Category Archives: Q&A

Sizing Up Crochet Hooks

Posted on March 9, 2013 by jackiees

This month’s KAL project for Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch introduces the crochet hook method of bead placement. For beginners, a common question that comes up is — Q: What size crochet hook do you use for size 6/0 beads when … Continue reading →

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What is BOBBOL?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jackiees

The BOBBOL Series will be a little pattern project each month of 2013. But I bet you are still asking — What is BOBBOL? Stay tuned and check back soon to find out. (or you can leave your guesses here, lol) Thank … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Keeping track of which edging row you are on

Posted on December 29, 2012 by jackiees

Susan asked: Is there some secret method for remembering the edging? I keep losing track of which row I’m on and it’s pretty challenging to rip this back a few rows (having done it a few times already when I … Continue reading →

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Attaching your knitted edging to woven fabric

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jackiees

I was asked by Jean W. during our knit-a-long of September’s Lace-edged Doily: Is it possible that after doing a row of single crochet around the center, can the edging be attached as it is knit? and I answered: It … Continue reading →

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Now I Have a Question for YOU … Thinking Ahead

Posted on July 25, 2012 by jackiees

I can’t believe we are already more than half-way through 2012. Have you been having fun with Bits of Lace 2012? Have you started thinking about what you might want to do for 2013? I’d love to get your input on … Continue reading →

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Q&A: What weight yarn with which bead size?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jackiees

Leslie asked: “… is there a chart anywhere that says what size beads to use with what size yarn? I live waaaay out in the country and there are absolutely no yarn stores or bead stores around here – the … Continue reading →

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Q&A re. Chain Stitch Selvedge

Posted on May 19, 2012 by jackiees

Although Nellie did not ask a question, I feel there is a question behind her comment to How You Slip Does Matter that I want to address … Nellie wrote: I remember when I first started lace knitting and was … Continue reading →

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