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Subject: poncho pattern
Hello Lisa,
I am extremely sorry to bother you with so many questions. I really like the link you gave me for making ponchos. I had earlier posted a question about how to increase the stitches in case a different yarn is used. I have another doubt also. could you please tell me what is meant by 4X and 6X in the pattern below
Thank you very much for taking time to answer my queries.
Row 1: Ch3, dc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, (dc in next 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc) 4X, work center shell (see note #2, above) in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, (dc in next 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc) 10X, work center shell, ch 1, sk next sc, (dc in next 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc) 5X. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
Prabha
ANSWER:
Anytime a pattern has instructions inside parentheses... the number after it is how many times you repeat those instructions.
In this case.. for Row 1 you do the following:
Row 1: Chain 3
double crochet in the next single crochet
Chain 1
skip 1 single crochet
(double crochet in the next 2 single crochets
chain 1, skip the next single crochet) -do this 4 times-
Now work a center shell in the next single crochet (as noted in the pattern)
Chain 1
skip the next single crochet
(double crochet in the next 2 single crochets,
Chain 1, skip the next single crochet) - do this 10 times -
Work a center shell
chain 1
skip the next single crochet
(double crochet in the next 2 single crochets,
chain 1, skip the next single crochet) - do this 5 times -
Join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning ch 3.
Hope this helps!
Lisa Hamblin
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POPCORN STITCH (PC)
The standard popcorn stitch is worked as
follows:
Work 5 double crochets in the chain or stitch indicated.
Drop the loop from the hook.
Insert
the hook in first top of the first double crochet of the 5-dc group.
Pick up the dropped loop.
Draw through the stitch.
Ch1.
Now you can "pop" the popcorn to the right or wrong side of the work as needed.
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Subject: Row_Count_Attic_Window_Afghan_Square
Left Hand Version
hello
I love this pattern and appreciate you giving it away but my question is I am left handed and not for sure how to convert it to left handed to make it look correctly. can you give me any suggestions? I want to make an afghan with as I have made the attic window quilt. Thank you Dawn
<< reply >>
I hadn’t really thought about making a left-handed version.
For a right-handed crocheter the foundation chain is made and when Row 1 is worked
the yarn tail is on the left side. For a left-handed crocheter the yarn tail will be on the right side.
I believe you can make the Row Count Attic Window Afghan Square a left-handed pattern by working the color changes in reverse.
What I mean by that is:
Work Row 1 as stated in the pattern.
Where Row 2 says:
“Ch1, turn. 1CB, 27CC”
Reverse that and work
“Ch1, turn. 27CC, 1CB”
Where Row 3 says:
“Ch1, turn. 26CC, 2CB”
Reverse that and work
“Ch1, turn. 2CB, 26CC”
Change each additional row the same way.
Please let me know how this works for you.
RE: Accent Rug
Made this rug today for my niece. LOVED this patrern!! I used a dark green with off white stripes. I put pink flowers on the stripes! Thanks for the great patt. Becky
RE: Printing
Why am I not able to print directions to your patterns when it says free patterns?
Bj
<< reply >>
I'm not sure why but the Firefox browser does not allow
me to print the pattern by clicking the "Print just the pattern on this Page" button.
I am able to print the pattern by using Internet Explorer.
If you can access a different browser... try to print using it.
Another option: Select the text of the pattern and copy it.
Then paste it into a word program and print from there.
If all else fails... email me the pattern you want and I will email it to you.
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I just discovered you are a believer and how wonderful a testimony. I also believe in Jesus as my Savior and what a wonderful Lord he is. I really enjoy reading other testimonies on you web site. You are indeed a blessing and I hope you continue to post on your web site the miracles and blessing of the Lord. I love to crochet but unfortunately at times like some of the others on the site don't quite understand the pattern instructions and after hours of trying some time hours even days, I just like one lady throw it in the drawer and forget about it. I just finished a rose afghan which at first was difficult but when I put it down and went back the next day it came together. I made a sample square out of extra thread I had so as not to fray my yarn for the afghan. I find sometime that is the best way to see how it comes together and then do it with the yarn for your project. I can't believe how simple it was and it was done with granny squares and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed making it and how beautiful it came out. I thank the Lord for the ability to do such beautiful work. I am saving it for my granddaughter for when she marries. I know it will be something she will appreciate and cherish and hopefully pass on to the next generation. Things like that are a keepsake to say the least. Well thanks so much for your web site, continue being a blessing and sharing your life with everyone. It is very encouraging and helpful to all of us crocheters out here. God bless you and your family and your business.
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As I was reading Gracie Knowles' comments, I remembered my great-grandmother teaching me to crochet, and my grandmother teaching me to knit. When I asked my great-grandmother about tatting, she gave me her shuttle and told me all she could tat was knots -- and she wished me luck. I learned to tat at a craft store, and have found many helpful videos online. Gracie, have you tried this resource?
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Dear Ms. Hamblin,
I am in the middle of crocheting the William's Baby Hat: am on R6, repeating rs 2 & 3, and it seems to me that if I continue 18 more rows the hat would be too tall.
From rows 4-9 to rep 2 & 3 three times. Please check for me if I am doing it right. I am a new learner and instructions don't are too clear to me; takes me many reading to understand. I bought a book to learn, and I would like to get the Encyclopedia of Crochet, but it's too expensive for me.
Please help me finish this project.
Thank you for your time,
Dinorah
<< reply >>
Rs 4-9: Rep Rs 2&3 three times.
This instruction means you repeat Rs 2 and 3
for Rs 4-9.
In other words...
R4 – work R2
R5 – work R3
R6 – work R2
R7 – work R3
R8 – work R2
R9 – work R3
Hope this helps.
lisa i want so bad to do the hanky love it, but how do you put the crochet part on the hanky??
Sharon
<< reply >>
The Bridal Hankie pattern on this page:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/bridalhankie.htm
is completely crocheted... no attaching required.
Subject: Row_Count_Paw_Print_Afghan_Square
i have a question how many squares should I make to make a afghan
please e-mail me back
from melissa
<< reply >>
You can make an afghan any size you like.
Each square is 7.5" x 7.5"
If you want your afghan to be 6 squares wide and 7 squares tall
the finished afghan should be approximately 45" x 52.5"
plus the extra fabric you get with which ever joining method you use.
Subject: Row_Count_Wreath_Coaster
I'm looking for the pattern for the wreath itself - Do you have a pattern for that?
Thanks - Ellie
<< reply >>
I have a pattern for a Photo Wreath that can be used
as a Christmas tree ornament:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/photowreath.htm
You can find numerous links to wreath patterns on this page:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/wreaths.php
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