[Nfb-krafters-korner] a question about crocheting a blanket shell pattern

[Cathy]

Hello,

These are some possibilities  of what can be happening.


1. the yarn is no good, some brands and/or colorways  of yarn  will split no
matter what you do. take note of that brand and steer clear of it. start
again with another brand of yarn.
2. the crochet hook you are using may have a pointed tip. This can cause the
yarn to split if you happen to poke the yarn with the tip as you are trying
to crochet a stitch. Purchase a brand of crochet hook with a rounded tip.
3. you might be knitting your stitches too tightly and this is pulling the
yarn and causing it to split. Try knitting more loosely.

Probably there are other possibilities, but those are what came to mind for
me.


Cathy F