Free Striping Houndstooth Crochet Blanket Pattern

Fluffy yarn exasperation

The yarn is beautiful, full stop. However, the problems I have are with the hook size and gauge for this pattern. I couldn't make these work with this fluffy yarn. Even the YouTube tutorial video used Caron instead. Make the tutorial with Bernat Blanket Breezy because this is what I need to see!! I finally completed the Bernat Striping Houndstooth crochet blanket but had a VERY HARD time using this fluffy yarn. I must have started over 50+ times, no exaggeration. The YouTube videos and articles about working with fluffy yarn advised just putting a stitch where you think a stitch ought to be, which is what I ended up doing. I also went up to a size K hook and even then had to make the tension be very, very loose. It was difficult to maintain a consistent very, very loose tension which led to much undoing and redoing. Needless to say, the blanket did not turn out "square" and it turned out way lighter than it would have with a smaller hook and tighter tension. The pattern and colors are beautiful and I did give it for a wedding gift. But this type of yarn made for the MOST frustrating, exasperating, maddening crafting experience. The only thing that kept me going was I didn't want to be defeated by this yarn. I have two cakes of each color left (because hook size and tension were so big and loose), but even after completing the blanket, I still don't have the technique or skill for this type of yarn. Not sure the technique even exists, except you have to be a ninja or have other super powers.

• We are sorry this yarn and pattern combination was frustrating for you. They are definitely contrasting which will make this pattern challenging. The yarn needs to be worked with lightly, but the stitch pattern wants to be tight and dense. We would recommend making this pattern in a different yarn before making it in this particular yarn. The result is stunning, but it definitely is challenging.

  spinrite2023-08-01T13:28:52.000+00:00