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3/20/2003 2:23:13 PM
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I just bought a new crochet pattern for a tunic. It asks me to make a bubble, but I don`t understand their directions. Also, how do I check gauge in a pattern, when the stitches are all mixed up, etc? Thks.
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3/22/2003 12:28:54 PM
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I don`t know what a "bubble" is so I`m assuming that you mean a "bobble". :-) They`re pretty easy. All you have to do is crochet the number of stitches called for (usually 3-5 double crochets) in THE SAME stitch. The trick is that you do not do the last pull through of any of the stitches until you`ve done all you need to do for that bobble.
So, say you are doing a three-stitch bobble. You would do the first part of a double crochet in the next stitch (yo, pull up a loop, pull through two loops that are on the needle) then STOP. You`ll still have two loops on your needle. Now, go on to the next dc. In the SAME hole that you did the first one, start another dc (yo, pull up a loop, pull that through TWO loops on the needle), STOP. Now you`ll have three loops left on the needle. Now start your third dc. Still in the same hole- yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops on the needle and NOW yo and pull through ALL FOUR loops on the needle. A bobble is usually ended by doing a chain one but check your pattern. If your pattern calls for more dc`s than that, just do more and pull through ALL the loops at the end.
Clear as mud? :-)
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3/22/2003 12:44:46 PM
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As for gauge- I prefer knitting patterns because the gauge is easier to get accurate. Many crochet patterns I`ve used just say "5 stitches= 1 inch". Is that in pattern? Is that dc`s? What about rows?? I tend to crochet HUGE so I always just use the next hook down from what it calls for. If you know your tendency that helps. If you can do a 4 x 4 inch swatch IN PATTERN that will give you the best idea of your gauge. If not, do a 4 x 4 inch swatch using whatever is the most used stitch in the piece and use an average of your gauge in those 4 inches. NEVER just crochet an inch and measure it. That will not give you an accurate idea and on a sweater it can lead to HORRIBLE surprises. Good luck!
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3/23/2003 1:37:21 AM
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Hi Janet. I`m assuming you are talking about a "bobble." You can do this easily by making the required number of. let`s say, dc in the same space. You would then drop the remaining loop from your hook, insert hook into the first dc you made, pick up the loop you took off the needle and pull that loop through. There is another way of doing it also.
As for gauge, well, that`s easy enough. You are given a yarn brand, needle size and # of stitches to the inch. Crochet a four inch square in stitch, paying attention to your tension, and then measure carefully. Adjust your needle size until you get the right measurement. You crochet "in stitch", dc for example, for the simple fact that they will be used in different ways to form the "pattern." I hope you understand this. Happy crocheting.
Gregg
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