Crochet & Interweave Crochet

Granny Squares

Knitting4Hope — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:26:15 GMT

Hi. I'm new to crochet and would like to learn how to make a granny square afghan. Is there a pattern to follow and techniques I must learn? I know how to single crochet but that is about it. Someday I hope to do doilies, but I have a lot to learn before then. Any help would be great.

Diagrams vs. written instructions

craftcre8r — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:07:06 GMT

I've been crocheting since a kid (now a grandma) and only in the last couple of years have I had to try and translate a diagram into something that makes sense to me. I bought a Scandinavian book with a lovely pattern last year and after numerous attempts at deciphering the diagram, gave up.

Does anyone out there know of a reference I can utilize to learn this reading skill? I can work up most any pattern, as long as I understand it!

Thanks to any and all who can help this old dog learn a new trick...

Craftcre8tr

Summer Crochet 2008 cover pattern: Santa Fe Shawl

annekaelber — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:45:18 GMT

Hi!

I'm a knitter learning to crochet and the cover pattern for Interweave Crochet Summer 2008, the Santa Fe Shawl, looks really fun! Are there plans to bring it to the KD store? I suppose I could hunt down a copy of the magazine via Ravelry's groups and buy it, but I'd much rather have a PDF that I could re-print if I spill something on it!

Thanks!

Anne.

Crocheted Picot Edging

dfoley356 — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:42:30 GMT

I saw a sweater that had a picot edging crocheted all around it and it was so pretty! I don't know anything about crocheting but I'd be willing to learn to do that. Does anyone know how to crochet a picot edging?

viking crochet socks

Edward — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:55:16 GMT

I re enact as a viking. Sadly it looks as though they didn't knit. The way they made socks is by sewing the wool together in someway that I can't quite work out. The alternative is to crotcet your socks. Not sure I believe them but it is the agreed method. I need help with designing a working sock in crotchet.I am a knitter. I can do the basics but that is all. So the sock will have to be simple. I can't se.e how to turn the heel. tDo I start at the top or toe? I need my socks by end of June for a big show in the Isle of Man. That is in the sea between England and Ireland.Pleases help. Edward The saga teller

crochet services

EvelynL — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:23:35 GMT

Hi all,

I'm a knitter, who crocheted a million or so years ago. My granddaughter wanted a ladybug afghan that she saw in one of my pattern files. It's a herrschners design. I started making it for her, but cannot do it because of the arthritis in my hands. It's mostly double crochet with color changes.

Where can I find someone who would finish this for me. My granddaughter keeps asking about it. I tried Craigs List, but couldn't find anyone. Any suggestions would be most welcome. I'm willing to pay a reasonable fee.

I love in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, but I assume all of the materials can be mailed to someone.

Please help.

Evie

my crochet toys

sunnly — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:31:08 GMT

it's present to my husband:

it's myself:

it's present for friend:

HELP ME! :(

ChapelLane — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:54:37 GMT

Hi there! I can't make the Lace cap crochet... somebody can help me please!

Hola! No puedo terminar el Lace cap en crochet... no puedo entender el patron... alguien quiere ayudar a una principante!Gracias

Winter 2008 E-book: A Gift of Thanks

KimWerker — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:31:30 GMT

Hi everyone,

We here at Interweave Crochet are so excited to present you with our first-ever free e-book! It contains five patterns designed to be quick gifts this winter, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you. You can read all about it, and find a link to the free download, on my KD post.

When you make something from one of the patterns, post about it here! We can't wait to see what you come up with.

Cheers,
Kim

found lots of free pattern websites

PurpleFanantic — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:11:41 GMT

i have found a lot of free pattern websites. here are just a few from this week.... lol.... MYpicot.com crochetpatterncentral.com/ crochettreasures.com/freepatterns/archives.htm

please enjoy.

patterns for crocheted wedding dresses

Barb Bobrow — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:38:31 GMT

I am looking for crocheted wedding dress patterns. they don't have to be free, but I would like a picture before I order them. Can anyone help me? My daughter is tiny (5'2'') and it will be quite an informal wedding.

i woudl apprecite any suggestions

Barb

Skein vs. Ball

lauramcgaffey — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:57:05 GMT

I taught myself to knit and crochet but there are a couple of questions I've never found answers to.

1. Does one "have to" wind yarn into a "ball" before starting to knit or crochet? I never do and don't seem to have a problem. But for all I know I could be doing better.

2. Why do some patterns call for a certain number of balls and others for a certain number of skeins? How do I translate that into something I can use to make sure I have purchased enough yarn, especially if I choose a different brand or type than what the pattern calls for?

I hope someone can help me with this. There are a couple of patterns I have not attempts because I'm afraid I'll either buy too much or too little yarn. (Though too much isn't exactly a problem, is it?)

Thank you,

Laura

Infinity Wrap/ How do I...

knitteth — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:42:45 GMT

Hello, I'm new to this sight and hoping that someone out there can help me with the project I have chosen for my reintroduction to crochet after putting down the hook 15 years ago. I really need some help figuring out the "motif" pattern directions. I have unsuccessfully made several attempts by chaining 76, making the 8 dc into the 2nd chain from hook and so on. After completing row 1 I seem to have about 68 sts instead of 74, also there never seems to be enough room to do all the stitches the pattern calls for at any time and ending with a total of 74 sts. Maybe I am not reading the directions correctly. I assume the bracketed instructions are to be completed fully 8 times as written? Than 10 sts straight and a bracketed repeat 8 times again? I understand the curve concept with increases and decreases but 8 times never seems to fit.

I gotta say that this "Easy" design has increases my blood pressure and almost brought me to tears. I really feel stupid!

CAN ANYONE HELP ME?

crochet the right way,

knitteth

crochet

Nancy@2 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:26:31 GMT

Hi: I've have been crochet for many years from diagram. Recently I am trying to learn crochet by written instruction as it is hard to get pattern with diagram in North America. Could someone explan to me what is " Weave in loose ends as work progresses" please? I picked up a Crochet World magazine from the local bookstore, that is the first sentence with every instruction in the magazine. Thanks in advance.

Nancy

I crochet!

LisaE — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:40:13 GMT

I'm the first one to post! It is great to see a crochet section in KD! Thank you! Lisa

Looking for an archived Interweave Crochet pattern! Help!

KrystlZ — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:45:44 GMT

I am trying to find the pattern for this lace dress that was published in Interweave Crochet in 2004 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-dress

Followed a link for the corrected pattern here but can't seem to find it If anyone couold point me in the right direction, that would be fantastic!

looking for an old pattern

lizzy — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:40:19 GMT

hi!

i was looking for the daisy chain pattern from page 91 of the fall 2006 issue.

it was a simple and delicate design by katie himmelberg... anyone have it?

thanks!

Interweave Crochet

JudyE — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:46:44 GMT

I just saw the preview of the new Fall Interweave Crochet and can't wait to receive mine. It looks so sophisticated. One beautiful project after the next.

Absolutely great

judyeisner@yahoo.com

crochet stitch instructions

KarenV — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:36:32 GMT

I need some help. I downloaded a free pattern from the Interweave website. The pattern is called "Chanson En Crochet". It has pretty clear instructions, but for some stitches I am not familiar with. It says to: See Stitch Guide, but there is no stitch guide to see. I tried searching for the stitches at their website, but it cannot find them.

How do I do a "double cluster-3" and "cluster-3" in crochet?

Another crochet fan arrives!!

Pennylane — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:39:47 GMT

Hi - SO pleased to see this crochet section. I am soon beginning the Chanson en crochet capelet, because I LOVE it.

Crochet runs in our family and my Irish Grandma did some beautiful fine work, which I still have. My mother is 84 and she still crochets too and loves it. I actually taught myself to crochet when I was about 15 - prior to that I had no interest - typical teenager!!

I live in the UK and the shops here are full of lovely crochet summer clothes at the moment - something of a revival!

Ocean Pearls Cardigan

JanP — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:50:10 GMT

Can anyone recommend a substitute yarn for the Mystik used in the ocean pearls cardigan in the Interweave Crochet Summer 2008 issue. I love the sweater, but the yarn would run me well over $150.00. Also do you know the weight of Mystik? I've been unable to find info on whether it is a 2, 3 or 4 ply yarn.

Thanks

Jan

Diamond Sage Wrap

RoxanneS — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:09:38 GMT

Hi all,

Has anyone begun the pattern for the Diamond Sage Wrap in the current issue of Interweave Crochet?

I can't seem to get the gauge right.....

thanks,

Roxanne

I crochet

jackie — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:33:01 GMT

Can't crochet but would like to learn

JulesG — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:19:55 GMT

Hello,

Quite frankly put, I can't crochet. I have learned it several times, both my grandmothers showed me, even one of my great-grandmothers, my mother-in-law and my sister-in-law but it seems I can't get the hang of it.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I can do a crochet chain and I can also crochet along the edge of a knitted piece but I would like to be able to do more. Still, everytime I try I miss the second needle.

Any advice on good beginners' books, or how to "train" my basic skills?

Cheers, Julia

Looking for a good pattern.....

Cheryl — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:44:05 GMT

Hi!

I am interested in a new pattern for a prayer shawl. The one that it seems like everyone uses doesn't seem to be very interesting to me any longer.

I really want to make one for my husband's grandmother but she is a larger woman and the pattern I find everywhere seems to be made for a thinner woman - it's simply not wide enough.

I have tried to add rows on but like I said, it's a boring pattern and I am looking for something a bit different (but not too difficult as I will get frustrated and stop - I know me too well). \

Does anyone have any suggestions or can you recommend a book/pattern?

Thanks everyone!