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Matthew 26:27-28
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Ephesians 1:3-12
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POPCORN (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
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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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I have a tip for those of us who are disabled or arthritic and need help holding onto hooks. I have tried pencil holders etc but too big for most hooks. The most customizable for me has been T-shirt yarn, I actually used the hem that is normally discarded.
Ed. I start with a piece of tape at end of fabric strip and wound tape and fabric around crochet needle. I can make it as thin or fat, short or long as I need it. I cut the end into two strips kinda like ole fashion bandages, and tie off.
Viola comfy crochet.
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Re: ReadAPattern - Streamlined Sweater Jacket Pattern
Hi,
I am attempting to make a sweater for myself.
I finished the back of the sweater with no problem.
Now I am doing the left front. The directions say: Ch 63.
Work pat Rows 1 and 2, then continue to rep Row 2 for pat,
dec 1 st at center front on next row, then every 4 rows 18 times more.
I am good up to the unlined part and I know how to decrease.
My questions are: (1) What is the center front?
And (2) Do I decrease after 4 rows or do I decrease on the 4the row (18 times)?
I would very much appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks so much!
Linda
<< Reply >>
(1) When you make the Left Front you will be working decreases along the edge where the sweater will meet in the front (hence, center front).
(2) Your first decrease will be on Row 3, then work a decrease every 4 rows for a total of 19 decreases.
When you make the Right Front you will do the decreases on opposite edge.
RE: Post on the Crochetnmore Fan Page
My daughter and I have just started watching your beginner videos. Thanks so much. I crocheted a little years ago, and couldn't remember much. She is left handed and I was having trouble teaching her. The videos are such a big help with that. Looking forward to trying some of your patterns.
Lisa Olivery Summey
RE: ABC Blanket
Well I've finished my blanket... I'm a little disappointed in the appearance. I don't understand what happened the first 3 rows turned out great... The last 3 rows are not. The puffs, no matter what I seemed to do, ended up on the back side :-(. I probably won't give this to anyone... And not sure I have the heart to rip hours worth of work apart. So i don't know what will become of it. But could you explain why the puffs are all on the wrong side?
Tiffani
<< Reply >>
Sounds like you may have accidentally skipped a row of single crochets.
I've made this afghan numerous times... so many, in fact,
that I have learned to incorporate a border while making the
actual afghan instead of adding it later.
RE: Post on the Crochetnmore Fan Page
RE: 60 Minute Mary Jane Slippers
http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Booties/60-Minute-Mary-Jane-Slippers
<< Comments >>
Love the booties do the pattern come in adult size if so where can I get the pattern.
Christine J. Parham
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See what you think about this pattern:
http://thelittlehousebythesea.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/free-pattern-for-mary-jane-slippers/
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RE: Post on the Crochetnmore Fan Page
RE: Cozy Hooded Blanket
http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-for-Baby/Cozy-Hooded-Blanket-Red-Heart
<< Comments >>
oh I forgot how much I love making this blanket :o)
Ilene Berg Goldberg
This is pretty.
PatternsforCrochet
Re: Row_Count_Purple_Heart_Coaster
So I wanted to thank you for posting the instructions on your purple
heart coaster pattern I love the full video on how to do it. Since
your ribbon pattern is probably more difficult, I'll probably print
the heart pattern and follow your video on how to do it. By the way on
your heart pattern, if I were you, I wouldn't post the whole video box
on the website, cause after part one plays it doesn't go on to part
two. You have to physically go to YouTube, look up your videos and
play part two. So I would just post the two links to your video if I
were you. But I'm excited to crochet the heart to learn how to change
the colors for the ribbon. Thanks again for everything, and thanks for
your reply! God Bless You
Happy crocheting!
From,
Charlie Pedrett
<< Reply >>
I hope you liked the pattern for the purple heart coaster.
In regards to the video boxes on the pattern page, you should be able
to click on each video link and watch it without leaving the pattern page.
Subject: Error in Dishcloth
Hello
The subject says error in dishcloth but I don’t think this is an error I just have a question.
I was not able to get 2 cloths out of 1 skein of the cotton yarn. Do you always get 2 cloths?
I love this pattern by the way! It is so much quicker than the others I was using!
kerry
<< Reply >>
Each dish cloth takes less than 2 ounces of 4 ply cotton yarn.
I normally work with a cone of yarn instead of individual balls.
Each individual ball of Sugar N Cream or Peaches & Crème brand yarns
in a solid color contain 2.5 ounces of yarn, therefore you would only
be able to make one cloth per skein.
Re: Soft Soap Dress
I just saw this pattern and wondered- what is the hump? I have never seen that in all my 40 something years of crochet.
Taylor Famil
<< Reply >>
Each chain has a top loop and a bottom loop on the front side
and on the back there is a little hump.
When you make the foundation chain (the chains made to begin your
project) the front side of the chain will look like little hearts sitting
on top of each other. When you flip the chain over to the back side
it looks like a little row of humps... work into those humps.
I specify to work in the "hump of the chain" in many of my patterns.
Hope this helps.
Subject: Closed Chevron Stitch
Hi Lisa I'm a little confused about a pattern that's asking for a foundation chain with multiples of 11 + 1 +1 . I'm not sure if what my total should be either 24 (11+11+1+1) or 25 (11+1+11+1+1)
I'm hoping you can clear this up for me as I'm eager to start.
Thanks
Helen
<< Reply >>
The main portion of the foundation chain should be a multiple of 11.
Then add two more... not sure why they would say +1 +1.
Is this pattern online?
Lisa
<< Helen's Reply >>
Yes it's on YouTube called the close chevron pattern
http://m.youtube.com/watch?=KFcWl5NaF8A
Helen
<< Lisa's Reply >>
I tried to view the video with the link you sent me and it didn't come up
so I searched youtube for "close chevron stitch" and found the video here:
http://youtu.be/KFcWl5NaF8A
(it seems a letter was missing from the link you sent)
Anyway, the written pattern is on this page:
http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-crochet-the-close-chevron-stitch/
Just make your foundation chain in a multiple of 11 and then add two more stitches
to begin.
Lisa
Hello Lisa:
when I reattach the yarn to start the toe section, if I start with the first unworked stitch of sole, how will the toe section connect with the heel section on the sides???
do you have a video of these booties? Im running out of time:( please help me…..
G
<< Reply >>
When the ribbon is inserted it draws the bootie together.
The heel and toe do not actually join.
Sorry, I do not have a video at this time.
Hope you enjoyed this pattern.
Feel free to visit CNM and /or email me anytime.
Subject: Spider web "corner" pattern (C:
HELP!
I have been trying to figure out how to get the pattern for the corner spider web that I pinned on Pinterest. I have gone to the site, but for the life of me I can’t find it!
I am hoping to get ahold of it today as I am where I can print the pattern. I won’t be near a printer again for another week.
And my Mom is coming to visit and is going to help me make one!
Thanks in advance!
Robin Reineke
<< Reply >>
I have a Spider Web Table Topper pattern on this page:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/spiderwebtabletopper.htm
This is the same pattern shown in the following photo on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/pin/149392912609586825/
Enjoy!
Via the Crochetnmore YouTube Channel
Re: How to Crochet - Two Strands Together
Comments:
Thank you. Do you have to use a larger hook to do this method?
Stacie Jackson
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Not all the time... as long as you can complete the stitches okay you can choose the hook size. Keep in mind that the smaller the hook the tighter the fabric will be.
Crochetnmore
Subject: Baby_Booties_2
Hello
I am hoping that you may be able to help me here. I have a 4mth old grandson and am trying to make him a pair of booties. Can you tell me how to make a pattern of my choice larger so it will fit him.
I find great patterns but they are only for newborn babies or small babies. So I would like to know, if I find a pattern I like what do I need to do to enlarge it. I am only a beginner.
Thanks look forward to hearing from you
Jenny
<< Reply >>
Each pattern is different, therefore would require
different alterations to enlarge it.
You might enjoy this pattern:
http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/10/crochet-cuffed-baby-booties-pattern.html
RE: Message on the Crochetnmore Fan Page
Could you please tell me the size of the Double Ruffle Baby Afghan that your pattern makes. I realize I can make it any size I want but would like to know what size your pattern makes. It's a very pretty pattern. Thank you in advance. PS I tried earlier to send a message and don't think it went through but apologize if it did & your receiving 2 of the same message. Thanks again Lynn M
<< Reply >>
The afghan as written should measure somewhere around 3 feet wide.
Keep in mind that stitch tension may vary from one crocheter to another.
Subject: Row_Count_A_Coaster
Hi, I found your coaster pattern that’s fantastic
I’m looking for a interrogation mark in the same size
15/15
is it possible for you to put that online ?
I would be so gratefull
I’ve try to find a way to make it by myself but didn’t succeded
your help would be so appreciated !
thanks
kind regards
<< Reply >>
Here you go:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/rowcountquestionmarkcoaster.html
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