The Celtic Diamond Wrap, VIDEO #1 by Bonnie Barker
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Come join Bonnie Barker as she teaches you how to crochet the Celtic Diamond Wrap! This pattern can be found in the February 2019 edition of Crochet World. You can purchase a copy here: bit.ly/CrochetW...
The written pattern can be purchased here (affiliate link - I do benefit in a small way, but the cost is the same for you) shrsl.com/24lwi
This stole used approximately 1,860 yards of a worsted (#4) weight yarn.
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Wow. Wow and double wow. I wouldn’t even dare try to make this magnificent piece of beauty.. never in my wildest dreams could I ever attempt this gorgeous piece..Bonnie you are so so clever so talented, I am sure most of us are in awe of you. Thank you for your generosity in sharing these videos. I am so enjoying just watching you make it all look so easy but definitely not. Love to you from Australia …
Bonny the shawl is so beautiful!! Somehow I always come back to you and ending making your shawls. Your tutorials are so well done, I also love the design on your nails! Thank you for sharing your talent! 🥰🧶🌼❤️
Thank you for your sweet encouragement Paula! We do try and have learned a lot from our earlier mistakes making these videos.
This is absolutely beautiful! Your tutorial is wonderful & so helpful with all of your tips & patience. Thank you! ❤❤❤
Hi Bonnie I'm one of your fans fromSouth Africa. I came across your Chanel by mistake , and don't regret this. I've learnt a lot from your channel. I've made a cable scarf and hat from your channel. I'm going to try this Celtic wrap it's beautiful . Please share more of these type of wraps. Unusual crochet compare to other crocheting. I'm glad I came across your channel😘👍
Oh, this is my kind of pattern! I love the celtic work in knitting or crochet. Your instruction is perfect. Thank you for sharing this! This is added to my project To Do list!
Hi Bonnie, I'm loving this wrap. I've done test swatches in a number of yarns to find one with a nice drape. I had a lot of trouble with the knurl stitch, however I found an alternative that gives the same effect. Twisted single crochet! It was easier for me as it went in the right direction and my stitches were more uniform. Thank you so much, I'm up to the 2nd row of cables.....woohoo!
That’s great Karen!😊❤️
Hi Bonnie!
So excited to be working on this wrap. I've chosen antique teal and purple. Switching colors for the ridge and cable stitches has been tricky but I am loving how it's looking.
Your videos are so clear. I taught myself crochet via CZcams tutorials so written patterns are still really hard for me. Can't wait for the next video! Hope it's coming soon.
Looking forward to seeing a photo when you can Ashley. I love these two colors! Video #2 is coming your way on Wednesday!
I’m so pleased with how this is working up! I’ve never tried your videos before. I am enjoying an understanding your instructions. Thank you!
I love to hear this Sherry! So glad this is working for you!
Not only beautiful it is more than wonderful ❤
Thank you for your kind encouragement!
Thank you for teaching to make knitting so beautiful ... Can't wait for your video to teach making beautiful scarves for men with special patterns ... Good luck always & keep on success ... Greetings from Indonesia 🙏😘
This is a great pattern- I am really enjoying it-I was looking at some of your other designs-you are really bringing crochet forward-I was knitting more because I did not care for the crochet patterns that I was finding, but now I am back crocheting, as your designs and tutorials are a departure from the “old timey” looks😀
Linda Novak thank you for your kind comments! Welcome aboard!😊😊😊
You're a crochet genius! Such wonderful deep "crunchy" texture! I'm busy making weaving my focus right now, but one day I shall make one (hopefully more than just one) of your throws because they are luscious! Thank you for developing these stitches and showing us all how to work them. And please keep on doing what you do because your work, your patterns, are gorgeous!
You've made my day Katherine! Thank you for your uplifting words.
This shawl is so beautiful. Definitely going to give it a try. Thank you so much Maam. God bless.
HI BONNIE,
I PRAISE THE LORD FOR YOU, I'M WORKING ON A TABLECLOTH FOR THE CHURCH SANCTUARY, BUT SOON AS I'M FINISH I'M GOING TO START ON YOUR GORGEOUSLY BEAUTIFUL PROJECT.
WATCHING YOUR VIDEO, HAVE MADE ME VERY EXCITED. THANK YOU SO MUCH, MY TEACHER WITH STITCHES AND PROJECTS I'VE NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD EVER MAKE SOMETHING SO AMAZING BEAUTIFUL. I'VE SEEN THEM IN MAGAZINES AT JOANN'S OR MICHAEL'S. SAYING AWWW, OR WOW I WISH I COULD. I NEVER THOUGHT I'LL BE LEARNING HOW TO MAKE THEM. I JUST LOVE STITCHES, AND CROCHETING, LOL!!!!
AGAIN, I PRAISE THE LORD FOR YOU, AND MAY THE LORD GOD BLESS YOURS AND YOU❤️❤️❤️
LYNN GUIDER thank you for your extremely kind words! He is so good!
@@BonnieBayCrochet
GM, AND PRAISE THE LORD!!!
YES HE IS!!!! BONNIE YOU ARE VERY WELCOME
BE BLESS❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm so happy and greatful patterns like this are on youtube thankyou 💓💓
I just purchased some beautiful Universal Deluxe worsted wgt yarn in hunter green. I have the magazine and will watch the video. Bonnie is one of my favorite designers. so excited to start
Ohhhhh, am I excited! When I received my Crochet World magazine, I fell in love with your wrap and all the TEXTURES! Trying to talk myself out of taking this project on as I have so many half complete projects. I searched CZcams to see if there was a video; there wasn't so I talked myself right out of it, but it has lingered in the back of my brain, not letting me forget. Somehow your video popped up on my smart phone, so I'm off to buy my yarn today and hopefully hide it until a few things are done, but I know that I will not be able to WAIT! Thank you, this thing is gorgeous!!!!!
Welcome to my channel Patricia! So glad you will be joining us!
Hallo Bonny
Thanks for Your answer
I gonna start over
Have a Nice afternoon 🙏
Hi Bonnie update on my progress. Crocheting this beautiful wrap. I did frog a few rows until I got the patterns memorized a bit. I took my time and referred to the pattern and of course this wonderful tutorial Today I am on the third cable really have fun on this row. Giving myself this week to work on the pattern will let you know when I finish. Thanks so much again can you tell I am a bit excited to actually accomplish some of the Celtic stitches yeah✨💫😍
So glad to hear that you are getting these stitches Nancy! Just like anything new, there is a bit off a learning curve, but once you are past that I hope it becomes more enjoyable! Looking forward to seeing your wrap!
Its beautiful.I am enjoying your beautiful work..
Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful work Love always and God bless you❤️
Youpiiie!!! Another wonderful & challenging project!
Loved to do this... had a little search with the knurl stitch but did find the way ;-)
Thanks for this beautiful tutorial Bonnie!
Sending you the pics soon ;-)
Got them Michele and they are lovely!😊❤️
I like this pattern and bought my yarn for this. But I need to finish 2 WIP's before I start this. Hard to wait though. I also like that for the first two rows you don't have us looking at endless single crochets for those rows, we get how to do them. Your instructions are very clear and no one should have trouble. (You can always go back and see what you need to do several times until you get it.)
Thanks for your encouragement Charlene!
Bonny I love your beautiful chrochet work thanks for sharing I learn a lot thank you very much
Thank you for your kind encouragement Andries!😊❤️
Hi bonnie This is so beautiful you are amazing teacher I would love to crochet this maybe one day I will give it a try thank you for your tutorials 🥰
SUSAN RUSSON please check out some of the Aran style stitch videos on my channel if you want to try making small swatches.
Beautiful!!! I can't wait to start this! Thank you Bonnie for sharing such beautiful stitches!!!
This is amazingly beautiful. I'm not sure I can do this but I'm certainly going to try. Thank you so much for taking your time to teach us!!!
If you know the basic crochet stitches Judy, you should be fine! Thanks for joining me!
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Ciao Bonnie..
Wut a lovely Wrap! I finished this Evening my 🌳ToL Afghan🤗.. So, I started with this Beauty.. Haz Facets of the Arrow🏹 Diamond💎 Popcorn🍿 Heart❤ Afghan I maked already.. Its always a joy tae listen tae your Voice & crocheting your Tutorials...I still haz a half full big Bag🛍 with Yarn☺..
🌹Dru
That Great Drucilla! Love all the fun icons in your message!
I am in live with your channel.. your videos .. your needles .. your projects and your nails 😍❤️
Awww....thanks Yosrs!
I saw all 3 videos but I want to make it little wider what do you suggest??
Yosrs Elnaggar just add one more diamond on each side of the center motif.
Absolutely Gorgeous
I appreciate you a ton Bonnie! I just finished my Aran Heart Throw in a light blue. It’s going to be a gift for my nephew when he’s older. Very excited to start on my new projects and get them done for Christmas this year. Working on a second Aran heart throw in Chili Red and a Tree of Life in Ivory. But this looks like something I can make for myself because I’ve never made anything for just myself!
Brittany Woodring yes! Time to make something for you with all the others things you are making for others! 😊😊😊
ن ههنهز
Thank you Bonnie, i loved making this💕💕, i will admit a lot of frogging was done😂 but i am delighted that i continued, and did not give up and i am really happy with the end result. Thank you again for your clear instructions and great videos, i have learned so much over the past few weeks 😀
Nadine Cryan si glad this worked out for you!😊😊😊❤️
Absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to make this! 👍🏻😎👍🏻
So Beautiful! I love your designs. 💗
Gorgeous another project added to my to do list 😂 thank you for the great tutorial you are so clear at explaining 💖 x
This is gorgeous!
Great tip for working with a long chain and keeping up your count! thanks.
This is gorgeous!!! Thank you for everything you do!!!
It's my joy Christie!
Question: Written Pattern states: Low Front Ridge Row 1 - ch1 ( working in front loop only) slip stitch in next st.......however, video states ch1 then SKIP FIRST STITCH then slip stitch. Since I am entirely doing over my first third of the shawl because I was not exact on my number counts of stitches, I want to make sure that I am following direction exactly, so kindly clarify. Thank you. I so appreciate your sharing and instructions.
Madelaine Anonymous that’s a great question. Both mean the same. In crochet lingo to say “In next st” implies to skip the first st, but most folks would not know that. I’m just trying to make it more clear in the video.😊
Thanks Bonnie..i m trying to do it..and i m learning a lot! wonderful project!😊❤
Love this wrap. I plan to crochet it soon.
Ooooh I LOVE this one …… thank you
Thank you super excited to get going💘
This is just beautiful
This is beautiful!
Great explanation and beautiful 😻 work
Best work ever seen.
Greetings from Italy.
Awwww....that really blesses me Carlo! May I ask where in Italy? My family and I enjoyed a wonderful 5 days in Rome back in 2013. Such an amazing time for us.
@@BonnieBayCrochet I'm from Naples.
I hope you'll travel again to Italy 😊
carlo cava it’s on my wish list to travel there!!
@@BonnieBayCrochet 😸
Love 💘 this. Great video
beautiful
Hi Bonnie I can’t tell you how excited I am when I saw that you were on utube I bought the Crochet World Magazine and then I decided to try this Pattern . I am a Visual learner so I practically live on u tube Question , do you have classes on Crafty ? Love the new book but I think to start I will do the patterns you have on u tube then I will have some knowledge and practice of the new to me stitches. Wow thank you thank you for your generous time on you tube.....Nancy from Massachusetts/ Florida in winter.❤️❤️❤️
Nancy Marchefka hi Nancy! Welcome to my channel! No, I don’t have classes on Craftsy now, but may look into developing some in the future. Glad you are enjoying my home state of FL! I do miss the weather there about now. My husband and I spent our honeymoon year in MA. He worked in downtown Boston, and we lived in Andover. Loved it!
Es un trabajo precioso. Muchas gracias por compartirlo. 😘😘
I am new to crochet (2 months) and fell in love with this so I used cheap acrylic yarn to practice with it. Yes, very ambitious for a first project but I am so proud of the finished product. Bonnie, your videos and instructions made this such a fun project that even a beginner can be successful with it!!
Question: would this work with a lighter weight yarn? I’d like to make this for a bride’s outdoor wedding…in November…in PA. She’s planning to wear a flannel over her dress if it’s cold, but this would be so much prettier.
Great question Diana! Absolutely! A lighter weight yarn would work great with this, but definitely check the gauge to see that you will be getting the length you desire. You can always add additional chains (add multiples of 12 to the original starting chain if you need to) to add or maintain the same length.
@@BonnieBayCrochet thank you! Being so new, I don’t yet know how well each weight of yarn works up. I’m especially drawn to the Celtic/cabled patterns so I was thrilled to find your channel.
I think I'm ready ☺️
Incrivelmente maravilhoso!!!!
I am curious how hard this would be to make into a split ruana shawl. Love the pattern ❤
Please see my comment on video #2 of this design.
Beautiful, thank you!
Just subscribed! Arrhhhh! Can't wait to try. Love the way tutorial is narrated, complete, clear, and in a calm voice. Will be enjoyable all around. Thank you!!!!
Arpa de Lluna welcome aboard!😊
you have magic hands thanks for yuor work is beautiful
You are so very kind Rossanna!😊❤️
youre welcome my pleasure@@BonnieBayCrochet
@@BonnieBayCrochet You are welcome my pleasure have a nice day and stay well
I am doing this shawl. I was wondering when video 2 will be up. It's so pretty so far.
Both #2 & #3 are available Ellen: #2 czcams.com/video/ki0DWpPCO-E/video.html. #3 czcams.com/video/Vlg9JNhWRyk/video.html
Thank you Bonnie
Having fun making this. It's gorgeous.
Very nice
ok thanks for reply. I'm beginner but il try it. been crocheting since summer time.
Keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with making mistakes and getting a little messy while on the learning curve. That's how we learn. You can always try making small swatches with some leftover yarn in your stash first.
Thanks!
Thank you for your kind support!😊❤️
Hermoso trabajo!
I love this wrap! It's beautiful, I'm going to make several of these for me, my maid of honor and my bridemaids for my wedding.
That's wonderful Kelsey! I would LOVE to see the photos, and above all, CONGRATULATIONS!! I truly wish you the very best!
Thank you. :) and I will happily show you.
@@kelseymotley5584 I hope your wedding day is wonderful! My daughter got married this past June and we had such a wonderful day, and on a budget. Best wishes!
@@BonnieBayCrochet thank you very much, we're having our wedding in the fall and we're also kinda on a budget but it'll be a DIY themed wedding.
@@kelseymotley5584 Those can be the very sweetest! I made my daughter's cake (a dream fulfilled for me), she made the veil, we used COSTCO flowers (free delivery and AMAZING ROSES!), made all bouquets & flower arrangements, and we even had Chick-fil-A cater a bunch of chicken nuggets (VERY popular our guests). It was a wonderful time!
Very beautiful
Love it!!!! Thank you!!
Love it 👍
So beautiful when is the second video I am waiting for you my lovely teacher 😍😍???
Video #2 will be released this coming Wednesday at 7:00 am EST.
I watched the whole 3 videos from Beginning to end to get a good idea of the pattern and how ittl work up. I'm hoping for the best The Shadow Box makes me a bit nervous but I'm ready for the trial and error. It's a shame I tried to purchase the pattern listed but it seems to no longer be sold. I'll let you know how it goes by commenting on the final video with my thoughts and if I managed to Make this beautiful Wrap.
This is available with Annies. You may need to purchase the magazine for the pattern.
@@BonnieBayCrochet ohhh ok , thank you !
I’m pretty new to crochet after trying to take up knitting iv realised crochet for me personally is easier and definitely neater . You make this look so easy and explain it so well I actually feel it could be possible . I am worried tho as to which wool to use . Most of my wools are acrylic cheap practice wools , mostly being 4mm - 6mm . Could this work with the wool I currently have . I don’t know how to swatch things work or how to amend the stitch count by the gauge thing lol 😆 gosh I sound very educated 🤪
Bonnie, I just completed the Chevrons & Diamond Throw last week. I throughly enjoyed making it. Thank you for your excellent video. Today my yarn arrived from Red Heart for the Celtic Diamond Wrap and I’m looking forward to starting. However, I have one question I would like to ask you before I begin. Would it be appropriate to use the foundation single crochet stitch instead of the row of chains and the row of single stitches?
awesome!
Beautiful
Me encanta todo lo que tú haces, se tejer pero no puedo ver bien tus puntos, ojalá algún día pueda realizar esas bellas mantas gracias por compartir 😃❤️👍✨✨
Hiiii...in really loved it ...should i start with multiplies of 5 if i want it more than 255.
And can u share the links for others videos
Veri beautiful. 👏
Hi Bonnie, If I want to make this wrap longer, is it true that I should always count in groups of 10 chains?
Beautiful 💕 my Wool can not get here quick enough..
I’m totally lost after completing the diamond section. I think there are 3 rows of single crochet & then ????
I am enjoying working on this wrap. I am on the diamond rows now. Was a little concerned that the wrap is curling a bit. Not sure why it is curling. Will I need to block it when I"m finished? Thank you for sharing your talents.
Hi Tammie! In Video #3 we will be working a perimeter round. If you need to block the wrap, I would wait until after this round to decide. If you do need to block, this shouldn't be a problem.
This is amazing u are gorgeous thank you for your videos
hello maam..i am working on this shawl and i am njoying evry part of it..thankyou for such a lovely project.i wanted to ask wether i can substitute any other stitch in place of knurl stitch.its too difficult for me.can i just replace it with a row of single crochet.plz reply..thanx again.love from india..
I need a longer one so can you please tell me how am i going to arange the stich count? If you spare some time to answer i'll be very glad. Thank you. Love it!
You can add multiples of 12 to the existing starting chain for all but the center motif. You will need to recenter this.
@@BonnieBayCrochet Thank you so much. I'll give it a try, it sounds complicated tho :)
Sorry I just went to the play list and found it thank you for having a lefty it is so helpful again sorry l should have checked
Hi Bonnie. I do not sleep well and have spent hours just watching your tutorials and want to make them all. You are so clear and patient. Your instructions are so easy to follow. Can I do this wrap in Double Knit yarn? I am in uk and like to work in doubleknit most of the time. Would I have to add extra stitches for my starting chain?. Just love your work Thank you x
Hi Debbie! That's a great question! This is a pretty long wrap (72" long), so it is really up to you and the thickness of the DK yarn. I've found that some are on the thicker side, and may be fine. You can always make a swatch with your yarn and from that (using some math) determine the length with this yarn by comparing your swatch to the gauge. You can always add to the existing starting chain in multiples of 12, but may need to adjust the shadow box motif slightly (multiple of 10 + 2). You will also need to size down your hook from the J/10/6.00mm hook. I hope this helps!
@@BonnieBayCrochet Thank you Bonnie, I will experiment, thank you for your advice
Very beutiful stiched
I'm working on this.. i got to the 2nd video and my row are not ending right.. i definitely know how to count to 250 or close to it.. I'm 2 -3 stitches short.. different everytime 🙄i even stitch marker every 50.. i wanted to make this for my mom's birthday and have it sent to her by Nov 6th
Add a few sc on those rows like 2 in one stitch it'll help make up for the missing stitches.
Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous. I’m going to upset his pattern for a blanket….
Hi I was wondering could you use the chainless single crochet for the first row? I am new to using it. Thank you for the wonderful video tutorials.
Can I still do this pattern if I want to use a thinner yarn?
If I wanted to add pockets to this, how would I go about doing that? (also, I adore this pattern!! I'm just making it for my grandma who requires pockets)
You can make small sampling of the stitches in the stole and perhaps mimic the stitches of where you want them placed on the stole.
Over the summer my grandson and I found out we both like Celtic things. He mentioned he would love a long scarf. If I made this for him where would I end to keep it from being too feminine. Or do you think the width would be ok for a male. Not sure if I should end at the other set of cables after the diamonds. Thank you.
Great question Tracey! I actually have a sock/fingering weight yarn scarf coming this Monday that I think could be for either a man or woman. Perhaps change up the color and don’t tell home the name of the design (Rahab’s Scarf!) 😊😂
@@BonnieBayCrochet cool I will watch out for it. He likes green and I found a nice darker green for him. Thank you for answering 😍
Hi Bonnie, Love the nail art~ I know I'm late to the game especially since I'd just asked you when the fatw vids were being released. That said, I was finally able to get email back up & working. Where I received yours.
I'm so very sorry & lifting you all in prayer! I sure hope you know as a society it should be a given, though some can't/don't take time to consider. I'm sure as your friends we're all supportive and naturally come only with complete grace & understanding in all things for one another. This is a time to be uplifting of you, our friend, teacher, and sister! Definitely didn't want to open any difficult dialog here, praying for you all. Happy & Blessed to have & enjoy all your releasing. Though I'll be missing you for the other and possibly, I'll pick it up again one day. Maybe jump in on something new when I can.
Always, X's n Bless'ns, Kathleen
Thanks for you care & understanding Kathleen! We are doing well here, by God's grace. I just need time to process losing my mom (who has lived with our family for the past 14+ years), care for the administration involved with her 87 years of material things, as well as time to be faithful to the work that helps to support my family. Only so many hours in a day and I could not afford to give 1 1/2 days per week away for a while. I take my commitments seriously, and needed to give more to my family for this season.
If yo are looking for affordable nail art, this is the lady's site where I get mine. I met her at a local craft fair this fall. www.mycolorstreet.com/alenafowler
@@BonnieBayCrochet your so very welcome ! It's nothing but understandable. One can only imagine everything needing to be done with a lifetime of things let alone the time to grieve. Then beginning a process of learning a new way of life all the while mending a heart full of ache as you rejoice for the glorious transition your dear mom has so earned and certainly deserved. Singing glorious hallelujahs with our Lord, my heart flutters at the thought. Still as happy as I am for her(my spirit is literally all a flutter!) Their is a.. well, I pray that soon you'll be overjoyed with happy thoughts and memories. May those be what fill your heart and if ever a tear flows it be of pure joy for all those blessed years the Lord gifted you with an Amazing mommy and all that encompasses. 💕💕💕
One day at a time The Lord Bless you... you all. 😊
Thank you for info on nail art. I'll certainly share that with others. Until next time, big smiles and bigger hugs!💕
Oh my, I ment to say, it's very apparent your a woman of integrity! We most certainly see, even in the "little things" (I know there is nothing small about or in doing even the smaller things just here on the channel. Not to mention all the other things you have going. Those thing to which you've committed to well your commitment, passion and devotion are packaged beautifully in your integrity. It all comes through quite wonderfully. Nothing but respect for you Bonnie~ 🤗 no doubt so sooo many feel the same! Have a wonderful week. Be seeing you soon.
@@kathleenchamp3764 Thank you for all this wonderful encouragement! That truly does bless me and makes what I do all worth it.
@@BonnieBayCrochet absolutely! I sometimes wonder why the good lord had saved me. With So many things that keep me from just moving like a reg day requires. Then a brain injury on top of everything else. But with yourself and a couple others I have the ability to speak, and pray for others, all because ther Lord promoted me back to crochet. It's been yet an other uphill battle in line after many. Without these tutorials I'd be as much as a marble rolling about. So, now im able to reach out through social media (say what? ) here on CZcams & fb and prayerfully be a lil bit of a reflection of hope for others. Who might not be able to see what is truly inside. And honestly Bonnie, if you and these others didn't fallow where your path was leading... I might be , I shudder to think. I've been blessed to feel, and know just how bad or can be from just months old until now at 54, one drastic thing after another with 98%no fault if my own. A target, umm maybe, but regardless I stand in praise and nothing, no one will ever change that, Lord knows! I only mention all this because I have ment every word from a place I pray no one else had to go but for those who need help as I have & do, for what ever reason ~ Yes! WHAT YOU DO MATTERS💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 FOREVER, THANK YOU❣
Sorry i don't understand which hook size u mean 6mm or 10mm... Or u mean we can use from 6 to 10mm according to yarn size
Do you have a left video I’m left handed and it would really be helpful to see it done most times I can get it
Where are the second and third video located.
I purchased the printed copy. It'll be here in about 8-10 days. I would like to follow along on videos please
Here is the entire playlist Stella: www.youtube.com/@BonnieBayCrochet/search?query=celtic%20diamond%20wrap
Thank you So much. Your videos are so easy to follow
Has anyone made this and can tell me how long it took them?
Dear Bonny
I startend with a smal crochted naald So the first is curling up what would i do 🙏
I would work a few rows to see if the curling goes away. If not, it could be your starting chain is too tight. If so, work the starting chain with a larger hook, and then return to your gauge hook.
Had a hard time and had to rip out starting with cable stitch row town times. My work looked flat and I didn´t get that raised row look you had. Had a lot of trouble with cable, finding which stitch to go into, especially when sc into chain.
Oh dear! You can always e-mail me a photo and I can try to see what's going on Stephanie. My e-mail is bonniebay@me.com.