Pattern Help

[BobbieJoe]

Yes I have done that also. I try to help when I can.

[Esmecat1]

Hi. Thanks for your help so far. It’s a mermaid tail if that helps and it never mentioned chaining 3 (not that I understand that either)! Seems crocheting may not be my thing!

[BobbieJoe]

Where is the pattern from? If I can see it I could help better.
The stitches could be slanting to make a stitch pattern. I have done a few that are like that.

[Jean Marie]

Hi. I am completely new to crocheting and decided to buy a magazine to get me started as it included the pattern, yarn and hook but I am stuck already after the first row!
It’s a circular pattern so I had to chain for 34 and join into a ring. The next step says this but I just don’t understand - Rnd1: (1ch, 1dc) in next st, 1ch, 1dc in each st to end.
Can anyone help please?

Hi Esmecat1,
I looked at the pattern again that you posted on top of page 1. It says to start with a ring. Since you start with a ring or magic circle then you won't have a stitch to go into on rnd. 1.

You might want to try another pattern for a mermaid tail or crochet something else. Maybe you want to practice the different stitches?

[Esmecat1]

Pattern is from a magazine. It was a kit that came with it. I bought it as all I can do on my own is make a scarf!!

[Esmecat1]

I’m sorry I don’t understand. I have made the ring and clearly have to drop a row but I don’t understand the shorthand.

[BobbieJoe]

This might help you to understand. The magic ring is just another way to start projects that doesn't gives you the hole at the center.



I hope the link works. If not search YouTube for crochet magic ring ..
I believe that when you see it you will understand everything.

[Jean Marie]

Hi esmecat1,
How's your mermaid tail coming?