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WUA Section-A-Long: Week #10

Special Spotlight This Week

I have decided to do something special (and different) for this week, and every 10th week section. I am going to spotlight a designer and their stitch pattern! This came up when I wanted to do a section with the Dandelion Stitch from Bella's Custom Crochets, and I realized I wanted to give that person as much credit as possible. I think it is important to support people in this crafty business and this is one way I can do that without spending a dime. It is important to help each other, especially during this trying time...

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 any of them, the other patterns are all linked at the bottom of that post!

How the spotlights will work

For the spotlights, I will basically send you to the website where the stitch is described and let you get all of the pattern details from them. This was we can support the designer that has worked hard on the stitch with traffic to their blog. I will let you know how many chains I used to reach 7 inches and how many rows it took to reach 9 inches.


Isabella (Bella) the creator behind Bella's Custom Crochet, has come up with this variation on the star stitch, and it is super fun to work up. She even has a Dandelion Dreams Blanket that is most definitely on my "To-Make" List. In general, she is awesome, and you should definitely check out her designs, blog, and YouTube podcast!

You will find her blog post on the stitch here. She has a written tutorial, photo tutorial, and a video tutorial! She gives all the details on adjusting the starting chain and everything!


Section Pattern

Supplies: 

  1. Worsted weight yarn. I used Mainstays Basic yarn (Teal and Red). 
  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: See the link to the stitch pattern!


  

Pattern:

  • Row 1: Ch 30. Turn
  • Row 2-(?): Follow the stitch pattern given
    • It took me 22 rows
    • I highly recommend doing an even number of rows, even if you have to do the last row as a single crochet instead of the half double.
  • Finish off and weave in the ends!

I hope you enjoyed the spotlight this time! I thought it would be fun to do a little something different for the 10th section milestone. I will be looking for other designers and stitches for week #20!

As a reminder, if you are sending in for the Sweet Tooth campaign, make sure the sections are postmarked by March 18th! That is this week! Two days after this blog post goes live. I am looking forward to hearing the final counts. And don't worry, once the art piece is done all sections will be made into blankets and donated to those in need!

Be sure to come back next Monday for pattern #11! I have some red and teal colored sections for you the next couple weeks!

-Sarah
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  1. Carrie P.March 16, 2020 at 10:05 PM

    OOO! some great posts on Bella's blog. Thanks for sharing it.

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    1. Sarah LockeMarch 16, 2020 at 10:30 PM

      So glad you like it! I have really enjoyed following her on Instagram and I am looking forward to trying more of her patterns.

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