I have over 200 plastic stitch markers from China (cheaper that way and they seldom snag the yarn). Someone showed me to mark a few of them with hook sizes (G, H, I, J). Some ladies put the metric size (4.00, 4.5, 5.00, 5.5). This helps to remember what size hook you are using with a project when you have multiple projects going at once.
Does anyone know if there is a tutorial, and where I could find it, when a crochet pattern calls for doing dcfp 2 rows down?
If you google "crochet dcfp" it should take you to sites with the instructions or check youtube.
All dcfp means is double crochet front post and 2 rows down means to double crochet around the front post on the 2nd row down from the row you are working on.
I did look on youtube and I googled but I didn't find a video that would show how it's done. I just wanted to make sure I was doing it right because when I tried it, it just didn't seem right. Thanks so much for replying to my question.
Knowing how to read a crochet pattern and the meanings of the abbreviations will help make your project move along faster and easier. This is a page about understanding crochet patterns and abbreviations.
This is a page about crocheting with one hand. Crocheting with only one hand can be a real challenge, but it is potentially possible.
When you want to make an afghan with a different color in each square, but your stash doesn't stretch to that goal, you might want to try this.
When working on a crochet pattern you will need to know a variety of crochet stitch abbreviations to follow the instructions. This is a page about basic crochet abbreviations chart.
Can I cut back on yarn on a crochet pattern by using a smaller hook? I am making a stuffed rabbit for toddler. Even if it turns out small that's OK.
Thanks.
A smaller hook will make your stitches tighter. This might save you a little yarn. Yes, it will probably make your project smaller, too.
I like to work on multiple projects when crocheting and would use the same hook for whatever I was working on. When I went back to the project I would forget what size hook I was using.
I'm making a crocheted baby bunting with side overlapping panels about 30 '' in height. What is the best way to fasten it closed, zipper, ties, etc.?
By Ruth A.
Years ago, when my friends were having kids, I used to do them with bottom ties but after reading that buntings can be hazardous to babies, I started making light weight, tight weave (usually a tight shell or double crochet) cotton stroller blankets instead. These articles explains the concerns:
www.knittingparadise.com/
It's sad to me that long time traditions are now dangerous...we all survived no such thing as car seats... but I get it.
I would do buttonholes or snap tape.
Recently, I did a project where I had to count stitches to make sure the chains were all the same length. Well, they sure weren't.
I was making a hat using the cluster stitch, and I was worried that I would not have enough yarn. The regular cluster stitch uses 3 yarn overs then pull through 4 loops. We'll I left off 1 of the yarn overs and pulled through 3 loops.
I'm trying to make a beanie and I'm having trouble following the pattern:
Here is one row of the pattern: 1 dcfp around next dcfp. 1 dc
I know how to do both stitches, but I'm getting confused as to where to enter the hook for the next stitch. Anyone could help me ? I tried to look for videos, but can't find any :(
Many thanks!
By Magali
