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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Working behind spaces | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My pattern reads: working behind ch-2 sps, 2 sc in each sc across. I don't understand. Please ... A: Your previous row has you work a stitch, chain 2, skip a certain number of stitches and then make ... | |
| I love this yarn pattern/Cables Afghan | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I've been crocheting for years and can usually figure patterns out, but this has me stumped...Row ... A: Ok, working behind stitches into skipped stitches is a little tricky when you first try. If you ... | |
| crochet | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: trying to start a purse pattern, which says it is worked in the round, but round one confusing. ch ... A: It sounds like you're starting on the bottom of the purse. The starting chain will be down the ... | |
| Crocheting Mistakes | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Im crocheting an afghan with a 4.25 guage hook. The pattern is 4 double crochets in 2ch loops. Im ... A: First let's review some geometric shapes, review turning chains, then look at the most likely ... | |
| Visual Hook Indentification | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a ton of hooks that are the size of knitting needles and double ended crochet hooks and none ... A: A website with the hooks will only give you an approximation, because monitors can cause distortion. ... | |
| Tunisian crochet, in the round | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to make a pair of pants in tunisian crochet, and want to work it in the round...so that ... A: Are you familiar with the variation of Tunisian called "tunisian on the double", "double hook", or ... | |
| Tunisian crochet, in the round | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to make a pair of pants in tunisian crochet, and want to work it in the round...so that ... A: I've not actually done this, but, it seems that you should be able to use the double ended hooks ... | |
| crochet directions and thread | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My directions say to chain3 and sc in same stitch. Which is the same stitch if i just chained 3? Is ... A: "chain3 and sc in same stitch" That means to sc into the same stitch as the very last direction that ... | |
| circular crochet and tunisian | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm just starting and can't manage knitting but love cables. I saw a circular crochet hook with 2 ... A: There are several ways to use the circular hooks. They are great for working large Tunisian pieces ... | |
| How To Work Behind Ch-2 Spaces??? | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a sweater for my future granddaughter who will be here August 13th and it says ... A: I think that if I could show you this in person, you'd pick it up in a second! It's the problem of ... | |
| How To Work Behind Ch-2 Spaces??? | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a sweater for my future granddaughter who will be here August 13th and it says ... A: It would make more sense if they said "working behind the chain 2 loop". You will be working into ... | |
| crochet flowers and putting them all together | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have aprox 100 6 petal flowers I have crochet. I want to put them all together to make a lap ... A: A six-petaled flower will join with other 6-sided shapes to create a flat surface, so you might put ... | |
| to crochet | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: t understand the nex line im making the instep it says:( Right side)ch8,(dc,ch4)3times in eighth ch ... A: This sounds more confusing than it really is. It's helpful if you can make a little sketch of the ... | |
| Type of Stitch | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of stitch you believe this bear to be made of & how I ... A: These little animals are usually made with a single crochet and a smaller hook than normal to get a ... | |
| Texas Longhorn Afgan | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to crochet a Texas Longhorn afgan, where can I find a pattern for this? Or will I have ... A: I haven't found a pattern for the Texas Longhorn, but you might want to check out this website: ... | |
| crochet | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Is there a type of crochet where you crochet over a chord of some sort? It almost looks like a cross ... A: There is a crochet technique where you work your stitches over clothesline rope or heavy cord. ... | |
| circular motifs to form six sided star | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a 6 sided star doily made up of 34 individual circular motifs. I would like to recreate ... A: I'm not familiar with this specific pattern. I can give you some advice on joining motifs as you ... | |
| need help please | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: What does PST mean.Here is how it is being used. ch3,PST in joining,ch1,[PST in next dc, ch 1]14 ... A: PST probably stands for puff stitch. But puff stitch is a general category, and there are a variety ... | |
| making a border | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a small ripple afgan I am working on for my grand daughter but I need to make it a little ... A: Debbie, Most ripple afghans don't have a border, through some have a row or two of single crochet. ... | |
| Instruction Help | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to crochet the Six-Pointed Star Afghan, but I'm having problems getting started. The ... A: Some motifs start with a chain, then you join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Then you work ... | |
| Pineapple tablecloth crochet pattern-Help! | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: i am working a tablecloth pattern, but got stuck on rnds 13 and 14 (which is really 13-30). I know ... A: Here's what the pattern says for row 11: Rnd 11: Starting shell over shell, ch 1, * shell over ... | |
| reading a crochet pattern | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am making an Anne Halliday children's afghan called "Bears" from "Color-Bright Creatures." I'm ... A: ".Ch 11, dc in fourth ch from hook, # hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, slip st in next 2chs, sc in ... | |
| Looking For Someone To Do The Repair | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Where can I get someone to repair a football size whole in my Afghan. (Why?? Because I don't know ... A: That will depend on a lot of different factors. Is the hole caused by stitches coming undone, and ... | |
| Navajo afghan pattern | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I found a Navajo afghan pattern which I like, but I am confused about one part. I know this is an ... A: "I would love it if you could respond to my email address." I would love to do that, but I can't ... | |
| how to sew together crochet pieces | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I am new at crocheting and am making an afghan that is squares of different colors that have to be ... A: Please don't use nylon thread, the nylon will actually cut the yarn fibers and eventually the ... | |
| making my teddy bear bigger | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a pattern for a teddy bear, and when I use a g hook it still isn't big enough, I want a ... A: First, what a cute little bear! Some of the choices for enlarging a pattern, such as using a larger ... | |
| my pattern says special abbreviations | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to make a beret hat, in the beginning of the pattern says special abbreviations: ... A: The special abbreviations section is fairly new to crochet patterns. Originally, the instructions ... | |
| Navajo single crochet afghan | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I made this afghan and it slanted to one side. I did not loose any stitches, so I don't know how it ... A: I posted a message on the CGOA group board, and also printed your pattern and took it to my ... | |
| Reverse Shaping Question | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Pattern states Row 1 sl st in first 3 sts, ch2, hdc in each st across (20); Row 2 Ch2 Turn, hdc in ... A: Diana, When you do reverse shaping, you want the two fronts of the vest to be mirror images. So on ... | |
| Navajo single crochet afghan | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I made this afghan and it slanted to one side. I did not loose any stitches, so I don't know how it ... A: Without seeing the exact pattern, I can't say definitely. But let's look at some possibilities. ... | |
| diamond trellis pattern | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem understanding the diamond trellis pattern row 5. I found the web page of ... A: Linda, Hope this helps, it's a pretty pattern. "Where is says pic 3 sc in the next loop are to ... | |
| putting tunisian crochet panels together | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have completed the panels for 2 tunisian crochet afghans and am having trouble putting them ... A: If your pieces are perfect squares or rectangles, then sewing them together (whipstitch or mattress ... | |
| Keeping rows straight | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a pattern for a purse. Instructions say to chain 77 and begin in 2nd chain from ... A: Since you're counting your stitches, and have not added or lost any stitches, your problem is ... | |
| crochet | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me how to crochet (3dc,scp,3dc) I understand the 3dcs but not the scp. thank you A: I have never seen an scp in a pattern. I was going to tell you that it was probably a typing ... | |
| Crocheting child poncho: reading pattern | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to crochet a poncho. The pattern that I'm confused with is when I get to row 5. Below is ... A: "I understand that I need to repeat row 3 pattern on row 5. But, that is about as much as I know. I ... | |
| Pattern Help | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I saw a beautiful baby afghan that was done in the afghan or tunisian stitch. It was basically 2 ... A: When you say the two blankets were bound together, do you mean side by side or back to back? Most ... | |
| Uneven sides in graph pattern | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to crochet a Texas Longhorn afghan using single crochet. Once I am past the actual ... A: I'm not sure that I understand what your problem is, the subject line doesn't seem to relate to the ... | |
| Crochet Trim | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I got up to row 3. Would you please rewrite the Trim part Working in Rounds not sure what that ... A: You've been working in rows, and now you're going to be working all around the outside in rounds ... | |
| Scarf | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to crocheting, and one of my first ventures is a scarf. I have always loved the look of ... A: "Is there any way to join these squares now?? or do I have to undo all the stitches I already did??" ... | |
| too loose or too tight? | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have just started crocheting and I have done three scarfs to start with. Each of them when ... A: A project in all single crochet will tend to twist or curl slightly. It is a combination of several ... | |
| Shaping Armhole | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a quandry, I have crocheted afghans before and now learning to crochet a sweater I have ... A: If you have not done any garment construction (crochet, knit, sewing) you may be unfamiliar with ... | |
| Scarf | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to crocheting, and one of my first ventures is a scarf. I have always loved the look of ... A: Most instructions give this information about starting a row of single: make a slip knot and put the ... | |
| Scarf | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to crocheting, and one of my first ventures is a scarf. I have always loved the look of ... A: There are several ways you could add a strip of crochet between the squares. The first would be to ... | |
| Michael's craft store crochet pattern | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have started making pattern no. 25280a, called Crocheted Hooded "Bear" Baby Blanket. I have tried ... A: "...the pattern states at the outset that "Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as hdc"--I'm wondering ... | |
| Crochet pattern question | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find out about my estate find bedspread. Can you please tell me what the pattern is ... A: I have not seen this pattern before. I have some connections, and will start asking some other ... | |
| various questions about a pattern | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I have crochet a fair amount and have never had trouble with directions before, but this pattern has ... A: "So, I assume that pat row is the pattern row, so I understand the lower body section. " Yes, pat ... | |
| baby afghan with afghan stitch | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a baby afghan pattern using afghan stitch that has baby animals top-stitched on ... A: I'm sorry that it took so long to reply to your question. I knew that I had seen several patterns ... | |
| gauge swatch | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: One of the gauges in my book is 7dc (ch 1 sps) = 4" how do I get the ch 1 spaces in there? ANSWER: ... A: I can't locate the book in any local library or bookstore, and put out the question to a larger ... | |
| gauge swatch | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: One of the gauges in my book is 7dc (ch 1 sps) = 4" how do I get the ch 1 spaces in there? A: Andrea, I can't answer that without more information. Double check your pattern, sometimes the ... | |
| Instruction problem | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: afghan instruction reads: Row 5:... *sc around ch-3 sp of Row 2 and ch-1 sps of Rows 3 & 4 ... A: Let's see if I can put this into symbols so that it's easier to visualize what you're doing. The ... | |
| Understanding a pattern | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Could you translate this for me please? working in end of rows, skip first row, (sc,5 dc, sc) in ... A: You will be working into the sides of the rows that you've made. You skip the first row, which is ... | |
| Terminology and execution | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I am reading a pattern that says " ch 2, yo, draw lp in same st, yo, draw through 2 lps, yo, sk 2 ... A: The abbreviation lp stands for loop. So the instructions for the stitch read: "chain 2, yarn over, ... | |
| Crochet | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have looked all over the internet for this answer, but cannot seem to find it. I was ... A: First, should you use the yarn from the inside or outside of the skein? I find that depends on ... | |
| crochet stitch | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I saw this site and thought oh wow, maybe I can find out what ctr is when seen in a crochet pattern. ... A: Looking at row 1, ctr is definitely a typo or an abbreviation that is known to Madelaine only. It ... | |
| crochet stitch | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I saw this site and thought oh wow, maybe I can find out what ctr is when seen in a crochet pattern. ... A: Jackie, ctr is not a term that I'm familiar with in crochet. We've got several possibilities. ... | |
| Tunisian crochet | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have fallen in love with Tunisian crochet and would like to expand my work with wearables. Is ... A: Socks are normally worked in the round, so that you don't have a seam. It's very difficult to work ... | |
| crochet | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I came across this pattern it says to Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, * skip next ch-1 sp, skip ... A: "dc in next ch-1 sp,ch 3, 3 dc over the last dc made" You are going to make a dc in the ch1 space, ... | |
| Crochet | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I don't understand this part in row 2. starts out with Ch5 (counts as first dc plus ch 2, now and ... A: Row 2: Normally to begin a row of dc, you make a turning chain of 3 chains, this counts as your ... | |
| changing colors multiple times in Tunisian crochet | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am new to Tunisian crochet although I have crocheted for many years. My question is about ... A: Usually it's recommended that you never carry an unused color for more than 3 stitches. If you have ... | |
| crochet pattern | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I am having troubles understanding this pattern. 2nd row: Ch5 4 dc in 3rd ch from hook. *(1 sc. ... A: *an asterisk means to repeat everything that follows it until you see another asterisk. In this ... | |
| pattern question | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to make a granny square blanket from a pattern i got in a booklet. i have done many ... A: "but I don't know what 8 ch-5 loops means" That's called a "row count". It's a short explanation ... | |
| Online Crochet Instruction | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Are you familiar with making granny squares. I have a Yahoo Group where we are using the book, "99 ... A: I am familiar with making granny squares, and at another time I would haved loved to work with your ... | |
| Tunisian crochet pattern; would like to enlarge the afghan | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have completed a Tunisian crochet baby afghan pattern. I like it so much that I am trying to ... A: Let's see if we can figure out more information. On the row that has the widest part of your ... | |
| afghan stitch | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Can i use a Susan Bates Silvalume Circular Crochet Hook 40" for a graph pattern. I have been trying ... A: Here are a few great places to purchase Tunisian (afghan) hooks. ... | |
| Pattern | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find a Textured Stripes Afghan Pattern and can't find it. How can I find it ... A: When I'm looking for anything on the Internet, I start with Google.com . I put "textured stripes ... | |
| Tunisian crochet | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I am following a graph pattern in the tunisian stitch When do you change yarn colors in the ... A: When you say "second row" are you referring to the return, where you're working the stitches off the ... | |
| Afghan Pattern | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem understanding two of the instructions on my pattern. Afghan is worked lengthwise. I ... A: end of row 3: "ch 5 (counts as a dc and a ch-2 sp on following rows, turn." ROW 4: sk next 2 dc, ... | |
| Afghan Pattern | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem understanding two of the instructions on my pattern. Afghan is worked lengthwise. I ... A: that makes it quicker for me to get right to the answer. I'll put your answer in quotation marks, ... | |
| Uneven / ends roll up | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm a novice at best. I know the simple crochet stitches and enjoy making afghans and baby ... A: You may not be doing anything wrong. Simple rows of single crochets especially will roll or curl on ... | |
| Crochet Reverse Shaping | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure how to do reverse shaping, when you must do a double crotchet decrease at the ... A: In case you're new to garment construction, I'm going to start with some basics. Start with laying ... | |
| crocheting | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been crocheting for over 45 years, but some of the patterns of today are not too well ... A: It sounds like this is a decrease at the beginning of the row. "sk last st made on row before", in ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Marilyn Jane Rimmer
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I can answer general crochet, stitches, reading patterns, Tunisian. I have limited knowledge of filet.
Experience
Over 45 years of crocheting, yarn & thread; pattern editing & contract stitching, some designing, & teaching (private & at Michaels).
Organizations
CGOA Professional Member
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2007 Crochet Pattern-a-Day Calendar
Education/Credentials
CGOA Master of Basic Stitches,
over 50 hours of workshops at CGOA conferences & online courses at Needlecraft University
I also teach math (elementary & middle school) creating the courses, writing lessons & homework assignments, grading papers & tests, and writing evaluations. I am alert to details, and good at interpreting what people are trying to say.
Awards and Honors
Dozens of placements (1st, 3nd, 3rd) at county & state fairs, 1 Best of Show.
Past/Present Clients
Creative Partners
ARNie Grabowski, Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet
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