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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  |
Yes, your second attempt is much nicer -- tension is more consistent! New crocheters and those who have not "hooked" in a while tend to have inconsistent tension on their yarn (The hand not holding the hook is very important too!) This will give uneven stitches and sometimes a little lop-sided look to the project. You really caught back on quickly.
This is why I had such a hard time before and immediately after the surgery on my left elbow. The nerves in my elbow had affected my hand/fingers drastically and I could not feel the tension I was putting (or not putting) on my yarn. I had to work and rework my project, trying to get the stitches to be uniform, to the point of frustration. I just finally have gotten to the point I can do a little crocheting again. I made a cute little baby afghan for concretegurl. It was the same stitch throughout so easy for my first "getting-back-to-crochet project. I hope she likes it! This will make a nice second project for me to try.
If you used acrylic yarn for this -- I would not use it for a harness when real security is needed. Acrylic has a tendency to stretch too much, same with wool. Cotton might hold up pretty well. I have made beach bags that have taken a beating & the straps are still good & original shape. I still think the nylon will work best.