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Sarah E.
New Pal
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 Posted - 09/27/2005 : 8:05:54 PM
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Hello, I'm new here, and I have a quick question. 
I'm working on my first crochet project - the afghan on the cover of this book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0848714180/103-1121637-9503832?v=glance
I've finished all the many hexagons, but now I'm not quite sure how to put them all together. All the instructions say is "Whipstitch together following placement diagram." What do I use to stitch them together? What color yarn? There's so many different colors right next to each other, and it seems as if the stitches would really show up.
Can anyone help me?
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Momma78239
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2005 : 9:45:45 PM
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There is really no wrong decision.
You can either use the main color for all of the assembly OR you can use a different color for each block. If you choose to use multiple colors and you want the whipstitches to be as unobtrusive as possible, always use the darker of the two colors being sewn together. If they're the same depth, use the cooler color. The receding quality of darker and cooler colors will help "hide" the stitches.
You could also ignore the whipstitch instruction and use a less obvious sewing stitch.
-WendyM
And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. Exodus 35:25 |
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Sarah E.
New Pal
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Posted - 09/28/2005 : 07:25:26 AM
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| Thank you very much for your help, WendyM! I guess I'll just try what you said and see how it goes! |
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comfybev
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 09/28/2005 : 2:32:25 PM
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I agree with Wendy and I definately think you may drive your self nuts whipstitching multiple colors. Consider the loose end factor.
Take care, Bev
http://bwdiaz.blogs.com/comfybev/
OTN: KR Gift Exchange project for Andrea "mtnknitter", Elizabeth I "Dainty Bess" lace scarf, "Go With the Flow" socks, "Classy Slip-Up" socks
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styledbykristin
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 11/12/2005 : 3:00:31 PM
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Whenever possible, I fasten off leaving long ends to use later on for sewing things together.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out. We love to see pictures!
Best regards,
Kristin
www.styledbykristin.com
kristin@styledbykristin.com
Happiness is not having what you want. It is wanting what you have. |
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