Saturday, August 4, 2018

August 2016 Crochet Stitch of the Month

August 2016 Crochet Stitch of the Month



For sample chain 22.

3 dc cluster stitch:
(yo, draw up a loop in stitch, yo, and draw through 2 loops ) 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Row 1: Starting in 2 nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across, ch 4, turn.

Row 2: Skip 2 sc, one 3-dc cluster in next sc, ch 1, * skip 1 sc, 3-dc cluster & ch 1 in next sc, repeat from * across, end skip 1 sc, 1 dc in last sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 3: 1 sc in dc, 1 sc in each ch-1 sp and in top of each cluster across, end 1 sc in last sp and 1 sc in turning-chi ch 4, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pattern. End repeats with row 3.


Sunday, July 29, 2018

Rose_Garden_Afghan for_double_knitting_board


Rose_Garden_Afghan for_double_knitting_board 

by Kathryn Doubrley.

PDF, 5 pgs. $ 3.99. Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.   
The blanket can be made on any double knitting board including  home made ones. The sample was made on a 78 peg loom using Red Heart With Love worsted weight yarn and is about 36 inches wide and 54 inches long.  You can use either worsted or bulky weight yarn in six different colors (about 37 oz). Lots of notes, how to’s, charts and color photos to help you made this simple afghan with easy to follow directions. If you are just learning to use a knitting board, this pattern is just for you.

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