The pattern has set itself in my mind now. I can now go pretty quickly from row to row. Stretching it out I encountered a problem. The blanket is not going to be long enough. You see this pattern is worked by length not width. Since there is to be scallops at the end points I can’t see just ‘adding’ on to it. I have no choice, I have to start over. That’s a lot of hours wasted here. But lesson learned, always do a gauge before actually starting the project. I think if I would’ve done in twice the required length, it would have came out long enough for the baby. It just kind of chafes.
One thing I have a mind set to get is a thread leader. It looks like a ring but you run the thread over it so it doesn’t actually cut into your skin. I remember reading about it somewhere, so I have to do a internet search to find the actual name of this tool. It’s some kind of thread guide and I believe it was meant for knitters. My poor fingers have grooves in them from the thread pressure. Again, it’s not a need per se, rather it’s a tool to make my life a little easier. I can still crochet without it, but not for too long before the pain starts up.
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