Stitch of the Day #41 - The Celtic Weave Stitch

So there I was, following along the video and the PDF version for extra support, when I think, "This is a very messy stitch. It's going to look terrible!" Then, We finished Row 5... beautiful. Simply gorgeous! Sometimes, you just have to trust the process!

Here is my version:

I also used the Retro yarn that Ms. W mentions in her video, by Red Heart. I happened to have it and thought, "why not?" It really does look amazing!

To find the PDF written pattern for the Celtic Weave stitch, just scroll down the page after clicking the link.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma for this stitch:

I also saw this video, which was a lot shorter. The teacher, Nicki, uses a multiple of 4, explaining why, and uses double crochet instead of triple/treble, and goes through the front to make the weave instead of the back. I'm adding it here because it could be easier for some people and I will try it her way, too.

I followed her along to Row 3, and then got very confused. She goes way too fast for me. It also does not have any single crochet rows, which I think are nice to add. They provide support. So I did not complete this stitch as it was giving me grief.

This is why I follow Ms. W on Creative Grandma on YouTube. I can fast forward or pause her videos as needed and don't have to feel like I'm just not getting it.

The only question I have is: "Why end the pattern, Ms. W, on Row 7? Why not repeat rows 2-5?" I'll have to ask her.