Crochet-Along Clue 4

[Jen]

This week we’re back to small squares, and the introduction of Contrast D! This clue shouldn’t be too difficult, but if you’re not familiar with popcorn stitches you may need a little patience. Don’t forget to check out the videos below for help.
Pattern
DOWNLOAD CAL CLUE 4
Download the blocking template - please print as "actual size" on your printer. NOT as "fit to page"
View text-only version of CAL Clue 4

You’ll need 2 balls of Contrast D.

Skills You’ll Learn

• Each skill in the list links to a video in our Video Library where you can learn the skill or remind yourself what to do.
• Popcorn stitch - This technique has you working several stitches into the same space to create one highly textured stitch. For this clue, we’ll be making 5dc popcorns.

Other Skills You’ll Use

• Chain (ch)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Reading a crochet chart
• Working into a chain-space
• Blocking motifs

Tips:

• If you get stuck, don’t forget to use the crochet chart as a reference!
• Make sure you measure your motifs when they are complete. Your octagons should measure 11” across and your squares should be 4.5”.

If you have any questions, this thread is the place to ask and answer!

Please do not post any photos to this thread. They belong in the "Crochet-Along Clue 4: Spoilers and Photos" thread!

When you're done the week's clue, why not pat yourself on the back and add a badge to your signature?

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[Dour2005]

Woohoo!

[lialab]

Have a nice day and Happy crocheting

[MamaP3]

SO EXCITED ABOUT BACK TO SMALL SQUARES!!!!!!!!!!!

[Type1Mom]

Yay... I have seen a video on the popcorn stitch so I think I can do this.... now if I had only remembered to bring Color D with me.

Oh well, I'll just work on it at home tonight. Can't wait to see how everyone else is doing.

[Jcrochet]

Popcorn, did someone say popcorn? yum! So excited, I just learned how to do a popcorn stitch on a hat for my daughter this past December. So much fun!!!!

[heyheycrochet]

YIPPEEEE! Small squares AND a stitch I haven't done before. Watched the video. Seems pretty simple. Can't wait to get started!

[annette]

Here we go and I still have to finish clue #3, stuff happened last week and I could not get any quiet time. Oh well I will make it up this weekend as I have given the warning order to my husband that all I am going to do is crochet:) ttfn

[dogfoster]

Gosh, I already have had a go at the knotty popcorn bobbles when I changed my previous motifs. Mine look terrible! Hope everyone has better luck with them than I do!

Is clue #4 going to pretty much use up color D?

[AlleyTalley]

YAY!!! Next motif....off I go to crochet. My hubby thinks it's neat that we get one clue a week and then at the end put it all together. We'll see what he thinks at the end of all this.