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Crocheted Letter A – Crochet Pattern Review – 3amGraceDesigns

August 20, 2019

This is a crochet pattern review for the Letter A Alphabet Kawaii Cuddler crochet pattern by 3amGraceDesigns

Welcome to the August Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen!

This month, I am sharing a crochet pattern review for a crocheted letter A. Not too long ago, 3amGraceDesigns came out with the entire alphabet in kawaii cuddler form, and it immediately went up on my wish list. While I couldn’t afford to buy the whole bundle at once (though it’s a great deal!), I did go ahead and buy the letter A so I could work on a project for our newest little cousin, Ava.

Materials:

  • Small Amount of Red Heart’s Super Saver in Medium Purple
  • H8/5mm Crochet Hook
  • #18 Tapestry Needle
  • Letter A Alphabet Kawaii Cuddler, Paid Crochet Pattern from 3amGraceDesigns

Yarn Alternatives:

Caron’s One Pound, and Bernat’s Super Value.

Time Spent:

It took me just under one hour to work up this letter A.

Measurements:

Mine: 4″ Across Top of Letter, 8.75″ Across Bottom of Letter by 9.38″ Tall

Original Pattern: 10.5″ by 10″

Pattern Notes:

I loved working up this letter. While the pattern is written a little different than the traditional pattern, it was still really easy to follow, and the letter seemed to work up really fast.

One thing I am not crazy about – sewing the letter together mid-way. It’s hard to see in the photo, but it’s whipstitched together on the right side right along the bottom of the inside triangle. While it isn’t that obvious, I can see it on mine, and don’t like it.

Next time, I will fasten off the same, but when I work the next round of the other “leg”, I will work a chain across the bottom of the inside triangle, and then continue working in single crochet along the other “leg”.

How about that fabric?! Sweet little Ava’s room is wildflower themed, so I went to JoAnn’s, and searched through their fabric until I found one that spoke to me, then I went to the Red Heart Super Saver, and found found one that matched it. I plan on creating a wall hanger as a gift.

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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:04 am

    So cute! Your crochet projects always look amazing.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks, Jenny!

      Reply
  2. Mother of 3 says

    August 20, 2019 at 10:22 am

    That is so cute! I can not see the stitching at all. Pinned.

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    I had to look really closely to see the sewing bit you talk about!
    This is really fun. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished wall hanging.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Coming soon 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lisa Kerhin says

    August 20, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    How fun is this! I can’t wait to try this out with the leftover yarn!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      You should! It’s so fun, and versatile.

      Reply
  5. Cherryl Ehlenburg says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    What a cute idea, and I’m sure Ava will love it!

    Reply
  6. Susan says

    August 25, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    Neat project. I tend to not be very careful with my counting, and my name begins with an “S” so I feel with the curves I’d be in a bit of trouble if I tried this!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      Hehe. I know how that is!

      Reply
  7. Kristie says

    August 25, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    That’s really cute!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks, Kristie!

      Reply
  8. Shirley Wood says

    August 26, 2019 at 6:51 am

    This is adorable! We are expecting a new addition to our family soon and his name starts with an A! I have to share this.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      August 26, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      Congrats 🙂

      Reply
  9. Erlene says

    August 26, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    Handmade gifts are the best and I’m sure this will be treasured. I hope you can update with the finished wall hanging picture…would love to see it.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      September 1, 2019 at 10:16 pm

      Yes, soon 🙂

      Reply
  10. Roseann Hampton says

    August 27, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    What a fun gift! It’s funny how we are always so critical of our work when most of the time no one else even notices!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      September 1, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      It’s true, and even though it isn’t that noticeable, could be done differently for a better experience. I just like to provide makers with options – pattern reviews are my favorite to do!

      Reply
  11. Lynne Zemaitis says

    August 30, 2019 at 6:11 am

    Such a beautiful project!! Handmade gifts are the best!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      September 1, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      Agreed, Lynne!

      Reply
  12. Emily says

    September 6, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    I think it turned out great! But I know what you mean, stitching parts together often drive me crazy too.

    Reply
  13. Verna Bradshaw says

    January 18, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    Thank you for your honest review of the Letter A. I have made a couple of their cuddlers and they have turned out really cute, but I haven’t made any of their letters, yet!
    For sewing I think I would try the mattress join so it’s less noticeable.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      January 20, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Yes, mattress stitch would be a good option! I am looking forward to working up more of the letters – so fun for personalizing! I’ve used the Moogly Blog Crochet Alphabet quite a few times as well.

      Reply

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