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After the foundation chain, the side facing you of your first row is the right side. When you get to the end of that row and turn for row 2, then you're on the wrong side. Of course, if you are crocheting in rounds instead of rows, then you won't do any turning and the side facing you will be the right side. Most patterns in which right/wrong
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[quote user="Tephra"] 1. "It depends." [/quote] So true. If you need to rewind, you'll know it-the yarn will be stubborn and will not let you work. Centerpull skeins are wonderful, no need to rewind! [quote user="Tephra"] 2. You need to go by yardage, not the put up, when determining how much yarn you need. [/quote
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I know it's been almost a month since you posted this, so I'm wondering if you've had any luck with it so far? I haven't been in the forums for a while, but when I saw your post I felt I just had to reply to it...even if it doesn't really help much. I'm working on this project too and I'm currently on row 3 of Motif Joining
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Yeah, they are aluminum needles. Thanks for the tip; I'll look for needles of a quieter material next time I shop.
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I usually crochet, but lately I decided to learn to knit. After getting the hang of a basic knit stitch, I made a scarf with faux suede yarn. It turned out well, the only problem being that my mom almost went crazy over the sound of my knitting needles clicking together! Does anyone else have family members who are easily annoyed by clicking sounds
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Great analogy, Georgina! I never would have thought of comparing knitting to electrical engineering, but it really does fit now that I think about it. I've seen electricians who just shove their wires into a box knowing that nobody can see it later, and it always makes me appreciate the craftsman who keeps it neat. My dad-who does some electrical
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There's a free pattern on the site called the Turtle Sweater; it's done in crochet. Is that what you were looking for? If it was, you can easily find it again by clicking on Free Patterns and then click on the tags for Crochet and Men. It should take you right there.
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Have you considered just substituting the type of yarn called for in the patterns you like with a yarn that isn't fuzzy or too shiny? It might take a little fiddling with it to get the gauge and drape just right using a different kind of yarn, but there's no reason you can't change a pattern to fit your liking. I often substitute yarns,
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Hi PollyG, nice to meet you! I'm also from the boondocks of Ohio, but the Western side instead. It sounds like you have a nice-sized working farm; that's always great to see. My barns are mainly used for storage and my animals are limited to dogs, cats, and 2 rabbits. I also enjoy collecting craft books, though I usually get ones on crochet
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Most of my yarns are squirreled away in shoeboxes and drawers all over the place, which I know isn't very organized or helpful. But when I have some really georgeous yarns, I put them in baskets and decorate with them until I've figured out what kind of project to use them for. This doesn't really keep anything dust free, but I get to enjoy