Crochet help please

carefullycautious

I am new to crochet and would like to ask a question

I am making a scarf which says make 34 chains
1st row states making a treble stitch 4 chains in at the start and a treble into subsequent chains.
2nd row make two chains and miss first treble andFront treble post and back treble post which makes a basket weave effect

How many chains should I be left with as I am now working on 30 and don't know if I am doing it wrong

Any help with this would be appreciated thanks

Memory_Girl

Thirty is right - the first 4 chains in your foundation stands in for your first treble of the row.

Keep going - and show us a picture when you are finished.

MG

carefullycautious

Thank you very much, it has been driving me mad wondering if I had some how lost 4 stitches.

cornishchick

I have only been crocheting for about a week,, and i have several finished items already.......



my first finished item was a scarf for a slug..
Then I made a chin warmer for my husband, and now I am making an a line skirt for an action man....
OK they are supposed to be squares, but I am doing something wrong....
Wish i had taken pictures :rotfl:

Memory_Girl

PMSL cornishchick

I was the same when I started - best thing I did was hop over to youtube and fins a channel you like to follow. I have learned masses and now find it very relaxing ................

I love to knit but need to sit upright to do it - but I can crochet snuggled up under blankets and quilts on the sofa so it is my go-to winter craft now.

When the penny drops - you will have the skill for life ...... wanders off wondering what to crochet today??? LOL

Wanna have a look at one of my Christmas pressies? Just trebles like you are doing but in a loop as a cowl.



Its so lovely lying here that I keep stroking it - may have to go and do one for myself :-)

MG

Funky_Bold_Ribena

I am in the middle of making myself a bright red cape. I am hoping to finish it sometime this winter!

Memory_Girl

I'd love to see that when it is done - very "Funky Red Riding Hood" :-)

Think today I shall make a crochet hot water bottle - in a Russian Doll style - another Xmas pressie for a teen who I know will love it.
MG

ArthriticOldThing

How wonderful that there is a crochet thread!!!:T Hope it keeps gong and grows. I've never mastered knitting.

meg72

Memory_Girl wrote: »

I'd love to see that when it is done - very "Funky Red Riding Hood" :-)

Think today I shall make a crochet hot water bottle - in a Russian Doll style - another Xmas pressie for a teen who I know will love it.
MG

Oh love the sound of this hot water bottle, do you have a pattern for this and if so where can I get one,

Memory_Girl

Erm - no LOL Eyeballing it.

Tell you what though - I shall make notes and if it works out I will make up a tutorial.

No promises mind - if it turns out to look scary its staying hidden LOL

MG

westcoastscot

Memory Girl excellent idea! Was wondering what to make this year for 13 year old - that will be perfect. I too will just do what I usually do and make it up as I go along - shall we compare notes at the end?

WCS