Crochet-Along Clue 1: Spoilers and Photos

[Nickersss]

I have no way of printing out the template. so I placed the square on my laptop,because the photo says actual size. My square is clearly smaller

PDF files are not actual size on your computer screen, they become that when printed (Most of the time)
You would be better to grab a ruler and measure a square out and draw that.
My template measures 4 1/4" (four and a quarter inches)
Hope this helps. Your motif could very well be the correct size and the PDF is off while on-screen

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!! I didn't know that! I just drew it out,and my squares are right on! Thank you again!!!!

[Shandeh]

I have no way of printing out the template. so I placed the square on my laptop,because the photo says actual size. My square is clearly smaller

PDF files are not actual size on your computer screen, they become that when printed (Most of the time)
You would be better to grab a ruler and measure a square out and draw that.
My template measures 4 1/4" (four and a quarter inches)
Hope this helps. Your motif could very well be the correct size and the PDF is off while on-screen

The printed version might still be wrong. Check to make sure your printer is set to print "actual size", instead of "fit to page".

The template for the crochet square for Clue 1 should measure 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

[Evana85]

I have no way of printing out the template. so I placed the square on my laptop,because the photo says actual size. My square is clearly smaller

If you download the pdf file to your laptop and open it with adobe reader, you can measure it that way. Just make sure it says 100% at the top.

[Shandeh]

I just did a print test with my printer.

When I printed it without checking settings, it came out 4 1/4" square.
When I printed it and unchecked "fit to page", it came out 4 1/2" square.

The printed pattern calls for the squares to measure 4 1/2", so that is what the template should be.

Crochet Blocking Template by Shandeh, on Flickr

One of my completed squares on the "fit to page" template.

Crochet Blocking Template - Fit to Page by Shandeh, on Flickr

The same square on the "actual size" template.

Crochet Blocking Template - Actual Size by Shandeh, on Flickr

[saliroc1]

I'd like to know where to find the first clue, this is different than the last Mystery Afghan I did. Can anyone tell me where to look, I feel stupid asking.

[karenarp]

I'd like to know where to find the first clue, this is different than the last Mystery Afghan I did. Can anyone tell me where to look, I feel stupid asking.

here you go PS: do not feel stupid
http://www.bernat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=121&t=1627

[Shandeh]

I'd like to know where to find the first clue, this is different than the last Mystery Afghan I did. Can anyone tell me where to look, I feel stupid asking.

If you are doing the Crochet-Along, Clue #1 is here:
viewtopic.php?f=121&t=1627

If you are doing the Knit-Along, Clue #1 is here:
viewtopic.php?f=181&t=1625

[crochetnut]

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I finished my 12 CAl clue #1. Here is a picture of them.

[karenarp]

I just did a print test with my printer.

When I printed it without checking settings, it came out 4 1/4" square.
When I printed it and unchecked "fit to page", it came out 4 1/2" square.
...

Dang it, I just checked, the laser printer I have set up will not give me that option.
I am going to have to get hubby to figure out why it has disappeared on me. I know I used to have all sorts of printer options, maybe it has to do with our laser printer?
Cuz my copy is 4 1/4, not 4 1/2
Which means the photo I took way earlier is incorrect and the squares I have made since are all too small.

[Lotacurls]

I tried an H hook and an I hook and both came out roughly 4 by 4. I might try with a J hook but I'll likely decide to just go with the H hook and if the blanket turns out a bit smaller, so be it. This is the first pieced together blanket I've ever attempted....
I'm glad no one else's looks like a square either because mine sure doesn't!

I also did a gauge swatch and ended up with a J hook. I tend to crochet tight I guess. I haven't had a chance to finish one of theses yet but will wait and see how the J does after the first one and then decide from there.