Grit Stitch Variation Section

"The Grit Stitch Variation Section is a simple variation on the grit stitch using a combination of skipped stitches and stitches in different heights. This pattern is part of the Sectional Blanket Crochet Along, a mystery crochet along for a throw blanket crocheted in 7″ x 9″ (18 cm x 23 cm) sections, the size preferred by our charity partner, Warm Up America. New clues will be released on Fridays through December 16, 2022. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round Crocheting in back loops only (includes link to video tutorial)"

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge20 dc = 6″ (15 cm) across

Finished Size7″ x 9″ (18 cm x 23 cm)

Materials List

• WeCrochet Brava Worsted yarn (100% acrylic, 3 oz/100 g, 218 yd/200 m): 18 skeins in your choice of colors, or approximately 3,750 yards/3,429 meters in any medium weight yarn for the entire blanket.
  I am using the following colors for my version:
  Color A/28437 Marina,
  Color B/29246 Tidal Speckle,
  Color C/28454 Tranquil,
  Color D/29247 Snow Day Speckle,
  Color E/28422 Cornflower,
  Color F/28419 Clarity, and
  Color G/28451 Sky.
• Majestic US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size that matches gauge or you prefer using with medium weight yarn.
• Locking stitch marker set (optional, but helpful for marking the front and holding pieces together for seaming).
• Bent-tip yarn needle.