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| Help reading pattern | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Pattern says Rnd:1-1sc at base of ch1. *1sc at the end of the next 7 cuff rows, 2sc at the end of ...
A: Tracey: You will do one chain, then at the base of that chain, you will do the SC. Then do SC on ...
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| confused by a task in a vintage pattern | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I'm fairly new to crocheting but I must admit I'm catching on quick. However there's always ...
A: Saun: Sorry for the delay in answering. This is a strange instructions. But it does make sense. ...
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| Crochet Instructions | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Ed! I am stuck. My pattern states each row is finished off as it is completed. Work all rows with ...
A: Debbie: When you start the row, you begin with a chain 3. When the pattern states to "join on to of ...
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| sewing a 2 peice poncho | 9/14/2008 |
Q: its only 2 pieces and i donot understand how to sew them together it only says sew using diagram ...
A: I will assume its two identical pieces (front and back) match each side stitch together. Here is a ...
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| Pineapple stitch | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Where can I find a pattern for pineapple stitch in a grill format? You would call it "Diamond shaped ...
A: Maria: All pineapple patterns are in a open work format, so if I understand it correctly it would ...
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| reading directions | 5/21/2008 |
Q: i am trying to crochet flip flops and the directions say twist(do not know what they mean)ch 15 ...
A: Cynthia: ok you will do a chain 40, this will be joined where you fasted off. Then you will do a ...
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| reading directions | 5/21/2008 |
Q: i am trying to crochet flip flops and the directions say twist(do not know what they mean)ch 15 ...
A: Cynthia you are making a ch 15 loop and twisting it. I will assume this is the piece that goes over ...
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| Oblong tablecloth pattern 60" x 104" | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Do you know where I can find a pattern that fits this discription? Thanks, HN
A: Howard: You can take any pattern that of individual motifs and make it the size you need. Here are ...
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| wrong side, right side | 4/28/2008 |
Q: im just about to crochet a bag from this 'pattern' on ...
A: Sonya: Please don't feel you are being tedious, I will help you with anything you may need. Each ...
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| wrong side, right side | 4/27/2008 |
Q: im just about to crochet a bag from this 'pattern' on ...
A: Sonya: Each pattern can define what will be the right side, and what will be the wrong side. Each ...
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| Crochet pattern instructions | 4/2/2008 |
Q: The instructions say to ch 144 with variegated. Row 1 wrong side. Working over pink, What does ...
A: There is a piece of instructions missing. There should be instructions to join the Pink thread. ...
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| Crochet pattern instructions | 4/2/2008 |
Q: The instructions say to ch 144 with variegated. Row 1 wrong side. Working over pink, What does ...
A: Sandra: Is the variegated with pink? from what I can understand, you will only work those stitches. ...
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| Basketweave pattern for baby afghan | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My pattern on Row 2, at the end, says to ch 2, turn, work Front Post dc (abbreviated FPdc)..... I ...
A: Billie: I can understand your confusion. This would be hard to explain so I have included a link ...
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| help crochet christening dress | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am crocheting my niece a christening dress, and the pattern calls for ...
A: Patye: The hook is only a suggestion. You have to find the hook that will work with the gauge ...
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| Help in understanding this pattern | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I'm a newbie crocheter and I would like help in understanding this beanie pattern that I would like ...
A: 1 - When a chain is considered as a stitch, it will state so. In this case its not (you have 6sc on ...
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| Crochet | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I want to crochet this pattern using a very very large crochet hook.Can I do this without changing ...
A: If you are looking to enlarge the piece, then yes, you can use any size hook you like. The gauge is ...
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| edges | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am working on a baby blanket. My top edge seems SO wavy and weird, but as I crochet more rows, it ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering, I did not realize you had asked me a question. When making a ...
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| edges | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am working on a baby blanket. My top edge seems SO wavy and weird, but as I crochet more rows, it ...
A: Genny: From what you are describing, it seems to be a tension issue. it seem to be more loose on ...
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| crochet | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Row 2 of pattern Ch 4, skip ch-1 sp, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ...
A: Diane: You start with Chain 4, I will assume that row 1 has chain 1 spaces, you would skip that ...
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| repairing a hole in an afghan | 1/6/2008 |
Q: My Mom crocheted a Red Afghan Years ago and I have had it in plastic for years. After looking at it ...
A: Maryellen: Since I am getting the feel you want to repair it yourself, I have included some link ...
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| understanding a crochet instruction | 12/12/2007 |
Q: What does and in crd ch of turning ch-3, turn mean? ANSWER: Michele: at the end of the row, you ...
A: I am sorry Michele, now that you provided the whole instructions, it not what I said. you will do a ...
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| how I can convert a shell beanie hat from rows to circular? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I am trying to figure out how I would go about converting a shell beanie hat from rows to circular. ...
A: Misty: Here is a way you can. This will also help for other items that are circular, and one to ...
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| vintage crochet afghan | 12/11/2007 |
Q: best friend a bed 'throw'/afghan for a wedding present and have found a beautiful art deco image in ...
A: Stephanie: I want to make sure I understand your request. You would like to create the afghan, from ...
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| Problem reading 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: I am going to help you get this, what part of the instructions are confusing you? is it that ...
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| 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: I understand what you mean, we all have to start somewhere. Here are some that I think you will ...
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| Crochet doily for Ripe Wheat pattern | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have having a problem understanding rnd 8 of this pattern. I understand the 5 tr, ch3 dtr, ch 3, ...
A: Gwen: a chain 4 is the same as a tr - what I meant is, this allow for evenness at the beginning or ...
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| instruction intrepretation | 9/30/2007 |
Q: In trying to do Rnd 1 edging of 'Simple Times' pattern found in Leisure Arts little books 'Luxurious ...
A: OK, you are now going to be working around the afghans, so you need to do the stitches in the row ...
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| changing color | 9/18/2007 |
Q: i am having a little problem. the design i am working on is where you have to crochet in first loop ...
A: Athena: I use two methods, and it depends on how the finish item will be. Example: If its a ...
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| customized crotchet afghan | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I want to know how to crotchet a blanket using a photo I have with a camara taken of my child or if ...
A: I am sorry, but this is something I am not familiar with. I have not seen this done crochet, I know ...
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| red heart trellis pattern | 9/8/2007 |
Q: i know it seen trivial but in row 2: ch5,skip first 2 sc, sc in next sc,* ch5, skip3 sc in next sc; ...
A: All pattern have some challenges, since they are created by other people, it what they interprite ...
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| making a shag rug HELP | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I want to make a true shag rug with a 3" pile. I have searched hi and lo, I have ebayed (way too ...
A: You definitely picked a good one to do... I will try my best to help answer this request. Here is ...
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| crocheting | 8/22/2007 |
Q: What does it mean to work even?
A: Linda: What that means is to spread the number of stitches to a specific area.... So lets say it ...
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| crochet directions | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Ed, I haven't crocheted in about 25 years and am now making a baby blanket. I have finished the ...
A: Anne: What the direction is stating is: Do one chain, turn, do a sc on that same space where the ...
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| easy crochet | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Quick Question. Do you know any easy like REALLY easy crochet patterns??? i dont' care what they ...
A: I would suggest granny squares - you can make a lot of different items using this pattern. I make ...
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| DOILY PATTERN (RIPE WHEAT... SIZE10 THREAD) | 7/25/2007 |
Q: Am crocheting this doily pattern, having problems in understanding one of the rows that reads like ...
A: Ruth: When you are doing the TR, you hold back the last loop, so you would hold back that last two ...
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| What does "cli" mean | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I'm trying a table runner pattern from the Royal Society that has " cli 2 " in the instructions. I ...
A: Shirley I am not familiar with that instruction, but it sounds like its a special stitch. I am not ...
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| cotton thread crochet toddler bikini free pattern | 6/28/2007 |
Q: Where can I find a free pattern for thread crochet bikini for a toddler
A: WOW... now this is a challenging one. I was unable to find any free pattern for a toddler, but I ...
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| dash | 4/17/2007 |
Q: i know you've probably answered this before, but i couldnt find your forum/FAQ'S. What does a dash ...
A: Becky: The dash separates the two instruction, kind of like a pause when you speak of two things: ...
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| Changing yarn to thread | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have a snood pattern that calls for 4-ply wool but I want to make it with crochet thread. How ...
A: This is a hard one to answer, but I will give it my best. Yarn to thread thickness is very ...
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| difficulty with crochet pattern | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I'm following a pattern to make booties for my new niece but I'm stuck because I don't understand ...
A: Diana: Sorry that I was not clear. Row 1 and 2 will have 8 sc 3 because you are doing 2 sc2tog, ...
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| how to read patterns | 3/31/2007 |
Q: Matos, I desperately need your help. I am good at crocheting, but I cannot crochet anything ...
A: Mrs. Sawyer I know abbreviation can be interesting. When I learned to read pattern saying what the ...
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| difficulty with crochet pattern | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I'm following a pattern to make booties for my new niece but I'm stuck because I don't understand ...
A: Diana the # sign isolate a set of instruction, so you start with a chain 1, then a sc2tog, single ...
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| crocheting | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I am just beginning crocheting (sp?) [ I just started yesterday =] ] I am getting the hang of it ...
A: Welcome to the addictive world of crochet.... Is the way you are holding it, and that also ...
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| crochet ripple afgan strips | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Looking for a pattern for strips in ripple pattern that you sew or crochet together after making the ...
A: I want to make sure I understand your question right - You are looking to make a ripple, in ...
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| ripple pattern | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I can't seem to get a simple ripple pattern going right. I do fine until I get to the second row ...
A: This is how that reads: 1 single crochet in first stitch (next stitch after your turn would be the ...
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| Rows | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have checked out the book Knit and Crochet with beads by Lily M. Chin . I am making the Shimmy ...
A: Hannah: The established pattern is row 2 and 3. The marker is important because its going to help ...
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| hand held mirror | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I am a novice, can you give me pattern directions for each of your suggestions. row by row please. ...
A: Shoshana: Since I do not know what the handle looks like. One idea is make a chain the width of the ...
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| hand held mirror | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I bought a hand held mirror and would like to crochet a handle for it to hang in bathroom. can you ...
A: You can create a single crochet rope and loop around bottom hole. If not, you can create a "sleeve" ...
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| crochet | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I am doing a Cameo doily in the Natural Beauty Southmaid book. I a stuck on Rnd 56. I don't ...
A: Sharon: When you work the ch2, you are going back and sl st on that first ch, so it will create a ...
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| granny squares | 9/30/2006 |
Q: How many 9' squares will it take to complete a sigle bed cover? Can you help.
A: If you are to cover a single bed, then for a single, the measurements for the bed are 40 X 75, so ...
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| reading pattern | 8/17/2006 |
Q: what does "sc in next ch-3 sp" mean?
A: The means Single crochet in next chain 3 space. So you must be at a point where the next stitch is a ...
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| through stitch AND under ridge? | 8/12/2006 |
Q: i just started crochet two days ago, and i purchased two different books that seem to contradict one ...
A: I am unclear of what you mean by "under the ridge" On your starting chain. The next row should ...
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| problem with reading a pattern | 7/30/2006 |
Q: in row one it goes like this Sc in second ch from hook and in next 9 chs ch 2 sc in next 9 chs skip ...
A: This row's instruction has a repeat, so you do 9 sc, then ch 2, then 9 sc. When you get to the last ...
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| Thread crochet blocking | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Points are easy to get when blocking a doily, but do you have any ideas for how to block the chain ...
A: This can be acomplished easy. First get a board and make circles about 1 inch apart. The board I ...
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| reading pattens | 6/21/2006 |
Q: i had been taught by my mum sence i was about io years old how to crocher but i am now 29yrs old and ...
A: I have a question. Do you know the abbreviated for each stitch (dc = Double Crochet, SC = Single ...
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| Joining | 4/21/2006 |
Q: the pattern gives me instuctions and then gets to a point where it tells me; working in free loops, ...
A: You are probably reaching the end of the row after you do the 4 sc. It does not want you to join the ...
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