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Re: Looking for a Baby Pattern
I'm looking for a pattern for "Baby Cozy Cocoon".
Here in Australia people I've talked too don't know what I'm talking about when asked about this type of baby cuddler. I first saw them on the net some months ago, but cannot remember the site or if they are free.
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You can find patterns here:
http://www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LW2397.pdf
http://crochetme.com/media/p/117171.aspx
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bevs-peapod-cr-cozy.html
http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2009/09/wavy-sleep-sack-and-cap-c.html
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STANDING DOUBLE CROCHET
When you join a new yarn you are usually required to make a number of chains to achieve the height of the stitch you need. (i.e. 1ch = 1sc; 2ch=1hdc; 3ch=1dc; 4ch=1tr) So, for a double crochet you would join your yarn with a slip stitch and then make three chains which will count as one double crochet at the beginning of your row/round.
With a Standing Double Crochet you begin by putting a slip knot on your hook, yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch and then complete a normal double crochet stitch. This gives you the stitch height using the actual stitch instead of the series of chain stitches.
In many of my patterns I have crocheters join a new yarn using a single crochet stitch. This uses the same method. Put the slip knot on the hook, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops to make the single crochet stitch.
You can do this with any stitch, put your slip knot on the hook and yarn over the required number of times for the stitch you want, insert your hook in the stitch and complete.
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ILLUSTRATED BASIC CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEGINNER:
SINGLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)
HALF DOUBLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)
DOUBLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)
TRIPLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)
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When I design crochet patterns I always wondered how many ounces of yarn I used in for a pattern. I started using a food scale to weigh my yarn before I start designing and when I finish with a color I weigh the left over yarn and subtract to get the difference/amount used.
Scrap Yarn Ideas ...
do you have number 84?
The following
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Hello. I have just recently became of member of this free pattern site and I love it This pattern is very special to me, because my only daughter is having third grandchild and it will a little girl. My other two grandchildren are boys. My question is this, when the back portion is completed how do you connect the back to the toe area? I put the in the round on back and though the four chain stitch and tie with a bow. Is this correct? If so please let me know soon. Her baby shower is on March 5th of March a nd she is naming the baby Emma Jo Ruth. Thank You very much.
Sincerely,
Joyce Bonar
<< reply >>
When the ribbon is inserted it draws the bootie together.
The heel and toe do not actually join.
Hope you enjoyed this pattern.
Feel free to visit CNM and /or email me anytime.
Subject: Pattern Question
I 'm a beginner crocheter and I've found a basic pattern for a shrug. I don't understand some of the instructions to begin the piece.
1.) Ch 74,
Row 1: 2dc in 5th ch from hook (ch 4 counts as dc and ch - 1 half shell made), * sk 2 ch, sl st in next ch, sk 2 ch, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch (1 shell made) Rep from * across, end with (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch (half shell made) - 11 shells and 1 half shell at each end.
I understand 2dc in 5th ch from hook. Should I skip what's written in the parentheses and work everything after the *, In other words after i do the 2dc in 5th ch from hook, do I sk 2ch, sl st, etc.
Thanks any help is greatly appreciated,
Sincerely,
Theresa
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The part in the parentheses is for reference.
1.) Ch 74,
Row 1: 2dc in 5th ch from hook (ch 4 counts as dc and ch - 1 half shell made),
Chain 74
Work 2 double crochets in the 5th chain from the hook... (the four chains you skipped will count as one double crochet and oen chain stitch and is known as one half shell)
* sk 2 ch, sl st in next ch, sk 2 ch, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch (1 shell made) Rep from * across, end with (2 dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch (half shell made) - 11 shells and 1 half shell at each end.
*
Skip 2 chains
slip stitch in the next chain
skip 2 chains
work 2 double crochets, 2 chains and two more double crochets all in the next chain (this is one shell)
Now repeat from the asterisk * across the row ending with
2 double crochets, one chain and another double crochet in the last chain (this is a half shell again)
You should have 11 shells and 1 half shell on each end of the row.
Hope this helps.
Re: Linked to your site via blog post
Lisa, I linked to your site in my blog post, "New ideas for scrap yarn." Just thought you'd want to know!
http://www.judy-nolan.com/2011/02/25/finding-new-uses-for-scrap-yarn/
Judy Nolan
Re: TheDogHouse
Hi…wanted to send you this sweater I made from one of your patterns.
Thanks.!
Pam Opanowitz
Re: looking for crochet help
Hi! I just joined your newsletter and think what you are doing here is fantastic! I was wondering if you had ever made the ultimate socks from crochetme.com
I have tried a couple of times, but when I get to the gusset and turn heel I get very confused and the ankle of the sock turns out huge. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Teri
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I haven’t made the socks personally.
However, there are comments on the pattern page:
http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/89746.aspx
that suggest what could be the culprit of a sock
becoming too large.
Re: crochet question =)
hi my name is nana
and i need to ask you what does it mean when a pattern reads:working on other side of starting ch, sc in each of .....etc etc. thank you so much!
baby bootees is what im trying to make =)
<< reply >>
When you begin a crochet pattern with a series of chain stitches and you work into each of the chains to form the first row... you can work on around the end of the row and back up the other side of the foundation chain... (hence "working on other side of starting chain") which will form an oval shape.
Subject: Williams Baby Hat
I am making this hat and am confused when I get to R10 thru R12.
It seems like it is increasing too much. Can you please help me figure out the last few rows?
Thank you,
Roxanne from NJ
<< reply >>
Rounds 10 –13 are decrease rounds... the hat
should get smaller.
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For Round 10
chain 3 and do not turn the work.
Double crochet 2 stitches together
Double crochet 2 stitches together
* Double crochet in the next stitch
Double crochet 2 stitches together
Double crochet 2 stitches together
Repeat from * around.
Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain 3.
Let me know if this round works out for you.
Thanks for this pattern. They are beautiful! I'm attempting to make them but I don't see where the heel and the toe portions are joined to each other at the sides. Am I missing something?
I would really appreciate your feedback. My grandbaby and grandnephew are on their "way" within a month or so .
Thanks in advance and God Bless. Ester
<< reply >>
You’re very welcome, thank you for such a nice compliment.
When the ribbon is inserted it draws the bootie together.
The heel and toe do not actually join.
Hope you enjoyed this pattern.
Feel free to visit CNM and /or email me anytime.
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After raising four kids and losing one husband, I decided to
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