need help on tabletop

[elephanty]

Hello,

 

I'm somewhat new to thread crochet:think... i had started a tabletop with a size 10 thread and a 1.75mm hook(I'm giving the size in mm as i'm in India and the US numbers don't match with the numbers here)... the problem is - as i proceed with the 5th row-the tabletop begins to ruffle ...it doesn't come out flat... maybe the problem's with my thread... but if i can adjust with the hook... can anyone suggest what size hook i should try...

It's happening with most of the projects i try with thread... and that takes away my interest at times ...

someone pls help...

 

elep

[monael]

I wouldn't worry about ruffling as long as it wasn't really really ruffly. After you finish a thread project, it is recommended to block the item. This will take care of the ruffling. I just finished a doily and it was wavy but after I blocked it it lays completely flat. It also looks better. Hope this helps.

[elephanty]

thanks for your suggestion... But where can i get information on blocking items? i haven't ever blocked items- just heard people do it!

 

elep

[mercy7]

this site link should help you

http://crochet.about.com/sitesearch.htm?terms=blocking&SUName=crochet&TopNode=3158&type=1

[Linda]

The 1.75mm hook is comparable to the #4 in US hooks. That sounds a little large for #10 thread to me (at least it's large for what I usually use). I usually use a #7 or #8 in US hooks with this size thread, which would equate to a 1.25 or 1.50 in mm. Hope this helps.

[elephanty]

thanks a lot for the hook size. Next time i'll try with a 1.25mm hook and a size10 thread...

 

i also checked for the links on blocking but they weren't opening...

 

can you tell me some other links please?

 

elep

[elephanty]

hi monael, i started another tabletop ... i got the idea now ...the piece lies flat when i pin it all over and stretch a little bit ...i didn't block it yet (of course i'll do it when its finished) and i'm using a 1.25 hook and a size 20 hook. hope i'll have the patience until it finishes(or the tabletop will turn out to be a doily !! )

 

thanks a lot!!

 

elep

[monael]

Good luck Elephanty! Hope you post a pic of it when you are finished