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What does "100-150rp" mean (yarn)?
Addition to csk's answer:
The "гр." is probably Cyrillic letters (at least, they are as such in the question text), corresponding to English "gr" (not "rp"). In Russian, &...
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Can a wool coffee cozy sustain high temperatures?
In addition to being extremely insulative, wool is ideal for something like a coffee cozy because it is stable in the presence of a fairly high degree of applied heat, it is un-meltable, and it has a ...
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Blocking Acrylic Yarn
Unlike natural fibers which can be blocked by simply shaping the item while wet, blocking acrylic requires heat. Many people try to wet-block acrylic the same way they would do wool, and they aren't ...
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Crochet Half Sphere/Ball
The cut face of the lemon is a flat circle in pale yellow. You start with a magic ring and proceed in a spiral in single crochet (in US terminology) with 6st in the first circle[1] and roughly ...
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How to prevent Tunisian crochet from curling?
The main issue with Tunisian crochet is that, since you don't turn your work, all your tension will be distributed on the same side of your project, with nothing to "balance" it and prevent the curl. ...
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What does "100-150rp" mean (yarn)?
In that context, it would most likely be some measurement that would allow you to choose a different yarn and make sure it's suitable to the pattern.
The two recommended yarns each have 131 yards (...
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Evenly spaced increase
Evenly spaced stitches means that the number of stitches between increases is approximately the same. Since you are increase 50 sts over 94 current stitches, and 94/50=1.88 you should put (on average) ...
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How to rehab tightly wound yarn?
This is a question that comes up occasionally on the Ravelry forums, and the general consensus is that soaking will help with yarn that has lost its tension from being wound into too tight of a ball. ...
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How can I keep track of my stitches when crocheting with fuzzy yarn?
If you can't tell if you're using the correct loops then nobody else will be able to tell if you did it correctly, or not, either.
For projects like this it's often completely okay to work along as ...
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Using human hair for amigurumi stuffing
Human hair is primarily made of keratin and is usually somewhat oily (a result of the sebaceous glands lubrication to help the follicles grow out of their subepidermal sheathing). Although keratin ...
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What is the difference between normal single crochet and single crochet into back loop only?
Most amigurumi patterns are worked in the round, not flat.
For flat items the difference between regular and back loop only (blo) crochet stitches is striking, it creates horizontal ridges, which are ...
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How to get the perfect center pull?
Assuming this is a commercial skein, I don't generally have issues. I am usually able to pull out the center of a skein. I would never guarantee that you can do this though.
This can be manufacturer ...
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Where can I find good crocheting patterns?
The best resource for all crochet and knitting needs by far is Ravelry. Ravelry requires you to create an account and provides an astounding library of patterns, yarns (so it's easy to find a ...
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Crochet/amigurumi: joining two pieces
"Rnd 11: Join legs as follows: Ch 8, sc around the 9 sts of first leg, working in ch 8, sc 8, sc 9 sts of second leg, working in front loop only of ch-8, sc in next 8 ch - 34 sts."
Here are ...
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Pros and cons of classic crochet needles and handled crochet needles
While you've labelled the top image as "handled" due to your unfamiliarity, the correct term for that style of hook is "ergonomic," with all that name implies. They are much easier ...
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Crochet Half Sphere/Ball
Let's try to get more sense out of the pattern.
It's been auto-translated from Russian by the look of things. Provjazyaem = Провязяем = (We) knit (according to Google with help from https://translit....
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How can I keep my yarn relatively stationary while working?
I want to say that I love the look of those yarn bowls and would love to have one, but my method is a little bit different from the suggestions. I wanted something that would allow my yarn to unspool ...
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What crochet stitch is similar to a garter stitch in knitting?
Another option, that has the advantage of only using standard crochet hooks, would be to use Slip Stitch Crochet. From the description of the craft this sounds similar to what Ji Ugug's answer is ...
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How can I cleanly finish and starts rows, using single crochet, in my pokeballs?
Genrally in amigurumi you don't crochet in rows, but in spiral. This way there is no visible seam at all, but you usually need a stitch marker to keep track of where rows begin and end.
Here is a ...
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How to avoid gaps between stitches in crocheted clothes
I crochet swimwear and I have observed that if I crochet tighter, it reduces the space significantly between stitches. The type of stitch is probably the biggest factor contributing to holes though. ...
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What is the result if I use a yarn with smaller TEX than the original pattern?
The yarn thickness / weight / TEX in combination with the size of tool (crochet hook, knitting needle, etc.) influence the size of the stitches.
If your yarn is thinner than the suggestion but you use ...
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Are there any stitches that are specific to knitting/crocheting only?
Not completely.
You can get the same effects or the same journey of the thread/string while using other methods to construct the fabric.
Knot tyers often use the basic knitting stitches when making ...
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How do I resize (smaller) baby bootie crochet pattern?
The easiest solution is to use a smaller hook. You might also need thinner yarn so your booties aren't too stiff/thick.
If you don't have a smaller hook, you'll have to change the pattern. It's hard ...
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Can you identify this yarn tool?
That looks like a bone folder (aka paper creaser) to me. A plastic version though, not actual bone. I've got one that's similar in bright orange, although mine doesn't have the notch near the tip.
It ...
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Strongest crochet stitch for making a non stretch strap/cord
I think you are looking for the wrong craft.
Crocheting your string will thicken up but it will be still be only one strand and any damage that breaks a single strand will break your whole string. And ...
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Crochet hook size switch mid project
Not a huge difference, but certainly a noticable difference.
The size difference between a 3 and 3,5 hook is just half a millimeter. The size difference in the stitches you make with both hooks may be ...
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Crocheting: 'knife' grip vs 'pen' grip
I crochet using knife grip, and tried to learn pen grip, since it is considered 'right' in my country.
When learning, I found that pen grip allows you smaller hand movements, so it is better joints ...
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What crochet stitch is similar to a garter stitch in knitting?
There are two techniques that produce this effect.
Tunisian crochet looks similar, but only on the left side - the front will look close to weaved fabric and the item will be very thick. One more ...
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How can I keep my yarn relatively stationary while working?
HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUPER SLICK YARN ORGANIZED WITH CROCHETED YARN HOLDERS
Since posting the above answer on How to Wind a Center Pull Ball of Yarn, I have had the “challenging pleasure” of working with ...
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What is the difference between normal single crochet and single crochet into back loop only?
The end result looks quite different. If you work an entire row that way, it makes a ridge, whereas normal single crochets (using both loops) work up flat.
Here's an image from a nice crocheting guide ...
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