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The problem still exist. This is irretating. i have also paid so at now it is not to be used.
I too have a question along these same lines. I'm wanting to do an afghan project but the brand of yarn that I'll be using is Hobby Lobby's "I love this yarn" collection. When making a pattern, this brand isn't named. Is there a color conversion chart that I can use to choose the proper colors that I'll be needing? Or........... is that anyway to get the "I love this yarn" colors into the pattern making section?
Thanks so much!
Candi,
Best of luck...and so happy the left-handed option has worked out for you...thank you for letting us know!
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Zuesad,
C2C is a stitch that
means "Corner to Corner." This stitch is worked diagonally. It
sounds more complex than it is. It's actually quite
simple!
This is a step-by-step tutorial and
you can see what it looks like from the very first
picture.
https://sarahmaker.com/c2c-crochet/
Anna,
Welcome!
What a lovely
idea, to bring cross stitch to your generation! 
I did a search
to find something that looked really good and in-depth for a
beginner and found this tutorial:
https://stitchedmodern.com/blogs/news/a-beginners-guide-to-cross-stitch
It's excellent, though one thing where I'll caution
you...do NOT use masking tape on the edges of your fabric! I'm
cringing from the idea. Masking tape will leave a sticky, ugly
residue on your fabric. You can sew it with a zigzag stitch on a
machine, serge it, or even use something called Fray Check. I've
used all of those methods. You can also use drafting tape, which
can be expensive and is usually found at an office supply store.
That's a low-tack tape.
LOL, I've tried so
many different things, though luckily was advised away from masking
tape early on. A super experienced stitcher once mentioned using
"pink hair tape," and I was shocked to find that left residue - she
should have known better!
Anyway, other than
the advice about masking tape, it's a really good tutorial to start
with. Another thing I'll suggest is before you go making your
patterns, since you're a beginner, start with smaller patterns.
There are various patterns online that are free, and that will give
you a feel for working with larger patterns and what your preferred
fabric is, whether or not you want to use a hoop, etc.
You may still find that you'll need to buy floss...if
your mom's collection doesn't include certain colors, there may be
some you'll have to buy. But no worries, floss is usually not
terribly expensive. (It can add up, though, when you're working a
large project.)
Best of luck to you and I hope that tutorial gives you what you need to start on such a wonderful endeavor!
Best of luck to you and I hope that tutorial gives you what you need to start on such a wonderful endeavor!
The problem still exist. This is irretating. i have also paid so at now it is not to be used.
I too have a question along these same lines. I'm wanting to do an afghan project but the brand of yarn that I'll be using is Hobby Lobby's "I love this yarn" collection. When making a pattern, this brand isn't named. Is there a color conversion chart that I can use to choose the proper colors that I'll be needing? Or........... is that anyway to get the "I love this yarn" colors into the pattern making section?
Thanks so much!
Candi,
Best of luck...and so happy the left-handed option has worked out for you...thank you for letting us know!
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