Hi Elena,

Oh gosh I'm sure that is very frustrating.  Obviously there are stitches being missed somewhere in the row.

Honestly, the only thing I can think of to fix this would be to count the number of stitches you have in each row to make sure you are staying on count.  At least it's not a lot of rows.

There are helpful cheats people do to help keep count.

One is to place stitch markers every so many stitches.  Your choice.

Every 10 stitches, 20, 50....  And then at the end know that one side will have = 2 more since we should have 192 stitches in each row.

Some people will place stitch markers in the first and last stitch space to help.

Remembering that each row of the crunch stitch should end with a slip stitch might help.

Because this blanket doubles as a sampler blanket we will want to make sure we stay on track.  Having a multiple of 4 stitch spaces in every row.

I hope this helps Elena!  Thank you so much for making this blanket with me!  YOU GOT THIS!

Hi Racene!  Actually, I think you are right on target!  I'm so sorry you're not having the best start to this project.  But I think I'm about to make you feel a whole lot better.  

Yes, we want to chain 193 chains.

For row 1 we will work our first stitch in the 3rd chain from our crochet hook.  Those skipped 2 chains count as our first stitch.

Then you will go about working the pattern.

So, technically you will only be making 191 stitches.  BUT if you count that skipped 2 chains as a stitch then you have 192 stitches in your row which is EXACTLY what you want.  

I hope this helps and gives you the confidence to keep moving forward.  

You Got This!

And if it would help, I hope you can try to make one of our Live Groups.  🤗🧡🧶

Thank you so much for being a member.  I hope you get a lot out of being here.  

Replay is now available to watch and will be available to watch for 2 weeks.

Hi Elena!  Thank you for reaching out on this.  There are actually 2 things you could try to fix this dropped stitch issue.  One thing you could do is exactly what Gail mentioned.  Placing a stitch marker every so many stitches so you can stay on track.  The second thing you could do is count the number of stitches you have in each row for the first 4 rows.  That will really give you a clear picture of what to expect for each row.  Starting and ending it.  Remember that each row you should end with a Slip Stitch for the Crunch Stitch!  If you don't you are dropping a stitch.

I hope that helps Elena!  If you still need a little more help I hope you can attend our next Crochet Along Live meeting so I can work through this with you in person.  😊🧶🧡

HI Michele!  Oh gosh I did miss seeing you last night!  Ok, so the zoom link to get into the meeting I am placing in the description section of the live, plus an email should automatically be sent to all members containing the zoom link right when the live begins.  And I am putting the zoom link in the Google Chat with all the ladies.  Please let me know if you would like me to private message you the link for the next one so that you can get use to the new way of getting in.  Definitely want to see you.  😊🧶🧡

I'll post the replay today so you can watch what happened in the meeting.  So sorry the live had some technical issues!  I'll be playing with this and making sure the next live goes very well!  🤗🧶🧡

I'm so sorry Sandra!  I wasn't sure how to fix the audio on the zoom meeting because I can't control audio just the microphones.  But the whole live was not functioning from the membership either.  I honestly think it's because I purchased a longer cable for my camera right before the Live and didn't test it out first.  I'll make sure to test this multiple times before our next live to make sure everything works and goes smoothly here on out!  I want this gathering to be that very thing you are looking for!  Something to be a part of and people to know and know you.  Thank you for giving me a chance to make this right and sticking around.  This is going to be very special.  🧡🧡  AND Please!  If anything happens that isn't working let me know right away so I can fix it.  This brand new membership site is so new we are still working on perfect. 🤗🧶🧡