I just sat down to start a baby blanket for my niece, and the first instruction is "With "MC" ch 122. Now I know what a chain is, but I don't know what an "MC" is I haven't crocheted anything in about ten years, and then I was far from an expert, but I wanted badly to make something special for the coming baby. I don't know where to look. I got the directions from the Michael's Arts & Crafts store site, just bought the yarn today, and they were no help at the store! I thought there they would be able to help me. I only have about a month before the baby shower. If anyone can help me, I'd really appreciate it. The blanket is on the "www.Michaels.com" site under yarn and needle crafts, then under baby blankets it's on page 2, and is called "Cottontots Seed Stitch Blanket." I would be so grateful to anyone who can help me with this term. I am so disappointed to get home with the yarn and not even be sure of the FIRST TERM! Thank you in advance, anybody out there who crotchets!
2007-03-14 08:34:16 · 6 answers · asked by kitttyinct.@sbcglobal.net 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Don't panic -- MC just means "main color" of your yarn. So, if you are using say, blue and yellow, but mostly blue (or you want the first edge to start with blue, that's the color you start with. OK?
P.S. They have a list of abbreviations at the very bottom left of those web instructions (though they did not list MC, it does say "MC" at the top where they list the yarn type.)
Happy crochetting!
2007-03-14 08:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by c_kayak_fun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this baby blanket made with more than one color? If so, "MC" usually means "main color" -- the one you'll be using the most of, or the main color of the piece. No need to get rattled, it isn't a new stitch : ) You may also run across "CC" which usually stands for "contrasting color" -- pattern writers often try to save space and make assumptions about abreviations...good luck on your project, sounds like a fortunate baby!
2007-03-17 21:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by knittywitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see your question is already answered in triplicate :) but just in case you have any other similar questions, see if you can get a copy of the magazine Crochet Today. In every edition, they include a pattern that has no abbreviations. If you compare that to an abbreviated pattern, you will probably be able to figure out what they mean. Good luck.
2007-03-14 14:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jensenfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, MC stands for main color, which is the color that will be used the most. The other one, CC is contrasting color and will be used second.
If you have anymore questions, you can contact me if you want.
Hope this helps,
Mary
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2007-03-14 13:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by marylhall330 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Main Color, chain 122. work in pattern for 8 rows. change to contrasting color and work 2 rows, for the stripe.
good luck!
2007-03-14 11:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by mliz55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"ss" skill Slip stitch, that knot like stitch on the begining of a collection. it is likewise utilized in making rounds, when you consider which you're making a butterly that's in all probability the place you're utilising it.
2016-10-02 03:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋