Crochet-Along Clue 3: Spoilers and Photos

[collettakay]

Loving the pictures! Great job, everyone!

[dcrozier]

I am getting a late start on today's clue--DH had to go shopping this morning. I am glad I took the time to read the posts already written--it sure helps to see what everyone has done. I don't consider this to be a "spoiler" thread--I look on it as an "incentive" since the great photos really inspire me. Thanks everyone!!!!

[hollybear1280]

Finished my first octagon for clue 3. It's the same size as my clue 2 octagons, but they're all 9" so I'm thinking of making some changes to extended dc

[kathieh]

Finished my first motif in my MC!
I switched to an I hook and it's 11 inches!!!
I love this CAL, having so much fun!!

I also wanted to add that I did not break off after the forth round. I slip stitched up the side and continued from there. Worked out for me!

[PattysPatterns]

Done...
this is definitely going to be a good baby blanket pattern...I see yellow stars on a black background...


I don't want to sound like I'm bragging but I must be a better crocheter than I thought. This was an intermediate clue but I thought it was pretty easy...at least I have skills at something these days!

[Shandeh]

Beautiful motifs, everyone!

Now, go and help the people who are asking questions in the Clue 3 thread.

[Eggladyack]

Finished my first octagon for clue 3. It's the same size as my clue 2 octagons, but they're all 9" so I'm thinking of making some changes to extended dc

My clue 2 & 3 are all 9"as well. I figure if they all are about the same size there should be no problem. I will just end up with a smaller sized blanket in the end.

[crochetnut]

Are you the person who posted about the blocking kit and wires and is that what is showing on your photo? They look like they are a lot better to use than just pins as I have tried in the past. I am also wondering if knitting needles would work the same way as wires.

I posted about what the wires were for, so I'm using dbl pointed sock needles. Bought a pack at the sewing store that had 20 needles (5 different sizes) for 9.99 at Joanns. They are small in diameter and easy to use. They are 7 inches long.
Hope this helps.

[karenarp]

Are you the person who posted about the blocking kit and wires and is that what is showing on your photo? They look like they are a lot better to use than just pins as I have tried in the past. I am also wondering if knitting needles would work the same way as wires.

I posted about what the wires were for, so I'm using dbl pointed sock needles. Bought a pack at the sewing store that had 20 needles (5 different sizes) for 9.99 at Joanns. They are small in diameter and easy to use. They are 7 inches long.
Hope this helps.

That's funny! When at Michael's the other day I saw a pack like that and wondered if I could use it for stretching for blocking! Then walked away. I may run across my street and grab them later now!
(Yes, Michael's is across from my house!)

[dcrozier]

Are you the person who posted about the blocking kit and wires and is that what is showing on your photo? They look like they are a lot better to use than just pins as I have tried in the past. I am also wondering if knitting needles would work the same way as wires.

I posted about what the wires were for, so I'm using dbl pointed sock needles. Bought a pack at the sewing store that had 20 needles (5 different sizes) for 9.99 at Joanns. They are small in diameter and easy to use. They are 7 inches long.
Hope this helps.

It certainly does help and if I decide to block this CAL, I will get a set of those. Thanks for the idea!!!!!!