Tag: stop

  • How do I stop my crochet shrinking?

    Question by Tuatara: How do I stop my crochet shrinking? I’ve heard that crochet shrinks when you wash it. Is there any way to stop it shrinking? Best answer: Answer by Joan HCotton thread? It will stretch back out when you iron it. On doilies, etc. I use starch on them, and iron from the…

  • When making a crochet blanket, will it hurt to stop a little short?

    I’ve only been doing crochet for about 2 weeks. I’m following a pattern for a baby blanket and it tells me to make 84 rows for my strips. However I stopped at 64 because the strips already reach my chest from the floor. Will this mess up the pattern?