Tutorial - Working on Both Sides of a Chain

I looked all over the net for a tutorial on this and did not find one, so I decided to do my own. Occasionally you may come across a pattern that asks you to work on both sides of a chain, either your foundation chain or another segment of chain stitches in the fabric. Once you understand the technique, it is really quite simple.
Here you can see the anatomy of a chain from the “front” side. The stitches look like little “V’s” and they have a front and back loop. If you are working on a design that will need you to work both sides of the chain, start by working your first stitches under the front loop only.




When you finish the first portion of your row, it should look like this. You will now flip your work over and use the unworked loops on the other side to finish the row.

In this photo I have completed a stitch already on the back side of the chain and have inserted my hook for the next stitch.


Here is the finished row.

Skullie's New Hat

I got a request to submit photos of hats I had made for publication in a new book. Since I had only made one hat I decided to do a new one of my own design. When I got it done I realized that the only "model" I had for the photos was my old medical skull model, so it has become her hat. I actually like the look of the finished product a lot, so it worked out, but I have to laugh when I think about it.

I will be posting the pattern in a few days, depending on how long it takes me to figure out new software. (sigh...)

Dark Visitations

The Angel of death has been unkind.










































I will miss you both!

I've been away for a while.

Sorry it has been such a long time since I posted here. I have been taking care of family issues and not spending a lot of time online. I do have a LOT to post about, though, including the Hourglass Jacket and a look at a new shawl I am working on. Also, I will be posting some pattern corrections to one of my free patterns for you.

Also, check out the 2009 International Freeform Guild online show. It is incredible!