LindaPermann

LornaD- I assume so since it is mentioned on the page describing the book- but I recommend checking out the book in person if you want to be sure before you buy.

Hi All-
The link is correct, but it seems that there's a problem with her site. If you're on ravelry, you can download the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/visor-beanie, otherwise you'll have to wait for the site to be working again. Sorry!

I love the addition of the buttons, nice work!

It looks great! I think the interfacing is a great idea for making it sturdy, too!

Jen- I think granny squares would hold up, at least for a while, in upholstery usage (it depends how many kids/dogs/ prying figers you have!). If you use a washable yarn you could even add a zipper if you're thinking of a pillow cover, or something like that. The way I see it, by the time it wears out, you'll probably be ready for a new look anyway.

Hi Jen- I agree with you, Coats and Clark really has kept an affordable line, and I love Lion Brand too. I think pretty much anything available at large craft chains (bernat, red heart, lion brand, Caron, patons) are pretty affordable, a nd if you take buy one skein at a time w/the Joann's 40% off coupon, then you can really get a deal! When I want stunning colors at an affordable (but slightly more expensive) price I love Brown Sheep (Lamb's Pride wool in all of the weights, and cotton, too). Crocheters definitely have to keep cost in mind because generally, we use more yarn! :)

great idea!

Hi Palady, I added a link to the magic ring. You can always just crochet into the slipknot if the technique confuses you. Thanks for the suggestion.

eeyores dragon- do you mean a cross stitch on crochet blanket? I think trying to keep the back side nice might lead to insanity, my only suggestion is to line it with something (but if it is indeed a crochet blanket, that may well defeat the purpose). as long as you weave in your ends well and don't make any one stitch too far from the last (so there aren't long bits of yarn between pieces) i think most people will understand that that's the back and it's not going to look the same as the front. good luck!

Thanks Lolos! I hope you'll post pics if you make them-- they are super duper easy!

gavin and lily are lucky ducks- this is an adorable gift!

SarahSaturday- Yes, you can still donate items to the shop-just convo me through etsy (http://hopeforjasenn.etsy.com) or send me a note at lindapermann[AT]hotmail. It will only be open till Monday (but if you have something already made I can list it now), or I can add it in the new year.

oh my gosh, Michaela, don't ever lock yourself in a room to knit again! I have a friend who just giftwraps the half-completed project and a ball of yarn with a note that says "this will be X". hah!

amazing!

thanks Pearl- I try to keep things simple and doable, so I'm flattered. :) If you do end up making things, I'd love to see them in the gallery sometime (if it's a how-to post, usually you can post at the bottom of the post). Happy crocheting!

SecretSugar- you can definitely do it without crocheting- just tie knots in between each bauble instead.

I made it! (If you enable the "patterns and designs" tag I'll post in the gallery-- for now here's a link: http://lindamade.wordpress.com/2008/12/06/and-the-winner-is-2/). Very fun!

KellyHart- I suggest emailing the webmaster at Crochet Today to find out what's up with the printing. Sorry it's giving you trouble.

neat! i am just getting into knitting more complicated stuff-for the 2nd scarf-- are you saying to repeat the whole pattern (rows 1-5) for as long as you like? I assume so, but just wanted to make sure. I might have to try this!

I'm going to try this one of these days. I have the sweater ready to go...

It's great for year round use! You could just make strands to dangle from your window (um, kind of like a beaded curtain) or use strings of it to tie up your gift packages. Lots of possibilities, plus you get to use some of that beady fabricy clutter that inevitably builds up.

I love this! I went to Target and found a sweater, now I just have to go find the time. :)

Ok- I've just been told that the issue should be resolved now! Try printing again. :)

Hi- I'm sorry that there seems to be trouble with printing the pattern. I have an email in to the tech half of the website to see if we can fix it.

In the meantime, you can try selecting the text of the post (or just the part you want) and pasting it into a Word document. Then you should be able to print it. I'm sorry it's not working directly off of the site! Thanks for letting us know.

I think it's perfectly fine- and probably a good idea- to use heavier thread while making the item. I wanted to go fast and do it on the machine for the tutorial, but anything you can work with a blanket stitch and and embroidery needle would be fine- I think that's the traditional way to do it.

Erika- that L sweater better be for me!
Just kidding (or am I? It's adorable!)

oooh, i love it!

Vernajean- I'd love to help but I'm not sure what you mean. The pattern is located in the text of this post just below the introduction (and before the pictures begin). Were you having trouble finding it or was there something in the pattern that didn't make sense?

I did that because wasn't sure how to work the blanket stitching since I felt like there was enough going on...and it all turned out okay. :)

Great tutorial Diane! I made one last night (in the gallery). Since I didn't have any templates, I used a cup for the inner circle, then a clear plastic container for the outer circle (so I could see through it as I traced it to line it up). Now at least I know our hodge podge set of dishes are good for something!

these are super cute! I love the addition of fabric!

Planetjune--Good catch! (oops!)- It's actually chain 4, then 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. I'll change above.

Oh, it came out so cute! I really like the way you rationed the yarn-- I think it's fun how the sleeves have wider blue stripes. Adorable!

Ooh, I like the stripes! I hope you have enough to make the hoodie, too!

sweetnightmare-- You should choose something with the CYCA 3 on the label to be on the safe side (you will probably have an easier time making gauge that way). The term 'worsted' actually falls into both categories 3 and 4 so I should have specified "light worsted". Make sure to work up a gauge swatch and change your hook size if you need to so that the end product will end up the correct size.

NjChris- The link works for me, so I would try again. Here's the direct link: http://patchworkpottery.blogspot.com/2008/09/fabric-labels-tutorial.html

Bonniedoo-I'm glad to help. I really like this method-- so m uch that I'm not sure I'll do professional printing again after this.

Wow, it looks great! I'm so excited that you finished and I bet baby and parents will love it!

GeleneBL- Thanks so much for the compliment, I am excited that you were able to make the sweater twice. I found the hardest part was just putting it all together but once I zapped the button band on the corners it was great. Thanks for following along, and I'd love to see your finished sweaters- post them in the gallery if you have a chance!

DIYMaven-
Well, after crocheting the button bands and trying to put things together, I realized that the quick corners on the collar actually shouldn't be crocheted over for the button band (i.e. just work the stitches over the straight part of the center of each front, not the diagonal, then the hood fits right in to the diagonals and will make up for the extra width of the bands). Is that what you're asking? I also added the edging after I sewed everything together, because yes- the pattern left a little something to be desired in the explanation. I will go through it step by step next week if you can wait- but let me know if you have more questions.

it's looking good!

Thanks Bernie- Just 2 more days and it will be up (Wednesday)!

Hi Nancy,
Yes, it is fine to link here- thanks!
Linda

5anddime- Do you mean the ones here on Craftstylish? Did you try the "print" link in the icon in the box at the top right of the post?

cirone- just saw your question-- i answered it on the other post: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/12797/dare-to-make-it-crochet-along-week-3

Cirone, that should be fine (it's really a decorative thing)-- but, try this video-- it is pretty detailed and may help you to understand it. The only real difference is that it's worked from left to right (not right to left):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhSbycwfpdo

To figure out the "right side", if you haven't woven in the ends, just place the work so that the beginning yarn tail is at the bottom left corner. The right side will be facing you, and you can mark it with a stitch marker. If you already finished the ends, don't worry too much -- no one will notice.