Crochet -- "Stitch-cation Challenge"

Last summer I participated in a free worldwide crochet Stitch-cation Afghan “Challenge" sponsored by Red Heart Yarns and the on-line group “The Crochet Crowd.”  An eBook, "Stitch-cation Workbook," provides patterns and video guidance for the entire project.

The goal of the challenge is to introduce and reinforce new stitching techniques and patterns to the artist. The challenge's list of patterns includes the following:

-- Popcorn Stitch

-- Granny Square

-- Front Post Treble

-- Back Loops

-- Cross Stitched

-- Front Post Double Crochet Around Single Crochet

-- Raised Treble Crochet

-- Shells with Front and Back Stitches

-- Front Post Double Crochet

-- Double Crochet and Slip Stitch

Participants are provided with patterns for the ten unique squares and corresponding online videos.   The materials demonstrate the techniques for producing the squares of "easy" to “intermediate” levels of difficulty.

Each participant is required to complete *at least* two squares of each pattern using *at least* a total of eight different colors to complete the afghan. The artist then needs to devise a way to join the squares and add a decorative border of *at least* four rows.

The project was great fun.  See the photo below of my completed afghan. Notice the double frilled row on the border, the ruffle on the “join” of the squares, and the “roses” added to the border for emphasis.  

I used twelve colors for the project.  If I were to repeat the project I would limit my colors to eight for the body of the afghan and one for joining the squares.

Everything you need to complete the challenge can be found in the "Stitch-cation Challenge Workbook." Photos of your completed project can then be posted on “The Crochet Crowd’s” site.  Visit the "Stitch-cation Gallery" to view over 700 examples of completed projects.

Accept the Challenge to Complete a Unique Afghan

and Expand your Crocheting Skills!

Completed Example -- "Stitch-Cation Challenge"