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QUESTIONS FROM
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afghan stitch
Help! I have been looking for afghan patterns using the afghan stitch. The one that you use a long hook and load the loops on the hook then work them off for each row). I would appreciate any one that can direct me to some patterns or a book of patterns. Cheap is good free is better.
Thank you
Peggy Schwartz

There are a LOT of FREE patterns on this site that you can download:
http://www.geocities.com/crochetshoppe/patterns.html
These are graphs that use the afghan/tunisian stitch that you are looking for.
Hope this helps.
Char55

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Many people will walk in and out of your life,
but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

You have heard that it was said, "AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH." But I say to you, do not resist him who is evil; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone wants to sue you, and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. And whoever shall force you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, an angry contenance. It is better to live in a corner of the roof than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

"For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst." Matthew 18:20

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who was the lady who was a dealer in purple cloth
and lived in the city of Thyatira?

PAGES UPDATED

I've been working on updating the free pattern index.
All patterns, unless I've overlooked one, have been added to the index pages.
I have added separate free pattern pages for patterns from 2007 and 2008.
I have also added a free pattern page especially for Pets.

NEW LINKS

MEMBER PATTERNS

(SUBSCRIBERS SEE THESE FIRST)
However, these patterns will be added to the Crochet 'N' More website after the next issue is sent out.

CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE

(A different crochet stitch and/or tip featured in each issue...
to be added later to the Crochet Basics page)

I don't know if you have this one (not a "scrap" tip) but I almost always have 3-5 projects going at the same time and need to remember which hook I'm using for what. I started using my stitch markers (the ones with a split or open place) to thread a small piece of cardstock about an inch square onto the marker and attach to the beginning rows of the project. I usually use a business card or something similar and just write the hook size on the card. I have almost ruined things I was in the middle of by forgetting what size hook was being used. Love your site! I almost always find a new "something" I just HAVE to try! Elaine (TN)

64. This isn't exactly just for scraps, just any colors & amounts you want to use. In another group I'm in someone wanted a truck pattern, so I came up with this. I made two rectangles and two squares (any size & color you want), stuffed em with polyfill and four circles for wheels in black and two smaller squares for the windows in white, one on each side. I also did two small chains in black for windshield wipers. Then I cut out from a drawing in a color book a dinosaur from felt and put that on the side with the initial of their last name. It may sound a bit long but truly it was so easy. Have fun! ** Patty in NV **

VIEWER FEEDBACK

NOTE: Any comments left on the CNM website or sent via email may be posted here.

Thank you Lisa for your newsletters, I really enjoy them. I wanted to congratulate you on the way you have explained crochet patterns to members who have been struggling to understand their patterns, crochet patterns can be very confusing, I always tell anyone who is haviing trouble, to follow and just crochet to the first bracket, then crochet the next bracket, most newbies [and I was one] try to read the whole row and end up very confused. And all of a sudden you find you have much more understanding of what you are about, Regards and Keep on Keeping On, lorraine123

<< reply >>

You're very welcome Lorraine. I do my best to explain pattern language in simple terms, or as I call it "Plain English" :o) I hope the information on my pages help many people.

RE: Understanding Instructions

You vere very helpful to me a few years ago and now I'm asking for help again. When going back and forth from a row of single crochet to a row of double crochet where do I make my first stitch in the previous row? Each row says either ch 1 or ch 3 and then to either sc in the first dc or dc in the first sc. When doing the dc row don't I actually skip the first sc in the previous row? And at the end of each row do both the ch 1 and the ch 3 count as the first stitch of that row?
Hope this makes sense.
Judy

<< reply >>

When I chain 1 to turn for a single crochet row I always put the first stitch in the stitch at the base of the chain. When I chain 3 to turn for a double crochet row I put the first stitch in the next stitch over. If the pattern contains stitch count information it's always best to check your stitch count after each new row to be sure your stitch count is correct.

Re: looking for a pattern

I came across a pattern that was a hexagon or something like it, and instead of being sewed together it joined as motifs with a filler star or flower inbetween. I cant find it now, Would you happen to know where i can find it. Thanks so much shelby ps: I really enjoy you newletters, it is refreshing to find a place with Godly influence.
dunningfm

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Thank you so much dunningfm.
The Flower Garden Motif has fill-in motifs to help even the edges:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/flowergardenmotif.htm

You can find other hexagon motifs here:
http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/60153.html

This one has a star in the center:
http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/free/coasters/f108032scrapsavershexagon.shtml

RE: Flower

Hello from Maine,
This will make a beautiful pin for my coat.
Thank you for the creation, it is so lovely.
BLESSINGS, Phyllis Rose

RE: Crochet Basics

Thanks for your very useful web page. Its been a big help Jean

RE: Crochet Basics

I HAVE JUST PRINTED THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO LIVES IN SYDNEY. SHE IS A BEGINNER AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE A GREAT ASSET TO HER. I WANT TO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION AND I AM ALSO GETTING USE OF IT AS WELL. I WILL SEND THESE TO HER. THANK YOU. BETTY KINGSTON

Re: Doggie sweater pattern

Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I love this pattern. It's the first thing I've ever made other than scarves, and it was easy to learn and quick to make. Also, I found it very easy to adjust to my pomerat- and I'm about to start one for my Mom's poodle, who's smaller than Schotzi. Thanks for a great pattern! Erin Heiman

RE: Basics Page

THANK YOU! for doing this page! It has saved me! Judy Casey

I have a pomperian dog and Iam looking for bootie pattern can you help.I love the sweater pattern.
Sue King

<< reply >>

I have searched so many times for this and had no luck.
Then for some reason I thought to search for "dog socks crochet pattern" and found this page with a pattern to knit or crochet dog socks:
http://www.make-and-build-dog-stuff.com/make-dog-socks.html

I think they look more like leg warmers :o)
You can use that pattern and sew the toe closed.

RE: Bavarian Crochet

Do you know if there are any pattern books about for Bavarian Crochet. If there are could you please let me know where to find them. Yours Sincerely Sheila D Leader

<< reply >>

I haven't been able to locate any.
I wonder if it could be published using another term besides "Bavarian"?

I have found several free "knit" patterns:
http://www.geocities.com/j_daneman/bavarian-sock.html
http://www.tkga.com/resources/NEWBavarianWristWarmersandHat.pdf
http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/09/bayerische_sock_part_ii.html

This page talks about the Bavarian Twisted Stitch:
http://sissyvette.blogspot.com/2008/03/hey-ho-spann-den-wagen.html

RE: The Dog House

This is Apollo!

* Apollo *

RE: Dog Sweater Pattern

What a great pattern for a dog sweater! I'm hoping it will fit my grand doggie, a mini-dachshund with a deep chest. He's tiny, gets cold very easily, and I can't find sweaters or coats that fit him properly because the legs are never cut right. I think your pattern will do the trick!

You must be a genius...lol! Thanks for sharing and if it works out, I'll send a pic! =)

Ashley Fellow Dog Lover

RE: Stitch Question

Hello, I'm stuck with a shell stitch description and I hope you can help if you don't mind. Shell: (Tr {ch 2, tr} 4 times) I way I'm doing it ends up with 8tr and 4 spaces. And it seems kinda puckery. Thanks, Mary

<< reply >>

>>>Shell:
>>>(Tr {ch 2, tr} 4 times)

This means you do the following:

Treble Crochet
Chain 2, Treble Crochet
Chain 2, Treble Crochet
Chain 2, Treble Crochet
Chain 2, Treble Crochet

So you should have five treble crochet stitches and four chain 2 spaces when finished.

I signed in to find out to get a pattern for wedding garter.
I was very pleased to one you listed and I'm trying it.
Diane Cunningham

Just found this page,by chance, will make a note of your details, I knit, crochet, and Tunisian Crochet.
Julia Smith

Hi! I like your doilies and scrunchies. I would like to feedback on afghans. I am sort of a beginner in afghans and have trouble crocheting them. Do you have any V-St afghan patterns. keep up the good work.
Ada

<< reply >>

There's a V-stitch doll blanket with photo illustrations of how to do the stitch here:
http://crochet.about.com/library/bl_doll_blanket.htm

You can find a v-stitch afghan pattern at LionBrand:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70119A.html

There's also information about v-stitches about midway down this page:
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008_06_08_archive.html
and it includes a you-tube link to a video.

Re: help

I have a question on the dog sweater that Linda made. How can I tell if the beginning of the dog sweater is the head or the chest? I need to make it bigger for my shizshu and am not sure how to do that. To make it big enough to go around his head I would need to know which end I start out with. Any other help would be appreciated in making this dog sweater. His neck measures 13 in. his chest is about 12 and from head to tail is 15.. Have a Blessed Day! Pam

<< reply >>

Linda's version of the dog sweater pattern:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/dogsweater-lindas.htm
works up like the original dog sweater pattern:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/dogsweater.htm
which begins at the waist.
The original dog sweater pattern includes alteration instructions
to help you crochet your sweater to fit any breed.

Haley's Doll Headband - for 18" Doll

I just finished an 18" doll hat and poncho for a christmas gift.
They turned out so cute. I just wanted to thank you for the free patterns.
Keep up the good work! Kelly Grand Rapids, Michigan

I didn't find an error, but I would like to tell you, that you are a genius and I love this pattern!

Rachel

RE: Doll Blanket

I crochet the blanket and it worked out fine... my crochet skills came back to me and I was able to complete the set for my granddaughter. I used your pattern as a guide and the blanket and pillow came out adorable and I completed it in no time!. Thanks for the help.. I hope you had a good holiday and are enjoying the New Year! Grammy Anne

Re: Heart_Afghan_Square_2

I WAS DOING A SEARCH FOR VALENTINES DAY CROCHETED AFGHAN PATTERNS WHEN I CAME ACROSS THIS SITE THAT HAD YOUR PATTERN. I REALLY DO LOVE THE DESIGN AND WOULD LOVE TO MAKE IT FOR MY HUSBAND FOR VALENTINES DAY. I QUESTION IS HOW MANY SQUARES DO I NEED TO FINISH THIS? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP. SINCERELY, LYNNE

<< reply >>

Each square is approximately 4-1/2 inches.
The size is totally up to you.
If you want an afghan that's 54 inches x 63 inches then you
would make the afghan 12 squares wide and 14 squares long.
Keep in mind that the joining method you choose could add a
little to the size also.

CONTEST/GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

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I have to tell you about this new book.
SweaterBabe.com's Fabulous & Flirty Crochet
I'm so happy to have it in my crochet library.

Katherine Lee has an eye for style and a definite knack for creating beautiful crochet patterns.
I was really happy with the large colorful project photos.
There's something for everyone!
The aspect of Fabulous and Flirty Crochet that stood out to me was the section on the yarns used in the patterns.
One page shows "actual size" photos of the yarns which makes it super easy to substitute other yarns if you want to.
For those who stay strictly to the recommended yarn in a pattern Katherine has included a yarn resource list.
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HUMOR

Employed as a dental receptionist, I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root-canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the patient's tooth, and left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold.

When the dentist returned, the patient was standing next to a tray of dental equipment. "What are you doing by the surgical instruments?" asked the surprised dentist.

Focused on his task, the patient replied, "I'm taking out the ones I don't like."

A pediatrician in town always plays a game with some of his young patients to put them at ease and test their knowledge of body parts. One day, while pointing to a little boy's ear, the doctor asked him,
"Is this your nose?" +

Immediately the little boy turned to his mother and said,
"Mom, I think we'd better find a new doctor!"

Torrential rainstorms were knocking down power lines all over the county one week. As a customer service representative for our local power company, that meant I was dispatching trucks and linemen to repair problems all day and every night.

When I called back one customer to get her exact address, she replied,
"I'm at Post Office Box 99."

Weary from having been on the phone all week, I heard myself say,
"Ma'am, we'll be coming to you in a truck, not an envelope."

Bill was taking a flight to New York. He boards the plane, finds his seat and settles in, but does not fasten his seatbelt. The flight attendant comes down the aisle and see Bill's unfastened seatbelt and says,
"Sir, you need to fasten your seatbelt for takeoff."

After the church service a little boy told the pastor,
"When I grow up, I'm going to give you some money."

A nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening to the little ones chests, would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe, but she never got a response equal to four-year old David's comment.

Gently she tucked the stethoscope into his ears and placed
the disk over his heart. "Listen", she said..........."What do you suppose that is?"

He drew his eyebrows together in a puzzled line and looked up as if lost in the mystery of the strange tap - tap - tapping deep in his chest. Then his face broke out in a wondrous grin and he asked,
"Is that Jesus knocking?"

An exterminating company was giving free termite inspections,
and my dad phoned for an appointment.
After the inspector checked out our house, he said to Dad,

"You don't have any termites right now, but there's a
bunch of 'em in that firewood out back. When they've eaten
their way through it, I guarantee they'll head for your house."

Dad was silent for a moment. Then, in his slow drawl, he replied,
"Well, from the prices you quoted, I figure it would be cheaper
for me just to buy the termites another cord of wood."

Sarahella After watching the movie Cinderella,
five-year-old Sarah started using her pinwheel as a magic wand,
pretending she was a fairy godmother.

"Make three wishes," she told her mother, "and I'll grant them."
Her mom first asked for world peace.

Next, her mother requested for a cure for all ill children.
Again, with a sweep of the pinwheel, Sarah obliged.

The mother, with a glance down at her rather ample curves,
made her third wish, "I wish to have a trim figure again."

The miniature fairy godmother started waving her wand madly.
"I'll need more power for this!" she exclaimed.

A young woman wasn't feeling well, and asked one her co-workers to recommend a physician.

"I know a great one in the city, but he is very expensive.
Five hundred dollars for the first visit, and one hundred dollars for each one after that."

The woman went to the doctor's office and, trying to save a little money, cheerily announced.
"I'm back!"

Not fooled for a second, the doctor quickly examined her and said,
"Very good, just continue the treatment I prescribed on your last visit."

Crochet N More
Newsletter

Volume XII, Issue No. 2
January 30, 2009

Serving approximately 5,400 crafters...

(This newsletter distributed FREE via e-mail only on the 15th and 30th of each month)

Thank you for requesting the Crochet 'N' More Newsletter.
We hope to provide you with exciting information on the latest web developments pertaining to the Crochet 'N' More website as well as two of my original patterns in each issue.

God Bless You!

FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:

GENERAL NEWS
QUESTIONS FROM THE CNM MESSAGE BOARD
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
BIBLE TRIVIA
PAGES UPDATED
NEW LINKS
MEMBER PATTERNS
CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE
CROCHET TIP
VIEWER FEEDBACK
CONTEST/GIVE-AWAY INFORMATION
CLASSIFIED SECTION
HUMOR

GENERAL NEWS

QUESTIONS FROM
THE CNM MESSAGE BOARD

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

BIBLE TRIVIA

PAGES UPDATED

NEW LINKS

MEMBER PATTERNS

CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE

CROCHET TIP

VIEWER FEEDBACK

CONTEST/GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

The information provided below is strictly for your enjoyment.

CLASSIFIED SECTION

HUMOR

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Crochet N More Newsletter

Volume XII, Issue No. 2 January 30, 2009

Serving approximately 5,400 crafters...

(This newsletter distributed FREE via e-mail only on the 15th and 30th of each month)

Thank you for requesting the Crochet 'N' More Newsletter. We hope to provide you with exciting information on the latest web developments pertaining to the Crochet 'N' More website as well as two of my original patterns in each issue.

God Bless You!

FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:

GENERAL NEWS QUESTIONS FROM THE CNM MESSAGE BOARD WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT BIBLE TRIVIA PAGES UPDATED NEW LINKS MEMBER PATTERNS CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE CROCHET TIP VIEWER FEEDBACK CONTEST/GIVE-AWAY INFORMATION CLASSIFIED SECTION HUMOR

GENERAL NEWS

QUESTIONS FROM THE CNM MESSAGE BOARD

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

BIBLE TRIVIA

PAGES UPDATED

NEW LINKS

MEMBER PATTERNS

CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE

CROCHET TIP

VIEWER FEEDBACK

CONTEST/GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

The information provided below is strictly for your enjoyment.

CLASSIFIED SECTION

HUMOR

Crochet N More
Newsletter

Volume XII, Issue No. 2
January 30, 2009

Thank you for requesting the Crochet 'N' More Newsletter.
We hope to provide you with exciting information on the latest web developments pertaining to the Crochet 'N' More website as well as two of my original patterns in each issue.

GENERAL NEWS
QUESTIONS FROM THE CNM MESSAGE BOARD
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
BIBLE TRIVIA
PAGES UPDATED
NEW LINKS
MEMBER PATTERNS
CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE
CROCHET TIP
VIEWER FEEDBACK
CONTEST/GIVE-AWAY INFORMATION
CLASSIFIED SECTION
HUMOR

QUESTIONS FROM
THE CNM MESSAGE BOARD