Posted by: crochetmom (IP Logged)
Date: October 12, 2009 07:49AM

I am posting a question for a friend, that I haven't been able to answer to her satisfaction.

How do you know which chain or stitch to crochet in after turning your work? The patterns always tell us how many chains or stitches to skip after a turn, but if you are making up a dishcloth pattern or just practicing, you need to know where to insert the hook in order to keep the item square.

I've gathered that this has to do with which stitch you are using, but are there some guidelines to follow?

Thanks for your help,

Posted by: orangemm (IP Logged)
Date: October 09, 2009 03:05PM

I'm working on an afghan that has a "wave" pattern across the double crochet rows. The pattern calls for a front post SC all the way across. Trouble is, I can't find instructions for it. I have found FP double crochet, but no single.

Would I just do it like the pictures/videos show except not YO when I start the stitch?

Posted by: ldavis95 (IP Logged)
Date: October 07, 2009 11:14AM

I have a pattern for a sunbonnet sue afghan. Row three calls for me to start with her shoes and I don’t like to cut the yarn and tie knots.. is there any better way to change colors in the middle of a row? I am a visual person and could use some very detailed instructions or a photo... Thanks!!!

Posted by: Mother Hen (IP Logged)
Date: September 25, 2009 08:02AM

I got this pattern that has a tip that LIZ has offered many times !
Read the last row of this pattern row 1.

When a group of stitches is needed to make a pattern larger!

Making extra stitches >then cut the extra ones off !!

This is the 1st time I have seen it in a pattern.

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Posted by: Robbin (IP Logged)
Date: September 11, 2009 09:25AM

I am starting a two color granny square. The directions say to finish off and change colors at the end of each row. So am I to cut the yarn each time? What exactly is Finish Off?

Thanks for your help.

Posted by: betha55107 (IP Logged)
Date: September 02, 2009 08:46AM

I am unable to find this yard locally. What could I substitute? Is there a chart anywhere that gives substitutions for yards by Brand and yard name, e.c. Bernat cottontots

Posted by: dvgalways (IP Logged)
Date: August 30, 2009 02:46PM

I just got the "Top down for toddlers" book. The majority of the patterns call for Butterfly Super 10 yarn which I am unable to locate locally. Since I have never knit with this yarn does anyone have any suggestions for a substitute? Thank you.

Posted by: vik* (IP Logged)
Date: August 22, 2009 05:58AM

i'm having a bit if trouble understanding row 4 of this pattern - how can you crochet into the row below when it doesn't exist - very confused! any help most appreciated!

With first color, chain 158.

Foundation Row: Single crochet (sc) in 2nd chain (ch) from hook and in each ch across -- 157 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Posted by: Megan (IP Logged)
Date: August 14, 2009 11:07AM

I'm knitting socks for my daughter. My pattern calls for worsted weight yarn but my yarn is superfine wool. I'm puzzled about how to obtain the correct number of stitches without using trial and error. Thanks in advance for any tips you may be willing to provide.

Posted by: saundra (IP Logged)
Date: July 28, 2009 12:45PM

How do you figure the number of stitches across the sides of an afghan when the pattern calls for more stitches than the number of rows you have