WUA Section-A-Long: Section #2

Grateful

We are on week two! Before we get into the section for today, I need to take a moment and thank every single one of you that participated last week. I was completely blown away by the support and views. I really didn't expect that kind of response and I am so grateful. If half of the views resulted in a single section being made, we crocheted enough sections for at least 2 adult sized blankets! I have no way of knowing how many views did result in a section but it is still super encouraging to see those kinds of numbers.

Now for the next one! Make sure you have checked out the original section-a-long post, if you haven't already for the list of supplies you will need, and if you missed it, check out the first section post from last week. I also added a post about my charity crochet goals for 2020. Head over to the post, and let me know what your goals are!

Alpine Stitch

This week we are going to use the Alpine Stitch. This is a fairly new stitch to me. I learned it while making the Aspenglen Cowl from Baa Humble Crafts. (This is an amazing cowl, and I highly recommend it. You can check out my post for more info.) I decided to try it out as a section and was very pleased with how it came out. It worked up a near perfect section on my first try and the texture is amazing. Don't worry, if you are unfamiliar with the stitch you can follow this link to Heart Hook Home for a photo and video tutorial. I will also link to one of the tutorials from last week in case you need a refresher on foundation stitches. This week we will be using the foundation double crochet.

Just look at that texture!

Section Pattern

Supplies: 

1. Worsted weight yarn (approx 31-33 grams, which is about 1.2 ounces). I used Red Heart Super Saver and Mystery Grab Bag yarn from Yarnspirations for my two.
2. Crochet Hook. I use a 6mm but a 5mm or 5.5mm would work as well. Just check the width and length measurements as you go.
3. Measuring Device! See the main post for details.
4. Tapestry needle to weave in the ends 
5. Scissors

Pattern Notes: The turning chain does count as a stitch for this pattern.

 

Can't wait to watch that little stack grow!

Pattern:

• Row 1: 23 foundation double crochet (FDC), ch 1. Turn.  (23)
• Any odd multiple will work for the foundation. And the beginning chain 3 does count as a stitch. 
• 23 was my magic number from last week, so I recommend using your magic number from last week as your starting point. (Or if you had an even number last week, try one more or one less)
• Row 2: Single crochet (SC) in each stitch across (skipping the very first one since the turning chain counts as a stitch), making sure to place your last stitch in the turning chain from the previous row. Ch 2. Turn. (23)
• Row 3: Skip first stitch and sc. Front post triple crochet (FPTC) in the DC from the previous row (this DC is below the skipped sc). *DC in next sc, skip next st, FPTC in the DC below the skipped stitch.* Repeat from * to * across until 2 stitches are left.  In the last two stitches, DC, DC in top of turning chain. (23)
• If this is at all confusing, please go check out the stitch tutorial. And don't give up! Once you figure out where the stitches go in this row, you are all set.
• Row 4: Repeat row 2 (23)
• Row 5: Skip first stitch. *DC in next, skip sc, FPTC below skipped stitch.* Repeat from * to * until the last stitch. DC in turning chain. (23)
• This row is just a shifted version of Row 3.
• Row 6-(?): Repeat Rows 2-5.
• For one section (the blue one) I needed 28 rows and for the other section (purple) I needed 29 rows. This is a good thing to keep in mind if you change yarns. You might need to remeasure!
• Fasten off and weave in the ends.

And you are done with your second section! I know I upped the difficulty a little for this one, but I just love this stitch so much I had to share it! I would love your feedback on the number of stitches you used and the number of rows it took. And if you posted that info in the comments along with the yarn and hook size (and maybe even how much yarn), you could be helping others find the correct pairing of stitches and rows too.

You can start sending in your sections whenever you are ready. WUA is doing a giveaway in January for everyone that sends in at least one section. I will probably be holding on to mine for a while, at least while I am working with these two yarns. That way I can send them all in at once.

Warm Up America also does a live unboxing every Tuesday at noon (central) on their Facebook page. If you are available and interested, it is a great chance to see what all the volunteers have been sending in and to get updates on various campaigns.

Again, major thanks for joining me for this section-a-long. It is something I have been thinking about doing for a long time and one of the main reasons behind starting this blog. I hope you will join me for Section #3, coming next Monday (which is January 20th). After that I will probably have to break for a week since school will be starting, but we will see.

-Sarah