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Post by sunshine on Oct 26, 2005 10:08:37 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Oct 26, 2005 21:53:10 GMT 10
It looks like you are having fun sunshine.
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Post by Karen on Oct 26, 2005 22:20:00 GMT 10
Oh! The diamonds are gorgeous! What is that fuzzy yarn like to work with? The little sweater turned out adorable!
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Post by sunshine on Oct 27, 2005 14:38:07 GMT 10
The fuzzy yarn isn't too bad once you get used to it. . . I lost a few stitches in the practice swatch I made, and don't even think about ripping it out! I've since figured out how to find my stitches in the fuzz, and it's incredibly soft! This is the $1/skein yarn from Target.
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Post by Admin on Oct 27, 2005 23:03:55 GMT 10
very nice sunshine. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Post by ellise on Nov 2, 2005 23:09:37 GMT 10
Oh my can I put my order in yet? LOL they are beautiful. Love , love, love the diamonds! Can you tell us how you did it?
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Post by lucie on Nov 2, 2005 23:30:19 GMT 10
Wow! Very nice, Denise!  |
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Post by sunshine on Nov 3, 2005 3:01:10 GMT 10
The "diamonds" are simply a shell stitch pattern, and you change colors every row. Rather time consuming, but the effects are worth it.
SHELL STITCH
Chain 31 for the foundation chain. (This stitch requires multiples of 6 chains plus 1.)
Row 1: Work 3 double crochets in the 4th chain from the hook. *Skip 2 chains. Single crochet in the next chain. Skip 2 chains, then work 5 double crochets in the next chain.* (You've created your first shell.) Repeat the sequence of stitches between the asterisks (*) across the row, ending with skipping 2 chains and 1 single crochet in the last chain. Chain 3 and turn your work.
Row 2: Work 3 double crochets in the 1st single crochet. *Work 1 single crochet in the center double crochet of the next shell, work 1 shell of 5 double crochets in the next single crochet.* Repeat the sequence of stitches between the asterisks (*). End with 1 single crochet on top of the turning chain. Chain 3 and turn your work.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9".
Fasten off.
I simply made the afghan as wide as I wanted (Keeping with the multiple of 6 + 1) and change colors every row. It's slow going , as I only work on it when I'm home (vs taking smaller projects to work, in the car, etc)
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Post by mimi on Nov 3, 2005 11:42:48 GMT 10
Way to go....great job! = )
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