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Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-27-2012, 08:21 AM
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Posted By crocee
I think they make them in those colors because...

I think they make them in those colors because Aran is a traditional style of Norwegian Fisherman sweaters and all of those were made from undyed wool. Even with the light color the stitches pop out.
Forum: General Knitting 12-27-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,316
Posted By crocee
The part your seeing is her style of holding the...

The part your seeing is her style of holding the working yarn. I think you could use your way and still come out with the intended pattern. I would give it a try just to learn something new.
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-27-2012, 06:47 AM
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Posted By crocee
If you do try this one use several lifelines to...

If you do try this one use several lifelines to save your sanity. I use one when I finish the 12 row repeat. In the picture above I placed a life line ( blue yarn) when I finished the last repeat.
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-26-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By crocee
Each strip is "supposed" to be 54 inches long and...

Each strip is "supposed" to be 54 inches long and hopefully they will be at the end of the repeat. If not I will adjust but I'm wondering if it will make a difference when they're put together....
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-26-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By crocee
So far I have 18" of one of two cable strips. I...

So far I have 18" of one of two cable strips. I think its coming out pretty good for a first afghan of this...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-26-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By crocee
Due to allergies I using Caron acrylic yarn in...

Due to allergies I using Caron acrylic yarn in off white to match my SIL's decor. Since I'm a pretty new knitter and my tension is a little tight I'm using size 10 needles. Its the only way I could...
Forum: What'cha Knittin'? 12-26-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By crocee
WIP Treasure Chest Throw

This sampler afghan gives me the opportunity to practice my knitting and try out several new stitches. Although I'm still a little slow its working up beautifully. I also like that its worked in...
Forum: How-to Questions 12-17-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 272
Posted By crocee
I learned to knit socks using the come to silver...

I learned to knit socks using the come to silver pattern and method of making socks
Forum: Crochet! 12-04-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
Well that is what I thought it meant but when i...

Well that is what I thought it meant but when i did it it didn't line up right. Part of it was way off. I'm beginning to think it might be best for me to completely start this one over. That last...
Forum: Crochet! 12-03-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
Ran into another issue. 2 sc, *dc, (sc dc) 8...

Ran into another issue.
2 sc, *dc, (sc dc) 8 times, 10 sc, dc, 10 sc repeat from * 5 (other afghans 3) more times, dc (sc dc) 8 times, 2 sc

It seems I'm missing something really simple here. I got...
Forum: Crochet! 12-03-2012, 03:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
This is coming out so much better now that I have...

This is coming out so much better now that I have a correct comprehension of the directions. It sure does make a difference.
Forum: Crochet! 12-03-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
Oh I will take several pictures of this one. The...

Oh I will take several pictures of this one.
The rest of the directions look similar so I shouldn't have any more trouble, I hope anyway.
Forum: Crochet! 12-02-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
I sure wish you had written this pattern cause...

I sure wish you had written this pattern cause you make it so easy to understand. I may get this done in time to be mailed off before Christmas. Thank you so much.
Forum: Crochet! 12-02-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
If I'm understanding you correctly the 2nd half...

If I'm understanding you correctly the 2nd half of the row is worked backwards to the end. How can something so simple be so confuzzling?
Forum: Crochet! 12-02-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
OK that's why it looks funny. I think I doubled...

OK that's why it looks funny. I think I doubled it up so its off to frog it again. There singular rows are easy to pull out but its still a pain. Luckily its only 6 rows.
Forum: Crochet! 12-02-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
Ok I got the drop stitch mastered somewhat and...

Ok I got the drop stitch mastered somewhat and ran into another problem I think. In the pattern it says:
SC, *DC, (sc, dc) 9 times, 19 sc, repeat from * 5 (other afghans 3) more times, (dc sc) 10...
Forum: Crochet! 11-11-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
Thank you. I'm going to try this and see if it...

Thank you. I'm going to try this and see if it works. I'll redo the first 3 sc rows by using only the back loops.
Forum: Crochet! 11-11-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
In the notes of the pattern it states: All sc's...

In the notes of the pattern it states: All sc's are worked in the back loop. All dc's are worked in the front loop of st of 2nd row below the one being worked.

I'm wondering if I need to frog these...
Forum: Crochet! 11-11-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
Its not possible to link to the pattern due to...

Its not possible to link to the pattern due to copyright.

15th set down the page
http://www.shadylane.com/afghanspg2.htm

The picture suzeeq linked to looks the same but closeup.
Forum: Crochet! 11-11-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
That picture looks to be the same pattern but it...

That picture looks to be the same pattern but it says to work the fl of the row 2 below. SC's are worked into the back loop. I will have to look at Tunisian Crochet to see if this is what they're...
Forum: Crochet! 11-11-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
The pattern has an explanation about the fl being...

The pattern has an explanation about the fl being front loop. Its the 2 rows below I'm having trouble with. I will look at the piece I've made so far and see if I can figure out just where the front...
Forum: Crochet! 11-11-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,362
Posted By crocee
Help with a pattern

OK I'm trying to continue a tradition started by my mother who passed away in 2009. She would either knit or crochet afghans for special folks she thought deserved them. These afghans were always...
Forum: How-to Questions 01-23-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By crocee
I think I figured out what I need to do.

I think I figured out what I need to do.
Forum: How-to Questions 01-23-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By crocee
Ok I am confuzzled. I got the increases figured...

Ok I am confuzzled. I got the increases figured out and did the one that Ingrid suggested. This one works perfectly and doesn't show.

The part I am confused on is the skull part. I got the 2nd color...
Forum: How-to Questions 01-23-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By crocee
I use those videos when I knit just about...

I use those videos when I knit just about anything. They are a life/project saver for sure. I just wasn't sure which one pertained to the project at hand. I am beginning to dislike incomplete...
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