I need help with an instruction for a cap that I am crocheting. Here it is: work 4 sc, dec 1 sc ... A: Hey, Debbie! After you work your 4 sc, put your hook in the next stitch and pull your thread ...
Reading a crochet pattern	2/19/2006
Q: Ok I have this pattern for a winnie the pooh bear and i made the nose(after 4 attempts) The pattern ... A: Hey, Monica! I worked the pattern, and what it's doing, is making the circle smaller. I think ...
crochet equation interpretation	2/19/2006
Q: I am making a crochet classic string bag.It is a tube using chains and then slip stitches.Here is ... A: Mary! OK, on row 1, you should be ending it with a sl st, because (*ch 5, skip 3 chs, sl st in ...
Crochet equation interpretation	2/13/2006
Q: I am making a fringed scarf. I will give you the instruction and tell you which two parts I don't ... A: OK, lets go step by step, and see if we can work it out! I am assuming you got the ch 26, and the sc ...
neck support for a strawberry shortcake doll	2/5/2006
Q: The instructions for this doll works as follows:dollhead,first leg,second leg,body and then neck ... A: Linda! Sorry for the delay, but my new firewall is blocking everybody out! I think it's fixed now, ...
Interpreting crochet equation	2/1/2006
Q: Please interpret in detail this equation It is for row 4 of the diamond trellis, red heart afghan ... A: Hey, Mary. I'm going to have to make some assumptions here, since I don't know what row 3 contains. ...
Decreasing	1/26/2006
Q: I emailed you about the Sweetie pie Toddler dress pattern. You were so helpful Thank you! I have a ... A: Hey there, again Dorica! You're right about not counting the dec stitch, because technically they ...
gauge	1/24/2006
Q: Having trouble getting the right gauge. Pattern calls for 2 fine yarns held together using a J ... A: Kathleen! Gauge problems are caused by the wrong size thread or the wrong size hook needed to ...
Joining Granny Squares	1/24/2006
Q: I have been crocheting for over 35 years but it's been at least 30 of those years since I have made ... A: Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks of cleaning closets as a first project, after ...
Crochet and arthritis	1/21/2006
Q: My Grandma has always been passionate about crochet. Recently she has had to give it up b/c of ... A: Kathie! I looked at the product, and I just don't think it will work, because she needs for the ...
What is shaping	1/12/2006
Q: I am making this toddler dress (Seetire Pie Toddler dress pattern). Here are some the pattern ... A: Doricia! The best I can tell, you are working on the right side of the back piece, so I am assuming ...
counting rows in half double crochet	1/10/2006
Q: I am making a scarf using the half double crochet stitch, but I am not shore how to count the rows ... A: Karen! each 1/2 db crochet, counts as 1 stitch. If you'll look at the top of each half dc, you can ...
Pineapple pattern problem	1/10/2006
Q: I love the look of a pineapple pattern, but the problem is they tend to pucker, all the pieces that ... A: Hey, Ed! The problem with pineapple patterns is when you start to decrease the number of dcs from ...
crocheting a tube-twisting	1/8/2006
Q: I am trying to crochet a simple crochet pattern from modadea(lm0165). I can't get past the chain of ... A: Hey, Terri! Maybe it's not you, maybe it's the pattern! If you could send me a copy of the ...
half double crochet	12/16/2005
Q: I am trying to understand: 2 HDC (or SC) in next ch How do you do this? I know the basic ... A: Lauren! If you could send me the complete instructions for the row you are working on, I can ...
reading a pattern	11/29/2005
Q: I've just started crocheting about six months ago and really enjoying it. I have looked up many ... A: Kim! Sorry for the delay in answering, but I didn't know I had a question waiting, until allexperts ...
Hi Bea, I'm having several...	11/28/2005
Q: I'm having several problems with an afghan. I'm using polyester yarn that has very little "spring" ... A: Gerie! Sounds like you've got a mess, and I'm sorry to say, there is no quick fix! You have to many ...
crochet stitches	11/10/2005
Q: I'm making baby booties and I'm not sure how to do the following: (dc next 2 sts tog ) 4 times. A: Hey, Sandy! (dc next 2 sts together) 4 times. I'm going to assume that you're working with double ...
Problem with Ripple Afghan	10/22/2005
Q: I am a beginner crocher and I found a very easy ripple pattern to do, however, when I get to the end ... A: Linda! It's hard to say what the problem is, without seeing the pattern. Could you sent me the the ...
crochet pineapple doilie	10/19/2005
Q: I am on step 24 of 25 of a pineapple doilie. step 24 says: work beginning shell, work shell in each ... A: Hey, Krista! The pattern is asking you to repeat everything between the asterisks * * 4 more ...
afghan edges	10/5/2005
Q: Why do my afghan edges roll up and how can i prevent/fix them? I usually have tried a row of double ... A: Hey, Melissa! Most of the time, when the edges roll up on anything, it's because the edging is ...
Understanding pattern instruction	9/21/2005
Q: I picked up a free pattern at Hobby Lobby for their Cape Shawl and find I can't understand the first ... A: Yolanda! I can usually visualize how a patter looks, from reading the instructions, but every once ...
crocheting in space definition	9/18/2005
Q: I am making a poncho, the instructions are as follows: ch 44 rnd1 ch3 skip next ch, 3dc in next ... A: Hey, Marge! What I get from the partial pattern you sent, is this:(remember that you are working on ...
Creating a crochet pattern	9/10/2005
Q: I am kind of tired of doing the same old patterns every time. Each book seems to have the same ... A: Hey, Angela! The creation of patterns is a tedious process, and requires absolute dedication! ...
joining motifs	9/8/2005
Q: Bea. I am working on a crocheted scarf in the "Vogue on the Go Crocheted Scarves" book published ... A: Hey, Tammi!! I hate patterns that do that! Are there actual "points" in the pattern, or do they ...
All in a piece sweaters	8/24/2005
Q: I am having a difficult time finding pattern for tops or sweaters crocheted all in a piece form the ... A: www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich . This is a link for a ton of free patterns. They may just have ...
Stitches	7/27/2005
Q: What does 2 joined treble mean? How do I do it? A: Trina! 2 joined treble crochets, is the same thing as a treble crochet cluster (just one tr less) ...
Crochet for children	7/25/2005
Q: What age are children able to crochet? My daughter tried when she was 8 and was not able to maneuver ... A: Sharon! None of my children was interested in learning the art of crochet, but one of my grand ...
crochet hook size	7/18/2005
Q: What size crochet hook do I use with #18 nylon thread? I want to make two round placemats. Thanks ... A: Hey, Vicki! Normally you would just use the hook size that allows you to obtain the proper gauge, ...
crochetted clock	7/12/2005
Q: I have made a crochetted clock from a very old pattern that I can no longer find. It is a ... A: Rosalie! I don't recall a pattern like the one you describe. It sounds amazing! The good news is, ...
stuck on a patten	7/9/2005
Q: I am doing a pattern called ruffled intrigue from the book "40 favorite afgahns" by leisure arts. ... A: Debbie! Sorry for the delay, but I was away for the weekend, and forgot to notify the website! ...
bouillion stitch/roll stitch	6/20/2005
Q: http://crochet.about.com/library/blbullion.htm Thanks for anything you can contribute LindaHi, I ... A: OK, Linda! Let's do the following for practice. We are going to create a center loop, off which we ...
bouillion stitch	6/20/2005
Q: I am a farely new crocheter and was wondering if you could explain in simple terms how to create the ... A: Linda! I am sorry, but I have never heard of the bouillion stitch! I am supposing that the creator ...
Waffle weave patterned rugs	4/1/2005
Q: I lost the pattern - cannot remember how to get started. The rug pattern was given to me by my ... A: I'm not familiar with this pattern. Is it crocheted in strips? does it use rug yarn or cord? I'll ...
Crochet repairs	3/27/2005
Q: Our granddaughter is about to be baptised. Our daughter wanted to use my wife's baptismal blanket, ... A: Mike! Sorry for the delay in answering your question! The only thing I can think of, with regard ...
pattern	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 is only one thing to try, and that is to contact the manufacturer of the yarn. It is very ...
Crocheting	2/28/2005
Q: I would love any info you can send me.....I taught myself how to crochet (as I do everything else) ... A: again Mandy! Sorry for the delay, but sometimes I feel like a dog chasing my own tail! Anyway, here ...
Crocheting	2/23/2005
Q: I taught myself how to crochet (as I do everything else) and find it hard to do any projects ... A: Amanda! I am impressed that you've taught yourself to crochet! The lingo you refer to...is it the ...
Star Stitch - 2nd and subsequent rows	2/16/2005
Q: Help! I am making a sampler afghan of different crochet stitches. 26 years ago, I crocheted a baby ... A: Susan. I found the book, but the pattern is not the same. I looked at the star stitch pattern ...
Star Stitch - 2nd and subsequent rows	2/15/2005
Q: Help! I am making a sampler afghan of different crochet stitches. 26 years ago, I crocheted a baby ... A: Suzanne! Sorry for the delay in answering, but I have been looking through my old book for a ...
crochet	2/15/2005
Q: I have just started crocheting and am working on my first scarf. I am using thick acrylic yarn with ... A: Sarah! It's hard to undo tight stitches. Because it's acrylic yarn, there isn't much you can do. I ...
searching for lily of the vally crochet pattern	2/7/2005
Q: I am looking for a pattern to make a 3 dimentional lily of the valley flower. I don't know what type ... A: Alice! These type patterns were all the rage back in the late 1970's! I'm sure that I have a ...
Crochet lessons	1/22/2005
Q: I would like to learn different stitches on crocheting. I can not read patterns, it's all greek to ... A: Hey, Sunny!! If you'll go to www.anniesattic.com, they have an excellent beginners video, as well ...
From round to square	1/18/2005
Q: How can I make a shawl by starting round and changing to square like a granny square but using ... A: It's difficult to answer your question, without knowing the size of the circle you're working with. ...
crocheting	1/10/2005
Q: If they say to chain 2, hdc in next 2 stitches (hdc in the next 3 stitches) untill you get ... A: Laura! The directions are telling you to put half double crochets in a series of 3 stitches at a ...
Crochet Pattrn Question	1/5/2005
Q: This is a really weird question! I have seen a pattern on the American Girl website for a crochet ... A: Hey, Mindy! I looked at the American Girl doll, and the hat is a simple crochet shell pattern, but ...
Crochet stitch?	1/4/2005
Q: What does this mean? ch-2 sp A: Lisa! Sorry for the delay, but I was in Tx for new years week! ch-2 is chain two, and sp means ...
Trying to Learn	12/1/2004
Q: I am trying to learn how to crochet. I was invloved in a really bad car accident and have problems ... A: So sorry about your accident. Crochet will be a good pass time, until your on your feet again. First ...
making tassels at the end of a scarf	11/27/2004
Q: How do I do this? I'm making the entire scarf out of single stitch with size one hook and worsted ... A: When You finish your scarf, the best way to do fringe, is to decide how long you want the fringe to ...
I would like a simple step...	11/17/2004
Q: I would like a simple step by step all purpose trim to use on blankets (one good for all) Please ... A: I'll do my best to help! May I ask if you are a beginner, intermediate or experienced crocheter? I ...

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