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cabon51 2166183
Oct 30, 2015
pattern title Ice Queen Cap what does dcfp stand for?

kimmysparks
Aug 27, 2013
I had hoped it would show a video of actually following the directions. I am a visual learner and all this is, is someone reading to me. very unhelpful.

edparel 1271018
Jan 17, 2013
It is helpful to hear the explanation of the pattern but, as with several of the others, a visual would be most helpful. It is difficult to know in which space to do the stiches.

Ko Ko
Sep 29, 2012
I have to agree with some of the other comments, this is a great tutorial and I do understand a thing or two better but I too am a visual learner. When I was in the store I saw this pattern but I left it in the store because I didn't believe I could follow the instructions. I also think a visual walk through with the reading of the instructions would be better still. Thanks for all your help.

nuphilagal
Aug 18, 2012
this is a good video but alas i am still not able to keep up with written patterns... i hate being a visual learner it keeps my work limited.. most of the time i have to create my own patters then i do write them down but in my own language and since i visually did it before i can keep up with it... sigh

brendajane
Mar 01, 2012
I would like to rate this as great very good, but the rating box is in hiding behind the video. Thank you for all you do for us. It is really appreciated.

ambershook 3313218
Jan 18, 2012
I agree...the video is helpful but a visual tutorial going back and forth with the pattern would be so great. I can write out all of the abbr., but being a visual learner I still need to see it. Is here a video tutorial of this blanket?

craigadams35 54968 01
Jan 01, 2012
Help...is there a computer geek in the room? I would like to view the videos, but I see a little ( 1/4 inch ) box in the upper left hand corner, with little blue,green,yellow,red, dots inside the box. Whats up with that. Any one know what I might do to fix this? Thanks for your time.

JennyBee1
Jan 03, 2012
@craigadams35 5496801, Sorry to hear you're having problems viewing our videos. Press the green "Watch Video" bar beneath the recipe image and be sure the volume is adjusted to audible levels on both the video and your computer speakers. The video may take a minute to load. If the video is still not playing for you, we recommend viewing in another browser. You can download the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer for free and may have a better viewing experience. Thank you! --editors of AllFreeCrochet

hone4me71 5182047
Dec 16, 2011
I would lke the pattern for the Christmas Ball and also where can I get the thread color Adrift that you used to make the cover. It has been several week since I seen it and would love to have it....Thank you in advance

MelChi522
Sep 21, 2011
i'm still confused. directions with pictures for each step would help me much better.

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