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Tips for Releasing the Temporary Crochet Chain of a Provisional Cast On

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jackiees

After you have made your strip of lace long enough for this month’s project, Lace-Edged Doily, the temporary crochet chain of the provisional cast on used to start the lace edging can be removed as the first step of preparing for the invisible join.

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Crochet Provisional Cast On – Method 2

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jackiees

This second provisional cast on method crochets waste thread loops directly onto a knitting needle. Then the loops are knitted with the actual project thread to create the cast on row. In last week’s article on Starting the Lace Doily … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Selecting a Perfect Waste Thread

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jackiees

Waste thread  – (in knitting) a temporary thread that will be removed later Although the term “waste thread” is widely accepted in knitting instructions, I feel it is somewhat a misnomer. To me it implies something that has no value. I … Continue reading →

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Starting the Lace Doily Edging: Provisional Cast On

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jackiees

The lace edging for this month’s doily project is knitted flat, but we will want to eventually join the beginning and end of the strip invisibly into a circle to go around the cloth doily center. For the Quick Lace-edged Baby … Continue reading →

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