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WUA Section-A-Long: Section #5

How is it already week 5?

I cannot believe we are already on week five of this section-a-long! Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. I have loved sharing all of these section patterns with you, so much so that I keep postponing that break I keep expecting to take. It has been too much fun to stop, so there is no break in sight!

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, second, third, and fourth patterns already on the blog. The original post also has links to all the sections!

Granny Stripes

I am sure you have all seen granny squares, and many of you that are seasoned section makers have probably even seen granny rectangles. I have made my fair share of granny squares of multiple types, and I am working on a huge blanket for a friend that is actually made from granny hexagons. My problem is making these patterns really work out well for a WUA section. This is why I have turned to the granny stripe pattern for my sections, for those times when I want the granny effect.

As always, I have found a stitch tutorial for you. Please visit her if you are unfamiliar with the stitch. She even has a great explanation on color changing, if you happen to want to make the section in 2 colors.

Section Pattern

Supplies: 

  1. Worsted weight yarn (approx 26-28 grams, which is less than 1 ounce, but not by much). I used Red Heart Super Saver (Tea Leaf), I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby (Fire Red), and Mainstays Basic yarn (Gold and Teal).
  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 here.

 

Pattern:

  • Row 1: 22 Foundation Single Crochet (or an even number)
  • Row 2: Ch 3, DC in first stitch. *Skip 2 stitches, 3 DC in one stitch* repeat until the last 3 stitches remain. Skip 2 stitches, 2 DC in last stitch 
    • The turning chain is the last stitch for repeats of row 2.
  • Row 3: Ch 3, *3 DC in the space between the sets of 3 DC from the previous row *, repeat across. DC in the last stitch/turning chain.
  • Row 4-(?): Repeat row 2-3
    • I used 21 rows for my sections. Make sure to measure your finished size!
  • Fasten off and weave in the ends.

As a reminder, if you are sending in for the Sweet Tooth campaign, make sure the sections are in by March 18th! And don't worry, once the art piece is done all sections will be made into blankets and donated to those in need!

My stack of sections for Sweet Tooth is growing. I am up to 12 sections now, with more to come! My goal is to have double this amount by the time I mail them to WUA in March. Do you have a stack of sections from the section-a-long so far?



I also wanted to let you know that there will not be a new section next week. I know what stitch it will be and the section are mostly done, but I will be busy all week celebrating my birthday. Then I will be traveling over the weekend which will leave me with no time to get a post written for Monday. If you still want to have a section to make, why not go back and make another one from whichever pattern was your favorite? Or you can drop ideas for new stitches you would like to see sections of in the comments!

-Sarah


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