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How blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart. They also do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways. Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should keep them diligently. Oh that my ways may be established to keep Thy statutes! Then I shall not be ashamed when I look upon all Thy commandments. I shall give thanks to Thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous judgments. I shall keep Thy statutes; do not forsake me utterly! How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Thy word. With all my heart I have sought Thee; do not let me wander from Thy commandments. Thy word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against Thee. Blessed art Thou O Lord; teach me Thy statutes. With my lips I have told of all the ordinances of Thy mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate on Thy precepts, and regard Thy ways. I shall delight in Thy statutes; I shall not forget Thy word.
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I found a typo in this pattern... the error has been corrected in blue.
CLUSTER
DISHCLOTH
and
CLUSTER HANGING DISH TOWEL
Thanks to Cameo I realized I omitted part of the cluster stitch instructions.
The pattern has been corrected in blue.
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SINGLE
CROCHET PUFF STITCH
(SC PS or SC Puff St)
QUESTION
Hi- I love your web site. I am trying your puff stitch baby hat. I am confused
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I do not understand how to do the puff stitch. can you re-write it for me? thanx-
janet
ANSWER
See if this helps.
Yarn over, pull
up loop
Yarn over, pull up loop
Yarn over, pull up loop
Yarn over, pull up loop
You should have 9 loops on your hook
Yarn over, pull through 8 loops
Yarn over, pull through the last 2 loops
Push the puff to the front of the work.
Work your next stitch.
JANET'S REPLY
Lisa- I can never thank you for your web site and crochet patterns. I finally
figured out the puff st and completed the 2 hats and baby blankets using the
puff stitches as a border. The 2 expecting teachers loved their presents I made
them............... thanx to you..... I appreciate your directions for dummies...
(me)
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
janet
*** F Y I ***
Practice this stitch with these patterns:
and
BABY'S ABC'S AFGHAN
Courtesy
of Caron International
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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
If you encounter yarn tails that are too short to thread a needle and then sew into your project... weave the needle through the stitches and then thread the yarn tail through the needle and pull it through the stitches.
Scrap Yarn Ideas ...
58. I had so many scraps they were taking over so I learned plastic canvas. I've made lots of things out of scrap yarn. I also if the scrap is really small will crochet a small flower or yoyo then use those to decorate baby dress , sweater, etc. thank you for sharing the Gospel and the Lord with us all.may God richly bless you & yours, Debi in western north carolina
do you have number 59?
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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I love your site. It has sooo much info, which I have really enjoyed. I am a beginner at crocheting and this site has really helped me. I also like the fact that you share your relationship with Jesus. Wow, what a ministry you have.
Thanks again Betty Johnson
RE: 3dc cl (Re: Cluster Hanging Dish Towel)
Lisa, I am having a hard time understanding what a 3dc cl is, can you explain in a little more detail to me. Thanks, Cameo
<< reply >>
To make the 3dc cl do this:
Yarn over, insert your
hook in the next stitch
yarn over, draw up a loop
Yarn over, insert your
hook in the next stitch
yarn over, draw up a loop
Yarn over, insert your
hook in the next stitch
yarn over, draw up a loop
yarn over, draw through all four loops on the hook
Would you have any many stitches you would put for lap covers? And also I am open to new ideas to knit for crafts sales and what would go well at crafts sales? If you could help me I would be appreciate for your help.Thank you Arnold
<< reply >>
You can find numerous
patterns for crocheted lapghans and afghans on this page:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/afghans.php
In past experience, here
are a few items that come to mind that people like at craft fairs... knitted
or crocheted:
afghans
dishcloths
dish towels
Christmas ornaments
baby items (bibs, booties, hats, etc.)
hairbows
slippers
I wanted to get back to you and say "Thank you" for your help! I actually made the hexagon motif! What a doll you are! Now I know where to go when I need help!!! Also thank you for answering me. I was hoping, but surprised. I wrote to a few other people and nobody else responded. You have a life long member! Have a wonderful and blessed weekend
Sharon
Do you by chance have
the pattern for a dish towel with the crochet handle?
If so would you please send it to me?
Thanks.
Rose Ann Squires
<< reply >>
I have numerous patterns
for dish towels:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/nosewtoweltopper.htm
http://www.crochetnmore.com/basketweavetoweltopper.htm
http://www.crochetnmore.com/dishtoweltopper.htm
http://www.crochetnmore.com/crossstitchtoweltopper.htm
http://www.crochetnmore.com/doubletoweltopper.htm
The first link is for a topper that the entire towel is inserted through a
loop beneath the skirted part of the top.
Hi!
My name is Greg and I am trying to find a pattern for a cat sweater so that
my mom can make my cat a sweater. Can you let me know specifically what she
would need to make it?
Measurements of cat? Etc? Thanks! Greg
<< reply >>
She can make your cat
a sweater using this pattern:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/dogsweater.htm
The pattern is adjustable
for any size dog or cat.
Worsted weight yarn is recommended with a G size hook, but you can substitute
any yarn and hook size to achieve the look you want.
We have photos posted
of cats in their sweaters made using that pattern on
The Scratchen' Post page:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/thescratchinpost.htm
I am very upset with this
afghan.
I am working on the ABC afghan but the backside looks better than the front.
I do not think I made a mistake. I do not understand what I did wrong.
Even though I push the puff stitches to the front they do not stay.
Do you have any suggestions? I was thinking about trying to iron with a damp
cloth to see if they would stay.
I am already up to the letter I so it is too late to frog it. Thanks for your
help. Linda
<< reply >>
The puff stitches stayed
to the front side when I make that afghan.
Did you check the puff stitch instructions again?
Once you get the nine loops on the hook, you yarn over and draw through 8
loops and then yarn over and draw through the last two loops. Then when you
work the next stitch that should keep that puff stitch from moving.
RE: Wreaths
Thank you for sharing
all of the crochet patterns on-line.
My 84 year old mother just made several of the Christmas Trees that we will
give as gifts.
She wanted me to find a pattern for a Christmas Wreath that was full size
so she can put it on the wall and maybe give that as gifts also. I found ornament
wreaths but nothing bigger.
Do you have any patterns for a larger wreath?
I thought I had printed up one that was a Victorian Wreath (not the rose one)
but now we can't find it. Again, thank you for sharing.
My mother is pretty much homebound these days and it is giving her pleasure
to make something quick and pretty easy.
Diane Sisneros
<< reply >>
You're very welcome Diane.
Glad your Mom is enjoying the patterns.
As for full size wreath
crochet patterns... I haven't seen many.
Here's one you might enjoy:
http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/december20.html
I think any style crocheted wreath would look great with these poinsettia
flowers on it:
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/poinsettia/
Not sure the exact size of the poinsettias... but a few on a wreath would
surely look nice.
I think a yarn covered styrofoam wreath embellished with flowers or holly
would be perfect.
I saw your articles on reading crochet patterns and I have one that I can't figure out no matter how much I search online. It says "dc in next 7 dc" Does that mean to double chain in the next double chain and repeat 7 times? Or to count 7 double chains and then double chain? Or something else entirely? It's really throwing me off! Thanks so much, Jamie
<< reply >>
"dc in next 7 dc" this means you work one double crochet stitch in each of the next seven double crochet stitches.
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My husband decided not to have me call in sick for him until we knew what was wrong. When the results came back, the nurse informed us that, true to our suspicions, he was suffering from a kidney stone.
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A Sunday school teacher asked her class, "What is prayer?"
One of her pupils answered,
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Unfortunately, getting a new passport required a new photo. As I handed my ten-year-old passport and the new picture to the clerk, I sighed. "I like the original better," I told her.
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For several years my husband and I have made a conscientious effort to get our family to eat more healthful foods at meals and for snacks. The children often express their discontent with this choice.
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