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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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 Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 4:50:33 PM
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I found a beautiful pattern for crocheted slippers.
http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?PID=4547&cps=21191
I made them, but they turned out entirely too big. Could anyone suggest why this might be? Normally my gauges are right on. I used ww yarn and the right size crochet hook. Would it make a big difference if the pattern called for the cotton stuff like you make dishcloths out of?
It is getting frustrating. I want so badly to make a pair of nice warm slippers,but none of the patterns I try turn out right. They are all too big, even the ones that are supposed to be crocheted in ww yarn.
Thanks!
hugs,
Jessie
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
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sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 5:07:12 PM
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Im not an expert, so let me say that first off. I know that some people crochet looser than others, this may be part if it? Could you make them over in a smaller size?
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 5:15:18 PM
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I was thinking of remaking them, Sarah. :) I hadn't thought of the looser crochets because it always seems that I am right on,but of course, one can't be right on all the time..hehe :D I only did the one slipper so its not a complete loss, but to put all that work into it and it just be too big..ugh a bug!!
hugs
Jessie
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ingrid
BC
Canada
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Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 6:42:25 PM
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Try a smaller hook and I have found cotton does tend to be a tighter crochet. If ww means worsted weight yarn then it can be stretchier depending on the brand and what is in it. Hope this helps.
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 6:55:41 PM
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thanks girls!! one day I AM going to get these patterns right! :D and then I am never taking my slippers off.lol
hugs
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheila
Virginia
USA
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catgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
New Market
AL
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2009 : 11:13:00 AM
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You could make them again in wool and felt them since you said the finished slippers were too big and believe me they will be warm and toasty!
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