Stitchboard Admin message #2
Re: New and have a question!!!!
May 22, 2014 at 7:36:04 PM  (in response to petpals message #1)
 
Welcome, Judy! 

First of all, what a lovely idea to make those blankets...I'm sure they'll be greatly appreciated!    Who doesn't love their pets?!  

Your question isn't dumb at all! 

I personally am most comfortable starting a crochet graph from the bottom right, though the main thing to remember is that on your return, you'll be following the graph in the opposite direction.  That can get confusing!

I imagine there are some people who are more comfortable working top down, and there's nothing wrong with that...just a particular preference. 

As far as a several-page graph goes, you'll probably find it helpful to tape the pages together, at least horizontally, to follow it that way.  Overlapping in the pattern is an up-and-coming feature, though I'm sorry to say there's no slated date for that at the moment.

Perhaps what you may also want to do is start a bit smaller...such as a very simple design on a pillow.  Once you figure out your preferences and get used to the back-and-forth of working from a graph, not only will you have a nice pillow to show for it, you'll also know what you're comfortable with doing! 

Hope that helps! 

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Stitchboard Admin message #4
Re: New and have a question!!!!
May 22, 2014 at 8:37:58 PM  (in response to petpals message #3)
 
Judy,

You're very welcome! 

That's why I suggested a simple pillow.  Even something with, say, a plain initial on it, using only two colors.  That way, you can see how it goes for you and what you're comfortable with doing. 

Can't wait to see a picture! 

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BetwixtTheStitch message #5
Re: New and have a question!!!!
May 23, 2014 at 8:52:13 AM  (in response to Stitchboard Admin message #2)
 
Hi Judy,

Welcome,
That truly is a wonderful idea!

I would start from the bottom right until I was comfortable with it, as well.

I'd love to see a picture of your finished piece.

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