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"I LOVE Thee, O Lord, my strength." The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.
Psalm 18:1-3
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who practiced the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.
John 3:16-21
A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
John 13:34-35
If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.
John 14:15
This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends, if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father, I have made known to you. You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He may give to you. This I command you, that you love one another.
John 15:12-17
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I had the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
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Picot (P)
Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.
(that's it... the picot makes a little bump
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If you have accumulated balls of scrap yarn, store them in a zip lock bag. This will keep them from unraveling or getting dirty. The bag is transparent which allows you to see what colors you have. Bags of scrap yarns are great to keep in the car... don't forget to include a hook in the bag! Use these scraps to make granny squares or other small items.
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Re: Stitch_Question
What is cor that is located in the top join round?
I am working on your toilet paper holder pattern.
Becky Haskins
<< Reply >>
Cor in the pattern means "corresponding".
when holding R1 up to R103 you work one single crochet through
each of the corresponding stitches to join them.
Lisa
Via the Crochetnmore YouTube Channel
How to Crochet - Linked Double Crochet Stitch
<< Comments >>
Wow! I finally found somebody who holds her (his ;-)) feeding yarn the same way I do!
Your tutorial was very well done and easy to understand. Good work.
Andie Straus
Re: pattern question
Good Monday afternoon Lisa,
I have made several of the Hanging Granny Square towel holders and every time someone sees one, I get another order. The only problem I am having is I can’t find 3-1/2” plastic rings. I have been using 3” brass ones, but WHERE can I find what is called for in the pattern? I have been to Joann’s, Hobby Lobby and even checked Amazon.
NO LUCK!
Thank you.
Christy Blandford
<< Reply >>
The plastic ring I used for this pattern was used to hang a scarf where I used to work.
The ring measured 3-1/2” but you can use any ring similar in size... even a bangle bracelet near that size would work as long as it’s large enough to hang the towel through.
I think these metal rings would work:
https://www.amazon.com/Realeather-Crafts-Metal-3-Inch-6-Pack/dp/B00DG8VBK6/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1466096887&sr=1-1&keywords=3%22++craft+ring
I actually found a 3-1/2” ring but it opens (I would only use it if I glued or taped it so it would stay closed):
https://www.amazon.com/Metal-Loose-Binder-Keyrings-3-5-inch/dp/B00ARB9TUO/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1466096788&sr=1-1&keywords=3%22+metal+ring
Lisa
Via the Crochetnmore YouTube Channel
How to Crochet - Tips about Baby's ABC's Afghan
Hi there.
I love this afghan! I started the project and it was looking great until I realized that instead of blocks I had rectangles..My 27 stitches are much wider than my 27 rows. I then made several swatches to try to get the right gauge and I can't do it. If I try to make the rows taller by pulling the bigger yarn loops as I crochet then the stitches also get wider so I'm not gaining any ground. Is there some trick that you can share? I would greatly appreciate any help you can offer!
Thanks!
Jennifer
<< Reply >>
Can you sent me a photo of what you have so far?
Lisa
<< Reply >>
Hi, Lisa.
Thank you so much for getting back to me!
Here are a couple of pictures.
Each letter cube is 6 1/2 inches wide but only 5 inches tall.
At this rate my afghan would be wider than the length. Any suggestions??
Thanks again!
Jennifer
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Hi again.
I'm using a G hook and Cascade 220 Superwash yarn.
Jennifer
<< Reply >>
You’re welcome Jennifer.
I think your afghan looks great!
I’m sure tension is playing a part in the gauge but your stitches are beautiful.
With your measurements I think the finished afghan will be close to “square” since it is six blocks high (6 blocks x 5” = 30”) and only five blocks wide (5 blocks x 6.5” = 32.5”).
I’ve never used Cascade but from what I see online it is practically the same size/weight as the yarn I use and I also use a G hook for this pattern.
For future afghans, since your tension is shortening the overall size, you might try adding an even number of rows above/below each letter to add length. You can also increase your hook size to an H or I to increase the overall size. Keep in mind that increasing the hook size will make the stitches more relaxed.
Hope this helps.
Lisa
Re: ReadAPattern
* 2 sc in next stitch* 3 times
Silvia F.
<< Reply >>
* 2 sc in next stitch* 3 times
Do this:
Work two single crochet stitches in the next stitch.
Work two single crochet stitches in the next stitch.
Work two single crochet stitches in the next stitch.
Designers use asterisks ( * ) and other symbols in patterns to shorten the pattern language.
Somewhere after asterisks or other symbols there should be a stated “repeat”
of instructions.
Lisa
Re: regarding crochet
Hello Lisa
Im a subscriber of crochet n more. I am interested in doing different types of crochet sleeves. I would like to make crochet sleeves and attach it to dresses and saree blouses. I dont know how to increase and decrease. Can you help me.
I wouild like to learn different sleeve patterns.
Regards
Radha
<< Reply >>
To increase in crochet you add extra stitches.
To decrease in crochet you combine two or more stitches into one.
Our Crochet Basics page contains information on many types of stitches:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/123basics.htm
some of which include links to videos to help explain them.
There is a free sleeve crochet pattern on this page:
http://www.womansday.com/home/crafts-projects/how-to/a2728/simply-sleeves-884/
that may be a good pattern to start with.
Hope this helps.
Lisa
Via the Crochetnmore Fan Page
http://www.crochetnmore.com/sashastotebag.html
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I need this.
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