Health Issues Once Again

It seems that my hat tutorial project is just not going to get off the ground right away, no matter how much I may want it to. I have the tutorial all written but since it is designed to be a crochet-along I need to start the project when I know I will be able to post to it regularly. This will probably not be until at least mid October if not later.

Until then, please be sure to check out some of the wonderful sites I have in my links section! Some truly fun and informative sites!

Jane

Watch for a new tutorial series.

I am planning to do a tutorial here and on Ravelry that will cover subjects of interest to those new to crochet. It will be in the form of a crochet along and we will be making a hat! The objectives of the lessons will be:

1. Measuring your head
2. Pattern Reading
3. Figuring a gauge and using Wraps Per Inch (WPI)
4. Working in the round
5. Increasing
6. Simple shaping
7. Working along the edge in a different direction.
8. Single Crochet Ribbing
9. Working back or front loop stitches
10. Other edgings you may chose to use
11. Decorating with simple flowers
12. Attaching them to your hat

I will let you know the start date soon!

Jane

My TV Died so I am having a pattern sale!

I decided to put all my patterns on sale for $2.00 and under in order to pay for a new television to replace the one that died tonight! Gab them while you can! You can purchase them here by clicking on the photos at the side of my blog, (Paypal only) or:

Copperscaledragon on Etsy
(Paypal, credit card, check or money order accepted)

Copperscaledragon on Ravelry
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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.