I work for compliments. Payment for my patterns has always been the pleasure they give to others. I love knowing how a pattern turned out for you. I get comments and emails from time to time, telling me how much you enjoyed using the pattern and how much someone loved it when you gave it to them. So I decided to give myself a raise and start posting them here where I can read them whenever I need a boost. Oh, you can read them too, if you want.
If you have a story you want to share, email me at "by the hook 7647(no spaces) at yahoo dot com". Pictures are always nice too. Don't forget I have a hall of fame and I'd love to hang your picture there.
SUCCESS STORIES
Lisa says (about Sassy Child hat)...Dear Dot, I've had trouble finding a hat pattern small enough for my petite head, but not looking childish. This one's terrific! I added a few rows for depth of crown & finished with a wire woven in the brim so I can shape it. Thank you for your creative patterns & generosity of sharing. --Lisa
Jean says...My 9 year old Granddaughter requested a poncho for Christmas. I got on the net and found your site. I saw Bows and Arrows and fell in love with it. Your patterns are really beautiful! I used a H hook and the poncho came out great. My Granddaughter loved it and it looked so cute on her. Thank you so much.
Barbara says...Hi Dot, I just made my first UBW hat. I gave it to my grandson and he kept it on all evening. Only taking it off when his mom said he couldn't sleep in it LOL.. thank you very much!!
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Telisha
July 26, 2008 04:20 PM PDT
i really enjoyed your patterns as well. you are blessed to do such great work. |
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Molly
March 10, 2008 03:45 PM PDT
I have MS and only have the use of my keft hand--and I'm right handed.But your site has given me the will to keep trying, my chain looks AWFUL but it will get better, I am making a list of your patterns in the order that I want to create them. I am preparing for xmas next year, Thank you so very much for the inspiration. Molly |
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Dixie Bell
February 17, 2007 01:44 PM PST
I just sent a link to your page to my sister...she is a great crochetor...I know she will enjoy your patterns...ole' arthritis in my hands have interrupted my crocheting...I sure did take advantage of you site when I could crochet...thank you so much...you are a super person. |
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Dot
March 19, 2006 05:19 AM PST
Hi Linda, Thanks, I'm glad you like them. You picked one of the hardest if have to start with. I would suggest that you try using a larger hook instead of trying to maintain a looser tension. I remember getting a "pucker" effect when I worked this poncho, but it relaxed when I finished. Is your stitch count correct? I did my measuring after I completed the poncho, so I don't know what my starting chain measured. I'm sorry I'm not much help with this. I hope you'll keep me posted on how you're doing. |
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Linda
March 19, 2006 02:42 AM PST
Hi Dot,
Your patterns are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing them.
I picked Diamond Trellis Poncho to start with. I am up to row 13 and after my 4 th row the rows that follow are very rippled. They remind me of grandma's starched doilies! I don't want to go farther if my tension is wrong which is the only thing I can think of. I usually have a tight stitch and had to really loosen up for the chain to be the 26".
What do you suggest?
Thanks very much!
Linda |
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Dot
February 20, 2006 02:37 PM PST
Thank you, Kemi, I appreciate it. Hope you enjoy the patterns. |
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kemi
February 18, 2006 11:10 PM PST
HI,
I love your work!! Its amazing....u are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your patterns
Thank YOU
much love ~kemi |
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Dot
January 26, 2006 12:31 PM PST
Hi Mary, I'm glad you found my site and hope you enjoy the patterns you find here. |
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Mary
January 26, 2006 11:33 AM PST
Hi Dot
I just now happened upon your site and even though I havn't yet had time to make one of your patterns, I just wanted to let you know that I think all of them are great.
I think I'll go right now and crochet one of your hats.
Thanks.... Mary |
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