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The instructions seem to be in code, haha. I'm making a lace petal afghan.Can you please explain these into terms I'll understand? Complete beginner.Row 1 : Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 2, sk 3 ch, 4 tr in next ch (petal made), ch 2, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch] across- 14 petalsRow 2 : Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp and 1 tr sc in next tr, ch 3, sk next 2 tr and ch-2 sp, sc in next sc) across.Row 3: Ch 4 (counts Crochet Book as tr), turn, tr in first sc, (ch 2, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, ch 2, sk next ch-3 sp*, petal in next sc) across end last rep at *, 3 tr in last scRow 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first tr, (ch 3, sk next 2 tr and ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp and 1 tr, sc in next tr) across.Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (ch 2, sk next ch-3 sp, petal in next sc, ch 2, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc) acrossRep Rows 2-5 until piece measures about 57" ending with row 2. Fasten off.FinishingBorderfrom RS, join yarn in any cornerRnd 1: Sc evenly around, working a multiple or 4 sts on each side of afghan.Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in first 4 sc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook - picot made, *sc in next 4 sc, make picot, rep from * around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.weave in ends~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THat's all of the directions, if you need more info from the page in order to help, please let me know. Thank you so much!!!
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December 28th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I had a similar book that I found behind a radiator in 1963 that showed how to make draperies and such. Can’t find it right now, but it is kinda old then.Not the same description of the cover, but the Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework covers the pretty much the same genre.http://www.amazon.com/Readers-Digest-COMPLETE-GUIDE-NEEDLEWORK/dp/B00162IFN0I have the book and it includes several projects within each category.1963 – I remember a lot about that Fall. We lived in VA and my husband was in the Navy. During the Captain’s inspection on the flight deck, word began circulating that President Kennedy had been shot. That and the events following stunned many of us for weeks, months and years. So – hope you can replace your book. Look for bookstores that have very old books, if you can. Good luck.
December 29th, 2010 at 11:10 am
If you mean copying patterns for each other, that’s copyright infringement. Swapping/trading patterns can be hard to arrange because you have to find someone who both wants what you have and has something you want.Your public library has lots of crochet books, and can probably get even more for you through an interlibrary loan.There are thousands of free crochet patterns online. This site has compiled links to hundreds of them: http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php
December 29th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
If you would like to use the computer, two sites are:http://www.nexstitch.com/a_learn_to_crochet.htmlhttp://www.craftown.com/crolesson.htmWith the first on click on the colored words and they give you further information and one of them is for a video.EDIT Sorry had to make a correction as I pasted the sites and it did not work. It should be Okay now
December 30th, 2010 at 11:17 am
here are a few sites you can browse through. some of them have categorised their patterns into difficulty ratings.www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir…www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Croc…http://crochet.about.com/od/doilies/Doil…www.freepatterns.comhttp://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offs…http://crochet.tangleweeds.com/thread.ht…www.squidoo.com/thread_crochet_be…www.lionbrand.com/www.coatscrafts.co.uk/Craftswww.woolcrafting.com/crochet-abbr… — Learn The Crochet Languagewww.straw.com/cpy/patterns/shimme…http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/www.crochetville.orghope you find a pattern to suit your requirementshave fun
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December 30th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
You have to be more specific. Need more info. on what the Afghans looked like, Did you check your local library? They may have a copy.
December 31st, 2010 at 11:05 am
the public library
December 31st, 2010 at 11:23 pm
If you check your craft stores, there are actual kits that usually come with a hook. All these books are excellent. I taught myself to knit and crochet with books. Any book will do. In fact, when you buy the next book for a new pattern, they’ll most likely have all the basics in those, too. They’re all very much the same, so feel confident with whatever you get. If you don’t understand something, I have a feeling that YouTube can explain what you can’t get from the book, or a site online will do just as nicely.As far as materials, I now stick mainly with doily-weight thread, thin nylon, and thin wire (I do a lot of jewelry). If I do crochet larger items, such as afghans, I am very, very careful with my color choices, my pattern choices, and the type of yarn I use. So many of the afghans I inherited are in harvest gold, avacado green, and wild orange in that strange V pattern, and the yarn is very very scratchy. They are more expensive and you might want to wait until you’re more comfortable, but there are some amazingly soft yarns. I made my kids afghans out of them, and they fell asleep rubbing it against their faces. Just be sure how to make it very, very secure so it will last. It’s a great hobby and it’s extremely versatile. It crosses over into so many other crafting things (making purses out of soda pop tabs, adding beads, and jewelry). It’s portable. You can stick a hook in your back pocket if you’re somewhere where you might lose it. Granny squares are fun because you can make a bunch of different ones in the same color scheme but with different patterns and arrange them however you wish and make anything as big as you wish. If you want to work with doily-like, there are some excellent magazines that have both written and schematic instructions. You can’t go wrong with crochet. Good luck!
January 1st, 2011 at 11:12 am
To make a strong bag, I would choose single crochet or single and half-double stitches. You could go down a size or two from the hook size recommended for your yarn ( unless you crochet tightly already). You could double strand the yarn if you have enough. Another option for natural fiber yarns (wool) is to crochet it larger than finished size and then felt it. If you are making a handle or strap, chain the length and then work a few rows the length of the handle/strap rather than crocheting something like 6 or 10 stitches wide and 30 inches long (this stretches). You could also add a lining.I like the looks of this one the best. You will need to create an account. Ravelry has a huge pattern library. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/classy-messenger-bagTo use your three colors, you could work stripes of the 3 colors alternating, work stripes of 2 colors and use the 3rd color for the straps (and accents like edging).I like the looks of this one the best. You will need to create an account. Ravelry has a huge pattern library. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/classy-messenger-bagThis bag looks very nice as well. You could vary the number of pockets.You will need to create an account to access patterns. Lots of free patterns.http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/HookedBags.html?noImages=http://www.ehow.com/how_4829418_crochet-laptop-bag.htmlhttp://www.crochetkitten.com/files/The_Crocheter_s_Messenger.pdfhttp://lauraslefthook.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/library-tote-pattern/This bag uses the Afghan stitch which is tight and looks like knitting.http://www.learn-how-to-crochet.com/computer-bag.htmlThe major yarn manufacturers- Lion Brand, Patons, Bernat, Red Heart – have websites with free patterns.Lion Brand also has specific stitch instructions.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:26 pm
check out this link :http://www.allfreecrafts.com/crochet/crochet-book-sox.shtmlAnd for a very stylish book cover: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/756597/how_to_crochet_stylish_book_covers.html?cat=24
January 2nd, 2011 at 11:49 am
They can not post the pattern on a public forum, it is a copywright infringement.If someone has the pattern they can send it to your private e-mail. Sorry to say that has risk too.Is there something else you can work on in the meantime?
January 2nd, 2011 at 11:05 pm
There are a number of standard crochet terms and abbreviations that are frequently used. Some of these crochet terms pertain to the various stitches used in a section of a pattern, while others refer to colors. MC is the crochet term for the main color that is used in a pattern.CC is the secondary or contrasting color used.YO means to wrap the yarn over the hook andCH is the crochet term for a chain stitch. There are even more standard crochet terms:sc- which means single crochetdc- meaning double crochet.hdc- means half-double crochet stitchestr- means treble crochet stitchSl- means slip stitchSingle crochet and double crochet are simply different ways of stitching; all of the terms used are based on a single crochet stitch, which means inserting the crochet hook into a stitch, and wrapping the yarn around the hook and drawing the hook back through the stitch, wrapping the yarn over the hook and lastly drawing through both loops. http://easycrochetpatterns.net/know-your-crochet-terms/
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:08 am
Visit your local public library. They usually have a good selection ot pattern and technique books on crochet. Find the one you like best and put it on your wish list.
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:29 pm
there are sevearl differnt type books like that. Try your libaray first and then try the book store.Jenn
January 4th, 2011 at 11:16 am
Check out Leisure Arts “I Can’t Believe I’m Crocheting”:http://www.leisurearts.com/all_skills/crochet/default.asp?display=detail&item_num=4061&sort=title&page=24&rec_num=230&from=BK&startRec=230It’s a good reference book to have on hand, especially if you’re away from home and need to check something out. I bought a previous edition and referred to it often when I was learning to crochet.They also make a DVD in case you need more visual teaching:http://www.leisurearts.com/customer_care/search/item_detail.asp?item_num=3915&page=1&rec_num=0&startRec=0&skill=KC&search=3915Here’s a Preview of that DVD:http://youtube.com/watch?v=LZPT49lYORU&feature=relatedOf course, there are sites on the net which you can refer to and even print and keep in your crochet tote. The one I like best is the Crochet Guild of America:http://www.crochet.org/Look under resources. They even have instructions for lefties!
There are lots of resources in YouTube.com. So far, this lady explains things very well, like you’re in kindergarden!http://youtube.com/watch?v=hVBnFHGbeK4&feature=relatedHope this helps!