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Expert Profile: Bea Harrell

Expertise:  I consider my self an expert in the field of hand crochet. I have been crocheting for 45 years. I can answer most question on the differnt stitches, as well as the methods used to create speciality items. The art of crochet, after 2 decades of being out of fashion, is enjoying a modest come back. I want to help those newcomers looking for a little/lot of help to get started. Once they are comfortable with the process, they can relax & begin to create the heirlooms of tomorrow.

Experience in the art of crochet is
40 + years crocheting for myself, my family & occasionally doing commissioned work.

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject  The only topic of controversy connected with the world of crochet, is the plegerizing of patterns. There are crochet pattern clubs that will offer "new" patterns for sale, which are, in fact, more than 50 years old, and are now part of the public domain. While there is nothing illegal about this practice, it still raises questions of integrity. This is just my own personal opinion on the subject.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Crochet has been called 'The Art of Tying knots', which is essentially true. It is quite extraordinary that from one single strand of #10 crochet thread, you can create everything from a coaster set, to a king size bedspread.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Speaking to the matter of future acheivements, I think I would like to teach a class or write a book that could inspire young people to see the value of this inexpensive hobby, that gives its rewards in the satisfaction of creating, with ones own hands, a timeless piece of heirloom quality crochet work.
What do you like about this subject?  The art of hand crochet needs a means by which others who are interested, can make contact with a practitioner of the art. Books & videos are OK, but nothing can replace a real, live, human being to speak to. I don't want this beautiful art to cease to be for lack of someone who can/will reach out to newcomers.
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Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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User Comments
Thanks so much!
(glenda crenshaw on 09/22/08)
Thank you very much Bea! Maybe my as-yet-unborn nephew will actually get this blanket BEFORE his first birthday!! :)
(Susan on 09/19/08)
Thanks Bea but I think I will go to another pattern. It gets too confusing to me. Have a great weekend! Debbie
(Debbie on 09/13/08)
Thanks, Bea! I will try your border idea. MaryPat
(MaryPat on 09/10/08)
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Recent Answers from Bea Harrell
2008-09-21  how to make last stitch in a row Hey, Glenda! The last stitch in a row, is made exactly like all the other stitches in that row. The pattern mentions the last stitch because it's usually a turning chain, and new crocheters often don't...
2008-09-20  problems Hey, Loretta! The right side should be exactly like the left side, as far as stitch count goes. I'm wondering if the pattern instructions are off. Do they match the left side instructions? It sounds...
2008-09-12  crocheting fastening off Hey, Lisa! fasten off, just means to tie off or weave the end of your yarn back through the stitches you just made, because you're finished with that part of the work. If you can tie a small knot at the...
2008-09-11  uneven edges Hey, Christa! By uneven, do you mean kinda wavy? If so you can do a sc border, and when you get to a place that's uneven, fill it in with dc's. It just depends on how bad the "uneven" places are,wheather...
2008-09-10  Crochet Pattern Change Hey, Deb! There are a couple of things you might try. This is not an exact science, mind you, and it's difficult to make small things very much bigger! You can purchase 4 ply yarn, and use a size or 2...
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