owlswing Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I was wondering if there were any NWW out there that know how to Crochet. I'm trying to make a blanket for the baby to replace the one she lost - I have tried a few time reading each step carefully yet I start out with is nice long row and by the 10th row - I don't even have anything big enough to cover a barbie doll. Can anyone HELP PLEASE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Are you putting an extra stitch (for single crochet, two for double) at the end of each row? It sounds counter-intuitive, but if the row is say, twenty stitches long, you actually have to work 21 stitches for the row to come out even - the "extra" stitch is what makes the turn. That confused me for the longest time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afurrything Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Make your stitches looser too. And maybe try a bigger hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I don't crochet, but the above advice seems plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I know how to crotchet...seems like what Maddy suggested is the right thing to do. I've found some helpful advice at http://crochet.about.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
failte Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 above advice is good. i do know how to crochet...kinda...i've made an afghan that turned out pretty well except for the fact that it took like 4 years to do it cause i wouldn't work on it for months at a time. have another one in the works now...been about 2-3 for that one.... good luck with your afghan owlswing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE (Maddy @ Mar 26 2008, 12:38 AM) Are you putting an extra stitch (for single crochet, two for double) at the end of each row? It sounds counter-intuitive, but if the row is say, twenty stitches long, you actually have to work 21 stitches for the row to come out even - the "extra" stitch is what makes the turn. That confused me for the longest time. Yup. I had probs with that too. I'll have to pick up some yarn and hooks here. I miss making afghans. They are so warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlswing Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. My girl friend seem to think with my arthritis it may cause me to make the stiches to tight. I'll have to try some of this I'll let you all know how it goes - keep your fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Fingers crossed http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg273/blonde77th3/crossing_fingers_lg_nwm.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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