Crochet: What the Pattern Looks Like vs. What I Made It Look Like

Once upon a time, me and my fellow crocheter were having a sleepless sleep over. We decided to crochet a lovely tea cup from a lovely pattern found on the great Pinterest. (pattern found here)

What the Pattern Looks Like:

What I Made It Look Like:

A huge, hot mess. I admit, I probably should have used a smaller hook, and smaller yarn but still!! This is an example folks, of follow your pattern to the letter; because when you don't, you result is less than desirable.