Crochet Newbie has a Question

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Permalink Reply by Marta on September 6, 2010 at 9:20am

You can do both. Just try which one looks better.
I increase the row by 2 chains, that is how I can get more straight side.

Permalink Reply by Pikady (Chantal) on September 6, 2010 at 9:26am

That's good to hear Marta, thanks. When I first started doing it, I would increase by 3 chains and found that my edges didn't look straight. Naturally, I thought it was just me doing something wrong. Then I tried to increase by 2 chains only and I do find it looks better, just like you said. Thanks for confirming this!

Permalink Reply by All About The Buttons on September 6, 2010 at 9:30am

Two chains!!!

Permalink Reply by Jac-Ber aka Gill on September 6, 2010 at 9:38pm

Hiya,
Is this something to do with the American and English versions of what a double crochet is?
I remember reading something that says that they are different... and one is what might be called a treble (hence the 3 chains)

Permalink Reply by Pikady (Chantal) on September 9, 2010 at 7:50am

Hi Ladies,

I want to show you my first piece that I finished last week. It's one of those eternity scarves, I love those! The little rose bud is just pinned on. What do you think ?

Chantal

Permalink Reply by All About The Buttons on September 9, 2010 at 8:47am

WOWWOWWOW!!! Gorgeous color. Pat yourself on the back!
Barbra

Pikady said:

Hi Ladies,

I want to show you my first piece that I finished last week. It's one of those eternity scarves, I love those! The little rose bud is just pinned on. What do you think ?

Chantal

Permalink Reply by Pikady (Chantal) on September 9, 2010 at 9:18am

Thanks so much Barbra!

Permalink Reply by All About The Buttons on September 9, 2010 at 9:20am

Truly, it looks great-even, smooth rows so your tension is good. You go,girl!

Pikady said:

Thanks so much Barbra!

Permalink Reply by Pikady (Chantal) on September 9, 2010 at 9:27am

I have to admit that I fumbled. In about 3 or 4 rows I decreased my stich by accident then increased back to what it was. Typical newbie error I guess. So this one I am of course I'm keeping. I'm not ready to sell yet, a LOT MORE learning to do!

Permalink Reply by rensfibreart~Renate Kirkpatrick on March 19, 2011 at 5:19pm

Hi everyone, as a crochet teacher I come across these types of questions a lot & understand the confusion for newbies - I have a some simple tips & tricks on my blog that you might find helpful & useful for your crochet journey

http://rensfibreart.wordpress.com/handy-crochet-tips-tricks-2/abbre...

 

Permalink Reply by Raige Creations on March 30, 2011 at 5:14pm

great post, thank you. :)

Permalink Reply by All About The Buttons on August 5, 2011 at 1:02pm

Great blog!

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