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Volume XV, Issue No. 13
July 15, 2012

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CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE
CROCHET TIP
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GENERAL NEWS


 

Dear Subscriber:

This issue is later than normal... please accept my apologies.
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during the loss of my sister, Pam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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QUESTION:

RE: crochet book

I am looking for a book with all the crocet stitchesin it. I found your Crochet Instructions, Basic Crochet on your sight but I would like to have a book. Do you have it or where can I get it.
Hope you can Help,

Louanne

 

ANSWER:


You can purchase a book from Amazon called
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I do not have this book in my personal library and have never seen a copy but it looked like it may have what you want.

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"The most important work you and I ever do will be
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O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me. Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; like a weaned child rests against his mother, my soul is like a weaned child within me. O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forever.

Psalm 131

My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken. On God my salvation and my glory rest; the rock of my strength, my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

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Row Count 2013 Afghan Square Free Crochet Pattern
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Row Count Maze Afghan Square
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CROCHET STITCH or TECHNIQUE

(A different crochet stitch and/or tip featured in each issue...
to be added later to the Crochet Basics page)


SHELL STITCH (abbreviations vary)

A Shell Stitch just means that more than one stitch (such as a double crochet)
is worked in the same space.

Example:

If a pattern calls for a 5 dc shell then you work 5 dc into the specified stitch.

If a pattern calls for a 9 tr shell then you work 9 tr into the specified stitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CROCHET TIP


Your crochet tension can differ from one project to another.
Therefore, it's best to make a gauge swatch before each project
if the project is size sensitive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scrap Yarn Ideas ... do you have number 90?

 

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Subject: Bands in crochet patterns?

I am hoping you can help me as I have looked all over the internet and can't find what they mean by this term. I am using a very pattern book that was my mom's from 1946. The piece is a baby jacket. I have it all completed except for finishing the ends of the sleeves. The sentence makes no sense to me as I don't know what I am supposed to do. It says"Attach yearn to sleeve edge and work a s c-band, 1 inch deep, easing in the sleeve so that a double band measures 3 inches. Press through damp cloth" I can't seem to find out what they mean by band also if it is only 1 inch deep how do you get a double band 3 inches? All my older female relatives that crocheted are gone and I live in a very rural area and have no one to ask. It is for my grand nephew. I am hoping you can help. Thanks, Donna Naumec

<< reply >>

Older patterns can definitely be confusing... congratulations on getting
this far with your pattern.

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"Attach yearn to sleeve edge and work a s c-band, 1 inch deep, easing in the sleeve so that a double band measures 3 inches. Press through damp cloth"
I can't seem to find out what they mean by band also if it is only 1 inch deep how do you get a double band 3 inches?
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The first part of this instructions means you attach the yarn to the edge of the sleeve in order to work the band.
To work a sc band 1 inch deep you crochet evenly in single crochet stitches around the sleeve opening and continue for enough rows to measure 1 inch.

The part of the instruction that says “easing in the sleeve” was a bit vague to me at first.
Normally when you ease in a sleeve you are to manipulate the stitches to help the sleeve attain a certain shape.
I have heard of easing in a sleeve when it is joined to the body of a garment... but not when it comes to making a band/cuff.

Now to this instruction: “so that a double band measures 3 inches”
I believe how the designer chose to word this is confusing but I interpret this as once the 1-inch band is finished, when you lay it flat which will
be a double thickness or “double band” it should measure 3 inches wide and 1 inch deep.
In this case, I believe the designer wants “ease” in the sleeve by working increases or decreases in order to get the correct width measurement of 3 inches.

Pressing through a damp cloth would block the band so you could get an accurate measurement.

 


Subject: Crazy_Scarf

In you pattern what is tr.?

Lorraine

<< reply >>

TR is a
Triple or Treble Crochet Stitch
Here’s how:

Yarn over twice, then insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.

Yarn over and pull up a loop. (4 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (3 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (2 loops on hook.)
Yarn over and draw through two loops.

Here’s a Video:

Enjoy the pattern.

 


HI:
I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME, SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH. I NEED TO KNOW WHATS THE DIFERENCE BETWEEN DC IN EACH ST AND DC IN EACH ST TO CH ONE SP....THANK YOU
Rosana

<< reply >>

Your English is perfect.

DC IN EACH ST
means you work a double crochet in each stitch on the row/round.

DC IN EACH ST TO CH ONE SP
means you only work a double crochet in each stitch on the row/round
up to the point where you encounter a chain one space... then continue
with the next instruction.

Does that make sense?


Re: BridalHankie

Do you happen to know if the hankie (once completed) is washable?
Will it shrink or are there special instructions for cleaning??

Thank you

Michelle

<< reply >>

The hankie is made with cotton thread so it is washable.
In order to keep the hankie looking nice, I recommend hand washing,
press out excess water with a towel and lay flat to dry.

If you choose to machine wash and dry the hankie, wash it using
the gentle cycle in a lingerie bag and dry on low heat... because
cotton will shrink if dried on high heat.


Re: BridalHankie

I had a question about the border. When you say * Ch 3, Do not turn, sk next row or st, sc in end of next row or st. where do you mean that I go with this??  Am I going around the side of the hankie??  This is my 1st time trying your pattern.

Thanks,
Michelle

<< reply >>

The border is worked all the way around the hankie.


RE: Post on the Crochetnmore Fan Page

RE: Purse made by Lois Karklus

Purple Crocheted Purse

Comments:

This is really cute!
Carla J Baker
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That is beautiful!
Emmy Prewitt
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I can't find the pattern on your blog anywhere... :(
Phoebe Agundis

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Sorry, that isn't one of my designs.
Lisa


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How to Crochet - Join Granny Squares using Double Crochet Stitches

 

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RE: How to Crochet - Lacy Summer Scarf

 

 

Thank you for this! I love this pattern and you've cleared up a few things for me.
Hopefully I can get this project going now.
jeandcar2001


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Re: How to Crochet - Linked Double Crochet Stitch

 

Comments:

THANKS!! I have a sock pattern and it had LDC in it and explanation, but I still couldn't follow it, till I saw this video!! :) very helpful
Calchick7

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Thank you so much for showing how to do this linked dc. I am doing a pattern right now and was stopped in my track cause I did not understand what I had to do. You explain and show exactly what I needed to know. Thank you Thank you!!!
Myrian54


Re: Patriotic_Ribbon

Good morning,

What is your policy on selling items made from your patterns? I would like to sell some of the pins I made from you pattern.

shannon

<< reply >>


You have my permission to make items using my patterns for
gifts or to sell for profit. Please note that not all patterns on my
site are my designs.

Thank you for asking.


Guestbook Comment:

Ran accross your page love it that your a Christian Praise the Lord, love the book mark going to try to make it. Thankyou hugs.
Karen


Guestbook Comment:

Thanks so much for helping me understand how to read patterns! I have been crocheting for a few years, but just plain blankets and scarfs. Now, thanks to you, I can try some patterns! I am grateful!
Dianne M Parker


RE: BRIDAL HANKIE CROCHET PATTERN
I have made the bridal crochet pattern and it is completely square. I thought I followed the instructions correctly. The picture isn't square. Can you tell me what I did wrong to correct it, please?

Thank you,
Joy Golden

<< reply >>

The Hankie is square... the one in the photo is folded.


Thank you Lisa! 
You are thinking way ahead for 2013!! 
Happy Independence Day!! 
God bless Emmy

<< reply >>

You’re welcome Emmy.
I actually had a request for the 2013 square


RE: Post on the Crochetnmore Fan Page

I've crocheted the Alphabet Blanket you have in your cover photo! Several of them to be exact! One of my favorite baby gifts to make. I even adapted it for numbers. Thank you for the great pattern!

<< reply >>

That's wonderful. I can't take credit for that pattern... I was given permission to repost it to my site years ago... it was on a yarn label.


RE: Post on the Crochetnmore Fan Page

RE: Monkey Cup Cozy Pattern

Cute!
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Super cute!
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HUMOR




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"Laughter is an instant vacation." - Milton Berle
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A young boy gave some serious advice to his little
sister. He told her, "When you need help from our

parents, don't ever tell them you made a mistake.
Instead, say you want to talk to them about a recent
learning experience. You get into much less trouble
that way!"

 


A young boy came to Sunday School late. His teacher
knew that he was usually very prompt and asked him
if anything was wrong.

The boy replied no, that he was going fishing but
his dad told him that he needed to go to church.

The teacher was very impressed and asked the boy
if his dad had explained to him why it was more
important to go to church than to go fishing?

The boy replied, "Yes he did. Dad said he didn't
have enough bait for both of us."

 


After tucking their three-year-old child, Tyler, in
for bed one night, his parents heard sobbing coming
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He managed to tell them that he had swallowed a penny
and he was sure he was going to die.

No amount of talking was helping.

His father, in an attempt to calm him down, palmed a
penny from his pocket and pretended to pull it from
Tyler's ear.

Tyler was delighted.

In a flash, he snatched it from his father's hand,
swallowed, and then cheerfully demanded, "Do it again,
Dad!"

 


We purchased an old home in Northern New York State from two
elderly sisters. Winter was fast approaching and I was
concerned about the house's lack of insulation. "If they
could live here all those years, so can we!" my husband
confidently declared.

One November night the temperature plunged to below zero,
and we woke up to find interior walls covered with frost. My
husband called the sisters to ask how they had kept the
house warm. After a rather brief conversation, he hung up.
"For the past 30 years," he muttered, "they've gone to
Florida for the winter."


Catching her in the act, I confronted our 3-year-old granddaughter,
"Are you eating your little sister's grapes?" I demanded.

"No," she innocently replied, "I'm helping her share."


My son David had just turned eight and was old enough to go
fishing at the local fishing hole on his own. While he loved
fishing, he knew little about how the fish got from the pole
to the table.

One day I arrived home to find a note he'd left on the
counter: "I caught three fish. Can you peel them for me?"


I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor

call the local township administrative office to request the

removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road.

The reason: "too many deer were being hit by cars"

and he didn't want them to cross there anymore.


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My 12 year old daughter asked me, "Mom, do you have a

baby picture of yourself? I need it for a school project."

I gave her one without thinking to ask what the project was.

A few days later I was in her classroom for a parent-teacher

meeting when I noticed my face pinned to a mural the students had created.

The title of their project was: "The oldest thing in my house."

 


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made a turn at a red light where it was prohibited.

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"Aw, Dad, it's okay," the son said. "The police car right
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