crochet anyone ?

MrsCD

SallyUK wrote: »

Thank you Mrs CD, much appreciated.

I did another one last night and think they're starting to look a wee bit better, what do you think?

Sal
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That looks lots better - well done :T:T

When you do each side, count your stitches before you turn the corner. You should have 4 more than the previous round, because you are increasing 2 at each end of the row. (1st row 3 sts, 2nd row 7 sts, 3rd row 11 sts, 4th row 15 sts etc...)

As Katiehound says, re-use your wool until you are happy with the finished square. Then the sky's the limit!

SallyUK

Thanks ladies!

It's shaded yarn Katie and I have already unravelled them all to start again! lol

I'll keep going. Thank you both!

Sal
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SallyUK

Hello Mrs CD

I've been doing as you said and checking my stitches at the end of each row, so far so good.

However, I've been finding that when I do my last row (the one where I increase and ch 3 to go up to the next round) that I have extra stitches on that round for some reason? I think this is where you're seeing the join?

The tutorial tells me to pick up the stitches across the row until I get to the top of the ch3 and slip stitch the round together, but that gives me extra stitches? If I don't pick those stitches up, it looks as though there's a big hole?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdfAIbVBa9Y


Click on 12.12 mins into video and 16.48 to see what I mean.

Thanks



Sal
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When you do each side, count your stitches before you turn the corner. You should have 4 more than the previous round, because you are increasing 2 at each end of the row. (1st row 3 sts, 2nd row 7 sts, 3rd row 11 sts, 4th row 15 sts etc...)

As Katiehound says, re-use your wool until you are happy with the finished square. Then the sky's the limit! [/QUOTE]

Katiehound

That video would confuse me as they are trebles in UK terms not doubles!
However I don't know where the problem lies because she tells you exactly how many stitches you have and it shows clearly where to join.

I have 2 suggestions.
Are your 3 chain to stand as the 1st stitch in each row too slack? That could affect the outcome.
Are you maybe crotcheting into the base of the 3rd chain as well as joining at the top of it?
Sorry I can't be more helpful

The sad thing is that if you were doing it beside me I reckon it would be very easy to see exactly what was amiss!

MrsCD

SallyUK wrote: »

Hello Mrs CD

I've been doing as you said and checking my stitches at the end of each row, so far so good.

However, I've been finding that when I do my last row (the one where I increase and ch 3 to go up to the next round) that I have extra stitches on that round for some reason? I think this is where you're seeing the join?

The tutorial tells me to pick up the stitches across the row until I get to the top of the ch3 and slip stitch the round together, but that gives me extra stitches? If I don't pick those stitches up, it looks as though there's a big hole?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdfAIbVBa9Y


Click on 12.12 mins into video and 16.48 to see what I mean.

Thanks



Sal
x




When you do each side, count your stitches before you turn the corner. You should have 4 more than the previous round, because you are increasing 2 at each end of the row. (1st row 3 sts, 2nd row 7 sts, 3rd row 11 sts, 4th row 15 sts etc...)

As Katiehound says, re-use your wool until you are happy with the finished square. Then the sky's the limit!

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Hi Sally,

I've had a look at the videos and I think you are making an extra stitch in the bottom of the 3 chains at the beginning of the round. I also think on some rows you have missed the first stitch after the turn at the corner. Have another good look at the video and see exactly where she makes the first stitch after the corner. When you crochet into the top of the stitch, think of it as the 2 strands lying on the top is where you insert your hook, and it's slightly to the left on the top. I think you've missed one or two on the corners, but made extra at the join.
Like Katiehound, I wish I could sit alongside and show you! Is there a knit and natter group near you, or a wool shop that could show you? I'll keep trying to help.

SallyUK

Hello Mrs CD & Kathiehound

I think you're right about me missing the first stitch after the turn. I've been counting each row and think I've almost cracked it! lol

What do you think now?

Sal
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MrsCD wrote: »

Hi Sally,

I've had a look at the videos and I think you are making an extra stitch in the bottom of the 3 chains at the beginning of the round. I also think on some rows you have missed the first stitch after the turn at the corner. Have another good look at the video and see exactly where she makes the first stitch after the corner. When you crochet into the top of the stitch, think of it as the 2 strands lying on the top is where you insert your hook, and it's slightly to the left on the top. I think you've missed one or two on the corners, but made extra at the join.
Like Katiehound, I wish I could sit alongside and show you! Is there a knit and natter group near you, or a wool shop that could show you? I'll keep trying to help. [/QUOTE]

LolaLemon

have you tried starting in the corner?
magic circle or however you start.
ch5
3 double crocher (american terms)
ch2
3 dc
ch2
3 dc
ch 2
2 dc
slip stitch into 3rd chain on the ch5
round one complete
chain 5
in the same 2ch space from bellow, 3 dc
ch 1
{3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1} first corner done
{3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1} second corner done
{3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1} third corner done
last corner
3dc, ch2, 2dc, slip stitch to 3rd chain of ch 5.
(the 2 dc you do here are going to slightly overlap the chain 5 at the bottom).
Round 2 complete

repeat until desired size.

Rules are: always do a ch1 space to space your 'gaps' out between your clusters of 3dc and always do ch2 in the corner.

Once my phone uploads to photobucket i'll post a picture of how it looks.

I also couldnt 'get' granny squares. I crochet in american terms as i learned through tjw1965 on you tune, i then went to her blogs and learned how to read a picture pattern, but for the life of me, i just couldnt get a granny square. then one day i bought a U.K. knitting and crochet (lets get.... , i think) and they had a pattern for a granny square kids bag, and i just 'got it'.

LolaLemon

http://youtu.be/qxW4k-8moRs
he does it similar to me, although he chains 3 then 2dc completes his round then joins via the ch2 of a corner.
his video shows what i mean by overlapping at the bottom.


http://youtu.be/JLJRfHRMPgU
this is tjw1965 aka the crochet geek. her videos slow down, and have links to slower versions etc
This video is more of the same style as you are doing.

LolaLemon

http://thecrochetcrowd.com/closet/
Mystery crochet along, you can submit a picture once done within 2 weeks of last instruction, and be entered into a draw for a load of red heart yarn. its only 3 weeks long, looks like it is going to be a toy. and he also does a video to accompany that weeks instructions.

I think i am goin to join this one. I've been missing my toys whilst i done the wavy baby blanket

MrsCD

SallyUK wrote: »

Hello Mrs CD & Kathiehound

I think you're right about me missing the first stitch after the turn. I've been counting each row and think I've almost cracked it! lol

What do you think now?

Sal
xx

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Hi Sally,

Sorry I haven't been around for a couple of weeks, but it looks like you might just have cracked it all by yourself! This one looks perfect :T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T WELL DONE!
If you pin it upside down on an old seat pad or towel and hold a steam iron above it to do a burst of steam, it will hold its shape when you take the pins out after a few minutes. Don't touch with the iron though!
What are you going to do with it? Are you making a blanket to start off? You could make another one, sew together and use in the kitchen as a pot holder. I did this when I was learning how to do circles, and I still use my stripey green and white bit of loveliness!!!!

Have fun whatever you decide to do. :):)