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1st round (row): Chain 3, then skip the next 2 spaces and shell (5dc's) in the next ch space. Continue shell stitching until you reach the last 3 chains. Then finish your last shell and slip stitch into the 3rd chain of beginning chain 3.

This will complete the first row in the round.

2nd round (row): Now ch 3, then work 1 dc in same chain space (counts as first HALF shell) then *sc into THIRD (3rd) chain of previous rows ch 5 shell. Work shell (5 dc's) into next sc of previous row* Continue around until you reach the last sc into previous rows shell, then work 2 dc's into last chain space.

In Row 2, when it says to work the shell into the next sc of previous row....?

CH 15.

ROW 1: BS in 4th ch from hk, ch 2 BS in same ch/sp;

so to bs in the same chain space, that means the first chain?

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I have watched quite a few videos on how to do it, and it makes sense to me but.... when I try I think mine looks different....like, the pics i have seen, the ridge of sc in the middle seems to be straight-like, and mine looks like v's??? am I doing something wrong?!?

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Hey, I am having a problem joining motifs ( the place where i am joining them at looks puffy and weird) can someone please explain :

Round 4 (joining round): Work as for Round 4 of first motif, except, to join sides of neighboring motifs, work ch-3-join or ch-5-join instead of corner ch-3 or side ch-5, respectively, as follows:

ch-3-join: Ch 1, slip st in corresponding ch-3 corner sp of neighboring motif, ch 1.

ch-5-join: Ch 2, slip st in corresponding ch-5 side sp of neighboring motif, ch 2.

and how do I continue / work that in to the first motif's round 4!??!?!?!

Thanks ;)

I have pasted the whole pattern below......

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FIRST MOTIF

Chain 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 2] 8 times; join with slip st in first sc—8 sc and 8 ch-2 sps.

Round 2: Slip st in first ch-2 sp, ch 2, Beg-Cl in same ch-2 sp, [ch 5, Cl in next ch-2 sp] 7 times, ch 5; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—8 clusters and 8 ch-5 sps.

Round 3: Slip in first ch-5 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 5, sc) in same ch-5 sp, (sc, ch 5, sc) in remaining 7 ch-5 sps; join with slip st in first sc—16 sc and 8 ch-5 sps.

Round 4: Slip st in first ch-5 sp, ch 6 (counts as first dc, ch 3 here and throughout), dc in same ch-5 sp (corner made), [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-5 sp (corner made)] 3 times, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch—8 dc, 4 sc, 4 ch-5 sps, and 4 corner ch-3 sps. Fasten off.

NEXT MOTIF (make and join 28)

Chain 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Rounds 1–3:Work Rounds 1–3 of first motif.

Determine placement of motif. The motifs should be worked and joined into a rectangle, 2 motifs wide and 14 motifs long.

Round 4 (joining round): Work as for Round 4 of first motif, except, to join sides of neighboring motifs, work ch-3-join or ch-5-join instead of corner ch-3 or side ch-5, respectively, as follows:

ch-3-join: Ch 1, slip st in corresponding ch-3 corner sp of neighboring motif, ch 1.

ch-5-join: Ch 2, slip st in corresponding ch-5 side sp of neighboring motif, ch 2.

Continue making and joining motifs, as established, into a strip 2 motifs across and 14 motifs long.

after rnd 11 I am confused on what to do???? the pattern goes to 7!?!?!?! ( see pattern below) THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SIDES (make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in fourth ch from hook, slip st to top of beginning ch. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Slip st to top of beginning ch. (24 dc)

The following are only partial rounds used to create an oblong shaped fabric.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in next 19 sts, leaving four sts un-worked. (40 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st and in front loop of each st around. (40 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (40 dc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* around. (60 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (60 dc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* nine times. (28 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (28 dc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* 12 times. (37 sc)

Rnd 11: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (37 dc) Fasten off.

With wrong side facing, skip 23 sts on Rnd 7 and continue as follows:

Rnd 8: Attach with a sc in the front loop of st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* nine times. (28 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (28 dc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, turn, slip st in same st and next 2 sts, sc in front loop of next st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* 12 times. (37 sc)

Rnd 11: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (37 dc) Fasten off.

ugh here we go again..... man this pattern is the most confusing ever....

ok so I crocheted the body part of the shrug ( its like a square), and fastened off........

now for the sleeves

it says, fold piece in half. Sleeves will be worked in ends of rows ( easy enough)

Rnd 1: Working in ends of rows, with RS facing, join with sc in end of first row, evenly sp 39 sc around, join with sl st in beginning sc ( 40 sc)

OK so I fold the piece in half w/ the right side facing....

so is the first row the last one i did? and also how can i make my sc's go around on the side of a square!?!?!??!?

thanks =D

Gauge:

1 shell = 1 1/2 Inches.... is this measured horizontally or vertically?

and also,

1 shell = 1 1/2 Inches; 5 rows = 3 Inches

does the 5 rows = 3 inches mean 5 rows of just the shell rows or all the rows, b/c Rows 1 and 2 are sc and row 3 is beg shell and shell, and rows 4-20 are shell.

ugh I love crochet but the gauges are annoying......... I cant seem to get it!!! and I want these items to fit right....

thanks 4 your help!

Right front : Ch 28 (31, 34, 37)

Row 1 ( right side) v st in 7th chain from hook, skip 2 ch, *v st in next ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * to last ch, tr in last ch; turn -7 (8, 9, 10) v stitches

Begin Shaping row 2: ch 4 [ v st over v st] (means work v st in chain 1 sp of v st) 6 ( 7, 8, 9) times tr in next ch 1 sp; turn.

Rows 3,5,7,9 ch 4, * v st over v st; rep from * to last st; tr in top of ch 4 turn

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Ok this is the part of the pattern I need help with ( this is for a cropped jacket)

Rows 4,6,8,10 ch 4, *vstitch over v stitch; rep from * to last st; tr in top of ch -4 ; turn - 2(3,4,5) v-stitches at end of row 10.

Rows 11-12 (11-12, 11-13,11-13): Rep row 3.

fasten off

so at the end of row 10 I am supposed to have 3 v- stitches?????? ( I am doing a med size)???? I dont understand how to get to that little of stitches when the previous rows say v stitch over v stitch, I mean thats like doing the same # right???

Ok this is a pattern for a shrug, the gauge is written like this:

Gauge

1 shell= 1 1/2 inches; 5 rows= 3 inches

I interpreted the gauge as 1 shell = 1 1/2 inches ... but do they mean 5 rows ( of just shells ? or 5 rows beginning from row 1 to row 4?)

* the first 2 rows are sc rows...

ok so under materials they used size G crochet hook.....

( I have used g -k hook and havent been able to meet the gauge......)

Where can I buy books and DVD in Italian language while I am in the USA? I have tried searching on amazon.com and also borders.com and nothing?

thanks... =D

Valentina

Can you name this crochet stitch and or provide pattern?

thanks :D

ok I love knitting, and the knit patterns all make since to me...I have recently began crochet and I have learned all the basic stitches........ but the patterns confuse me..... like:

Coaster pattern

Rnd 1 (right side) : Ch2, 6sc in second ch from hook......... so I have chained 2, now how do i do 6 sc in one lil loop? I am confused!?!?!? b/c its like in the sc in the end you pull both loops through, leaving one, so how do i do the next sc????

Answers are greatly appreciated :D

ooh I got ink pen marks on my leather sheepskin jacket..... my father is gonna get very mad if he sees it..... is there any way to remove it? I have tried a q-tip with lotion on it, didn't work too well........ any other ideas? - thanks- :)

Is it true that when chi's go through teething( loosing baby teeth) their ears flop? and is it normal for their breath to smell really bad during teething? ( she is like 6 months old now ). thanks!!!!

where can I buy Italian music in America at a reasonable price... I am not talking about this crap like music from rome cds.... I mean like our artists music... caparezza......ligabue... lunapop.......Cesare Cremonini..... Max Pezali...... Jovanotti......... ect...

I have been in borders and they have a very low selection and very high prices.... Thanks

I purchased an item on ebay from a seller paying with a money order ( instead of "paypal") .... the seller has not sent me the item for way past the due date....... can ebay return me my money?

What brand of popcorn was it that was on the news b/c the butter stuff in it was causing lung cancer?

Hi , for class I have to screen print a design of any kind on a t-shirt..... and.... well what would look cool? I am stuck between my fave singer...... fave movie star.....puppy...... any other ideas? Thanks!!!!