In the book How to Crochet by Pauline Turner in a pattern are two symbols which look like two crosses. What does it mean ?????
I get it it is suppose to mean go back to that same two symbols and repeat but I don't see the symbols earlier in the pattern.

It says "(two crosses symbols) rep from * twice more.
The two crosses symbols do NOT appear earlier in the pattern.

Is this a Britiush symbol?

My Mile-An-Hour Afghan pattern is worked in strips or panels. The part I am not reading correctly or understanding is in bold face type.It is as follows. Row 2: Skip first 3-dc shell; work 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc in next ch 3 sp between shells; skip next 3-dc shell; dc in sp between last dc of shell and next ch-3 turning ch. Ch 3, turn.For some reason, I am not understanding this. I am sure that experienced crochet people know exactly what it says to do.Would really appreciate help in the way of explanation or even better, a drawing of this part of the pattern.Thanks very much.Carolyn

I am attempting to learn to crochet.  I have a free Lion Brand yarn directions for "Two color (pattern # 10190 ) )" afghan, (BEGINNER)  with the following:
Ch 129, with MC.Row 1 (RS) Sc into 2nd ch from hook, ch1, skip 1 ch, *sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch; repfrom *, end 1 sc into each of last 2 ch.
Row 2 Ch1, turn. Sc into first sc, ch 1, skip next sc, * SC IN NEXT CH-1, CH 1, skip nextsc; rep from *, end sc in last ch1- sp, sc in last sc.

can someone please explain to me how the central panel, row 8 and row 10 are supposed to work?

Does anyone know of a site that has grids for designing granny square afghans?  I would like to be able to change the number of squares going across and down and be able to click on the squares to change colors.  I am just getting back to crocheting and need to know how many of each color square I will need. Thanks in advance.

The pattern I am "trying" to use is Soft Shells Baby Blanket. It is created with "shell" panels.The directions I do not understand are in Row 2 (very important). It is as follows:Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), in the ch-3 space of previous row, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) dc in last st (turning ch-3 of previous row), turn. Repeat Row 2 for a total of 50 shells.The part which I do not understand specifically is (turning ch-3 of previous row), turn.Try as I may, I cannot get the "shell" pattern to look like the photo.

Crochet Afghan square#11-"Slipstream" from the Knit & Crochet Today Show-the pattern is incomplete, I have e-mailed the show a few times but they never respond. I have had problems with their patterns before. Any help is appreciated. Thank You.

I have a Afghan pattern that is calling for Worsted weight yarn of 64oz I can't seem to find any yarn that size in any stores. Does anyone know how I would do this? Do I buy yarn totaling 64oz?

In response to recruiting for classes, I would LOVE to have teachers/instructors like yourselves to teach for me in Denver, CO.  I may be reached:  cab@bagsbycab.com Thanks!  Cassie

I need help with this pattern:I got to row 9 but it says not to turn and row 8 says to leave the remaining 36 stitches unworked.  What do I do next?  Where do I start row 9?Beginning ch-3 counts as first double crochet. Join
round with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Do not join
or turn round unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of
each round.
SCARF
Ch 4.
Round 1: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, slip st in top of
beginning ch-4 (12 dc).
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 11 dc,