>>>when teaching the basing 3 stitches (half/CT;whole/cloth/CTC; double half/CTCT), which is the easier route to go, when it comes to teaching half and double half? Ie which one is easier to learn first? <<<
So many people are intimidated by half stitch, that I'd save it for last. It's so easy to lose your place in it, and some people go a very long time before overcoming their fear of it. Cloth stitch (CTC) is so easy to understand because you can see the weaving (both during each stitch, and after tensioning). I'd teach this one either first or second, and double/whole (CTCT) either first or second. If you're teaching just the stitch to make a "bandage", I'd probably teach CTC, then CTCT, then CT. For a child, you can start with something like Springett's snake in whichever stitch you like. I prefer to start adults on something that looks at least a little lacy, and there are patterns for all-whole (CTCT). - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
