[Nfb-krafters-korner] crochet

[Lovette Yewchan]

thanks just wanted to figure out the problem. I hate not knowing.
Lovette

On 2012-03-01, at 5:11 PM, Cathy wrote:

> 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-----
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> [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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