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I have crocheted many doilies, I enjoy working with crochet thread. I have crocheted numerous afghans. But I have little to no experience in the afghan stitch, or hairpin lace. If you have a question pertaining to a pattern in a magazine, book or leaflet, please include the name and # of it, and the page or pattern #. There is a slight possibility I may have that pattern, and can refer to it. Nearly all of my crochet magazines, leaflests, etc are over 5 years old. Many are from the 80's and before. Although I have crocheted sweaters and slippers,I don't feel I have done enough of them to really give good advice as to assembling the pieces, but can give advice on the type of stitches.
Experience in the area
I have been a crocheter for over 30 years.
Organizations
American Legion Auxiliary
Publications
None
Education/Credentials
BS in geography
Awards and Honors
At a county fair one time I did win a crochet contest, and another time at the county fair I reccived a crochet award. and a few times I have won a "high points" award in crochet.
Past/Present Clients
None
What do you like about this subject?
It is fun and relaxing, and I can give away my finished projects as gifts.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to get more experince in the afghan stitch, and do hairpin lace.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I read somewhere that in the 1800's, crochet was a man's trade.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Toni Knoerzer | 01/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Marla, I havent found it ..... |
| Kelsee | 11/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! :) |
| evon | 10/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I thank you very much, it does ..... |
| Velia Moriel | 08/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Marla: I thank you for your ..... |
| rachel | 08/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much Marla I'm going ..... |
Recent Answers from Marla
2012-02-01 Spiderman crochet blanket:
Hi Aida! Thanks for asking. Sorry for taking so long. I've been working on this afghan. First of all, maybe this is just is what confuses you. Rnd 7 has no increases in stitches, because, although you
2012-01-14 how much yarn from baby to adult:
Hi Toni! Thanks for asking! That is a good question! What I would do is find a similar pattern for an adult afghan and use that amount. Where did you find the pattern? I may be able to find a similar
2011-12-13 raised x crochet panel:
Hi Vicki! I am back. Yes, it does look like that is what you do. I've done similar stitching like this before and it is a little difficult to stretch the stitch. When you do these stitches, maybe you
2011-12-03 Terry Kimbrough Pattern- Exqusite:
Hi Rebecca! Thanks for waiting. My Internet crashed, and I just got it back. I found the leaflet in a craft store and saw the pattern. You are right about not knowing how many rows there will be, and
2011-11-25 What Are Some Quick And Simple Crochet Projects For Someone Who Can't Read Patterns?:
Hi Amanda! Thanks for asking. You are probably trying too hard when reading a pattern, making it difficult on yourself. When the pattern is all crammed together is I copy the pattern down in an easier
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