[Nfb-krafters-korner] crochet

[Cathy]

Lovette,

"if it works why not" works for me.  having eleven stitches consistently is
certainly a good thing and so is the fact that you are increasing your speed
and probably confidence as well. I am so pleased. I can only guess about why
you have started  with 13 chains and ended up with eleven stitches. but
actually, only one stitch is missing. If you chain 13 you should
consistently have 12 stitches. The first chain in the second row is supposed
to be skipped because it is your turning chain. Maybe you started in the
third, rather than in the second chain from the hook when you began your
first row of single crochet. Don't worry about it too much. Just keep going
and work on your stitch count,  stitch tension and confidence.

Cathy

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lovette Yewchan
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 7:22 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crochet

Hi there. Well I learned I was trying to crochet into the stitches already
done. So now that I have that straightened out things are improving. One
problem I do have is I just chained on 13 sts to practice and have 11 left.
Any idea why? I don't think I missed a st so am confused but am consistantly
with 11 sts now for a few rows and I am getting quicker.
I was at the Dr. yesterday beause my back seized up on the weekend. While I
was there I was trying to crochet. A "well meaning" lady said from across
the rom that I was holding the hook wrong and that I should have my worked
part in my right hand. She then came to show me how to hold the hook but she
was so forceful I reverted back to my ways and I figure if it works why not?
Lovette


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