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As each row for eg is 12mc,
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Does each colour get carried behind the square?
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change you crochet over the unused color
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needed to be picked up again.
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CROSSED
STITCHES
Crossed stitches may be comprised of various crochet stitches.
The double crochet cross stitch seems to be the most common.
BEGINNING
CROSS STITCH (BEG CR ST)
Chain 3.
Work a double crochet in the stitch to the right of the beginning chain 3.
This crosses the chain 3 and the double crochet. Then proceed with your next
stitch.
CROSS STITCH (CR ST)
Skip the next stitch.
Double crochet in the next stitch.
Working over the double crochet just made, double crochet in the stitch you
skipped.
Practice these stitches
by making
William's Baby Hat Pattern
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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)
This file is
very informative when learning to crochet:
http://www.lionbrand.com/faq/learnToCrochet.pdf
Keep a binder
handy by your computer. Add tabs for different sections such as:
Afghans
Baby
Kitchen
Bath
Home Decor
Toys, etc.
When you print
a pattern from the internet, punch holes in it and add it to your binder in
the appropriate section. This will save you lots of time and effort when you
begin to choose your next project.
Scrap Yarn Ideas ...
do you have number 57?
56. I have read all of the
uses for scrap yarn and one I didn't see there is making pom poms.
You can make them small or medium and use them to decorate almost anything.
If you make a granny square you can sew them in the middle of a square to use.
I attach them to baby booties, hats etc.
It really is easy to do and fun to make them.
Sue Hayesville, NC
E-Mail: suewagen@brmemc.net
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"Please keep me in mind for all your "CRAFTY" needs"
The following page is compilation
of uses for scrap yarns:
SCRAP YARN IDEAS
If you have a use that's not listed email me!
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Simply love this little
pattern!
I Used Pearl Cotton and a big hook and it came out so lacy and pretty!
Thanks for sharing, Ellen
RE: Baby Booties 2
Hello, I was looking for
a cute cuff for booties I am making and found your pattern Baby Booties 2.
I had wished I had learned ire about crocheting from my Mom who was wonderful.
I quilt but I am wanting to make some booties that have a nice cuff. What
does the following mean?
*Fpdc around post of next dc.
Bpdc around post of next dc.
FPDC? BPDC?
Thank you for your help. Arlene Howard
<< reply >>
These are post stitches.
Here's how:
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)
BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over,
insert hook from the back 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)
This link is helpful in
explaining these stitches.
http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa060797.htm
You can find these and many other stitch abbreviations and instructions on
my Basics page:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/123basics.htm
Hope this helps.
RE: Would like to know
i'm looking for a turkey
crochet pattern to either use as a pin or a magnet.
i would like any patterns but a full size one possibly
thanks pcomer
<< reply >>
Try this pattern:
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/turkey.html
RE: Read A Pattern
Help ! I am having trouble with this part. PATTERN SAYS: Sc in first dc, (dc in next dc, sc in next dc) 7 times; Does this mean that I only do the parenthesis 7 times or do I work this whole thing 7 times ? This throw me so bad, Every year I sign up at Joann Fabric and Mary Maxine and have never been called for lesson and I have a dvd for the computer but it only goes so far Would like any help Kim Coggins
<< reply >>
PATTERN SAYS: Sc in first dc, (dc in next dc, sc in next dc) 7 times;
This means you work
one single crochet in the first double crochet
Then...
double crochet in the next double crochet, single crochet in the next double
crochet
double crochet in the next double crochet, single crochet in the next double
crochet
double crochet in the next double crochet, single crochet in the next double
crochet
double crochet in the next double crochet, single crochet in the next double
crochet
double crochet in the next double crochet, single crochet in the next double
crochet
double crochet in the next double crochet, single crochet in the next double
crochet
double crochet in the next double crochet, single crochet in the next double
crochet (that makes 7 times)
Does this mean that I
only do the parenthesis 7 times or do I work this whole thing 7 times ?
Only what's in parentheses is repeat
those seven times.
Hi!
Is there a way to print a more printer-friendly page of instructions for project?
I seem to get two pages and, although I like the pretty heart design (J),
I’d like to use less paper and printer ink. Have looked around the site, but
did not see any answer for my question. Thank you for some very nice patterns
for a beginner! I hope you can tell me how to conserve ink and paper. Oh,
and I’d like to see more items employing the Tunisian (afghan) stitch. Thanks!
Best wishes, Michelle Bello in Bethlehem, Pa.
<< reply >>
You can copy and paste the pattern text into a word processing program and print only the portion you want to.
Re: crochet round doily
I am looking for instructions and illustrations on how to crochet a round doily using my J crochet needle with regular yarn. It would be a round version of a granny square. I tried to figure out how to convert my granny square into being round instead of square, but being new to crocheting, could not grasp the concept. I am following instructions from the Crochet Cabana web site and it has been very helpful in getting started but cannot find step by step instructions on just continuing going round and round with the double crochet stitch until I reach the size I need for using as doilies under my bed lamps, vases, etc. Can’t use the small embroidery needles and thread due to bad fingers but can use the larger sizes of crochet materials. I would appreciate any help you could give me. I am traveling with a lap top without a printer so have to write down instructions of paper until I can figure out for myself how to get started with a round pattern. I just don’t know how to round off the corners of a granny square. I think I just made a short question very long. Thank you Judy Franke
<< reply >>
You can use a larger hook
with yarn on any pattern that calls for thread and a steel hook to achieve
a larger size. I use this pattern under my lamps:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/lacydoily.htm
It's not too large with thread but you can make it larger using the larger
hook and yarn.
These patterns may work for you also:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/wagonwheeldoily.htm
http://www.crochetnmore.com/threaddoily.htm
This pattern looks nice:
http://www.thecraftytipster.com/crochet/crochet-doily/free-doily-1.html
You can use this afghan
pattern and do as many rounds as you need to get the size you want:
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976910272&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace
RE: Read A Pattern
Hi; This is the most comprehensive page of instructions I've ever come across. I've tagged it for further information. I crochet many items for charities and women shelters in my city. I am trying to crochet, from a pattern I found online, a diaper cover. I've done other diaper covers, but this one just stood out to me, and I thought I'd give it a try, but I'm stumped.
Pattern says:
Row 1) Dc in third ch fr hk & in ea across to the end....understood
Row 2) Hdc across. Do not ch for beg ch..........not understood
Row 3) sk last st made on row before, DO NOT CH, hdc in next st and in ea
st across, do not hdc in last st. Turn. ............................really
don't understand
Row 4-9) Rep row 3.
Row 3 has me stumped.
Thanks for your help. Katherine....Philadelphia
<< reply >>
For Row 2 you work a half double crochet in each stitch across... then don't chain before row 3.
For Row 3 you skip the last stitch you made on the previous row... simply turn the piece and don't work in the first stitch. Don't chain either. Work a half double crochet in the next stitch (the second stitch on that row) and in each remaining stitch across to the last one. Do not work a half double crochet in the last stitch. Turn.
All this does is skip one stitch on each end for each row from 3 through 9. That will decrease the piece gradually to shape the diaper cover. Hope this helps.
I am a beginner to crocheting
and I have a question regarding the reading of a pattern.
I have read through you How to Read a Pattern and am still a bit confused.
The pattern is that of a Half Moon Shawl and the line reads as follows:
ROW 2: Ch 3, turn, (dc
in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) twice, bobble in next dc,
(2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) twice - 13 sts.
Does this mean that the part in parentheses is for the next line or do I do everything on that row and the total stitches should equal 13? The word twice, does that mean that this line should be done twice, or what is shown in the parentheses should be done twice? Thank you. Linwood
<< reply >>
Dear Linwood:
ROW 2: Ch 3, turn, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) twice, bobble in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) twice - 13 sts.
For Row 2 you do the
following:
Chain 3, turn.
Double crochet in the next double crochet. Two double crochets in the next
double crochet
Double crochet in the next double crochet. Two double crochets in the next
double crochet
Bobble in the next double crochet
2 double crochets in the next double crochet, double crochet in the next double
crochet
2 double crochets in the next double crochet, double crochet in the next double
crochet
When finished you should have 13 stitches.
Does this mean that the part in parentheses is for the next line or do I do everything on that row and the total stitches should equal 13? The word twice, does that mean that this line should be done twice, or what is shown in the parentheses should be done twice?
When a number is specified just after closing parenthesis you repeat what is in parentheses that number of times. In this instance.. the part in parentheses is worked twice. Hope this helps.
Re: Help!
I am looking for oldtime crochet potholder patterns. Please help me. I have been looking on the web without any luck. Thank You
<< reply >>
Try this page:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/potholders_etc.php
There are numerous patterns you might like.
Hi Lisa,
My Name is Cynmare and I wanted to know if the ABC BABY BLANKET had more directions
to it.
I am a new at crocheting. Thank you for any help!!!
<< reply >>
The Baby's ABC Baby Blanket
pattern is done using a graph.
The first part tells you how many to chain to begin... then you follow the
graph.
I don't recommend this pattern for a beginning crocheter.
If you decide to try it...
take a look at this page:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/chartcrochet.htm
for info on graphs and charts.
Hope this helps.
Could someone help me find pink ribbon breast cancer awarness crochet pattern of any sort? I have looked everywhere I know where to look! Thank You Linda
<< reply >>
I've found a few patterns
online... check these sites (some are free - some charge): http://www.geocities.com/diznemom/breastcancerribbonafghan1.html
http://www.geocities.com/diznemom/breastcancerribbonafghan2.html
http://www.crochetcabana.com/Patterns/Afghans/cancer-ribbon-filet-afg-w-chart-petit.pdf
http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/freepattern3.html
http://www.crochetpatternsetc.com/id76.html
You may be able to incorporate
this ribbon graph into your crochet projects:
http://www.craftdesigns4you.com/pdf/freepinkheartribbon.pdf
Here's a nice knitted
scarf pattern if you enjoy knitting:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kvs-pinkRibbonScarf.html
Thankyou for all the lovely patterns. I have made quite a few. I love the aspect of praying for our friends, thankyou for letting us into their private lives. IT IS SO GOOD TO PRAY WHILE I CROCHET.
Ros Gower
I am an experienced crocheter.
On your site I found a lot of useful information.
Thank you for all your work! I like crochet patterns from this site www.mypicot.com
All the patterns are free. Perhaps it would be helpful. Best Wishes, Nicole
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As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald's one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, "We should pray."
From the back seat I heard
his earnest request:
"Please, God, don't let those cars block the entrance to McDonald's."
There is an old story about
a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing.
"What's the matter?" she asks.
"I've just figured out how to tie my shoes."
"Well, honey, that's wonderful."
Being a wise mother, she recognizes his victory in the Eriksonian struggle of
autonomy versus doubt:
"You're growing up, but why are you crying?"
"Because," he says, "now I'll have to do it every day for the rest of my life."
Anni stormed up to the front desk of the library and said, "I have a complaint!"
"Yes, ma'am?"
"I borrowed a book last week and it was horrible!"
"What was wrong with it?
"It had way too many characters and there was no plot whatsoever!"
The librarian nodded and said, "Ahh. So you must be the person who has our phone book."
After getting a physical from my doctor, I asked, "Well Doc, how do I stand?" The doctor said, "That's what puzzles me."
"We used to play spin the
bottle when I was a kid. A girl would spin the bottle and if it pointed to you
when it stopped, the girl could either kiss you or give you a dime. By the time
I was 14, I owned my own home."
- Gene Perret
Dr. Bloom was known for his miracle cures for arthritis. One day, his waiting room was full of people when in shuffles a little old lady, bent nearly double, leaning on her cane.
When her name was called, she ambled into the patient visitation area and, amazingly, emerged less than thirty minutes later, walking completely upright, with her head held high.
A woman who had seen the old lady come in to the office stood and approached her. "This is incredible!" she exclaimed. "You walked through that door bent in half, and now you're walking as straight and tall as a young woman! What kind of miracle did that doctor DO for you?"
The old lady looks the woman in the eye and says, "Miracle, shmiracle ... he gave me a longer cane."
Returning home from work, Jamie was shocked to find that the house had been ransacked and burglarized. After telephoning the police, the dispatcher broadcast the call on the radio, and a K-9 unit, patrolling nearby was the first to respond.
As the K-9 officer approached the house with his dog on a leash, Jamie ran out on the porch, shuddered at the sight of the cop and his dog, then sat down on the steps.
Incredulous, Jamie moaned, "I come home to find all my possessions stolen.
I call the police for help, and what do they do?"
"They send me a BLIND policeman!"
As I drove into a parking lot, I noticed that a pickup truck with a dog sitting behind the wheel was rolling toward a female pedestrian. She seemed oblivious, so I hit my horn to get her attention. She looked up just in time to jump out of the way of the truck's path, and the vehicle bumped harmlessly into the curb and stopped. I rushed to the woman's side to see if she was all right.
"I'm fine," she assured me, "but I hate to think what could have happened to me if that dog hadn't honked."
John had never been on a fishing boat before, and he was now thinking it was the stupidest thing he'd ever done in his life.
Who would ever have believed that seasickness could be this awful? With every pitch and roll, John wondered how he was going to survive the remaining two hours of the trip.
One of the deckhands came up to him and said, "Don't worry, young fella. Nobody ever died of seasickness."
"You've just taken away my last hope for relief," John said.
Unexpected cold snaps had destroyed the buds on my father's young peach tree for two years in a row. This spring Dad was ready. He replanted the sapling in a large box, mounted it on wheels, and put the tree in the garage whenever the temperature dropped.
One warm April day Dad was wheeling the tree out into the yard, and stopped to give our dog a drink from the garden hose. A neighbor watched the scene with amusement.
"Frank," he finally commented, "you're the only man I know who walks his tree and waters his dog!"
PONDERABLES
Can you cry under water?
How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?
Since bread is square, then why is sandwich meat round?
Why do you have to "put
your two cents in"...but it's only a "penny for your thoughts?"
Where's that extra penny going to?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?
Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
How come we choose from just two people for President and fifty for Miss America?
If a 911 operator has a heart attack, whom does he/she call?
Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out!" Or watch a white thing come out a chicken's behind and think, "that ought to taste good."
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?
When your photo is taken for your driver's license, why do they tell you to smile? If you are stopped buy the police and asked for you license, are you going to be smiling?
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?
If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don't point to their crotch when they ask where the bathroom is?
Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune? Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog 's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride; he sticks his head out the window?
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