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Important Crochet Information when using Patterns
The different stitch names used
In the English-speaking crochet patterns world, the basic stitches have different names. The differences are usually referred to as UK/US or British/American.
Examples of these differences and their usual abbreviations are:
* UK double crochet (DC) = US single crochet (SC)
* UK treble crochet (TR) = US double crochet (DC)
* UK double treble crochet (DTR) = US treble crochet (TR)
* And so on.
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How To Crochet Without Making These Most Common Beginners Mistakes
These are the common mistakes people make when they learn how to crochet. Here are the ways to prevent them.
Tension: Of all the mistakes beginners make, I believe that obtaining an even tension on their work is the most common. This stems from the fact that the beginner is doing something new and different. That is stressful! And when we are stressed, what do we do? We tighten our muscles. We tighten the muscles in our shoulders, our neck, ultimately our arms and hands. When our hands become tense and tight we grip the crochet hook and yarn with a death grip and have a hard time loosening up.
Not Counting Stitches: Yes. As basic as it sounds, this is a common mistake. You really do have to count stitches as you go until you ar ...
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