WUA Section-A-Long: Week #12

What can 12 sections do...

Here we are at week 12! I thought it would be a fun time to talk numbers with you. If you have made a single section each week of this section-a-long (counting this one) you will have made enough sections for a small baby blanket. Twelve sections can make a blanket that is 21" by 27" which is a pretty good car seat blanket. I have definitely seen people in the Makers group make this size in the past. If you have made 2 sections every week of the section-a-long, you are one section away from having a lap-sized blanket (35" by 45")! And if that is the case, maybe this week you can make that extra section to get you to the 25 mark. The other fun set of numbers comes in when I look at blog post views. If half of the views result in a section being made, together we have made enough sections for 28 full sized-adult blankets! I have no way of knowing how many views result in sections, but those are still pretty exciting numbers.

We are still waiting for the absolute final counts for the Sweet Tooth Campaign. We know we made it over half way, and we know that we made enough for the installation. The installation itself has been postponed with all that is happening, and the WUA office is closed until further notice for the safety of staff and volunteers. 

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!

Maybe a new favorite

A couple weeks ago, I introduced you to what I call the half-double linen stitch. (I really should see if it as a name...) I like the linen stitch so much, that I decided to bring you another variation on it this week! Did you know the linen stitch works great when made corner to corner? Corner to corner stitches are also really great for sections, since sizing is typically easier for that style.

I have even started a blanket project using this stitch, and I am really considering writing it up as my first real pattern. Thoughts? Would anyone even be interested?

Time for the tutorials. The Cookie Snob has published blog posts for both the C2C Moss (Linen) Stitch for squares and rectangles. We will be using the rectangle one for the sections, but I found the one for squares interesting as well. Both include a full photo tutorial.

Section Pattern

Supplies: 

1. Worsted weight yarn. I used Mainstays Basic Yarn.
• Guys! I completely forgot to weigh out these sections before I mailed them off last week! I feel super bad about it. Anyway you should need somewhere around an ounce for each one.  
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: 

Abbreviations: 

• SC: Single Crochet
• Ch: Chain

  

Pattern:

• Row 1: Chain 3. SC in the third chain from the hook 
• The SC is placed in the first chain made.
• Row 2: Turn. Chain 3. (SC, ch 1, SC) in the ch 3 space from the previous row
• Row 3: Turn. Chain 3. SC in the ch 1 space, ch 1, (SC, ch 1, SC) in the ch3 space.
• Row 4-(?): Repeat Row . Placing a SC in each ch 1 space with a ch 1 in between.
• You will repeat Row 3 until the side of your section measures 7 inches. 
• I increased on both sides for a total of 20 rows.
• Row 21: Turn. Ch 3, SC in the ch 1 space, ch 1, (SC, ch 1) across until you reach the final ch 1 space. SC in the ch 1 space, (DO NOT ch 1), SC in the ch 3 space.
• This row we start forming the rectangle. We increase on one side and decrease on the other. 
• Row 22: Turn Chain 2. Skip first 2 stitches. (SC, ch 1) in the first ch 1 space and in each ch 1 across. (SC, ch 1, SC) in the ch 3 space.
• Row 23-29: Repeat Rows 21-22
• You will repeat this set of increasing on one side, decreasing on the other rows until the longer side measures 9 inches
• I did end on a row 21 repeat, if you do not end on a 21 row repeat your next row will look different. 
• Row 30: Turn. Ch 2,  Skip first 2 stitches. (SC, ch 1) in the first ch 1 space and in each ch 1 across. SC in the ch 1 space, (DO NOT ch 1), SC in the ch 2 space.
• This row represents the decrease on both sides row.
• Row 31-(?): Repeat Row 30, decreasing on both sides until there are no more stitches left.
• Please see the tutorials linked above if this is confusing.
• Finish off and weave in the ends!

I highly encourage you to go by your measurements and not just the row counts that I give. Since it is a corner to corner style you have full control over length and width without having to guess a starting chain at the beginning!

Stay safe during this social distancing period of our lives. If you are wanting to make some human connections, come join us on the WUA Makers Facebook page! This is also a great time to catch up on any sections you may have missed, make a whole blanket, or maybe even make something for yourself because we all need a little self-care too. 

Be sure to come back next Monday for pattern #13! This will be my last section pattern from the sections I made for the Sweet Tooth Campaign.

-Sarah