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Crocheting and Pet Hair?I have cats, but I also love to crochet. What are some ways to make sure their hair doesn't get tangled up in the yarn, or how can I remove the "allergy" part of the hair so it won't make anyone sick or give them a rash or something?

 

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Leeward Christmas Stocking Pattern?Does any one have the Leeward Christmas stocking pattern? It was a double crochet stitch and then you could cross stitch snowflakes or a Christmas tree on it.

 

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Pattern for Hanging Crochet Kitchen Towel?I am looking for a pattern to crochet or knit on to a kitchen towel, to make as gifts.

 

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Tunisian Crochet Basics?Does one one know how to Tunisian crochet and have information on stitches for a beginner?

 

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Question About Crochet Instructions?I'm trying to make a beanie and I'm having trouble following the pattern.

 

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Looking for a Crocheted Heart Pattern?Does anyone have a a small heart pattern made with #10 crochet thread and a # 6 hook? It starts in the middle and you work around it with double crochet and the v stitch.

 

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Crochet Ideas for Beginners?Ideas for easy crochet gifts for Christmas for a beginner in crochet?

 

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Converting Skeins from Balls of Wool?I'm doing a sheep crochet blanket and I need 7.9 skeins. How many 100g balls is that please?

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?I am crocheting a snuggle bunny and the two instructions:

 

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Free Patterns for Crochet Barbie Doll Clothes?I want to crochet doll clothes for my 16" Barbie doll. Any idea or links where I can get free patterns?

 

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Cutting Plastic Bag Strips to Make Plarn?How wide should plastic bag strips be for a project using a size E crochet hook?

 

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Repairing a Faded Crochet Afghan?My blanket is navy blue/velvet yarn in sportsweight. The yarn is faded, can I use a dye to fix it? The border is light grey.

 

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Making a Single Crochet Potholder?I'm new to crochet and I love the thick potholder that was done. I apologize if this was already asked, but how do I single crochet on both sides of the chain stitch and continue to single crochet until both sides meet? Step 2 is confusing for me.

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?I have already done a single crochet across the row and now they what me to do this on the next row, ch1 turn.

 

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Waterproofing Stiffened Crochet Items?I made crochet doily globes and filled them with LED light strands. I want to use them in a bathroom with much humidity. How can I waterproof them?

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?I have a Magic circle with 18 sts. The next instruction says: " * 2dc, 2dc in next st; repeat from * to end (24 sts)". I am a beginner and don't understand how to do the above and end up with 24 sts.

 

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Finding Left-handed Crochet Instructions?Where can I find instructions to teach a left handed child crochet?

 

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Unfamiliar Crochet Term?What does it mean to: sl st into first spc. Make beg. bobble, etc. I know it reads slip stitch into first (???). etc. How is this done? It is a child's purse, rated easy and I am a new crocheter.

 

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Crochet Pattern for McRoberts Tartan Rug?Does anybody have a crochet pattern for the McRoberts family tartan rug?

 

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Fixing Loose Crochet Stitches?I am making a hdc blanket and now in the beginning section (I am using 2 colors) the stitches have become very loose and there are some snags as well. How do I fix it? I'm almost done so I don't want to tear it out.

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?What does it mean when a crochet pattern has -10 (sc) (30)rd?

 

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Stiffening a Large Crocheted Wall Hanging?I have crocheted a large piece for our VFW post. I need to stiffen it in order to hang on the wall. Can anyone help me?

 

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Understanding Crochet Pattern Instructions?I am crocheting a Christmas elf hat, the instruction read Rd 6: Ch2, 1 hdc in the same space as ch2, (hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next st) x3 hdc in last stitch =24

 

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Understanding Crochet Terms?I am crocheting an infant's Christmas elf hat and the instructions read:

 

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Looking for a Leewards Cable Knit Afghan Pattern?Does anyone out there have the instruction sheet for an old Leewards cable knit afghan pattern? It is a 52" x 72". The kit was 06-35417. I have it, but it is so old (about 45 yrs) and has been folded for so long that it has basically rotted away at the fold.

 

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Looking for an Old Crochet Purse Pattern?I am searching for a pattern to make a crocheted small bag that folds out into a flower/rose purse, directions were seen in Woman's Day or Family Circle magazine over 30 years ago.

 

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Crocheting a M&M Pattern for a Halloween Costume?Any suggestions on how to crochet a M&M pattern for an adult Halloween costume?

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?The instructions read: ch 19sc second st sc next 17 then it has (18sts) ch 1 turn sc in front loop next 17sts (18sts) ch 1 turn sc next 4 sts miss next 13 then it has (5 sts) ch 1 turn Dec 1sc in next 2 Drs (4sts). What does this mean? I am confused.

 

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Converting Yarn Skeins to Gram Balls?I would like to make the American flag throw for my granddaughter, but I am from the UK and we only deal in balls of yarn not skeins so could you let me know how many balls I would need in a chunky yarn. We do 50 gram and 100 gram.

 

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Vintage Crochet Santa Bib Pattern?When my children, now grown, were small, I had a pattern from Country Woman or Country Crafts Magazine for a crochet Santa Bib. I have searched everywhere on the internet for it. Does anyone have a copy they would share or sell?

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?I have found a pattern for a crocheted Timon, it was in Spanish. When I translated it the abbreviations did not translate. I have found most of them by Googling. However, there is an instruction that I have never seen before. Can you tell me what this means?

 

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Looking for Leewards 1970s Crochet Vest Pattern?I am looking for a vest pattern that I had in the early 1970s from Leewards. It was a hippy-style vest crocheted in (I think) treble crochet. It was very easy and quick and took only 2-3 skeins of yarn.

 

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Pattern for Crochet Rectangle Coaster?I'm looking for a rectangle crocheted drink coaster. I can't find any to use my ecru Lion yarn brand and it has brown yarn around the edges.

 

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Determining the Age of Crocheted Afghans?I have a crocheted afghan that looks to be for a king size bed that I found in my father's house after he passed away. I was told it looked old and I was just wanting to know if there was a way of knowing for sure.

 

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Stretching Crochet Doilies?What do you stretch crochet lace doilies on?

 

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Fixing Sugar Starch with Too Much Sugar?I have used too much sugar in my sugar starch. How do I fix it?

 

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Spanish Crochet Abbreviations?What is the meaning of the Spanish crochet abbreviation "pd" and "cd"?

 

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Easy Christmas Crochet Projects?Does anyone know of an easy Christmas projects for beginner in crochet?

 

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Stiffening a 3D Crochet Project?I'm making a 3D crochet water lily out of acrylic yarn and I would like to waterproof and stiffen it to place it on my daughter's grave. Do you have any suggestions for methods of stiffening such a product?

 

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Making a Crochet Net Scrubbie Mounted to a Handle?Anyone in Thrifty Fun Land know how to use nylon net and a bleach bottle handle to make a scrubby? My rug hooking group is crocheting net scrubbies to use as a lint brush, and one of the ladies mentioned she used to have one with a handle. She described it as a handle with a nylon net (tulle) pom pom on the end.

 

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Crocheting with Plarn?I am making a large bag with plarn and the edges are ruffling. Will it turn into a bag or not. How can I keep it flat?

 

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Crochet Air Freshener Cover Patterns?I am looking for crochet air freshener cover patterns.

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?This is what my instructions say: ch 3 *skip next dc. Dcfp around post of next dc, then dcfp around post of skipped dc- Cr dcfp made. 1 dc in sp between last dc and the next dc (inc made). I understand everything up to 1 dc in sp between.

 

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Crochet Pattern Instructions?My pattern says "work for 0 (1-0-1) round". I've made 20 of these hats and ignored that line. Now I'm super curious. What does that mean?

 

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Resizing a Men's Crocheted Skull Cap to Fit a Child?How do I convert this pattern for a man's hat to fit an 8 yr old boy? I made it for his father and would like to make the same one for him.

 

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Adding Elastic to a Crochet Hat?Does a man's crocheted hat have elastic on the bottom? If the hat is for an 11 year old boy and I don't think it is narrow enough on the bottom to hold it on can I crochet in thin elastic?

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?What does it mean when a crochet pattern round ends with "mark decreases"?

 

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Crochet Projects for Beginners?I am looking for easy beginner's crochet items. Any suggestions?

 

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Making the Connected Loops Crochet Scarf?The scarf with the loops, I am wondering how to end the part without fringe. Can you use it as wash cloth if made shorter?

 

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Aunt Lydia Rug Yarn Patterns?I am searching for Aunt Lydia rug yarn patterns especially the bleach bottle craft which included a witch, bunny, leprechaun, and Mrs. Santa to name a few. I am also interested in small gifts, etc.

 

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Crochet Stitch Video?Does anyone know if there is a tutorial, and where I could find it, when a crochet pattern calls for doing dcfp 2 rows down?

 

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Crochet Abbreviations?How do you do a Cr Dcfp? I know what Dcfp means, but what does Cr mean?

 

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Removing Odor from Nylon Netting Scrubbies?Does anyone know how to get rid of a chemical smell with the netting used to make crocheted scrubbies.

 

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Finding Summer Shells Dress Crochet Pattern?In the early 1970s my mother-in-law taught me to crochet. The first thing I made was a simple shell stitch dress, with a cream-colored body, cap sleeves, and a sort of ziz-zag green and copper- colored design at the hem and I think on the sleeves. I have been looking for this pattern for years.

 

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Finding a Crochet Afghan Pattern from the 1970s?I am looking for a reversible crochet afghan with 2 colors and i think its sc but one color is laid across the chain and you crochet over it and next row is the same only you reverse the colors. I have been looking for this pattern for years as I made it in the 70s.

 

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Making a Treble Stitch?How do you make a treble stitch?

 

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Crochet Towel Hangers?How do I make a straight crocheted neck to hang a towel, not a flared one?

 

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Using a Smaller Hook to Make a Crochet Stuffy?Can I cut back on yarn on a crochet pattern by using a smaller hook? I am making a stuffed rabbit for toddler. Even if it turns out small that's OK.

 

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Crochet Abbreviations?The pattern says at the end of the row, join with slip stitch RST. What does RST mean?

 

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Vintage Pattern for Shell Stitch Baby Sweater?I am looking for a crochet pattern "Shell Stitch Set No. 2805". It is a one piece baby sweater that is worked from side to side. It's a pattern from around 1970. I have a copy that is difficult to read.

 

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Old Annie's Crochet Afghan Patterns?I have two patterns for afghans that you crochet one row at a time and cut your yarn and start another row to form a design. I would like to know if anyone has this type of crochet pattern or an old Annie's design.

 

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Oklahoma University Afghan Pattern?I am looking for an afghan pattern for Oklahoma University that uses the afghan stitch with the OU helmet, or other OU things on it. Do you know where I can find one?

 

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Crocheting a Beret?How do I make a crochet beret?

 

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Looking for a Crochet Dress Pattern?In 1971 my mother-in-law taught me to crochet. I purchased a pattern for an "easy" crocheted dress called "Summer Shells." Two weeks later we went back up north to visit her. She was enchanted and thrilled that I had been able to make such immediate and beautiful use of her teaching. I lost the pattern.

 

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Repairing a Damaged Crochet Tablecloth?I have a spectacular crochet table linen that was damaged by fire over about 4 square inches. The table linen was crocheted in one piece. How do I repair it?

 

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Lee Ward's Cinderella Slippers Pattern?I'm looking for the Lee Ward Mills Cinderella Slipper pattern or a photocopy of the pattern. I have the mold and a partial crocheted shoe that my mother started, but the pattern has been reduced to crumbs and unreadable.

 

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Santa Pillow Crochet Pattern?I am looking for the magazine Crochet World, December 2011. It has a Santa pillow by Debra Arch. I need the instructions.

 

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Crochet Tablecloth Pattern?I have a friend who is trying to locate this tablecloth pattern. I hope someone recognizes it so I can try to locate a pattern to buy.

 

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Looking for Pattern from Crochet World Magazine?I am looking for the Crochet World Magazine, December 2011. There is a Santa pillow pattern by Debra Arch. I can't afford to buy the magazine, but would like the pattern so much.

 

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Making Net Scrubbies?I'm looking for the pattern to make the scrounges.

 

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Making a Crochet Baby Bunting?I'm making a crocheted baby bunting with side overlapping panels about 30 '' in height. What is the best way to fasten it closed, zipper, ties, etc.?

 

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Green Bay Packer Doily Pattern?How do you get that pattern to make the Green Bay dolies and coasters?

 

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Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern?Does anyone know where I could find instructions for this stocking? It's the one on the right that's red and white. Or is anyone familiar with the name of the pattern? Thank you so much.

 

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Cutting Nylon Netting for Scrubbies?How do you cut the fabric? I bought 3 yds. Do I cut it across or up and down?

 

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Learning to Double Crochet?I would like to know to double crochet. Do you have any suggestions about how to do this?

 

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Making Net Scrubbies?How do I find a spool of netting to make scrubbies?

 

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Pattern for Crochet Puff Quilt?I am looking for a pattern for a crochet puff quilt.

 

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Making Crochet Sandals?I am looking for instructions for crochet sandals.

 

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Repairing an Old Crochet Tablecloth?I have a very old, fine thread crochet table top cover and it is falling apart.I was thinking of gluing it to a flat bed sheet to keep it together and still display it. Any suggestions on what to use? Fabric glue or fabric fusion and what kind?

 

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Pattern for a Nylon Scrubbie?How do I find a pattern for a nylon scrubbie?

 

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Plarn Purse Pattern?Would it be possible to get your pattern or a similar one for the pink plarn tote posted here?

 

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Making a Chained Hot Pad?In your article on chained hot pads, how much yarn does it take for a hot pad and how much for a rug? The article was called crocheting with chains.

 

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Linked Crochet Stitch Rows Rolling Up?I am crocheting a wrap in the linked stitch, which I love, but my rows are rolling up. What can I do to prevent this?

 

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Crochet Stitch Abbreviations?What does "spc' stand for in crochet?

 

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Help With Crochet Afghan Instructions?I have been stitching an absolutely gorgeous afghan by Terry Kimbrough. I am not understanding how the edging instructions translate. The sentence is [sc, ch7, (sc, ch5) twice] in corner ch5 sp.

 

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Crocheting a Hat With a Star Crown?I am fairly new to crocheting and I want to crochet my son a hat that has a 5 point star as the crown of the hat. How do I crochet between the tips of the star?

 

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Crochet Pattern for Child's Hat With Face on Back?I crocheted a toddler girl's hat in 1981 or 82. It was a hat with a girl's face on the back so when she had it on it looked like she was facing you. It had hair around the face of it and a 4 inch wide band across the top of the head and ties that tied under the chin.

 

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Crochet Abreviaton TR?I am not familiar with the meaning of "tr" and "trtr'. I love the hat! I want to make one.

 

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Making Netting Scrubbies?How much nettings do you buy to make one?

 

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Crocheting Scrubbies?Where do I find the actual pattern for crocheting nylon kitchen scrubbies?

 

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Pattern for a Crochet Toilet Seat Cozy?Has anyone got a pattern for a toilet seat cozy? Please help :)

 

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Miniatures Crocheting Advice and Patterns?My mother-in-law creates little miniature scenes in small boxes; think doll house sized items. She is wanting some scarfs, hats, and sweaters for her little people to wear. I'm assuming I would need to use embroidery floss and a very small steel needle.

 

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Making a Crochet Necklace With Cotton Yarn?Can you make a yarn necklace doing the slip stitch with the yarn that is 100% cotton, Sugar n Cream? If so, I already have the yarn. Someone made me a ladder ribbon one; it is so pretty.

 

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Crochet Stitch - 6 Jointed TR?I am making a doily and the pattern says to ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr over same ch 3, ch3, a 6-jointed-tr over remainder of this ch 3 and ch 3 of next shell. What is a 6-jointed-tr and how do you make it?

 

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Making a Crochet Beaded Pearl Necklace?My mother made me a necklace back in the '60s or early '70s. It was a rope of "pearls" long enough to wrap 2 or 3 times around my neck, fastened together at the ends, no clasp or fastener.

 

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Lee Wards Reversable Shell Stitch Afghan Pattern #06-3662?I am looking for the Lee Wards reversible shell stitch afghan pattern #06-3662, can you help me?

 

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Pattern for Crocheted Alligator?I need a pattern for a crocheted alligator for a new baby due in April. The parents and 6 year old sister-to-be love the Florida Gators. Thanks for your help.

 

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Crochet Butter Tub Doll?Does anyone know how to make them?

 

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Crocheting With Sewing Thread?What size hook do you use for crochet with 3 strands of sewing thread? What do you use for patterns? They do exist? I saw a lady doing it and varying the shades by changing just one strand. I really what to try this.

 

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Crochet Dress Tea Towel Topper?I received tea towels with a little dress as the top, from my daughter. They are so cute I have called everywhere and have looked on line for the pattern with no luck. I have included a picture of the tea towel. I hope someone could help me.

 

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Free Santa Crochet Air Freshener Patterns?I am looking for patterns for Santa and Mrs Santa air freshener covers to crochet in time for Christmas. I made one, but can't find the pattern.

 

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Crochet Hat Pattern Search?In the late 1970s, probably '75 or '76, I made a crocheted hat from a pattern on the wrap strip of Aunt Lydia's Rug Yarn. I think it may have been called a "cloche", but none of the patterns I find on-line are quite the same.

 

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