Motif A Day Jan 24, 2020

This is the square I'm using for my weight loss blanket.

It's pretty basic & fun to make.

 Pattern

Chain 5 and make a circle

Chain 3. Counts as 1st DC

2 DC into ring. Chain 3

 (3 DC into ring, chain 2)  3 times
Join to top of 1st chain 3

 Chain 1 & SC in same stitch
Sc in left 2 stitches working in back loop only

2 SC, chain 2, 2 SC in chain 3 space

Sc in each dc & (2sc, chain 2, 2sc) in each corner chain 3 space

Join to first sc. I leave a long tail to sew everything together with

Weight loss throw update 1

WIP weight Loss throw

I'm trying to lose weight & take better care of myself. I was inspired by a redditor to chronicle my weight loss with yarn by making a blanket.  She does 3 rows for every pound. I decided to keep the 3 but make squares instead of rows. I need to lose a lot of weight & I will end up with a snuggly throw when I reach my goal.

3 blocks = 1lb lost

I'm using a yarn from my stash that I have plenty of. Caron Pantone in Peacock Blue. I love the way it feels but I hate the way it comes untwisted.

I'll try to post pictures after each weigh in. On weeks where I go the wrong direction (it happens) I won't take off any squares. Instead I'll mark them with a stitch marker until I get back on track.

Tidal Pool Baby Blanket

This plush, snuggly blanket is made with a size N hook so the work goes by fast.    I used a couple of types of yarns, but any super bulky yarns will do.

2 big balls of Bernat Baby Blanket yarn for the main color  About 500 yards of yarn