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Sc in ring crochet pattern question

Dear SweaterBabe, I'm attempting to crochet snowflakes and every one of them begins with ch6, join with slip st to form a ring, then ch1, (sc in ring, ch5) 6 times. I understand what this means, except for the part about single crochet in ring. Does it mean I go around the ring again with sc? It [...]

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Changing Colors in Crochet Patterns

Hi Sweaterbabe, I have read a million tutorials about this and can add a new color without problem. What NOBODY explains is what to do with the old color and how to fasten it off. Please help!!! Thanks, -- Melissa Dear Melissa, Good question! It sounds like you are joining the new color by crocheting over it for a bit before [...]

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Right versus Left in a knitting (or crochet) pattern?

Dear SweaterBabe, Hi I have a question about a knitting pattern for a baby hooded jacket. The patteren gives instructions for a boy's left front and a girl's right front ect. but does that mean the actual front of the item as when it's worn or is it the front left that would be facing you if [...]

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Crocheting into a ch-2 space?

Hello SweaterBabe! I have been a very basic crocheter for years & really want to start learning to do more stitches, etc. I'm trying to crochet a baby blanket right now via a pattern & am stuck on a row. Could you please translate/interpret this row a little better?? Row 6: Ch3, turn; dc in next 6 [...]

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Straighter Knitting Edges

Dear SweaterBabe, I have tried to achieve straight edges by knitting into the back of 1st 2 and last 2 stitches of each row it seems to be a bit better but not completely straight. Help! -- Angelina Dear Angelina, I haven't tried that trick... but I have taught students to make neater edges by increasing their tension just a [...]

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Wool versus Cotton in warmer climates?

Dear SweaterBabe, I live in southern California, so I've knitted with primarily cotton blends. There are gorgeous yarns containing alpaca and wool. What are the pros and cons of these fibers especially for someone that lives in an area that stays warm throughout the year? -- Minerva Dear Minerva, I think that yarns can be such a personal choice... what feels [...]

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Gorgeous Blanket Knitting Patterns

Blankets are great projects to knit. No shaping required and lots of lovely textures! Shop ALL SweaterBabe Blanket Patterns on the SweaterBabe site or in the SweaterBabe Ravelry Shop (use the "add to cart" links in the right column of each pattern page)

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Knitting Patterns in Madelinetosh Yarns

Madelinetosh yarns are a dream to knit with and to wear! Here are 6 designs in madelinetosh yarns that you'll love to knit! And through 5/20/18, enjoy 20% off of these patterns using coupon code MADMAY18 entered at checkout*. [from top to bottom; left to right] 1) #253 Mirabella. A draped neckline sweater that is both elegant and [...]

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Summer Knitting Pattern Ideas

Time for planning out your summer knitting projects! And for ONE WEEK only, take 20% off all patterns with coupon code SUMMERTIME entered at checkout*. Here are some ideas [right to left, top to bottom]: 1. #236 Sea Glass Shawl. The asymmetrical triangular shawl begins at one corner with easy increases along both edges. As you progress with [...]

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Knitting Patterns Organized by Knitting Skill Levels

By popular demand, SweaterBabe knitting patterns are now categorized by knitting skill level! To help you make your next project choice from among the hundreds of SweaterBabe patterns, I've organized them into different skill levels. Hopefully, these skill levels will help guide you to the subset of patterns that fit your needs.  The NEW Skill Level Categories are: Experienced: [...]

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