For this week I decided to try something a little bit harder and do a flower granny square like the one shown below. WARNING, this pattern tested my patients a little bit.
I was scrolling on my Pinterest board that I made for this class looking for inspiration for what to accomplish this week. I found this flower and decided this was what I was going for.
I wanted to try something different this time for my media piece. I did not want to use a different Youtube video or a blog from someone. So I decided to see if the app store had anything to offer me; and sure enough, it did!
The app is called YarnPal. It assists with not only crocheting but knitting as well. The app was super easy to navigate and use, I was quite impressed with it. When you first open the app, it gives you a survey to fill out. The questions ask things like what level are you at, what are your interests and then the survey goes into what you know about crocheting/knitting. Not by asking you “how many projects have you made” but by asking if you can understand certain patterns and instructions which I thought was extremely helpful.
It then “creates a personal crochet plan” for you and gives your projects based off of your answers. I found this blanket that I thought looked really cool. Now I was not going to make the entire blanket but I wanted to make just one of the squares which is what I did. Jeez, was it difficult.
It tells you all the info you need like the type of yarn, hook sizes and colours of the pattern.
It also has an AI Chat as well. This was probably my favourite feature this app has. You can ask it any question about stitches, or language being used and it explains it further.
The instructions are also step by step. When you complete a step, you press next, if you need help, ask the AI! Super easy!!
I also only made one of these squares because I was kind of struggling. Now that could have been because I was trying to make the square in the back of a truck on my way to a rodeo but I did not want to take any chances and be angry again. Overall I think the square turned out quite well for it being my first and only attempt.
Hi Ellie,
First I would like to say, I love how you have been making different granny squares! That is very brave of you! I learned a few but then stuck with one in the end. I love the flower granny square you created, it is beautiful. The app Yarnpal that you chose to use sounds very helpful and your explanation on what it all offers and how to navigate it is very easy to follow and by following the instructions you have given sounds very stress free! I might have to check it out.
What has your favorite stitch or pattern been so far?
Hi Peyton!
My favourite pattern that I have done so far has to be this weeks pattern that I just did. I am not sure what the actual name of it is but I will be posting it later today so you could check it out of you wanted to! The post will be titled “the sixth stitch.” But it is like doing a basic granny square with a few extra chains and colours which makes it look like a cool flower!