It’s time for another edition of Dear ELK Studio. You asked the questions and our team of contributors have your answers. Be sure to leave your question at the bottom of the page in the area provided. If you’ve asked a question and don’t see it today, hang on because there is always next week. Enjoy today’s article!
Dear ELK Studio,
Crocheting seems to be gaining in popularity again. So why can’t I seem to find new or even classic patterns for men’s fashions aside from hats and scarves?
Dear Men’s Fashion,
There are many wonderful crochet patterns for men. All Free Crafts has over 100 different links of sweaters, slippers, ties, hat, etc. I hope you find something here you can use!
Dear ELK Studio,
Is there a tutorial on the extended single crochet stitch?
Dear Extended,
I love using extended stitches in crochet – Moogly demonstrates the extended single crochet stitch in this video tutorial.
Dear ELK Studio,
I’ve seen the wrap around stitches but not sure I can make them on my own since I’m a beginner. Is there a video or tutorial?
Dear Wrap Around,
I love the wrap around stitch and no worries about being a beginner. We have found a great tutorial for you by Moogly.
Dear ELK Studio,
I love the Catherine Wheel stitch and want to make scarves and thread crochet headbands using stitch. But I cannot find pattern or video that explains Catherine Wheel stitch. Do you have any suggestions?
Dear Catherine Wheel,
The Catherine Wheel Stitch is a PRETTY stitch and not that difficult to master over time and practice! Here is a great video tutorial by The Crochet Crowd that will help you.
Dear ELK Studio,
I made an afghan from a pattern I found on Ravelry. I put a border around it but the sides are rippling. I understand a smaller hook may get rid of the ripples. It was all a single crochet stitch. If I use a smaller hook on the sides, will I need to switch to the size I used for the main part of the afghan on the bottom and top rows? I really don’t want to try it and have to rip it out again so suggestions would be appreciated thank you.
Dear Ripples,
I’m honored to have Kim Guzman be a guest contributor to our column this week. Here’s what she says:
- First, determine the width and how many stitches fit nicely into the width (usually the bottom and top of the afghan).
- Next, divide the number of stitches by the measurement to determine stitches per inch.
- Take the height of the afghan and multiply it by the stitches per inch to determine how many stitches should fit there.
- Fold the afghan in half to determine the center of each side and place a marker.
- Fold it again to find the centers of the centers.
- Continue placing markers evenly along the sides like that until you have several different sections.
- Now, take the number of stitches that should be along the edges and divide it by the number of sections you have.
- Work the number of required stitches in each section
It’s a lot easier to fill a small space with a designated number of stitches than a large space.
If any of that seems overwhelming to you, here’s a video tutorial by Yarn Obsession that may help you too.
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Great Q & A segment!!!