doris chan's jewel - nerdy question - but vital to the continuation of my mental health

HeatherM@74 wrote

on Jan 9, 2009 3:18 AM

Ok - so I've finally got around to buying the yarn for the Doris Chan jewel sweater which I've had the hots for since the book came out. I think I've finally mastered the concept of the sc cast on...but here's the nerdy question...

American and British crochet terms are slightly different US sc = UK dc and a US dc = a UK treble (I think). I'm assuming that all instructions are US but the schematic to go with the pattern makes the shells look like they're constructed from UK sc and dc.

I am probably being irretrievably dull but would someone be able to clarify this for me?

Thanks in anticipation!

Heather

MsBusyFingers wrote

on Jan 9, 2009 5:57 AM

ps- I just found someone else on this site who made this sweater- so pretty! http://crochetme.com/forum/jewel-top-doris-chan-everyday-crochet

HeatherM@74 wrote

on Jan 9, 2009 7:39 AM

Thanks - good idea with the swatches - so far I've been swatching with different hooks to see if I can get the right gauge - think that maybe I should stick to remedial crochet...

MsBusyFingers wrote

on Jan 22, 2009 6:14 AM

mad for crochet! No no - charge ahead! It is so fun to try new things as long as you don't worry too much about how long it takes to get it!You never know- you may discover something cool along the way!

mammie carol wrote

on Feb 10, 2009 2:05 AM

Hi Heather

I take it your from the uk too, your quite right the different terms for stitches threw me to, but go for it I am new to crochet, just done 2 scarfs and have ever so easy shawl( well yes if you know what your doing) on hook but hey it will take me forever to do it lol happy hooking