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Back before I started taking crochet seriously, I thought manufactured stitch markers were a mystical device used by the wizards of fiber arts. Surely nothing I knew how to make at the time required an actual stitch marker. Then as time passed and my skills began to grow, I would just cut a piece of random yarn to tie around a stitch. Once I bought a little crochet kit with a booklet and a bunch of tiny pieces that I had no idea what they were used for. Turns out some of the tiny pieces were circular plastic rings almost like a keyring. I tried using those but they would snag or stretch the stitch out of place so using those was short lived. It took me a while to figure out which markers were for knit and not crochet. Yes there was a time I crocheted a closed circle marker into a project and had to figure out how to remove it or see if it could pass as part of the design lol. I wanted to order a set of pretty designer markers that had the lobster clasp but, I knew in my heart of hearts that I would probably lose them and didn’t want to risk it. Fast forward a few years I would always see photos in my crochet groups and it looks like little plastic safety pins is what most people are using. So I decide to order some online. (pictured below)  The kit I ordered came with two small cases full of markers totaling 300 pieces. I am in love with all the bright colors. It definitely takes away from me having to find a different color yarn to cut and use for a stitch marker. I thought that maybe I had over done it with the amount that came. As much as I love them they have a tendency to go MIA periodically so the amount is a plus for sure. I use them for more than just stitch marking. I use them to hold pieces together that I want to wip stitch together or to keep my count when making a chain. I even made a long chain to wrap around some loose yarn before. I'm sure I'll discover more ways to used them soon. I feel these are some what of a game changer for me. Alright enough about the markers, I have to go work on the WIP in the picture above.
Let me know which markers are your favorite and any alternative uses.
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 The honey mustard cropped sweater started out as the above. I had a different idea for the fit of the sweater and I kinda made it too small however, my awesome niece squeezed herself into it. I could tell she was slightly uncomfortable but she did her best not to complain lol. I took my own constructive critique and went ahead and posted the photo anyway. People actually like it! I decided to take my time and some measurements so that I could work on the pattern. It took me a while and I'm still not sure that anyone other than myself can even understand or follow. This one may call for a couple video tutorials. So far it has evolved into the one posted below.  I have taken notice of the inconsistencies and some obvious changes I felt I had to make. Maybe it will morph into two separate patterns. Right now I am working on another one more like the first version but in another color. At this point I am testing my own patterns and learning to covert into more sizes. I've been researching size charts and recently started measuring anyone who would let me. I think I have come to the conclusion that all my designs may not translate well into written patterns. Reality is my pieces are slightly different, no two pieces will be identical. I also think that is the beauty of it . Each piece is truly unique.   FaceBook Group-https://www.facebook.com/groups/975683696153017/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hookluv317/ For your Photos use #hookluv317 Feedback Welcome at loviecrochetexcl@gmail.com This pattern is highly adaptable and is more about measurement than about gauge or stitches
Rows 2-6- ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row) Row 7- ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st Rows 8-11- ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st- Row 12-ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1) Rows 13-17- ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row) Row 18-ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st Rows 19-24-ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st- Row 25- Ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1) Rows 26-30-ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row) Row 31-ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st Rows 32-35-ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st- Row 36- Ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1) Rows 37-42-ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row) Tie off Pockets (Make 2) Row 1-ch 2 & 30 Chainless HDC across Row 2-21-ch 2 & turn- 30 HDC in BLO Tie off and sew in tails Assembly WIP stitch pocket onto each end of the shawl on the same side Optional Fringe: Cut three 14in pieces of yarn, With the RIGHT SIDE of your shawl facing you, and with one of its short sides positioned near you on a flat surface: Fold the 3 pieces of yarn in half and align their ends. Use your hook to pull their center down into a space at the very bottom of your shawl’s short side.  |
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