I'm working on crocheting an Army Surplus Bag and I'm really confused on one part. The instructions are easy, but I don't think my pattern is coming out right. That pattern states:
Ch. 45
1st Row: 1 sc in 2nc ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 44 sts.
2nd Row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Miss first sc. 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Turn
3rd Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. ** Rep last 2 rows for 29 ins.
My problem is that when I finished this part of the bag, it didn't turn out with straight sides. AKA: When I laid it out on the floor to look at it, it was a trapezoid. I followed the directions to the T, but it's not turning out rectangular/with straight edges. Am I doing something wrong? I've double checked and I have all the stitches in each row. Help please!
2007-01-13 10:36:54 · 8 answers · asked by lulupea 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
If the stitch count and the tension is right, I would say try blocking it.
2007-01-13 13:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by 5gr8k9s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks as if it should come out as a rectangle.
1. Are you sure you did the stitches correctly? The HDC in particular.
2. Did you maintain the same yarn tension through both the SC and the HDC?
You are not increasing or decreasing stitches so it should have even ends and be a rectangle.
not much help, huh? Sorry, but if you have the correct amount of stitches, these two things are the only thing I see as a possible error.
2007-01-13 20:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you could be skipping a stitch in the beginning of a row and then picking it up at the end. If you are starting your work in the 3rd stitch instead of the 2nd. If you are doing this you would have the right number of stitches but not the right shape. It could also be a mistake in your pattern. If it is possible you could go to a store that sells yarn and someone there should be able to tell what went wrong just by looking at your work. Sorry I could not help you more.
2007-01-14 04:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by tweetymar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have 44 stitches in each row, then the problem is your tension. Sometimes, as you crochet, you loosen up as the piece gets bigger and is easier to hold onto. Also, if you put it down for a while, your tension could be different when you pick it back up. You could try blocking it if it's not to bad. Otherwise, your best bet is to tear it down and start over.
2007-01-14 01:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by queenbee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to your pattern you should have 44 stitches in each row. Sounds like you are skipping stitches.
Do you have 44 sts in each row?
Edit: I must be tired. I didn't see the last two sentences. I'd say try blocking it.
2007-01-14 00:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, you pull to the right while you crochet. No big deal. Tug on it and pull a bit it should snap into shape.
In the olden days before the acrylic memory yarns came out, no matter what you crocheted or how you pulled you had to steam the yarn or dampen it and run an iron over it to create steam while you finger raked it into shape.
Still, when you wash it, that is why you lay it flat to dry to avoid mis-shaping.
2007-01-13 21:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Carol H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I crochet...I count every stitch in every row.....usually as I work them....I found when I do that....every thing come in right. (Sounds like you dropped some stitches somewhere)
2007-01-16 20:35:42 · answer #7 · answered by Jenni P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it comes out wrong, you can always stuff it and turn it into a trapezoidal pillow.
:-D
2007-01-13 18:46:29 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Nightcall 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋