Things don’t always line up. After making a hat, I had a couple of false starts on the scarf. The yarn is not forgiving and does not want to unravel nicely. It snags and rips. After two false starts, I decided to go with the basic double crochet. While working on the project, I decided to try a different edging, which made the scarf wider, because I didn’t count the number of stitches I had in each row. When I realized my mistake, I regrouped and kept going. For a more forgiving yarn, I would have ripped it out. For this snaggy yarn, I just kept going.
It doesn’t make a difference how long you have been crocheting. Everyone makes mistakes. When you realize that and don’t focus on the mistake as a complete failure but a learning opportunity, then you can just say – whatever and keep moving. That’s what I did. Next time, I will not try a new technique mid-project and also remember to count my stitches!
The scarf looks ok, it’s just not up to my regular standards. It will keep someone warm, so that’s the most important thing.
Happy crocheting!
