What did I do wrong?

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Frauke09

2 Posts Recent Started

Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:07 PM

Hi, I need your help, please. What did I do wrong here?
Why isn't it a triangle?

berlidesign

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:37 AM

Hi. I can't zoom in right now to see it clearly. I'm guessing either you crocheted it too tightly or you missed some stitches somewhere. I'll check back later when I can look at it on my computer.

nk-art

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:54 AM

It’s hard to tell from the picture, but I tried it myself, and I do get a triangle; I’d be happy to send you a few photos.

berlidesign

1240 Posts Recent Started

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 12:42 PM

I just tried it on my computer. Unfortunately, I can't make it big enough to see it clearly. Maybe take 2 more close-ups?

Maerchenwelt

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:17 PM

It looks to me like the first row was crocheted incorrectly.

Best regards, Marion

Operator

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:26 PM

Hi,

@Nicole, @nk-mir, please right-click on the image and then select “Open image in a new tab.” That way, you can enlarge the image.

Best regards
Alexander

berlidesign

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:58 PM

Thanks, Alexander. The problem is that the first rows are blurry in the enlarged view. But I found the mistake.

You’re missing one pair of double crochets in the first row. And the error carries through every row.

Frauke09

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 2:13 PM

Thanks for the answers. I don't understand the mistake, though, because I have 4 pairs in the first row, 6 pairs in the second, 8 pairs in the third, and so on :-(

Maerchenwelt

154 Posts Recent Started

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:04 PM

I think the mistake is right at the beginning with the chain stitches. I would make a magic ring and continue working into the ring
... then pull the ring slightly.
That way, it turns out nice and even :)
Best regards, Marion

moniswolle

122 Posts Recent Started

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 3:05 PM

Hi Frauke,
Here’s a video link for you: Crochet Patterns for Basic Geometric Shapes
(Triangle)

http://www.nadelspiel.com/2015/05/14/geometrische-grundformen-haekeln-2-dreiecke/
Take a look—I’m sure it’ll help you out.
As for your crochet chart, I tried the first two rows, and it looks like there might be a mistake in there.
Best regards, Monika