Crochet Update #1!

Good morning San Francisco! It’s another cold rainy day here in the Bay and I’m spending it at work. Today is my Friday so at least I have my 2 days off to look forward to. You’ve probably read the title already, but today’s post will be a crocheting update!

As you know, I started crocheting a couole of weeks ago. I put it aside for about a week and a half for the holidays and am finally back on the grind.  The first week I started crocheting, I tried doing a Cheveron patterned blanket but couldn’t quite figure out how to move on to the next row with the amout of foundation chains I had.

The chevron pattern I attempted.

Then I tried another pattern. I’m not sure if there is an official name for it, but the title of the YouTube video I am using calls it a throw blanket. When I first started this pattern, I was having some MAJOR issues with it. Mostly because I wasn’t paying as much attention to the video as I thought I was. I did the SAME mistake over and over for like 2 weeks. I was getting frustrated and cranky that even my boyfriend questioned if I was doing it correctly. Then finally sometime last week, I decided to give it another go. I rewatched the tutorial 5 more times and realized that I had messed up and that Jon was right(but of course I won’t admit it😂😂).

Here are a few updated pictures of my current project. (Apologies for the low light. The lighting in my room is terrible!)

My first attempt after finding my mistake.

Switched to a new color. The blanket will be striped with the colora Vanilla and Baby Sand.

First 2 striped rows are done! Started a new row and new skein of Baby Sand last night.

I hope you like these crochet update posts! I’m on a steady pace to finish this blanket. Hopefully my next update(s) will show that the blanket is either halfway finished or completely finished.

Thanks for stopping by!
-Alexis

Bernat Blanket Yarn, 10.5 Ounce, Silver Steel, Single Ball

Clover 1057/NP Amour Crochet Hook, Size N/P/10.0mm

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