Crochet-Along Clue 2: Spoilers and Photos

[Shello]

i just printed clue #2. I am so excited....

[meglb]

My first Clue 2 motif done. Used MC first because I wanted to see what it was going to look like. Color A is Dark Orchid. I am going to do that one now.

[beckywlms]

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.

I found this that might help
There are many different types of crochet hook: plastic, bamboo, soft wood, hard wood, aluminium, even ones that light up! How do you choose the best crochet hook to buy?

First of all think about your own personal crochet technique. Are your stitches generally tight? Is it sometimes tricky squeezing the hook into the next crochet stitch? If so, go for a hook with a slick surface such as aluminium. Beware of the pretty coloured translucent plastic hooks, they are liable to break when forced into stitches.

Tight stitches are often caused by not forming the stitch on the shaft of the hook but on the narrower shank of the hook. Using an inline crochet hook with a shorter shank can help.

If your tension/gauge isn't tight, you can match the hook to your preference and to the yarn.

The one thing to avoid is poorly made crochet hooks that have rough patches that will snag your yarn and make progress painful.

Wood and plastic hooks are warmer to hold and lighter than metal crochet hooks. For slippery yarns, such as silk, wood and bamboo have a slight grip to them which can be helpful.

When buying the smaller sizes of hooks, especially the steel hooks used with crochet thread, look out for hooks with a larger ergonomic handle. Working with a very thin handled steel crochet hook for long periods of time can be uncomfortable.

Using a light coloured hook with dark yarns and vice versa makes it easier to see what is going on.

[lburns2000]

thank you so much for the quick pictures they really help me out.

[li1y23]

Me too! I'm excited it's not granny squares like last year. This one's more of a challenge for me! Here's what my Clue #1 looks like. What's yours look like?

[bren]

Very nice!!! I can't wait to start mine!

[PattysPatterns]

I love these pieces so much I think I'm gonna do a baby blanket later this year with them using more colors.



Note: when the pattern called to finish off and then reattach the yarn somewhere else I just slip stitched to the correct spot and started the next round from there.

[sewbee42]

Love your colors, I need to get mine off the blocking board. I love this years, and also the spoiler pics. Gives me lots more confidence.

[iheartjava]

Well, after a few tear outs, I finished one of the squares. I am so glad everyone posted that their squares were too small. I ended up starting a hook size larger than my last ones, and it turned out to be the right size! I am so happy I signed up for this CAL. I never would have attempted something like this on my own.

[Bimpnottin]

I love these pieces so much I think I'm gonna do a baby blanket later this year with them using more colors.

Note: when the pattern called to finish off and then reattach the yarn somewhere else I just slip stitched to the correct spot and started the next round from there.

Wow - I finally got through round 6 of my first one and you're already done with all 6. Makes the rest of us look like slackers.