The Shtick I Do

Now why would I name this post such a thing? How dare I suggest that we crocheters not know how to follow directions?!? Get real! Most of us pick up a hook and a skein of yarn and we're good to go. We can look at a hat or a scarf and basically tell what stitches have been used and proceed from there to make one very similar for ourselves . But when it comes to a "kit" project we usually take a few liberties with the directions. I've found, through trail and error, that the kit is usually right. So here's what I do when it comes to a project such as this one: Take a moment to make sure the kit itself hasn't been tampered with. If you see signs that the kit you received appears to have been opened, you may be missing important items needed for the completion of the project. Now compare the items in the kit to the necessary list of "what you'll need". Some kits come complete with everything you need, while others will only supply ...