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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Spiderman crochet blanket | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I saw that you recently helped someone with this blanket ... A: Sorry for taking so long. I've been working on this afghan. First of all, maybe this is just is what ... | |
| how much yarn from baby to adult | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I would like to make a baby blanket for an adult, and it calls for 13oz of sport wt.. I am going to ... A: That is a good question! What I would do is find a similar pattern for an adult afghan and use that ... | |
| raised x crochet panel | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a question that is related to the question you already received on the raised X panel (see ... A: I am back. Yes, it does look like that is what you do. I've done similar stitching like this before ... | |
| Terry Kimbrough Pattern- Exqusite | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: Regarding Pattern: Best of Terry Kimbrough Baby Afghans- Exquiste (#10 on page 21) I have no problem ... A: My Internet crashed, and I just got it back. I found the leaflet in a craft store and saw the ... | |
| What Are Some Quick And Simple Crochet Projects For Someone Who Can't Read Patterns? | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm so short on $ for Christmas/Yule. Any ideas for simple & quick crocheting gift projects for ... A: You are probably trying too hard when reading a pattern, making it difficult on yourself. When the ... | |
| Spiderman afghan! | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm pretty new-ish to crocheting but wanted to make a Spiderman blanket for my friend. I found a ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. The instructions weren't worded very clearly. The ... | |
| crochet heart necklace | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I have an old pattern called The City Stitcher Crochet collection by Janet Miller. The pattern is ... A: First, you you would need to know the gauge of the #10, since this is the size that the pattern ... | |
| assistance reading crochet patterns | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Can you please explain what the following line is telling me - sorry I am just a beginner? Sl st in ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. First of all, as far as gauge is concerned, I usually ... | |
| stitch identification | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Could you tell me the pattern for this stitch? Thank you, Barbara ... A: Sorry about spelling your name wrong in the last note. Dumb typo. I haven't come up with the pattern ... | |
| stitch identification | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Could you tell me the pattern for this stitch? Thank you, Barbara A: I have been looking at this and it is a little difficult to make out the stitches. My computer ... | |
| Crochet question | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me interpret these directions? Working all increases as set by last row, Inc 3sts ... A: Yes, this is confusing. First of all, this pattern is for 3 different sizes, possibly small, medium ... | |
| crocheting | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I would like to learn how to do free-loop. Do have a video or a easy way to teach me? I would be ... A: I did a google search for "free loop in crochet" and got this website: . ... | |
| hook sizing | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a pattern for an afghan from 1954 Coats & Clark book 505. It says to use a plastic crochet ... A: Finally I'm back. Thanks for being patient. I did the motif, but for simplicity just used one color. ... | |
| Crochet | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: What's the difference been yarn round hook(yrh) and yarn over hook (yoh) A: I am not familiar with the term "yarn around hook". So I did a search and found some answers. The ... | |
| hook sizing | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a pattern for an afghan from 1954 Coats & Clark book 505. It says to use a plastic crochet ... A: I am sorry for the delay, but I hve been having computer troubles. I am smiling right now, because I ... | |
| "Best of Terry Kimbrough Baby Afghans | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought the above listed book. I have tried so hard to do the Lacy Ripple on page 39 it is number ... A: I'm back. I'm sorry I took so long. The first thing I did, and I usually do this when there are a ... | |
| Afghan with school name crochet in | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Grandson just left freshman year at college. Was wondering if it is possible to crochet an afghan ... A: What a wonderful thing to do! Yes you can make an afghan like that! In fact a number of years ago I ... | |
| So Sweet Baby Afghan | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to do this pattern but I can't seem to get the count down. I noticed you had ... A: I'm sorry for taking so long. I started out an answer and somehow it got lost while on the internet. ... | |
| Crochet question | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been experimenting with crochet thread. I have a piece i would like to harden. I was ... A: If you want it really stiff, a product I have used is called “Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener and Draping ... | |
| The Frill. | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Umm, Yeaah, I Accidentally Left Ouut The Slip Stitch Paart! Sorry :/ ANSWER: Hi Nirvana! Thanks for ... A: Finally I am getting back to you. Thanks for being patient. I waited a little while to see if you ... | |
| The Frill. | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Umm, Yeaah, I Accidentally Left Ouut The Slip Stitch Paart! Sorry :/ ANSWER: Hi Nirvana! Thanks for ... A: I have been working on the pattern. When you crochet around, do you hdc in each hdc and sl st in the ... | |
| Pattern help | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I am working on a baby blanket (a free pattern from Bernat's website called Lace Border Blanket). I ... A: The instructions aren’t very clear, are they? Clusters can be awkward at first, but once you get ... | |
| find a patterns | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: hi im looking for a patterns Queen of Gold ficre-craft fcm244 A: I looked through my patterns, and although I do have two booklets with doll patterns in them, the ... | |
| How to make "raised X panel" | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have Leisure Arts "Colorful Cuddlers" (4 crochet Afhans for baby).Page 10 starts "Embraced in ... A: Although I have a lot of Leisure Arts (my favorite of the leaflets) I don’t have that one. Most of ... | |
| A Tablecloth Project Frill Problem. | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Im Working On A Table Cloth With Standard Yarn [Not the Doily Type Ones] And Its Been Frilling Up. ... A: I'm sory for taking so long to get back with you. I am having a little difficulty understanding the ... | |
| Lap robe | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had instruction for a lap robe done in the crochet brick stitch? I tried a ... A: I wasn't sure what this stitch was because I heard it referred to by a different name. I don't ... | |
| pattern ? | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: my 1st attempted crocheting. My pattern says 2 dc in 4 chain(3skipped counts as 1 dc),then dc in ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby! Yes, I know, I have found some instructions to be ... | |
| A Tablecloth Project Frill Problem. | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Im Working On A Table Cloth With Standard Yarn [Not the Doily Type Ones] And Its Been Frilling Up. ... A: It was a good idea to make a tablecloth with yarn. It certainly would take less time to make one. ... | |
| pattern clarifaction | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: The pattern is called "Say it with flowers" This is the first pattern with this type of ... A: Sorry for taking so long, but your question went into the question pool which usually takes time to ... | |
| Learning to CROCHET an Afghan for a newbie. | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm a guy who has always wanted to learn to crochet an afghan. Can you suggest a good book, pattern, ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. I’m really not sure about what would be a good book, ... | |
| Beginner Tips. | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I Will Love To Start To Crochet (Im 11), And Are There Any Tips And Techniques I Shuud Know? A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. I didn’t learn how to crochet until I was about 20! How ... | |
| Fixing single stitch ends.. | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to see if i can fix the ends of my single stitch blanket. The ends on both sides aren't ... A: Sorry for taking so long to answer. This has happened to me, and as much as it hurt, I unraveled ... | |
| Baby Afghan by Terry Kimbrough | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Book: 2001 Best of Terry Kimbrough #3267, #24 Baby Blanket, shown on page 33, instructions on pages ... A: I'm back again. I went and took a long look at the picture of the afghan again, and it looks like ... | |
| finish off before finished? | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Howdy, this one has me baffled. Crocheting a new pattern for me. consists of tr and dc and sc ... A: It doesn’t make sense, does it? The only times I have seen this are on the occasions where it gives ... | |
| Snowflake Afghan Pattern | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I have this Snowflake Afghan Pattern that I'm trying to make and I got lost on Round 6. When it ... A: Hi! I’m back. I crocheted the snowflake and started on rnd 6. If I understand you correctly, I think ... | |
| not understanding a schema of a nape | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: i don´t know how to do the row 12 of this schema ,specially the y stitch.thanks A: There is a reference to a "Basic stitch". Usually it is included either with the other basic ... | |
| Picot Cl | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: My directions state: Ch 4, picot cl (picot, sl st in top of last cl made)in next ch-3 sp, ch 4. My ... A: I have found picots to be a little awkward sometimes. It looks almost like parts of the instructions ... | |
| instruction question | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm working a pattern that states; 3. (2sc, sc) around-21 4. 5 rows even-21 What does that mean? ... A: What this means is for #3, you make two single crochets in the first stitch, and one single crochet ... | |
| distortion in afghan project | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I have crocheted well over 100 afghans in my 55 years and cannot figure this out. I have such ... A: I’m sorry you are having troubles. Since you have had some trouble with this kind of yarn in the ... | |
| Help w crochet pattern | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm new, and working on a childs sweater. How do you do this: ch 3, turn, skip first ch-1 space, ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. First of all, when you ch 3, that usually counts as the ... | |
| Crayfish Cord crochet instructions | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I am working on a pattern that gives a very brief picture description of the "Crayfish Cord" used ... A: I have never heard of the crayfish cord. However… I went on line and looked at another help website ... | |
| Crochet Baby Afghan border | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I am crocheting a baby afghan designed by Terry Kimbrough from the book:So Sweet Baby Afghans by ... A: When I went to send this message, it disappeared I don't know where it went. So I had to type some ... | |
| Thread Substitution | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to start a vintage baby bootie pattern. Unfortunately all it gives is the type of thread ... A: The thread size designation shouldn't change, but here is a thought. Maybe it is a typo. Perhaps ... | |
| Working Behind | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: i am crocheting my first doily and i am completely confused as to what this term means and i am ... A: When I first started making doilies it took a little getting used to the small hook, but I really ... | |
| Thread Substitution | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to start a vintage baby bootie pattern. Unfortunately all it gives is the type of thread ... A: It is pretty bad when a pattern doesn’t give the crochet hook size. They should at least tell you ... | |
| ? about a stitch | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: on a pattern for Irish Lace Pillow rd4 says "1sc;ch12;1so in same place as former st; What does the ... A: Irish crochet is so pretty! I don’t think I have heard of “so”. It is possible that there is a typo ... | |
| crocheting | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm about half way through crocheting an afghan when i suddenly realized upon folding it in half ... A: I know how frustrating it is to have an "out of shape afghan". Do you have the same number of ... | |
| Ripple Blanket Fanning Out | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: Doing my first ripple afghan, and am perplexed as to why it seems to be "fanning out, as I progress, ... A: II have recently made three ripple afghans, but with sc. I looked through my ripple crochet patterns ... | |
| crochet pattern simply shawl | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I found this crochet pattern for the simply shawl on the caron website. I was enjoying this as my ... A: I can understand your confusion. And you are right. It is busy. And I agree it is not really all ... | |
| crochet pattern simply shawl | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I found this crochet pattern for the simply shawl on the caron website. I was enjoying this as my ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. Unfortunately, I have been having Internet problems, ... | |
| Stains on Crocheted Bed cover | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 50+ year old crocheted bed doverlet. I put it in my cedar chest. However, it is now ... A: What a treasure you have! Thank you for thinking of me for such an important situation. ... | |
| Curve in Scarves | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am just a beginner in crochet and I started making scarves by crocheting a chain of 85 then double ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. If I understand correctly, it seems like you might be ... | |
| crochet hook | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a size 13 Boye hook that has .35 stamped on it. So you have any idea of when it may have been ... A: This is a very good question. Boye is my favorite crochet hook. Unfortunately I can’t help you with ... | |
| Afghan | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: How do I double the size of an Afghan pattern? If it ask you to chain 155, then double crochet in ... A: First what you would need to do is to figure out how many stitches are in each repeat of the ... | |
| Vintage Crochet Stitch | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I am looking for help in identifying a crochet stitch. I have been looking online ... A: I think it is broomstick lace. I went to this website: ... | |
| increasing while crocheting a round rag rug | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: .I certainly need some help. This is my first rag rug out of 1 inch material. When I need to ... A: Ive done some rag crochet. It takes me a little more effort and patience than with yarn, but I enjoy ... | |
| FPDC | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I am making an Animals baby afghan that calls for FPDC's. Every time I crochet a pattern with ... A: It may be a tension situation. Does it look like your stitching on the FPDC is looser? To make it a ... | |
| working over ch 2 | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I am also working on an afghan. I am not sure of the name of the pattern that I am using, its on the ... A: From the information you gave me, it looks like it means “in front”. So you fold the “ch-2” back a ... | |
| Stuck on a pattern | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm basically new at crocheting. I've been doing it now for about nine months, made hats, scarfs, ... A: I tried to find the Magazine, but the March issue wasn’t out yet in the stores I went to. But I went ... | |
| goody gumdrop baby blanket | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I sure could use some help! Here is what it says- Chain 138 loosely.SC in second chain from hook and ... A: I went to the website, but alas! The pattern is no longer available. I went onto another website, ... | |
| Stuck on a pattern | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm basically new at crocheting. I've been doing it now for about nine months, made hats, scarfs, ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. It sounds like you have gone full blast on crocheting! ... | |
| Afghan | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: afghan. finished size 48 1/2 X 68". Worsted weight yarn. 46 ounces (1310 grams, 2600 yards)How do I ... A: What I would do is find the yarn I want to use. I then note how many ounces are in the skein, since ... | |
| a chain of multiple sts | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I want to make a hooded scraf using the pattern called Catherine's Wheel. I want the chain to be at ... A: Yes, sometimes the "multiples of....." can be confusing. Now, I'm not really familiar with the ... | |
| Help with a pattern | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: "So I am making a blanket called "Baby Bumps". I've done a successful chain of 144. I've also ... A: I found the pattern on the internet. I don’t think you are doing anything wrong. Once again, I think ... | |
| I need help with understanding a pattern. | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I am pretty much a beginner of crochet , and I am trying to crochet a dog coat , and I am stuck with ... A: You hdc in each of those sl sts. Then at the end of the row, after you make that final ch 5, you sc ... | |
| I need help with understanding a pattern. | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I am pretty much a beginner of crochet , and I am trying to crochet a dog coat , and I am stuck with ... A: welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby! The pattern confused me a little, too, even though it ... | |
| what is this pattern? | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I really wanted to know if this scarf was achieved through knitting or crochet? And what size of ... A: I guess I should have called this the “rib stitch” I think that is the official term, although it ... | |
| what is this pattern? | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I really wanted to know if this scarf was achieved through knitting or crochet? And what size of ... A: Sometimes it is difficult to tell by the picture, but it looks like it is single crochet. It looks ... | |
| Afghan pattern | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I've made this afghan pattern a dozen times but I can't find the original pattern and I'm only able ... A: Sorry for taking so long. Your question went into the "question pool". Anyway, do you remember where ... | |
| blocking | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have little to no experience crocheting except for the basics my now deceased mother taught me as ... A: What a wonderful thing you are doing for your children! You are probably underestimating yourself. ... | |
| Confusion on where stich goes | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a pattern I'm working on. It is for an organization that sends Crochet angels to cancer ... A: Sorry it took so long. I hope it isn’t too late. Your question went to a question pool. Fptrc can be ... | |
| doilies | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: why does the doily cup up as I crochet? The inner ring is nice and flat, but I am on round 4 and ... A: You are probably doing nothing wrong. Most doilies will curl up a little in the beginning. Mine ... | |
| Doily instruction question | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I don't understand a particular line in the doily pattern I'm working. It's in an asn booklet ... A: Hi! I think there is a typo in rnd 5, where it says sl st in the 2 chs and the same space. Instead ... | |
| Doily instruction question | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I don't understand a particular line in the doily pattern I'm working. It's in an asn booklet ... A: I do have a lot of the ASN craft books. Many are for doilies, but I’m sorry, I don’t have that one. ... | |
| lobster or crawfish | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Do you happen to know of a pattern for making a stuffed lobster or crawfish? ANSWER: Hi Patricia! ... A: I’m not sure how large it would be. For that, all I can suggest is that you crochet a part of the ... | |
| lobster or crawfish | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Do you happen to know of a pattern for making a stuffed lobster or crawfish? A: I don't have a lobster pattern, but I did a google search for "crocheted lobster" and came up with ... | |
| spanish pattern | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: My Daughter is in Argentina and found this pattern for me to make. Trejer alrededor de los bordes, ... A: I got both your questions from the "question pool". I really don't know Spanish well, but I googled ... | |
| translate spanish to english pattern | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: My Daughter is in Argentina and found this pattern for me to make. Trejer alrededor de los bordes, ... A: I'm back. Now for the second question. I found a website for translation. One is ... | |
| making doilies | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I bought a new book called Absolutely Gorgeous Doilies, but I am having problems when I join it ... A: Was that from Leisure Arts #2879, and was it # 16 (Majestic)? If it was, I finished that one earlier ... | |
| crochet | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: kindly interpret.. Ch 5 to form 1st st, ch 2 A: Yes, this does look confusing. Were there more instructions to this row or round? As it reads, you ... | |
| Afghans | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: im working on a bobbled stripes afghan.. i ch 135 and then row 1 is: dc in 4th ch from hook (beg 3 ... A: I have some Red Heart magazines, but not this booklet. Usually the ch and turn is noted at the end ... | |
| Afghans | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: im working on a bobbled stripes afghan.. i ch 135 and then row 1 is: dc in 4th ch from hook (beg 3 ... A: At the last dc in the row, in the final step of the dc, you pull the yarn of the next color through ... | |
| crochet | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a pattern that im confused about row one. what does it mean when it says "*1 sc in next ch-1 ... A: “Miss” means to skip the stitches it says to miss, which in this case is the next single crochet ... | |
| Crochet | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: what does working over ch-2 sp mean A: From what you have given me, it looks like you skip the ch –2 space and work in the next ... | |
| Miss next Cluster | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I am crocheting the round baby blanket plattern on the back of Bernat Baby Sport Yarn label. The ... A: Yes, you are right. “Miss” means to skip. This is a term that the British usually use. If it is a ... | |
| Non Pattern Reader Needing To Make Baby Gift! | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I've been crocheting and knitting for about 5 years (self taught) and have never attempted anything ... A: That bib is sooo cute. I think you will do well on it. I am sort of self-taught, also, in the ... | |
| Wavy Chevron - adjusting the # of turning chains in the foundation chain | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: As a child, my grandmother taught me a few simple stitches and helped me make "blankets" for my ... A: You are quite welcome. There are times when I have crocheted a few rounds or rows and it didn’t look ... | |
| Wavy Chevron - adjusting the # of turning chains in the foundation chain | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: As a child, my grandmother taught me a few simple stitches and helped me make "blankets" for my ... A: I’m back I’ve done a few rows, and everything seems to look OK. The sides aren’t going to be square ... | |
| crochet calendar | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I remember seeing a few patterns in the 1995 annies attic calendar that I would love to have, but ... A: I did a search for her 1995 calendar. Was that the crochet quilt calendar? Although I have most of ... | |
| Wavy Chevron - adjusting the # of turning chains in the foundation chain | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: As a child, my grandmother taught me a few simple stitches and helped me make "blankets" for my ... A: Earlier this year I made my sister-in-law a ripple afghan, using just the single crochet. I’m not ... | |
| zoo pattern for baby blanket | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I made a blanket for my daughter about 29 years ago. She is now expecting a daughter and would like ... A: I am sorry if you were misled, but I do not have the pattern you are asking for. I tried searching ... | |
| crochet assistance | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am crocheting a dishcloth and can't figure the instructions to 5th rnd: * dc in each of next 5 ... A: Yes, asterisks can be confusing. What the “rep from * twice more means is that you start out with ... | |
| lost afghan pattern 1987 | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: It was worked on one side first row 5dbl crochet shells with loop next row was popcorn stitch rows ... A: I sort of have it visualized now. Next time I go to a thrift shop I'll dig through the yarn to see ... | |
| lost afghan pattern 1987 | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: It was worked on one side first row 5dbl crochet shells with loop next row was popcorn stitch rows ... A: I'm back. I'm sorry, but I didn't have any luck finding the pattern amongst my labels. I tried some ... | |
| crochet pattern stitch | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for the chevron stitch that has a shell in between one of the chevrons ANSWER: Hi ... A: I have looked through a lot of my leaflets but haven't found the pattern. Do you remember where you ... | |
| crochet pattern stitch | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for the chevron stitch that has a shell in between one of the chevrons ANSWER: Hi ... A: I have looked through most of my afghan leaflets for the pattern, but now that you sent it to me my ... | |
| Size 2 Nylon thread | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I was given a large amount of OMEGA No.2 Nylon thread. I cannot find any patterns anywhere that use ... A: I’m sorry, but I’m not familiar with that type of thread. But I did a little searching and found ... | |
| crochet | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Since it's been quite a while since I crocheted an afghan, can you please let me know how many chain ... A: You could probably get a whole bunch of different answers for this. The size of an afghan is usually ... | |
| DC DECREASE IN A SPACE | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I AM TRYING TO MAKE A DOILY BUT DONT UNDERSTAND AN INSTRUCTION ABOUT DECREASING. THE PATTERN SAYS " ... A: What this means is that you start to dc in the first space, so you yarn over, insert the hook in the ... | |
| Fabric stiffner | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: How can I remove fabric stiffener from a crochet project? It didn't really work well when I applied ... A: I'm sorry, but I am not really sure how to remove stiffener. I'm not really familiar with that. I'm ... | |
| counting stitches | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: i am back to you again for some crochet help.i bought a great book when i was in winnipeg last ... A: For single crochet, you crochet in the second stitch from the hook, which is the stitch it looks ... | |
| counting stitches | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: i am back to you again for some crochet help.i bought a great book when i was in winnipeg last ... A: Welcome back. Do you mean the double crochet stitch? If you do, it sounds like you are having the ... | |
| yoh and draw up a loop? | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Will you explain what this means and maybe show me a diagram? A: I don’t think I have ever seen “yoh”, just “yo”. So I think it means, “yarn over hook”. So what this ... | |
| crochet center back seam | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I cannot understand how to join the center back seam for this baby bootie pattern. Here we go: Sew ... A: To join two pieces with a slip stitch, you first begin with a loop on the hook, (with a separate ... | |
| Baby Zoo Afghan Pattern | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Do you have or know where I can get a copy of the Baby Zoo Afghan pattern discussed in this link: ... A: I'm sorry I misunderstood you. Unfortunately I don't know how to do this. My skills with the ... | |
| Baby Zoo Afghan Pattern | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Do you have or know where I can get a copy of the Baby Zoo Afghan pattern discussed in this link: ... A: I am not sure of where to find the pattern, but I did search on Amazon. It gives two books about a ... | |
| 1995 calendar | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a annies award winning crochet quilts and afghan 1995 collectible calendar in my stash of ... A: I’m sorry, but the question about selling the pattern is probably a legal question, and to be safe, ... | |
| dog coats | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: i am looking for a simple crochet, dog coat pattern both for a doberman and for a westie. my ... A: I am glad you were able to find something you liked! The number of stitches depends on your gauge. ... | |
| dog coats | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: i am looking for a simple crochet, dog coat pattern both for a doberman and for a westie. my ... A: You are quite welcome. I think it was my great-grandmother that named me. Most of my sister-in-law's ... | |
| dog coats | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: i am looking for a simple crochet, dog coat pattern both for a doberman and for a westie. my ... A: My sister-in-law raises and shows Dobermans! Is your daughter's a red or black? Welcome to ... | |
| crocheted hourglass afghan pattern | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for the pattern to make this colorful crocheted hourglass afghan pattern. Will pay any ... A: I am back again. I looked through some of my Annie's Attics and so far haven't found it. One ... | |
| Looking for a specific pattern | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: ok first off i would not ask you to surf the net i am asking this hoppefully you may know it . Ther ... A: I am still at a "temporary" computer. I didn't mean to sound nit picky about the searching. I am ... | |
| crocheted hourglass afghan pattern | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for the pattern to make this colorful crocheted hourglass afghan pattern. Will pay any ... A: My computer is down and access to another is limited, so I am unable to do searches myself. You may ... | |
| increase size of afghan | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am making an afghan that I found on the web its called SusanB's easy ripple afghan, basically it ... A: I'm back! I managed to get on a computer today. I went to the website, and the pattern says that if ... | |
| crochet stitch (cluster) | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I found the following pattern, which has already been answered by Bea: Row 1(RS): Holding back last ... A: I am back. My computer is still down and I am using a "temporary" one, but am limited on it, too. I ... | |
| converting knit to crochet | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I would like to convert a knit afghan pattern to crochet.Is there a conversion method to doing this? ... A: I am so sorry for taking so long to answer. Our computer is down and somehow my vacation time I put ... | |
| Afghan ends crooked | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Would you know what would cause the afghan too have a slanted edge on both ends. I made a strips ... A: Sorry for taking so long to answer. I thought I had set my vacation dates because our computer is ... | |
| help with understanding step in pattern | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a project from Melissa Leapman's Cozy Crochet Kit (mohair scarf) and am stuck on a ... A: The instructions are a little confusing. I think that the authors of the instructions sometimes ... | |
| rag rugs | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: Is there a formula for figuring how much fabric is needed when crocheting rag rugs. I want to make a ... A: I’m sorry, but I’m not aware of any formula. However, I have a leaflet for “Annie’s Attic”, using ... | |
| Afghan Pattern | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: About 30 years ago I crocheted an afghan. It started with 2 circles that were surrounded by ... A: I am back again. I am sorry, but so far I haven't found a pattern like you described. All I have ... | |
| Afghan Pattern | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: About 30 years ago I crocheted an afghan. It started with 2 circles that were surrounded by ... A: I am back. I haven't had much luck. I know it has been a long time since you got the magazine, but ... | |
| single stitch blanket | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm working on a blanket using single stitches, the ends of the blanket where I turn to start the ... A: Now, by ribbon, do you mean the wide band of material that is common on most blankets? Since it ... | |
| crochet pattern | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: i am looking for a pattern of crochet baby booties that are spats i know that annie's pattern club ... A: Annie’s has so many cute things. I have most of Annie’s “Quick & Easy Pattern Club from 1980-1997, ... | |
| Increasing in the round for Amigurumi | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a pattern i am following and i do not understand what it is asking me to do. make 6 sc in ... A: Yes, Inc means to increase. What it really means is 2 sc. So in Rnd 3, for example, you sc in the ... | |
| Basic interpretation of instructions | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a learner and i want to know what the following mean: 4DC in 4th ch I thought it meant 4 double ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. I am sure you will really enjoy it. I just recently ... | |
| crochet visor top | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am making a Newsboy Cap (got from ... A: I’m sorry, but unfortunately, I don’t have the means to send pictures. Now, when you crocheted the ... | |
| thread | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a crochet top pattern that calls for 2 strands of Aunt Lydia's size 3 thread and a C crochet ... A: I once crocheted a pair of slippers using one strand of a four-ply yarn instead of the two strands ... | |
| Crochet | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I am new to crochet and my first project is a lace top. I do not understand the pattern instruction ... A: I am sorry for taking so long to reply. You are very welcome. As for my e-mail, I am sorry, but I am ... | |
| Crochet | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I am new to crochet and my first project is a lace top. I do not understand the pattern instruction ... A: I am sorry I have taken so long to get back to you. I haven’t forgotten you! Things got a little ... | |
| doily | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have apatite for oval decorative oval doily. within the directions on row sh over shell. 7th row ... A: I think that “shell over shell” is poorly worded, but is used frequently. I think it should be ... | |
| Crochet | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I am new to crochet and my first project is a lace top. I do not understand the pattern instruction ... A: Welcome to crochet! It is my favorite hobby. The instructions are worded in a confusing way. I think ... | |
| help with crochet | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: my problem is i cant understand . ch3( counts as first dc),2 dc in same sc as ch-3 ch 1 ,sc in ch -2 ... A: I had problems understanding stuff when I first started to crochet. It still happens sometimes. Now, ... | |
| Dry Cleaning & Blocking of Crochet items | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently crochet an afghan in all shell stitch. I took it to the dry cleaners had it blocked and ... A: What a dilemma! I am sorry you have to go through this. It appears that they must have pressed it. ... | |
| Help with Hood on a baby blanket | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: The pattern is from michaels.com project # 25280a. It is called Crocheted Hooded "bear" Baby ... A: Glad to help. Most patterns tell you what the dimensions are, which is helpful. I don't think this ... | |
| Crochet | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Would you by chance know how I can make an "&" sign in single crochet that would only by six ... A: What you could do is find a cross-stitch pattern with the "&" and use it for a pattern in crochet. ... | |
| Help with Hood on a baby blanket | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: The pattern is from michaels.com project # 25280a. It is called Crocheted Hooded "bear" Baby ... A: I am back. Thanks for waiting. I tried a couple of different ways to try this pattern, and this is ... | |
| circular baby afghan | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I've seen patterns for circular baby afghan that look like some of the doily patterns usually done ... A: I have seen those afghans, too, and think they are very pretty. It is possible that they used doily ... | |
| crochet rug | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have one of my grandmother's old crochet (maybe crochet rag) rugs that has a hole in it. Can it ... A: It probably can be. I know how much it means to you. I repaired an afghan recently that a strand ... | |
| changing yarn in a crochet pattern | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: It should work out to be approx 2 3/4 ft by 3 1/2 ft or a little larger any help would be ... A: I am afraid I can only give you an estimate. I found a baby afghan mile a minute pattern, which ... | |
| Lost pattern triangluar mesh with knitted flower border | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I made this shawl back in the 70's from a magazine, I saved it but can't find it. The main shawl ... A: The 70's was full of flowers, wasn't it? I remember it well. The chance is very slim, but I do have ... | |
| crochet | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: what does this mean? (ch 2, shell in next shell)2 times. I am in the process of making a doily and I ... A: Doilies are my favorite things to crochet. Now, what this means is you ch 2, then shell in the next ... | |
| foundation cord in Irish crochet | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: When I make the leaf, I use a foundation cord. How do you crochet the points of the leaf using the ... A: I am sorry for taking so long to answer. Irish crochet is beautiful. I looked in my book of Irish ... | |
| tr - working behind the stitch | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: the pattern calls for ...miss the next 3 stitches, 1 tr in the next st. Working behind the tr just ... A: Yes, sometimes the authors of these patterns think we are mind readers and know exactly what they ... | |
| How to remove stiff solution out of a crochet? | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a crochet old hat that was stiffened about 25 years ago. Because of age it looks a little ... A: Do you know what was used to make it stiff? I can only think of four methods: Glue, sugar solution, ... | |
| rag rugs | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I want to crochet my first rag rug and i have 2 questions. What is the difference if you use ... A: I’m sorry about the delay. Has anyone answered you yet? I am not very good at fabrics, but I ... | |
| washing an afghan | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have made several afghans as gifts this year, both baby and regular size. Do you wash afghans ... A: These are good questions. While you are crocheting, you are constantly handling the afghan and the ... | |
| The Georgia "G" | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I am making a granny square Afghan . My daughter loves the Georgia Bulldogs. I am looking to find a ... A: Granny squares are fun to make! Now, if you are making it with multiple squares, the best way, I ... | |
| problem in reading the pattern | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I am so interested to crochet a jacket but i have problems in reading the pattern and i can't ... A: I am glad to help. Feel free to ask me anytime. Now, if you look at the picture, you will see strips ... | |
| problem in reading the pattern | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am so interested to crochet a jacket but i have problems in reading the pattern and i can't ... A: I have never seen this website, and it looks really interesting. As for the pattern, having the ... | |
| Terry Kimbrough Vintage Lace Afgans | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I am relatively new to crochet - I've completed a couple of afghans many years ago and recently did ... A: I actually found the afghan book at a craft store and took a look at the directions. Maybe the ... | |
| Terry Kimbrough Vintage Lace Afgans | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I am relatively new to crochet - I've completed a couple of afghans many years ago and recently did ... A: Don't dismiss the thought that the pattern is incorrect. There have been quite a few times that the ... | |
| Crochet Term "Miss" | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I've got a couple crochet patterns using the term "Miss" with a number, i.e., Row 1: "Miss 5, leave ... A: I haven't seen the term "miss" in any instructions that I remember, but then many authors of ... | |
| pattern question | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I bought some yarn at Hobby Lobby with a free pattern included.It says to ch 20 the next step says ... A: You are right, something is wrong. If you ch 20 like it said, you should have 18 dc, because the ... | |
| One end wider | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have just finished a baby afghan. When I was blocking it, I realized that one end is about 4 ... A: I thought I would try to catch you before you started to unravel a lot. I know it is a painful thing ... | |
| crochet | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me why my crochet curls or twists no matter what i do A: I think the curl is a common problem if you crochet without any special modifications to your ... | |
| stuck on a step | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I am making Blushing Grannies Crochet Throw by www.redheart.com. This is my 1st attempt at crochet. ... A: Welcome to crochet! It's my favorite hobby. Now, in round 2, you made a sc, then ch 4 then a sc. ... | |
| Crochet - dollies | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Marla, Continuation of coffee-table topper. Looks like you are also getting the same things. Sure ... A: I'm back! Thanks for the update. Sorry I didn’t get back to you right away after being away. I’ve ... | |
| Crochet - dollies | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Marla, Continuation of coffee-table topper. Looks like you are also getting the same things. Sure ... A: We are not the only ones. I went to google and did a search using this: Crochet AND mistake AND ... | |
| Dollies | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I am crocheting for a awhile and i have started to make dollies. i have trouble understanding the ... A: I am back again This is what I got for row 19: first a shell, then the beginnings of a pineapple; ... | |
| Dollies | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am crocheting for a awhile and i have started to make dollies. i have trouble understanding the ... A: I'm back! Thanks for being patient. I needed to crochet the doily up to where you are in order t see ... | |
| question with crochet pattern | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to crochet an afghan for my friend's baby. I am on the edging portion and am having a ... A: It seems the instructions never include a picture of how to crochet a border, at least not in the ... | |
| Reading a pattern | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I am crocheting a hat and there is this term that I a little confused about. When it says to chain ... A: In the previous round, somewhere you made a stitch, then made one or more chain stitches, then made ... | |
| Dollies | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I am crocheting for a awhile and i have started to make dollies. i have trouble understanding the ... A: I have wanted to join that website, but kept putting it off, so you gave me an incentive to join! ... | |
| afghan stitch | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I want to make a blanket from a graph with the afghan stitch. The only problem is, the blanket is ... A: Unfortunately, I have done very little with the afghan hook, even though I think I have a complete ... | |
| Help with baby blanket border | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm on the border part of a baby blanket and I don't quite understand the pattern. Here it goes: ... A: Yes, I have found that crocheting a border does get a little hairy, and is not one of my favorite ... | |
| decreasing beginning of row | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I am making a poinsettia coaster. Instructions say: BEGINNING DECREASE: Ch2, YO, insert hook in ... A: I can understand your confusion. When I was first exposed to decreasing double crochet it was ... | |
| wheat doily | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am on the last row of a wheat doily. There are picots worked around it. The directions talk about ... A: I know somewhere I have a pattern for a wheat doily. In fact I made one.Please let me know where you ... | |
| foundation cord in Irish crochet | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I can make the foundation cord and crochet in the circle. What do you do with the cord later? I am ... A: Irish crochet is so beautiful. There are two forms of Irish crochet, as I know them. One is where ... | |
| Christmas tree made from stars | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Last week I sent you a question about a Christmas tree that started out with Large stars and ... A: Just wanted to touch bases with you. After getting out my decorations, I didn't find those star ... | |
| Christmas tree made from stars | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Last week I sent you a question about a Christmas tree that started out with Large stars and ... A: Hi! Thanks for getting back to me. The closest instructions I have come to find so far is a “Mary ... | |
| crocheting | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a pettern that is telling me to Miss next ch-1 sp I don't know what this means. I have looked ... A: Usually instructions say “skip” instead of “miss”. I would interpret “miss” as meaning “skip”. On ... | |
| crochet decrease help please | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a pattern for a girls sweater, the pattern of the stitch is as follows *(sc,ch 1,dc)in next ... A: Unfortunately, I do not have that issue. I only have January and March for that year. The directions ... | |
| lightning bolt | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I crochet enough to get by and I can do simple things. Because money is low, I thought I would ... A: The only pattern of a lightening bolt I have is where each line is a separate “bolt”, and probably ... | |
| afghan | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I need help, I have an afghan that my granddaughter made and at the end of each row she missed ... A: First I need to know if when you mean "all on one side", do you mean the missed stitches are all on ... | |
| blocking an afghan | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: how do you block an afghan or do you have to do that anymore? A: I usually don’t block my afghans except for maybe the sides and ends if they have curled up, and ... | |
| pattern stitch problem | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to crochet a cable stitched afghan. The instructions say "dc around the sc below next ... A: Yes, a lot of times some instructions just aren’t explained very well. I interpret “around the sc” ... | |
| I need help with this series of directions | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I read that you are an expert at doily/thread crocheting. Well, I am working on a thread chrocheted ... A: Yes the European crochet is different I forgot about that. I would NOT recommend using a dark thread ... | |
| lightning bolt pattern | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: Marla: I saw you had crocheted an afghan with a lightning bolt pattern. I would so like to have a ... A: I typed up the pattern a while ago, and did save it. Here it is: This is the pattern as I know it. ... | |
| crochet pattern | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: looking for the baby blanket of god loves me it is made with dc and popcorn stitches also how to ... A: I went to www.lionbrand.com. Then in the search box I typed in “god loves me”. This led me to the ... | |
| Pineapple stitch variation | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have seen beautiful wearables using a pineapple stitch grill in "Diamond" fashion, that is, one ... A: Were these crocheted using thread or regular yarn? Anyway, try going to crochetpatterncentral.com. ... | |
| Cathedral Rose Window afghan | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: G'day I'm looking for a cathedral rose window afghan crochet pattern. I have seen the one on Annies ... A: I am sorry, but i am not much help. I did find the pattern for sale on ebay, (can you get that in ... | |
| fan shaped afghan | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: is there any place i can find a pattern in crochet for a fan shaped afghan. i want one that has just ... A: Hi Susan, I am still looking! I did find an afghan using the search on google: "cathedral rose ... | |
| crocheting | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a piece of fleece and would like to make a baby blanket and put a pretty shell like edging - ... A: I am sorry for taking so long. I have been looking through my books and on the internet. This is ... | |
| fan shaped afghan | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: is there any place i can find a pattern in crochet for a fan shaped afghan. i want one that has just ... A: Do you mean that you want the whole afghan in the shape of a fan that is sort of like a semi circle? ... | |
| Joining Rounds in open work doilies | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I make doilies and have for years and am tired of the obvious "ridge" at the beg of each row. There ... A: I am back. thank-you for being patient. I have been really busy. I have experimented with starting ... | |
| crochet | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I've been looking for a crochet pattern for a BettyBoop doll 18'in. tall.Can you please help ... A: I tried doing a search for a Betty Boop doll. I ended up at ... | |
| translation of pattern | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I am making a doily from a book called "Floral Crochet" on page 6 called "Daffodil Vanity Set" on ... A: You DID NOT waste my time! I am glad you were able to figure out what was wrong. I enjoy hearing ... | |
| thread crochet | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: Please help! I have been crocheting for 20 years and have been accustomed to using medium worsted ... A: You're not alone. The transition to a much smaller hook can be difficult. When I haven't been using ... | |
| translation of pattern | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I am making a doily from a book called "Floral Crochet" on page 6 called "Daffodil Vanity Set" on ... A: I am sorry, but I do not have that book. I do have one with the same title, but is a Leisure Arts ... | |
| Mysterious Crochet Book | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: My mom was crocheting in the waiting room at the hospital while my dad was in surgery. A fellow ... A: I did a quick look at some of my books. Could it have been a book called “The crocheter’s Quilt ... | |
| doily | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I want to make a large one piec doily as a atable runner. do you have any simple patterns. i do not ... A: I do have table runner patterns, but many of them are filet. I am not sure how to send a picture ... | |
| crocheting | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: What does Sc in each stitch and ch 1 space across, ch3 turn. mean A: This means to single crochet (Sc) in each stitch (whether it be a single crochet, double crochet or ... | |
| curling | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: why does my yarn curl? I can't get a straight line. I have ripped out the yarn about 10 times and ... A: Are you doing a single crochet? It usually curls on me, too, but straightens out after a few rows. ... | |
| old pattern | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to locate a pattern from an od Bernat book. The book # is 522 and named Cherubs. I also ... A: Looking over my list of books, I don't see that one. But I did a google search with : 522+ cherubs, ... | |
| afghan | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I want to make a baby afghan and use the squares to spell baby. How do I do this and how do I ... A: I don't think I have a picture of the mat, but I don't know how to send a picture anyway. I hate to ... | |
| afghan | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I want to make a baby afghan and use the squares to spell baby. How do I do this and how do I ... A: Are you referring to granny squares? If so, I have a pattern for them. Or do you just want to do ... | |
| four leaf clover afghan | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been looking on line to try and find a four leaf clover afghan where the clovers are ... A: I would have to check out my books and magazines to see if I have one. I don't remember if I have ... | |
| DOILY BL ROSE FILET DOILY | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Making a doily from old Magic Crochet mag.cannot tell you the year since I made a photo copy of ... A: I am back again. Sorry for the delay. The 3 bl refers to the stitches you have just made. It was ... | |
| DOILY BL ROSE FILET DOILY | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: Making a doily from old Magic Crochet mag.cannot tell you the year since I made a photo copy of ... A: I didn't find that issue, but I think I found it on a website that has filet patterns, I went to ... | |
| DOILY BL ROSE FILET DOILY | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: Making a doily from old Magic Crochet mag.cannot tell you the year since I made a photo copy of ... A: I am back again! Here are the instructions. I am not sure how to send the picture. Someone worked ... | |
| four leaf clover | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I can't seem to find any patterns for four leaf clovers. can you help me out. Could I convert ... A: I thought I sent you a note that I have my computer back. Did I send it to you? Sorry if I didn't. ... | |
| aunt lydias thread | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I was looking at some older answers and the following website for aunt lydias ... A: This may be a duplicate answer, since this computer I am using at the library is funny about sending ... | |
| four leaf clover | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I can't seem to find any patterns for four leaf clovers. can you help me out. Could I convert ... A: yes, I think you can. what you need to do is to make 4 more dc at the beginning, since each leaf ... | |
| Animal Snuggie Hats Pattern- Need Help!!! | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I've tried contacting the author but I think her email address is disabled. I did everything I was ... A: I am back. When you get to the last sc on row 71, you continue around the side of your crocheted ... | |
| pattern alterationn | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Go to crochet central click on christmas from their free directory. Pattern for open thread ball. I ... A: It's me again! Now, about the shamrocks. I found two among my craft books. One is from "leisure ... | |
| pattern alterationn | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Go to crochet central click on christmas from their free directory. Pattern for open thread ball. I ... A: I found an easy snowflake for you, for starters. It is from Leisure Arts leaflet #2825. This is a ... | |
| alter pattern | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I found this pattern at lion brand yarn. I want to make it with thread crochet. this pattern calls ... A: I followed the pattern. It will make a nice star. I used size 10 thread, sometimes referred to as ... | |
| dc2tog over next two ch | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: This is the foundation row, you are working in the chain row. [dc2tog over next 2 ch] twice... I ... A: I went to the Mary maxim website and found the baby rainbow ripple blanket. Was that the one? The ... | |
| advice on stitches | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: pattern stitches how to crochet beginning triple cluster and a triple cluster thanks for your ... A: Sorry it took so long to answer. Did you mean a treble cluster? I’ll tell you how to make a treble ... | |
| pattern alterationn | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: Go to crochet central click on christmas from their free directory. Pattern for open thread ball. I ... A: I’m back. I’ve been looking through my snowflake patterns. I found some that have picots in them. ... | |
| pattern alterationn | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Go to crochet central click on christmas from their free directory. Pattern for open thread ball. I ... A: I found the pattern and will work on it. Is it my understanding that you want the bell to be more ... | |
| pattern alterationn | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Go to crochet central click on christmas from their free directory. Pattern for open thread ball. I ... A: I went to the website. Was it crochetpatterncentral? If it is, I am having trouble finding the ... | |
| grape tablecloth | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: jackie A: I am back! I have been looking. I wonder if it may have been in a "Workbasket" magazine. I have a ... | |
| tablecloth pattern | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: i have the old grape doily made with popcorn stitches years ago i saw a women making a tablecloth ... A: I found a website that gives links. it is: http://www.about-crochetpattern.info. You may be able to ... | |
| Dollies | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: i have been knitting and crocheting for a awhile now and I'm trying to crochet dollies now but its ... A: I’ll try to help! I love making doilies. Please let me know what you don’t understand. I don't want ... | |
| Tablecloths | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have been crocheting for quiet some time and I am trying to fine patterns of tablecloths. I have ... A: I am sorry for taking so long to answer. I searched websites, and one I liked was ... | |
| Crochet | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I have crocheted many afghans, but need some help or suggestions. I love the navajo afghan, with ... A: I am back and am sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I never done a navajo afghan, but have ... | |
| Interpreting thread crochet flower pattern | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm attempting to do Row 28, page 9, Pink Perfection in Annie's Attic, Frilly Frocks by Lucille ... A: I am back again. I am sorry for taking so long, and for being so patient. I didn't want to answer ... | |
| crochet | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: You can see a picture of the little piglets in southernliving.com in the June, 2006 issue on page ... A: The only picture I was able to find showed just the piglets, but it is a little difficult to make ... | |
| crochet | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I saw a picture of a fabric tablecloth with a crochet edging that had little crochet piglets and ... A: Were the piglets and watermelon slices 3-D? By this I mean were they individual solid pieces? Or ... | |
| lady pot holder pattern | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I can not seem to find a pattern for a vintage pot holder shaped as a lady. These pot holders were ... A: I have looked through my patterns and the best I could come up with are a couple of patterns, that ... | |
| Alter crochet | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but is it possible to alter a crochet swimsuit to ... A: I am not very experienced in clothing, but I’ll try. Yes it is possible to make a swimsuit a smaller ... | |
| lacey shrug | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing the lacey shrug by Modadea and after I complete both sleeves how do I connect the body to ... A: I apologize for not giving a more personal answer to your question about the shrug. I thought I ... | |
| Crochet Bolero Pattern LC1485 | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I am just learning to crochet and this pattern says EASY but when I get to row 3 the pattern has an ... A: Welcome to crocheting! It is my favorite of all the crafts I do. What those parenthesis mean is that ... | |
| crocheting afghans with a letter | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I want to make a large afghan with the letter "A" in the middle. I have no clue as to how to get ... A: I crocheted a mat with my dog’s name on it, so this is similar to what you are asking about. I’ll ... | |
| round rag rug (crotchet) | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I know how to start the rug, but in the instructions it tell you to: Thereafter, continue ... A: The instructions are misworded if not misleading. That is where the trouble is. I read the ... | |
| 5 trc cluster | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: How do I make a 5 treble cluster? A: There are two kinds of treble clusters, if you can call it that. The first is usually called ... | |
| crochet | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: what is a post in crocheting? and how do you crochet around it? thank you A: When you hold up a project you have crocheted and look at it straight on, the stitches, in double ... | |
| pattern stitch | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: Marla, yes this is from the royal society. robertaMarla, there is a crochet pattern for table ... A: I guess I don’t have that pattern, but do have some “Royal Society” leaflets. First, you do not have ... | |
| Pinwheel delight | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I am making this pattern -it is from the delightful doilies. Leisure Arts little books. Page 17. If ... A: I’m back again. Yes, the instructions are a little confusing. I wasn’t sure myself, so I tried two ... | |
| alter pattern | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: here are instructions for multiple doily. I want to alter(Enlarge) this to fit a round size table ... A: I have finished the doily through round 11. It may be some time before I can get the enlarged ... | |
| read pattern help need please | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: im a working on a skater hat pattern and on round 15 in should end with 80sts + xx what does the xx ... A: I'm sorry for taking so long to answer. I was away for the holiday, and was unable to access my ... | |
| Crochet Thread Size 3 | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I have recently started several project that I am using size 3 crochet thread for. I mostly use the ... A: Just the other day I tried to look for dark green and found the right shade at Ben Franklin’s Crafts ... | |
| trying yarn instead of thread | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: If I use a baby yarn instead of thread for a doily that is 16" finished, how much larger do you ... A: I did a little experimenting. I hope I can help. You gave me the incentive to start on a coaster ... | |
| enlarging pattern | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a pattern for 6 inch plant hanger holder. I need to enlarge it for 10 and 12 inch pots. The ... A: I am sorry I am taking so long to answer. I found the pattern and am working on it. I found a 6” pot ... | |
| crochet | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: How do you do the waffle weave (thermal) stitch? A: I’m back again. Sorry for taking so long on this research. I went to “Annies Attic” on the internet, ... | |
| Grandmother's afghan | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I need to have repair done so I can pass the afghan on. I cannot do it myself.Are there repair shops ... A: I have had some computer problems, so sorry about the delay. I know how much your afghan means to ... | |
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Marla
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Expertise
I have crocheted many doilies, I enjoy working with crochet thread. I have crocheted numerous afghans. But I have little to no experience in the afghan stitch, or hairpin lace. If you have a question pertaining to a pattern in a magazine, book or leaflet, please include the name and # of it, and the page or pattern #. There is a slight possibility I may have that pattern, and can refer to it. Nearly all of my crochet magazines, leaflests, etc are over 5 years old. Many are from the 80's and before. Although I have crocheted sweaters and slippers,I don't feel I have done enough of them to really give good advice as to assembling the pieces, but can give advice on the type of stitches.
Experience
I have been a crocheter for over 30 years.
Organizations
American Legion Auxiliary
Publications
None
Education/Credentials
BS in geography
Awards and Honors
At a county fair one time I did win a crochet contest, and another time at the county fair I reccived a crochet award. and a few times I have won a "high points" award in crochet.
Past/Present Clients
None
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