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Re:Crochet turtle
I am looking for a pattern for a crocheted turtle that lies on the floor and is used to wipe spills. I think there is a washcloth sewn to the bottom, but it doesn't show...just looks like a crocheted turtle on the floor.
I found a cached message on this board looking for the same thing, but could not see the replies.
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<< Dawn's Reply >>
Thank you!
This is the 'pattern' I was looking for
http://debs1967.blogspot.com/2009/10/turtle-applique-crochet-pattern-thread.html
This is not the floor wipe pattern, but made like this, with a washcloth bottom.
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FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET (FSC)
For any project that requires a foundation row of all single crochets you can use Foundation Single Crochets. In other words, instead of making a series of chain stitches and then working a single crochet into each chain you work a series of FSC stitches.
To begin a Foundation Single Crochet row, Chain 2.
Insert hook into the second chain from the hook
yarn over and draw a loop through (2 lps on hk)
chain 1
(2 lps still on hk)
yarn over and draw through two loops to finish the foundation single crochet.
*
Insert hook into last chain made, yarn over and draw a loop through. (2 lps on hk)
Chain 1. (2 lps still on hk)
Yarn over and draw through two loops to finish the foundation single crochet.
Repeat from the asterisk * for as many stitches as you need for your project.
Click here to watch a video of this stitch posted by conicuts.
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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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Using a yarn needle to weave in your yarn tails is better than using your crochet hook.
When you use your crochet hook to weave the yarn tails you have to insert it into one stitch at a time and doing so tends to distort the stitches. It may seem to take a long time to thread the yarn needle but you can pull the yarn tail through many stitches at one time which will allow you to finish up your project faster.
Scrap Yarn Ideas ...
do you have number 84?
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I am a beginner what is fpdc in crocheting on pattern?
ktrent
<< reply >>
This is a Front Post Double Crochet:
FPDC
FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over, insert hook from the front side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa060797.htm
in other words... each double crochet looks like a little fence post.
You put the hook through the work on the right side of the post and bring it around
behind and back through the work toward the front, on the left side of the post.
Then yarn over and pull up a loop and finish the double crochet stitch.
<< ktrent's reply >>
thanks loads for your quick reply. Love your Bible message,learned that as a mere child, 85 years now and just learning to crochet always sewed and knitted.
"Im a beginner and trying to make the hanging towel
Im stuck on row 20 as I dont know how to read patterns very well"
Carol Larimer-Nemeti
<< reply >>
Make sure you have 14 doubles after Rnd 19.
Then Row 20 you do the following:
double crochet in the same stitch as the beginning chain 3
...work 2 doubles in the next double
*
2 doubles in the next chain 1 space (into the hole below the chain)
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next chain 1 space (into the hole below the chain)
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next chain 2 space (into the hole below the chains)
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next chain 2 space (into the hole below the chains)
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next chain 1 space (into the hole below the chain)
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next chain 1 space (into the hole below the chain)
2 doubles in the next double
2 doubles in the next double
When finished you should have 40 double crochet stitches.
Chain 3 and turn.
Re: Headband Patterns
Hi,
I was just looking at your headband pattern.
I love it and wanted to know if you had any other ones.
Could you please let me know.
Thank you
Jo Ann
<< reply >>
There are numerous headband patterns linked on this page also:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/hair_accessories.php
Hi.
I just came onto your site and find it fascinating. Thank you for sharing
your testimony. I have been a committed Christian for years and always
love to connect with others of like faith in the goodness of God.
I have a question concerning your Plate Coaster crochet pattern. It is
written with the intention of using yarn. Is there any reason why it
would not work using cotton thread? I have seen crocketed coasters
done In thread and would like to begin such a project.
Please advise it this is wise using your lovely pattern. Thank you
Cheryl
<< reply >>
The plate coaster can be made with cotton yarn
if it is similar in size to worsted weight acrylic.
I don’t think it would make much of a difference
in the pattern.
"Thank you for having a pattern for the hanging dish towels! I made quite a few as gifts last Christmas, and everyone loved them. I am a beginning crocheter, so I was very pleased with a project that didn't take too long, but provided a good, useful project when finished!"
Debbie Coile Farris
Hi I am looking for the round vintage wire napkin holders, that you can crochet on.
Would you have any idea where I can purchase these?
I've tried some of the craft store's but come up empty handed.
Please Help? If ya can.
Thanks for the web sight it's awesome~!
You can Email me with the information.
Thank You God Bless, Brenda Sayti
<< reply >>
I found one website that sells a variety of metal napkin holders:
http://www.thefind.com/kitchen/info-wire-napkin-holder
and another that has a nice one for sale:
http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/html/vintage_and_collectible_kitche.html
Here are some to purchase that already has crocheting attached:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51762316/vintage-crochet-napkin
-holder?ref=sr_gallery_33&ga_search_query=wire+
crochet&ga_search_type=all&ga_includes[0]=materials
&ga_page=1&ga_order=price_asc&ga_ref=related&ga_facet=
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67708108/unusual-crocheted-napkin-holder-metal
This one has fabric but is really unique:
http://www.vogueme.com/flower-round-napkin-holdervwn-p-180.html
I also found a free pattern for a Ruffled Rose Napkin Holder:
http://www.bestfreecrochet.com/?p=931
Hi, I love your blanket and wanted to try one for my new grandaughter. Is there a beginning stitch count as a foundation or are you going in rounds.
Thank you,
Margie Allen
<< reply >>
This pattern starts in the center and is worked in rounds.
http://www.crochetnmore.com/ribbededgegrannybabyafghan.htm
RE: Dog_Bandana
I just wanted to tell you that I am a dog sitter and I always send my charges home with a pretty bandana made just for them. This pattern is so easy to make and so easy to adapt to different sized dogs. Thanks for publishing it!!! My clients always appreciate seeing their dog looking oh so pretty or handsome with their new bandana.
Thanks again for such an easy versatile pattern!!
Denise Cole
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