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| crochet pattern | 8/4/2008 |
Q: trying to refound[like that word]an afghan pattern [graph style] of a little cowboy [black and ...
A: I'm on vacation, and with a computer on dial up! so I can't do a complete search. I'd recommend ...
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| Crochet Bolero Pattern LC1485 | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I also had a problem with that pattern. I've crocheted many things from tea cozies to baby dresses, ...
A: I look for 3 possible problems: 1) the pattern is wrong (it happens!) 2) the pattern is correct, but ...
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| Tunisian crochet | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I'd really like to learn Tunisian crochet, because I like the concept of not having to turn my work ...
A: Cassie, Traditionally, Tunisian afghans were made in long panels. If you divide your afghan into 3, ...
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| crochet | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I've been looking for a crochet pattern BettyBoop doll.Can you please help me find one? It's for a ...
A: Whenever you need something that specific, the best place to start is with a Google search. I went ...
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| reading crochet patterns | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to make a columns and lace baby blanket and I'm having trouble understanding the pattern. ...
A: If the "37 ch -3 sps" is after the turn instructions, there is nothing more that you need to do for ...
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| shell over shell | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am working a pattern and it says to shell over shell twice. I have no idea what shell over shell ...
A: "The first two rows were as follows: Shells (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) around afghan with corner increases ...
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| shell over shell | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am working a pattern and it says to shell over shell twice. I have no idea what shell over shell ...
A: First, shell is a generic term for a group of stitches. There are many different shell patterns, ...
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| how to do a 2 and 3 tr cluster | 3/18/2008 |
Q: For some reason the way to do this has completely slipped my mind, I am doing the Autumn ...
A: A 2 treble cluster is basically 2 trebles finished except for the last yo, pull through 2 loops, and ...
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| Repairing torn afghan | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have two afgahans that have recently been torn. I'd like to repair them but really am not sure how ...
A: This is probably not something that we can do on-line, but I can get you started. First, you say ...
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| Afghan directions | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Can you help me to understand these directions? The first five rows work the Basic Afghan Stitch. ...
A: I would understand it to mean that you work the Basic Afghan stitch in the first 22 stitches. After ...
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| Crochet | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am just leaning the art and do not understand what sp means.
A: sp means space, it's usually a space you've created by skipping one or more stitches. For example, ...
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| 17 gorgeous fisherman baby afghans/LEISURE ARTS BOOK 1994 | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Good morning Marilyn, have you ever crochet a aran baby blanket before? I'm really confused by the ...
A: Bobbie, I haven't completed an entire blanket, I have made a few swatches of different patterns. I ...
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| Reverse shaping in crochet | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Not familair with reverse shaping in crochet. Can you help me out please. i.e. Vest (left front ...
A: You work the basic body the same as the right side, reversing only the shaping instructions. ...
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| Reverse shaping in crochet | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Not familair with reverse shaping in crochet. Can you help me out please. i.e. Vest (left front ...
A: Imagine a vest with a v-neck. The neckline edge will have a diagonal line, while the sleeve edge ...
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| about an afghan stitch | 12/1/2007 |
Q: i just learned this stitch, you use a big needle(hook) make a bunch of loops and pull through two. i ...
A: The afghan stitch is a combination of crochet and knitting techniques. In knitting, if you knit ...
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| Getting started on an afghan | 11/22/2007 |
Q: All patterns that I have done starts out as chain ??? loosely. But this one that I want to do says ...
A: Wow, this designer is going to make us do all the math! Note that the gauge says 10 stitches = 3 ...
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| Getting started on an afghan | 11/21/2007 |
Q: All patterns that I have done starts out as chain ??? loosely. But this one that I want to do says ...
A: Foundation chain is just another way of saying the beginning chain that you're going to work into. ...
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| Crochet in Rounds | 11/17/2007 |
Q: How do you do rounds? I've heard of 2 ways, but I've yet to have one work. Thank you
A: The 2 ways are 1)spiral and 2) rounds. Let's say you have 6 stitches in your project. If you're ...
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| Crochet Question | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I am working on a Christmas afghan and am basically a beginner. At the end of the row it has some ...
A: I'd say that's definitely a row count. It's a short note to let you know how many stitches and ...
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| Crochet Question | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I am working on a Christmas afghan and am basically a beginner. At the end of the row it has some ...
A: Kim, It could be what is called a stitch count. At the end of the row, the designer has told you ...
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| Crochet Pattern | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I am working on a pattern that says DO NOT JOIN. I am working on rounds (pumpkin). What do I do at ...
A: Unless the pattern specifically says to turn, you will continue working into the next round. And if ...
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| even crochet edges | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Is there an easy way to know which stitch to crochet into, after turning a project? When single ...
A: "When single crocheting do you go into the chain next to the one on your hook at the beginning of a ...
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| crochet | 10/23/2007 |
Q: when doing a hdc2tog at begining of row do I use and count the turning chain and next stitch? Will ...
A: That will depend on how the designer wrote the pattern. Some patterns have a box marked "special ...
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| The act of 2dc | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I understand the explanation well, but how do you perform a 2dc in the same place? Is it 2 Dc ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I got tied up with work-related things. I'm looking for good tutorials and ...
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| Bl in next sp | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am working on a baby afghan, my 1st one to ever try actually using a pattern, designed by Julie A. ...
A: I'm going to go back and answer a question I skipped the first time. "Also, what does Aran stand ...
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| Bl in next sp | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am working on a baby afghan, my 1st one to ever try actually using a pattern, designed by Julie A. ...
A: "Bl in next sp. *Sk 2dc, bl in next sp." Tina, I'm not familiar with a notation of Bl. This is ...
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| Ch3 turn? | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am working on a baby afghan, my 1st one to ever try actually using a pattern, designed by Julie A. ...
A: Tina, It seems that you're fairly new to crochet, I'll start slow and easy. You can come back with ...
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| Crochet | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Craftown.com has a crochet pattern under crochet category....entitled? Little girls poncho....I am ...
A: "Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 1, sc on other side of same knot st, * ch 3, sc to left of sc of ...
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| pattern | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you answer this type of question or not or maybe your readers can help. I am looking ...
A: Deb, Are you looking for patterns for the trim? or information about how to attach crocheted trim ...
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| cheveron pattern | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a simple easy chevron pattern for a bedspread or afghan. Anyone have one for double ...
A: In crochet, chevron and ripple are used rather inter-changably. Ripple is a generic term. There ...
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| Pattern instruction help | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I am working on a free pattern from coats and clark the Flirty Top, and the instructions state chain ...
A: Kel, I'm thinking it's the turning chain that's causing your confusion. Row 2 starts with ch 3, ...
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| pattern problems | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 10 ch, 3 sc in next ch, *1 sc in each of next ...
A: So I ask, "what about this pattern is confusing an experienced crocheter?" There's (1) an error in ...
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| instruction question | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I am making a scarf and new at crochet. Intructions say make 28(38-38)ch, work 1sc into 2nd ch from ...
A: Usually when the beginning chain information contains more than one number like this 28(38-38) it ...
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| pattern problems | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 10 ch, 3 sc in next ch, *1 sc in each of next ...
A: It's hard to tell without a little more information, or seeing the work. Which side of the pattern ...
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| Little Duckie Baby Booties pattern | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am having trouble with the crochet pattern from the Warm & Fuzzy Crochet Book. The pattern is ...
A: I wish I could draw you a picture for this, it would make it easier to understand. But I'll try to ...
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| question on Precious Pearls afghan pattern | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I'm working on a pattern called Precious Pearls, and on the left and right ends of each row, I'm ...
A: Adrienne, If the pattern is written correctly, you should not have to do any adjustments. You ...
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| Making a square rug | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I would like to know how you would be able to make a square rag rug out ouf fabric? Would it be like ...
A: Joan, I'm thinking that you're planning to tear the fabric into strips, join them and wind into a ...
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| football bookmark | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I am making bookmarks for my grandchildren. I have yet to find a football bookmark. Can you help me ...
A: Roberta, I've just spent 2 days searching for bookmark patterns for a meeting, and I haven't seen ...
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