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Marilyn Jane Rimmer

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Expertise

I can answer general crochet, stitches, reading patterns, Tunisian. I have limited knowledge of filet.

Experience in the area

Over 45 years of crocheting, yarn & thread; pattern editing & contract stitching, some designing, & teaching (private & at Michaels).

Organizations

CGOA Professional Member

Publications

2007 Crochet Pattern-a-Day Calendar

Education/Credentials

CGOA Master of Basic Stitches, over 50 hours of workshops at CGOA conferences & online courses at Needlecraft University I also teach math (elementary & middle school) creating the courses, writing lessons & homework assignments, grading papers & tests, and writing evaluations. I am alert to details, and good at interpreting what people are trying to say.

Awards and Honors

Dozens of placements (1st, 3nd, 3rd) at county & state fairs, 1 Best of Show.

Past/Present Clients

Creative Partners ARNie Grabowski, Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

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UserDateKCTPComments
Bev Garvin09/27/0910101010Yes, it works. Thank you Marilyn. Bev .....
susie09/10/0910101010This thing has been keeping me up .....
vickey09/10/0910101010Thank you so much. I've not been .....
Donna J08/03/0910101010Thank you so much, I had no .....
Tammy06/19/0910101010Thank you so much for your help .....

Recent Answers from Marilyn Jane Rimmer

2009-09-23 Working behind spaces:

Your previous row has you work a stitch, chain 2, skip a certain number of stitches and then make one or more stitches. In this row, you're going to work in the stitches that you skipped in the previous

2009-09-10 I love this yarn pattern/Cables Afghan:

Hi Susie, Ok, working behind stitches into skipped stitches is a little tricky when you first try. If you skip 1 and make 1 stitch, then go back to the skipped stitch it's not too hard. And if you work

2009-09-08 crochet:

It sounds like you're starting on the bottom of the purse. The starting chain will be down the center of the bottom. You are going to work half doubles down one side of the chain, put 3 hdc in the end

2009-08-12 Crocheting Mistakes:

First let's review some geometric shapes, review turning chains, then look at the most likely problem, how to solve the problem early in a project, and then what can you do when you're "almost done".

2009-08-02 Visual Hook Indentification:

A website with the hooks will only give you an approximation, because monitors can cause distortion. I'd recommend that you purchase a hook/needle gauge from your craft store or local yarn shop. Some

 

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