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And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all. And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands upon them.
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REVERSE SINGLE CROCHET (a/k/a Crab Stitch)
The Reverse Single Crochet
Stitch or Crab Stitch is easier than it sounds.
Simply put... it's a regular single crochet worked in the opposite direction
on the working row.
| REV SC | REVERSE SINGLE CROCHET (a/k/a CRAB STITCH) | A reverse single crochet is worked from left to right; whereas a regular single crochet stitch is worked from right to left. Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through both of the loops on your hook. This stitch takes a bit of practice but the outcome is well worth the effort. |
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ILLUSTRATED BASIC CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEGINNER:
SINGLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)
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DOUBLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)
TRIPLE CROCHET (click here for instructions)
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Scrap Yarn Ideas ...
74. For Scrap Yarns - I've used some for making ties that have fallen out and gotten lost for Hoodies. I crochet a chain and pull it thru. If you don't have the right length, just tie some together, it doesn't always have to be the same color as the hoodie. Nora Lee, GA
75. Scrap yarn can be crocheted into colorful coasters- or napkin rings -or napkin/silverware pockets to use at the picnic table, if you add the napkin ring right onto the pocket and then tack a coaster on to the top every thing is right there for your picnic... Jean in Ohio
do you have number 76?
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Re: Water_Bottle_Shoulder_Pouch
Hi - I just wanted to say that I enjoy looking at your patterns. I have not tried any yet. But, I am going to try these water bottle holders.... Thank you for being so kind and sharing. Lee
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Subject: Question on reading instructions
Hello Lisa, I have taught myself to crochet and have a question on the instructions of an afghan that I am trying to crochet and need your assistance. The instructions read "hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch **, dc in next 3 ch. rep from * to last 2 ch, end t **, dc in last 2 ch turn". My question is when I do the hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch do I include the dc in next 3 ch and rep from *?? when do I put in the part dc in next 3 ch? Does it go in the repeat? I am confused and can't seem to get it to work out. Thanks for your help. Linda Winkles
<< reply >>
If there is an asterisk just prior to "hdc in next 2 ch"... then you do this:
*
half double crochet in each of the next 2 chains.
single crochet in each of the next 3 chains.
half double crochet in each of the next 2 chains.
**
double crochet in each of the next 3 chains.
Now repeat from the single
asterisk * across to the last 2 chains.
yes... that means you work the double crochet in the next 3 chains every time
until the last repeat.
When you have 2 chains left over on the row... you work one double crochet in
each of those two chains.
The double asterisks ** is there to show you where to stop the last repeat.
I printed the spider web table topper crochet pattern for my mom. She is confounded by this instruction: (Ch3, tr in same st) 6 times. Your help will be most appreciated. Kind regards, Cheryl
<< reply >>
For Round 1 you do this:
Chain 7 and then work one treble crochet in the 7th chain from the hook.
Then...
chain 3 and work a treble crochet in the same stitch... that's one time
chain 3 and work a treble crochet in the same stitch... that's two times
chain 3 and work a treble crochet in the same stitch... that's three times
chain 3 and work a treble crochet in the same stitch... that's four times
chain 3 and work a treble crochet in the same stitch... that's five times
chain 3 and work a treble crochet in the same stitch... that's six times
Now chain 3 and join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 7.
RE: Flower Tote
Thank you so much for your help through your website. You have taught me so much! I appreciate your love and honor for God. That makes this experience through your website even more grand. I am attempting to make your flower tote bag for my daughter. I am stuck on R4 and R5. I am trying to SC in ea row end (3sc) and ch 30. R5 I am having a hard time interpreting "Sc in ea sc and in the hump of ea ch around (66sc)". I am having a difficult time all together. It's such a cute tote and I would love to make it. If possible please advise. Thanks so much V/R, Miya J. Jackson
<< reply >>
For Round 4 you begin the
actual "tote".
So do this:
Chain 1, do not turn. Single crochet in each row end (on that end of the handle)...
that's 3 single crochets.
Now chain 30. (that's 3 single crochets and 30 chains.)
On the opposite end of the handle... being careful not to twist the chain and
keeping the handle straight, single crochet in each row end (on that end of
the handle) ... that's 3 more single crochets.
Chain 30 again. (that's 6 single crochets and 60 chains.)
Being careful not to twist that chain... slip stitch in the first single crochet
ont his row... this forms the top edge of the tote.
Now for Round 5 you chain 1 and turn. Then work one single crochet in each of those six single crochets and one single crochet in the hump of each of the 60 chains you made. Remember that working into the "hump" of the chain means you work into the little hump or bump on the back of the chain stitch.
I am thinking of making the easy baby booties but i am not sure what sk stitch is ?
Carol
<< reply >>
Sk is "skip".
Hope this helps.
I saw your beautiful pattern for the breast cancer ribbon granny square. My 18 yr old nephew is going to Irac soon and would love to make his mother a blanket with the yellow ribbon instead. My problem is I do not know if you are "hiding" the other color into the stich, or if you are finishing off and starting the other color in each change in each row (I hope not...) I have never done a square like this, but I am very interested! Please let me know! Thanks, Kathy
<< reply >>
That's a great idea and I'm sure your nephew's Mom will love it.
When you change to the new
color just work over the old color until it's needed again.
Sometimes in a pattern you need to carry the old color and drop it in a specific
spot in
order to pick it back up again on the way back with the next row.
Read over this page:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/chartcrochet.htm
I discuss how to change colors when crocheting using a chart.
Subject: Bible Cover Crochet Pattern
Hi there, I have been looking on-line for crochet patterns and came across your pattern for a bible cover which I absolutely love and would like to try. However, I am in the UK and struggling with the kind of wool you used. Here in the UK 'worsted weight' is the equivalent to DK and 4 ply is different again. I have tried to look up the Red Heart yearns but there are so many of them and wondered if you could help me out please. We don't really get Red Heart yarn here in the UK but I think I have found a company that will ship to the UK as I have been looking and I really love some of the colour-ways they do. I would be very grateful for your help. Yours in Christ Nicola Chester
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The information on these
pages may be helpful in choosing your yarn:
http://www.crochetcabana.com/yarn_yak.htm
http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html
Subject: ReadAPattern
Hello!
sk next sc, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch1
What i dont understand is that im doing this patter in the round. So i have completed the last round and this excerpt would be the next round. So skipping the next single crochet..does that mean basically to skip1 space? and i dont understand 1 sc in next chain space..
thanks Gena
<< reply >>
>> sk next sc, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch1
this means you skip the
next single crochet... then work one single crochet in the next chain space.
Then Chain 1.
To work into a chain space means you work the indicated stitch(es) into the hole beneath the next chain... not directly into the chain stitch.
Subject: How do you read this??
I have a question about
how to follow a crochet pattern.
It says:
ch 2, work will begin in first chain; you want this to be snug.
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in first chain
I don't understand how "work will begin in first chain"
I appreciate your help!! Stacey
<< reply >>
That is a bit confusing since it says to chain 2... then starts round 1 with chain 1?
Many times a pattern will have you make a series of chain stitches and then join them to form a ring in which you will work the first round.
You may be able to do this pattern by chaining 2 and then working the 6 sc in the first chain you made.
Subject: Crochet pattern question
Hi, I was just reading
your website and it says for any pattern questions to e-mail you.
I haven't crocheted from a pattern in quite some time and now I've got one I
want to do but I'm just so confused. Maybe I should read "Crocheting for Dummies"
first. The pattern is for 0-3 months & 6 month sizes only. Finished sizes: Instructions
given for infants size 0-3 months; changes for infant's size 6 months are in
[ ]. Ok I understand that until it comes to the directions for the dress part.
Row: 1: ch 61 [66] sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (60 [65]
sc). Row 2: working in front lps, ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts [2 sc in next
st, sc in each of next 4 sts] across, turn (72 [78] sc)
Well, if I don't do the part in the brackets I won't end up with 72 sc right? The bold red font is the part I'm confused about.
This is probably very simple for you to figure out but it's just got me stumped and frustrated. If you can please explain this to me, I'd greatly appreciate your help! Sincerely, Cara
<< reply >>
>> Row 2: working
in front lps, ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts [2 sc in next st, sc in each of
next 4 sts]
across, turn (72 [78] sc)
For Row 2 you work only
in the front loops.
Chain 1
single crochet in each of the first 4 stitches
[2 single crochets in the next stitch, single crochet in each of the next 4
stitches]
now where the instructions say "across" directly after the part in the red...
that means you work only the directions inside the brackets over and over across
that row. Turn at the end... you should have 72 OR 78 single crochets when the
row is finished depending on the size you are making.
Subject: Help with decreasing
Hello, Lisa. My name is Dee and I am new to crocheting! I am making a sweater for my great granddaughter. I have been doing good up to the point where I split off and make the left front. I have to decrease and end of with so many stitches and I seem to be short about two stitches in each row when decreasing. Am I not counting right? Do you have any idea as to why I am having this challenge? Look forward to any assistance you can give me! Thanks and God bless!
<< reply >>
It could be that you are accidentally skipping stitches. Count your stitches before the part of the pattern where you divide the front. If that stitch count is correct... proceed to the next row. Be sure to count your stitches after each row help you keep your stitch count correct.
RE: Teddy Bear Graph Patterns
I need help locating a teddy bear motif to crochet. My daughter's friend is expecting her baby in August. I just want to make an afghan and crochet a teddy bear face in the middle. I have searched and searched and I can't seem to find a teddy bear face motif. Can you possibly help me locate one? I would appreciate it greatly. Thank you, Robin
<< reply >>
These pages have teddy bear
graphs that you might be able to use.
http://www.gloria-pat.com/webpages/opteddybear.html
http://www.deborahsknitting.com/
You can purchase various
bear graph patterns here:
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and this page has some adorable afghan patterns... one that incorporates bear
faces:
http://judybscrochetcreations.com/crochet-afghan-patterns.php
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Tax day -- April 15 -- was looming when an elderly woman showed up at my desk at the IRS. She said she required a thick stack of tax forms.
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Arriving back at the dorm late one evening, my roommate explained that she had gotten lost in the school library. No one was surprised, since the library is large and has a confusing layout.
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Although I had arrived 20 minutes early for my one o'clock doctor's appointment, I watched patient after patient disappear into the various rooms. Now, I know things happen, and that more serious issues are typically dealt with first, so I was able to accept that those coming in after me were seen first, but when I was still sitting in the waiting room 1 1/2 hours later, I'd had enough and had become pretty irate.
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