Posted by Jerasue on 2006-09-29 13:12:32
Post Subject: Joining back post double crochet rows in the round?
I'm trying to write a pattern that involves joining back post double crochet rows in the round. The problem is, that the way I do it leaves holes. I start a round with a ch2, and then back post double crochet all the way around, and then i will back post double crochet the ch2 just like it was a dc. Is this wrong?
I know it would be easier and prettier if i just spiraled the rows instead of joining, but i'm trying to be all fancy-pants about writing my first pattern. Is this just how it should be done? Just spiral it?
Posted by sarabell on 2005-06-18 19:16:45
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don't know if it's too late but i came across a newborn hat today and wrote down the pattern. it's really simple and fast, good for a newborn that will grow out of it really fast. an excellent accompaniment to a handmade blanket. save the several hour-long DPN knit hats for when they're bigger....
I hijacked this pattern for the world’s easiest (and fastest) newborn hat from the one put on my son when he was born. Probably made by one of the elderly volunteers I’d see wandering the hospital. One-size fits all (even the heads of my babies– both their heads were in the 90th %i-ile.) good for covering the little coneheads, too. Has a good ribbed effect, as the stitches are vertical when the hat is completed. Does that make sense? You’re working left to right but actually it’s top to bottom on the finished product, the HDC stitches being the top, DC stitches being the bottom. Self-shaping without increasing or decreasing stitches.
Using “baby” weight yarn, crochet chain of 26 sts.
Row a: half double crochet 6 sts., double crochet 20 sts., turn
Row b: double crochet 20 sts, half-double crochet 6 sts., turn
Continue alternating row a & b for a total of 15 rows
Fold in half and crochet top and bottom together. Top with a pom pom. Or not.And poof - it’s done!
Posted by sjkmaurice on 2005-02-28 16:09:37
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For a really simple crocheted ruffle, you just double crochet two or three times in each stitch depending on how ruffly you want it. Then do one double crochet in each stitch for one or two more rows depending on how long you want the ruffle. I found a great ruffle on a baby's hat in a crochet book called Tiny Tykes by Coats and Clark (book #0142). It's a little more open weave than the plain double crochet.
I don't knit very well and have no clue how to put together a knitted ruffle.
Posted by Cindy on 2008-03-14 16:15:05
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Hi there ToDryFor:
My patterns are all pretty easy. I try and keep things basic so it's not hard to do. Most of the patterns use Half Double Crochet stitch (hdc). Do a basic bag pattern to start with. If you have any problems, PM or email me through my website. Try one of these patterns, they are very easy.
http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/12/02/recycled-grocery-tote-bag/
http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/07/03/crocheted-plarn-tote-bag/
Posted by sarabell on 2007-01-22 10:46:34
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i dunno. it's basically the same elastic as a ponytail holder - wrapped cord with several (pretty breakable) strands of elastic inside..... i can't have a knot - too bulky - it's woven through pretty open double crochet..... and i actually have 3 hats to do like this because one was just too big. the other two.... chenille just doesn't keep its shape. i suppse those two i could knot. but this one is a big deal - the elastic has turned into a focal point on the hat as i am using three colors that contrast the rest of the hat as a band at the bottom. grr. crcoheting has become like this lately..... which is why i haven't touched (much) it in a while...
this is a pretty good tutorial ...
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel172173&catid=cat339
i learned how to crochet (before learning to knit)
my favorite stitch for scarves is a half double crochet ... add a few extra chains and go to the next row ...
this is also a great site for videos ...
http://www.stitchguide.com/index.html
Posted by sarabell on 2005-06-16 19:32:53
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i toyed with the idea of making one for my kids. but now they're so big it's kind of too late. and the over-the-shoulder almost made me cry every time i used it. the front-loader i tried for my 2nd wasn't comfortable - i'm short waisted so my newborn's legs were almost to my knees at the tightest adjustment, and she didn't like it so i had to support her bottom to keep her happy. kind of defeats the point, right?!?
i'm thinking if you use cotton, it is very likely to stretch. perhaps it wouldn't if you did a very tight single crochet stitch, though. or do some strategic single crochet topstitching on half-double crochet for extra sturdiness and a cool pattern. if you want it open and airy with a double crochet, i'd have to say that an acrylic would be best to prevent stretching - it would "stretch" in terms of adjusting to body shape but not eventually wind up stretching out so much that baby is hanging at mama's knees! or combining the two or finding a blend. i think it was red heart that came up with a cotton/acrylic blend recently. the blanket i made for my daughter has kept its shape well. but they're all in "baby" colors as far as i have seen. (don't know if your sister would be down with that. i wouldn't really if it was something i would wear. just like i don't want some pooh baby bag. it's OUR accessory, not theirs, right? )
and as for as adjustibility.... i'd say look at mountain climbing stuff dor some type of ring or funky setup they might have for ropes or straps. probably could come up with something really cool. (sorry about the rambling!)
Posted by sarabell on 2005-03-05 11:27:42
Post Subject: here's that pattern
Crochet Ball
Make a foundation row of 16 stitches
1. 1 chain, skip 1 chain, 4 double crochet., 8 treble, 4 double crochet, turn
2. 1 chain, 4 double crochet, 8 treble crochet into 8 treble crochet, 4 double c into 4 double, turn.
These two rows form the basic pattern and are repeated nine times to form the ball shape. (a total of 18 rows.) Sew the two edges together with a tapestry needle.
I am not really into relying on patterns as it’s easier for me to crochet off the top of my head. I’ve done this pattern with single and half double crochet but had to vary the foundation row length or amount of rows or it will turn out watermelon-shaped. I’ve also done the dc with treble crochet with a shorter foundation row to make a smaller ball. Just play around with it to get what works best with your materials.
I’ve been much happier with this ball pattern than the method of making them in the round as I find that they tend to get misshapen.
I’ve also made some good little (dense) balls by just doing a single popcorn stitch – this is good if you have a heavier yarn (or whatever) that you want to make a small bead out of. It’s not perfectly round, tho.
sounds like a good instant-gratification project. nothing like being able to finish a project quickly and with good results! think i will play around with this myself and see what i come up with before you show me the picture on monday. will be interesting to compare what is in my head to the picture.
sorry. i really ramble. i'm stuck at home with 2 kids under 2 1/2....
enjoy SF for me. i do miss it so.....
Posted by fairgreenlady on 2005-09-30 21:12:26
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I have started to make this sweater. It is going so fast! I'm just using simple double crochet with some ombre yarn in yellow, green and blue and making panels to size. Then I'll put them together as shown. Should make a great unisex sweater for a friend's baby. She does not know the sex.
Posted by monkey made on 2004-07-21 23:18:33
Post Subject: felting crochet
Does anyone know what stitch (single crochet, double crochet, etc.) to use in crochet that I can then felt. As well, is there a general size hook to use. I have felted a lot of knitted pieces, but I really prefer to crochet.
Anyone have any cool crochet to felt patterns and or books to recommend.
Posted by projectfelt on 2007-12-20 07:48:27
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hello,
I crochet felt. I have an etsy shop http://projectfelt.etsy.com
I use one hook for all my projects. I like to keep it simple. You can single or half double crochet and felt. I dont recommend dbl because then your stitches are way too big and you''ll find yourself felting that item many times before all the holes are gone.
Posted by baltica on 2004-10-21 16:21:04
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I'm definitely way more into knitting than crochet, mainly because I've been stymied in my attempts to learn the latter, beyond making rows of single and double crochet. I think I just need to find someone experienced to sit down with and show me some crochet techniques. I've seen diagram upon diagram on how to make a granny square, for instance, and I still don't get it. I was able to learn to knit from books just fine, not so with crochet.
Posted by pink_moustache on 2005-01-10 23:55:39
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my mom taught me how to knit (she's an awesome knitter) when i was 5, but i didn't knit until the spring of 2004...I'm 21...so it's been how many years, who can do math here? ...yet I still remembered everything.
I used to speak one more language as a child, but I forgot it almost completely when I stopped using it when I was like 9 or 10. Yet I remembered knitting...our memory is funny.
I selftaught myself crocheting in summer of 2004. In my opinion, crocheting is way easier to learn than knitting. Right before/after xmas (I don't remember) I taught a friend of mine to crochet in 2 hours. At the end of the evening she could chain, double crochet...treble...she could crochet in round, flat, she could crochet little flowers and she grasped the concept of free form crochet...all of that in 2 hours, considering that she's a leftie and I'm a rightie...that was a bit of an issue in the beginning, but we figured it out. So, it's easy to learn.
I like combining both, knitting and crocheting in my projects. i like the drape of the knit fabric...there're a lot more patterns for knitting that I like...crochet clothing items, unless it's a hat or thin lacy mohair shawl, tend to be too stiff for my taste. But crochet details are awesome for decorating...
Crochet is more portable, you deal only with one stitch at a time, so if you lose it...it's just one stitch...not 154. But you can knit without looking after a little bit of practice ( i love it...because I can knit during long night rides in a car, or while watching tv.) It's really not difficult to learn to knit with your eyes closed. Probably you can't really do it when knitting lace, but if you're doing something in simple garter, or rib....it's really easy.
with crochet, you have to constantly look at your work...
'nyway...somebody on Glitter once mentioned that it takes 15%...or was it 30% less yarn to knit an item than if you crochet it...
