Comments on: Beach Cardi Crochet-Along: No-Chain Foundation and Working the Body

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:15:45 +0000

Hello Everyone!
I had to go to Indianapolis IN for training today. A friend saw my sweater and said “Can you make me one?” So I get to do it again sooner than I thought.

By: Esther V.

Esther V. — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:30:39 +0000

Hi,
As Patti said, I also tend to crochet and knit very tightly and had to use a K size hook and even then my gauge wasn’t the same. So, I just went ahead anyway. I’m only on row 6, but I don’t seem to see 5 hdc at each side when I follow directions. I think I’ll pull them out and start Row 4 again. Any hints on how to count those end stitches? Are there 5 hdc on each end with including one in the turning chain?

Kendra says: Hi Esther. Since the first chain 2 counts as 1 hdc, there are technically 6 hdc on the starting end and 5 hdc on the finished end, and this reverses every row (as your turn and your end is now the beginning of the next row) to give kind of a staggered look to the sides. This is so the offset lace pattern works out evenly. This is also explained at the end of the Row 4 instructions where it says: “22 (26, 29) ch-1 sp, turning ch and 5 hdc at beg, 5 hdc at end” Hope this helps!

By: Christine B.

Christine B. — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:53:47 +0000

Hi.
My yarn just came in yesterday but I was busy last night so couldn’t get going yet. I plan on getting my gauge today and trying out the no-chain foundation. It looks really cool and I’ve always found working into foundation chains tedious. Can’t wait to get the kids to school and my errands done so that I can get going on this. It’s raining today so it’s a perect day to cuddle up and crochet.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:44:52 +0000

Hello everyone.
I finally finished. I am unemployed at this time so I have a lot of time on my hands. Thank you all for your help. I will have changes to make on future sweater colors, and sizes as I love this pattern.

By: Patti

Patti — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:28:34 +0000

I added 10 chains in the back and 6 on either side. Even using a K hook and adding the 10 chains, my back only measures 23 inches. Oh well…. since the pattern is measured in inches and not stitch count, I can follow it.

It is turning out great! I’m about 14 inches long. I like the way it hangs. I can’t wait to finish!

I think I understand how the armholes work. Hopefully, your next blog will cover that.

By: Jill A.

Jill A. — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:50:41 +0000

Yes Linda, I thought I was making a mistake, when I got those slits. It definately does not show in the picture. Maybe Lion should include it in the pattern description and/or directions.

Love this project and all the help from everyone!

By: Linda from Pittsburgh

Linda from Pittsburgh — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:29:55 +0000

Hi Evelyn, I also usually have to do a hook 2 sizes smaller, but this one I ended up with a K hook and my gauge never came out exactly right either. I think you are OK as long as your stitch gauge is OK, the row gauge is not as important from what I remember.

Was anyone else kind of flummoxed that the cover up has side slits? it was a surprise to me, certainly doesn’t show in the picture.

All that aside…I really enjoy having “Crochet Homework”!!

By: Jill A.

Jill A. — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:37:16 +0000

Hi Evelyn, Kendra writes about the stitch gauge vs. the row gauge on the previous blog: http://blog.lionbrand.com/2010/04/08/beach-cardi-crochet-along-lets-get-going/ Apparently it doesn’t matter about the number of rows, because you will be measureing the length in inches to determine where to stop. Happy Crocheting, Jill