Crochet-Along Clue 2: Spoilers and Photos

[karenarp]

Everyone's blocks look fantastic. Just finished my first one, and was pleasantly surprised that it came out the right size, because by round 7 I was sure it was going to be too small. Can't wait for the next step. Now I have to decide what my main color is going to be. Have fun everyone.

Didn't you use a MC on your last clue? 9 motifs should have been made using it and then 3 different coloured motifs.

[cmk]

Had to stop for lunch but here is the first one! It is a touch small but I think blocking will fix that. Just 5 more to go! Woot!!

[Bimpnottin]

So I had to go from a 5.5mm to a 8mm hook to get the right size!!! Now to just do the other 4!!!

The instructions said to use an H or an 8 mm hook for this clue.

I really like your colors, but as a beginning crocheter, this pattern is kicking my butt.

I wish the pattern would give you a stitch count at the end of every row, so I could see if I'm even close. might give up on the first one and switch colors to see if that helps. (who knows - different color, different perspective???)

[wak2012]

Just wanted to say how beautful everyone's work is so far! I am keeping my fingers crossed - I have never done anything this elaborate! Looking forward to the challenge.

[katydid]

No, I decided i wanted a little more contrast

[JazzHooked]

i didn't take a pic of mine, but i got the first done a while ago. I LOVE the central flower, and how it pops-up 3-d if you let it. I'm not blocking so it looks lovely.

[nicolep]

So I had to go from a 5.5mm to a 8mm hook to get the right size!!! Now to just do the other 4!!!

The instructions said to use an H or an 8 mm hook for this clue.

I really like your colors, but as a beginning crocheter, this pattern is kicking my butt.

I wish the pattern would give you a stitch count at the end of every row, so I could see if I'm even close. might give up on the first one and switch colors to see if that helps. (who knows - different color, different perspective???)

It calls for a size H or 8. An 8 hook is not 8mm. It's 5mm. H hook = 5mm. 8 hook = 5mm. Other countries besides the US use number for their hooks instead of letters like we do here. There are some great references online for hook conversions.

[Bimpnottin]

So I had to go from a 5.5mm to a 8mm hook to get the right size!!! Now to just do the other 4!!!

The instructions said to use an H or an 8 mm hook for this clue.

I really like your colors, but as a beginning crocheter, this pattern is kicking my butt.

I wish the pattern would give you a stitch count at the end of every row, so I could see if I'm even close. might give up on the first one and switch colors to see if that helps. (who knows - different color, different perspective???)

It calls for a size H or 8. An 8 hook is not 8mm. It's 5mm. H hook = 5mm. 8 hook = 5mm. Other countries besides the US use number for their hooks instead of letters like we do here. There are some great references online for hook conversions.

Gheesh - no wonder this whole crochet thing irritates me. I think I'm going back to picking some big hook, grabbing some yarn, and doing straight stiches and making boring afghans. That, or anyone interested in a way too big yarn stash. Grrrrr

[nicolep]

Gheesh - no wonder this whole crochet thing irritates me. I think I'm going back to picking some big hook, grabbing some yarn, and doistitchesight stiches and making boring afghans. That, or anyone interested in a way too big yarn stash. Grrrrr

Oh don't get frustrated! It takes awhile to get these little nuances down. I'd send a link to some conversion charts for you, but I've seen other "non-Bernat" links removed. I want to follow the rules. If you go to your search engine of choice and type in "crochet hook conversion charts" or something similar, a whole plethora of information with be at your finger tips. Don't give up! It will be worth it. We'll be here to help along the way as well.

[JazzHooked]

don't stress, Bimp. I had to go up to a J hook to get the right gauge too. You're not doing anything wrong. don't give up!