Can't believe you went through this effort. The tutorial alone is 1,5 hours. Can't imagine the time taken to do this, narrate, film, and edit. You are a blessing.
I love this pattern and my daughter has requested I make this for her. I am have some difficulty keeping my stitch count at 158 per row. I know one row is suppose to have 157 stitches I cannot find what row that is though. Could anyone help me out? In the mean time I will continue to see if I can locate what row that is.
This is extremely relaxing to watch! I love that there is no background music and your voice is really pleasant to listen to. Also really creative and a beautiful project.
Without a doubt you are one of the best teachers on YT. The camera work, stitch instructions, and your calming “you can do it” voice is both reassuring and relaxing. And then, of course, there’s your beautiful handiwork. Thank you. This looks like it will be a fun and interesting project to try.
I’ve been working on this blanket for a few weeks now (unfortunately my free time to crochet is very limited :( ) and I and my family are so impressed with the way this looks! My grandma taught me to crochet when I was around 12 and she passed earlier this year, I picked crochet back up afterwards in an effort to be closer to her and this has been the most amazing getting back into it project. I am working on the Celtic weave section and it is just stunning. Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤️ it reminds me of sitting on the couch with my grandma again as she shows me how to crochet. It’s also really nice because I never learned how to read patterns instead I am much more of a visual learner and this row by row tutorial is the only way I would be able to make this blanket! I cannot wait to finish!
After finishing this beatiful blanket following Bonnie's pattern, here's my input/feedback: - If you follow Bonnie's instructions, you'll get blanket that measures apx. 45x55 inch (115x140cm for us not from US) . You'll need 8 skeins of this 200g alpaca yarn. - Of course, you can totally adjust the pattern to fit your needs. Formula is: 12x+3 which means starting chain has multiples of 12 plus 3 more. You will lose one forever immediately in the second row (that one is turning chain), and the remaining two are first and last stich which are often only SC or DC. - The patterns either take 3 or 4 STs to make, hence the multiples of 12. Exception is the last patten, woven, which is used for border - to make that one you'll need even number of stitches and you'll need both sides of the blanket to match/be identical. That's the tricky part but follow Bonnie's tips and try to do the first row of border in one go so you can memorize where you've put the stitches and then repeat it on the other side. If you are adjusting the pattern, don't worry, you don't need to have the same number of STs as she did have - The pattern will tell you if you go somewhere wrong (cause of repetition /geometry), don't ignore it. - Some stitches take a little bit of time to understand and do them right, but if you think you can't do it, just adjust the pattern and replace it with something else. - Lay your project often! Control, measure, adjust - Count, count, count! Especially in the rows where you don't work patterns and you have all single crochets and slip stitches. Count and control! - Use markers! I can't stress enough how important this is. Use them in every first and last ST of the row you are currently working on. With all of these special patterns, sometimes it's not clear which ST is the first or last one. This way you will always know - It's not a bad idea to write down the pattern as you go. At least maybe the rows that are repeated more often. If you are adjusting, definitely write down the changes you've decided to make. - And finally, you really can adjust this pattern how you want it. I used different yarn, hook size, number of chains in starting chain, I even threw out one popcorn and arrow section because I decided the blanket is going to be too wide with them. I made changes in basket weave ST, and instead of three rows per weave I did two because I liked it better that way. When I started, I didn't see that some pattarns take 4 STs to make and I didn't have the right amount of sts for some of them (popcorn and celtic weave I think) but I adjusted those to start and end mid stitch. Before I even started, I had some plans (to throw popcorn completely out and to downsize celtic weave) but as I was going I changed my mind again. So I made other adjustments. But in the end I really really like how it turned out. I will probably do this pattern again (adjusted, how else xD). When, I don't know. This was for my newborn daughter, maybe one day again when this one becomes a rag and she requests another one. - I used Drops Alaska 100% wool, 32 skeins (50g each). Size 6mm hook, 6,5mm for popcorn. I did 129 chains, but should have been 123 (120+3) or 135 (132+3). Blanket measures 100x135 cm, and is really bulky and warm. Not washing machine friendly. Thank you Bonnie for this beautiful pattern!
@@alexandrachatzikonstantino8944 you don't need to calculate. Put stitches where it works for you. You have multiple patterns and you don't end up with the very logical holes for the stitches, you have to see where it fits to put one in. Try a few and then see if it too wide or too narrow. And try to do the whole first row of border in one go, so you remember where you've put them and opposite sides are identical. Besides that you only need to have even number of sts. Hope this helped. I mean, it's not really all that complicated, some things are tricky but once you get them right you just go whosh trough the blanket xD
@@allmyself2 I consider myself a intermediate hookster. I've made everything from scarves to throws to afghans, amigurumi etc. I'm almost confident in increasing a pattern and adding a border and such but haven't crocheted as much in the last year so I'm a little rusty. Your changes to the pattern in the video sounded confusing only because of course we can't see the end result. I would love to see it, if you are ever considering putting up a video of your own I'll watch it!!
I made this throw as a gift for my sister, she loves it. I never thought I could do this in a million years but your tutorial is so easy to follow and I am a relative new beginner to crochet
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us step by step on how to make this beautiful blanket. It is really nice that there is no other background noise like music, just your voice. Thank you again. 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰
I love your tutorials. You make it so easy to follow and by breaking down each pattern. After many months I finally decided to pick up the crochet hook again to follow this pattern so I could learn new stitches. You make it so easy. I must tell you I've been crocheting for 75 years and I'm still willing to learn new stitches and loving it
I can’t thank you enough for posting this! I thought it would be too advanced for me, but you do such a wonderful job of teaching the stitches! I’m loving it!
I love this pattern! I’m just finished the diamond section. I spends hours on it every Tuesday it’s a gift for a dear friend. In the new year, I’m making one for myself. Thanks sharing your hard work.
Bonnie, I’ve always been too afraid to try this type of blanket, but your instructions and thorough time stamps are incredible! I can’t wait for my yarn to arrive so I can start! I will update my progress! Thank you again! Hands down best tutorial I’ve ever watched!
I love your voice, you calm me down, no music in background, love it so nice , I’m 80, I will try this one , thank you 🙏 for your patience and blessings to you ❤
I have not picked up my hooks in years. However, you and this pattern have inspired me to run out to the store buy the skeins of yarn and get busy. Thank you!
I ask why not also! I have only worked the basket weave and the popcorn stitch before starting this Afghan and I have made it to the center, Celtic weave, I should be able to finish. Keep trying!
@@glendahackett3117 I worked on it for hours re doing the cable stitch and it didnt work. Spent hours on it. I asked if anyone had done it hoping maybe someone could tell me what I was doing wrong.
This is an awesome pattern and Bonnie gives the clearest directions. I made one blanket and modified it. It was gorgeous. I am now making this using her exact directions. I am more comfortable doing the Celtic stitches. I have been crocheting for 65 years but these were initially a challenge. Love a challenge and this was a good one!!
I’m new at crocheting and absolutely loving your tutorials. Thank you Bonnie for your clear instructions. You have a real gift and it’s just wonderful of you sharing this with us.
Thank you so much for omitting any music! Your tutorials are so clear, this is my first crochet project and I am able to follow it- the time stamps are so helpful!! Also your advice to slow down the speed of the video was spot on; as a newbie, I sometimes need to relearn even the basics. Thanks!
I have been crocheting blankets for a few years now. I started this hobby while I was recovering from heart surgery and needed something to do to occupy myself that was not physically daunting. Crocheting has become my favorite “me time” and it is exciting for me to learn something new all the time with it. With that being said, when I came across your video and saw all the different stitches…. I immediately fell in love! I cannot wait to start this! Additionally, you are a wonderful teacher. Just listening to you makes me wish there was a group that I could be a part of to sit around and chat and crochet! You are wonderful! Thank you for posting. Truly, you have a gift and I have subscribed!
Thank you for your kind comment Hanna! I hope you are on the road to making a full recovery from such a serious procedure. Maybe once this Covid thing clears out we can all get back to visiting with crafting friends.😊❤️
My mother made knit cable sweaters for my brother and sister when I was young. I always wanted one but it never happened, I couldn’t blame her as it is a great deal of work…this is my replacement for that sweater, I love it just the same. Thank you for sharing this throw, it was a challenge, I will cherish it forever. You teach so well
Another beautiful pattern and great video! I just made this one for my grandma for her 90th birthday, she was really happy. She used to crochet as well, so she really like it, with all the different patterns. Thank you!
You will never know how much this video has helped me to feel comfortable tackling this blanket! You are such a joy to listen to as well as what a great teacher you are! Thank you so much!
This pattern is absolutely stunning! So much texture 😍 As soon as I finish up odds and ends I am most definitely giving this one a try. Thank you Bonnie for the tutorial, you’re a fantastic teacher. I love that after 30 years I am still learning new stitches and techniques 🧶💜
I learned to crochet by watching You Tube videos, but I must have watched a video by starting and stopping a hundred times. I eventually discovered you could slow it down. I wish I had known this long ago. Thank you for mentioning this, I hope it helps others when they are trying to learn.
This video should be the way all crochet videos are made! Your voice, the view, clear instructions, and no annoying background music has me digging in my closet for my yarn bag and hooks at midnight! I have 8 skeins of beautiful forest green yarn I bought for my previous attempt at a Celtic cable throw. I frogged what I started of the previous one because I didn't do it correctly, 2 skeins worth but no big deal. I am starting this one tomorrow, and if I can't make it with this video then I don't need to be crocheting! LOVE LOVE LOVE and thank you Bonnie for showing up on my TH-cam feed yay!
Oh it's so beautiful and the best thing is that u explained and demonstrated your work with so much clarity, with such neatness , emphasizing the important stitches that the whole project became effortless for me. Thanks
I have admired this blanket for a while now. I have only been crocheting for a little over a year now. I have gotten some experience under my belt and decided to give this a go again. Thank you for easy tutoring style.
Hi I am a novice but just complete your throw its stunning before this all i could do was single and double crochet thank you so much for your tutorial
@@paintedsnowflakesstudiocam1627 It depends on how adventurous you are and how much patience you have, I think. My mother in law has been chrocheting for a couple of years and she makes blankets, amigurumi and Mandala's. I was chrocheting a year or so when I started working on this throw. I had only made a simple blanket, some simple scarves and handwarmers. When my mil saw me working on it and I was sharing what kind of stitches there were in the pattern she quickly said... "Oh no! That's way to difficult, I'll just stay with my singles and double stitches!" :D. I think my mil could learn these but she says she is too impatient and too used to what she allready does.
I love this entire video, your voice is soo quiet and comforting, you give amazing instructions. I am ready to start this blanket. Thank you for sharing
I can’t wait to start this! I just started crocheting in August and this has been my dream project from the start. I’ve made 4 blankets now and I finally feel confident enough in my skill to do this. My yarn just arrived today and I and I can’t wait! I’m starting this in January to give myself plenty of time to make this for my mother-in-law for Christmas. Love, love, love all your patterns and videos! So inspiring! I’m turning 30 this month and I wish I would have taken up crochet sooner!!!! I’ve been missing out. All my girlfriends love my crochet creations and so I’m hoping this becomes popular with my generation because it’s such a lovely way to pass the time.
Welcome to my channel & world of crocheting KatieCakes! Just take this one slow and allow for mistakes to happen as you learn. Early "Happy Birthday" too! I do have good news for you though: tuning 50 was the BEST for me! By that age I lost most of the ability to be bothered by what other's think. Sure comes in handy for life on TH-cam and social media these days!
Best instructional I’ve ever found. No music in background making it hard to hear teacher. She has a calming voice and offers information to watch any clip over if needed. Exceptional video
I absolutely love your work and I love to watch your tutorials. You have a wonderful way with the camera and a speaking ability, not to mention teaching ability
I haven't crocheted in so long, I think I'll need a refresher in a few of those stitches for when I pick the hook up again, this is an absolutely gorgeous piece. 💗💗💗
I'm sure it will come flooding back to you, I hadn't done any for well over 20 years but in past few years I have learned so many new stitches. Can't wait to get started on this once my sister gets her yarn 💜
With ancestors from Ireland I am always looking for things to show my Irish heritage. I made 2 of these as Christmas presents for my sisters and now am making one for myself. I really love this pattern. Thank you, Bonnie for all the designs you have created. You are a real blessing. God Blessings on you.
I am going to use this beautiful sampler for a baby Afghan. Of course I will modify the count, yarn, and needles. Bonnie, thank you so much for sharing your talent and skill with us.
You really are the best teacher out there I have found thus far. Thank you so much for your careful and easy to follow instructions! I just finished your Shannon's wandering throw for my mother which came out beautifully and she loves it so much! I am now halfway through the basket weave pattern on this one and so far it is looking great!
I love the challenging new (to me) stitches this project presents. Having this tutorial as a reference has been a great help.Row 2 of the “knurl” section was not happening no matter how many times I watched and rewatched it. Trying to reverse crochet through only one loop was difficult for my stiff hands.I finally figured out the “anatomy” of the stitch and made it work by 1- turning my work to work right to left, 2-coming in from the back and using the hook to catch the one loop. It made it much easier for me to see what I was doing and had better tension control of my yarn.. Where there is a will there is a way!!!
What about the row after the cable stitch. I cant find where the slip stitch goes. The cable stitch covers the V completely cant figure out where I keep going wrong.
Try rewatching the tutorial at the 6:55 time stamp and see if that helps.At the end of the cable row Bonnie turns the work and shows how to work back the other way.
J or 10/6.00mm and K 10.5/6.50mm going to give it a go Thank you Bonnie for such beautiful work you have created and shared with us. Blessings Christina
I’ve been looking for months at sooo many patterns for my daughter’s wedding shower gift and this is it! Thank you so very much! You are such a fabulous teacher! 💝
Thank you for your kind words Toni! Congratulations on your daughter's upcoming wedding. How wonderful that our world is getting back to normal again so you will be able to celebrate together!
I started this blanket a week ago and am literally almost finished i am on the last basket weave row , it was so easy, i am making it for my sons wedding as one of his gifts, i know it will be loved and appreciated. Since it hasnt taken long at all i may make another for myself in a different color, thanks for the easy instructions
That was perfect really i will start doing one to my mom so it protects her shoulders from the cold of the winter.. i will start in it today so i can finish it by the beginning of the season many thanks♥️♥️♥️
Thank you for your hard work in the patterns. I have made a few of your other ones too. I wanted to make something for my children before I lose my eyesight totally, I wanted it to be special as an heirloom type of thing and living in Scotland I love the Celtic stitch. I just enjoy all your work and love the way you explain. Truly inspiring.
Definitely take some time to get more comfortable with the basic crochet stitches, but you can always make small swatches of these stitches to practice. You may be ready for this sooner than you think!
Hi Bonnie. I have to say that that was the best tutorial on crochet I have ever seen. I am a total amateur in the crochet world but I felt I could do those stitches without too many issues, just by following your really well taught lesson. You explained everything with such a calm and encouraging voice and manner that I enjoyed every minute of this video, and I subscribed immeduiately. I have to say that I was deeply absorbed with everything you did. Even though ninety-five percent of those stitches were completely new to me. I was taught a basic stitch by an old lady while we were both patients in hospital decades ago. I have always wanted to learn more but although I have bought patterns to follow, I couldn't understand what I was reading. Your video gave me so much helpful information and I am so very grateful to you for making the video. It really helped me. Thank you very much indeed. I look forward to your other videos. God bless you.
I just finished your colorful cables throw and it's the first time I did those stitches so this one will be great to continue with the learning. It's lovely!
Hi Bonnie. First time on your channel. What I saw was this beautiful blanket the Celtic cross. I felt a little intimidated but after seeing the comments from the others I feel that I should take the challenge for myself. Going to order myself some yarn. Thank you for a beautiful presentation
I couldn't love this more! I am getting started on it right away as I have the yarn on hand all in the same dye lot! I am making it with Lion Brand Heartland in the Redwood colorway.
redwood is my favourite!!! would love to see that!! have fun making it, im thinking about making one for a friend I love so much, he is like my dad and living with cancer si would be lovely for him and his wife to cuddle while watching tv!
I am enchanted with all the color ways in the heartland line! Yet I don’t have redwood! I best get some soon😉. I hope you post pictures when it’s finished.
I just finished my 2nd Celtic Cable Throw. I made one for each of my daughters. I love this throw and had so much fun making it and learned so much. Thank you.
I LOVE this! The throw is absolutely gorgeous, and your instructions are so clear and straightforward. Thank you so much for posting this. I'm inspired to take up crochet again.
I love this throw, you created a beautiful piece of art! I’ve started and frogged 3 times, I think I’m missing some stitches some where because the edges are all wavy. I’m going to get stitch markers like the other subscriber suggested and maybe that will help. Thank you for sharing this project!
Cannot wait to start this, surprise gift for my husband...I completed the Celtic rug and it is beautiful... couldn’t bring myself to put on floor so it is over the back corner of our couch...EVERYONE loves it...
Great pattern, and I love the way it changes after a few rows. I'm up to the Celtic Weave and have to say it took me a while to learn that one! I can't wait to make your Aran Circular Rug next 😍
Hi Bonnie your Afghan is amazingly beautiful. I'm making it and it's so challenging. Even if it gives me pain in my thumbs while doing the 2nd row of the Celtic weave, I Iove it 😂 Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern as well as for your explanations ❤
Just finished this. Completed in less than a month. Loved it! I added in a knurl cable on either end of the woven stitches and left out the tassels, as they are not my thing. Overjoyed with this!
Just wanted to let you know I finished the throw a month or two ago and my friend is really happy with it! Thank you for all the work an time you have put in this video!
I watched your video quite a while back. Being fairly new to crochet I thought it was too difficult. I found this video again last night still thinking the blanket is gorgeous so decided to watch again. Now that I have a LITTLE more experience, I'm really looking forward to tackling this blanket and I know exactly who I want to make this for. Thank you so much for this great tutorial!!!
I love this project very soon I will get to work, I know it will take me some time to make this beautiful blanket but I also know that I am going to enjoy doing it a lot, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Bonnie
This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! The TH-cam is amazing!! Thank you for taking so much time to ensure our crochet pleasure. I ordered the lion brand pound of love. The weekend special was amazing. I know that I have worked with it before. Thank you for your help. Looking forward to to finishing up my current project to start this
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I haven’t made many crochet projects and this was easy and so well done to follow and now I have a gorgeous present for my family and lots of new knowledge.
This is stunning 🥰. I’m part way through your ‘Celtic/lace’ throw. I’m so very proud of myself, I’ve successfully succeeded doing the Celtic 👏. I’ve been trying ever since you added the tutorial. Looks like I’ve found my next project xxxx Thankyou Bonnie xxxx
Aw shucks! Must have misspoke....again! At least you can see the correct stitch. It's so easy to get tongue tied talking to yourself during long recording sessions!
I’m kind of a beginner 😌 was watching beginner videos to review techniques when this video popped up. 😮I thought wow that’s a neat afghan! So I started watching it thinking this will be something for later on. 😊 Now I’m thinking this would be a great way to learn and practice these designs. I find it amazing how basic stitches come together to create unique designs. I also appreciate that you are not rushing through, you show how to do each row multiple times, reminding people what to do at the end/turn/beginning of each row, and showing how each row/section should look afterward… a major help for someone like me. You are an excellent teacher!! Like others I too appreciate that you are relaxed, thorough, and there’s no music playing in the background!😅 I am going to mark my beginning and ending stitches. That will help me with identifying stitches. I’m so appreciative of your videos… they’re inspirational. Thank you bunches!!!
Thank you for your very kind comment! I often encourage confident beginners to take the next step and learn these stitches. Mistakes are allowed and expected during the learning process. If you're ok with that, just jump on it!
😅 I decided to start the Celtic Cable Throw, yay! I knew it would be a challenge, but repetition would help. I got all the way through the first row of the cable stitches… your count was 52, mine is 42 🤣 I’ve learned a valuable lesson… take the time to count each row before moving onto the next, and keep putting stitch markers in the beginning and end of each row. 😊 I look forward to seeing this through to completion!
I love this pattern. It's so beautiful 🥰 I made a few adjustments for personal choices. Removed the popcorn stitches and extended the Celtic weave in its place.
Lovely pattern! I was 3/4 of the way done when I realized that my stitch count had reduced by about 20 stitches. Needless to say I need to re-do most of it to figure out where I went wrong. My question is how do you maintain the stitch count if you are skipping the first stitch in row 1 of the LFR? I think that’s where my problem is stemming from. Any other tips are appreciated :) Also, I’m also in Montgomery County, MD. If you ever have in person workshop or meet up I’d love to join and crochet in person!
The same exact thing happened to me. I was at 138 stitches and kept re-counting them in hopes that the count was wrong. I could not believe I dropped this many stitches. I love the videos and decided I would take my time and pay attention and once again, I failed. One edge of the afghan was fine, but the other edge was crooked and went in and out in numerous places. I had frogged so many times that I could not bear to unravel the entire 3/4 blanket so I stopped and crocheted a 5 row camel stitch border and made it into a baby blanket. It actually looks fine and no one can even see the uneven edges anymore. I always put a row of single crochet around the whole blanket before I start the border stitch. In the places that were shorter I crocheted double crochets to bring those in line and then continued with single crochet. It is now officially a baby blanket.
Hi Bonnie! You are an excellent teacher. I know how much work went into creating this video and you did a superb job. I can read patterns but I’m often tired ( I’m a caregiver to my in-laws - Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s) and my eyes have difficulty focusing on written patterns. Your videos are so clear, well paced and such a huge help. Thank you so much
Thank you Mrs. N! What a blessing you are to care for your family like this. I share a similar responsibility with my daughter caring for my mother-in-law. What you are doing now is so important, even if the world does not recognize it, but God sees!❤️❤️❤️
Can't believe you went through this effort. The tutorial alone is 1,5 hours. Can't imagine the time taken to do this, narrate, film, and edit. You are a blessing.
Thanks for your kind appreciation. Most folks don't give so much thought to the work that goes on behind the scenes. Take care!
Agreed great work in presenting your fabulousness ❤🎉😊
Hello I know this is 159 but is that a multiple of something in case I want to make a larger afghan?
@@melissakroemer1360 you can add multiples of 12 to the original starting chain.
I love this pattern and my daughter has requested I make this for her. I am have some difficulty keeping my stitch count at 158 per row. I know one row is suppose to have 157 stitches I cannot find what row that is though. Could anyone help me out? In the mean time I will continue to see if I can locate what row that is.
This is extremely relaxing to watch! I love that there is no background music and your voice is really pleasant to listen to. Also really creative and a beautiful project.
Thank you Mandy!😊❤️
My thoughts exactly.
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Without a doubt you are one of the best teachers on YT. The camera work, stitch instructions, and your calming “you can do it” voice is both reassuring and relaxing. And then, of course, there’s your beautiful handiwork. Thank you. This looks like it will be a fun and interesting project to try.
Thank you Judy! That is so kind of you!😊❤️❤️❤️
@@BonnieBayCrochet You’re welcome. I’m now in the middle of the Celtic wrap. It’s been a “Bonnie” sort of day! :)
I’ve been working on this blanket for a few weeks now (unfortunately my free time to crochet is very limited :( ) and I and my family are so impressed with the way this looks! My grandma taught me to crochet when I was around 12 and she passed earlier this year, I picked crochet back up afterwards in an effort to be closer to her and this has been the most amazing getting back into it project. I am working on the Celtic weave section and it is just stunning. Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤️ it reminds me of sitting on the couch with my grandma again as she shows me how to crochet. It’s also really nice because I never learned how to read patterns instead I am much more of a visual learner and this row by row tutorial is the only way I would be able to make this blanket! I cannot wait to finish!
What a sweet treasure to know such a grandma as yours Alexa! Many blessings to you!
After finishing this beatiful blanket following Bonnie's pattern, here's my input/feedback:
- If you follow Bonnie's instructions, you'll get blanket that measures apx. 45x55 inch (115x140cm for us not from US) . You'll need 8 skeins of this 200g alpaca yarn.
- Of course, you can totally adjust the pattern to fit your needs. Formula is: 12x+3 which means starting chain has multiples of 12 plus 3 more. You will lose one forever immediately in the second row (that one is turning chain), and the remaining two are first and last stich which are often only SC or DC.
- The patterns either take 3 or 4 STs to make, hence the multiples of 12. Exception is the last patten, woven, which is used for border - to make that one you'll need even number of stitches and you'll need both sides of the blanket to match/be identical. That's the tricky part but follow Bonnie's tips and try to do the first row of border in one go so you can memorize where you've put the stitches and then repeat it on the other side. If you are adjusting the pattern, don't worry, you don't need to have the same number of STs as she did have
- The pattern will tell you if you go somewhere wrong (cause of repetition /geometry), don't ignore it.
- Some stitches take a little bit of time to understand and do them right, but if you think you can't do it, just adjust the pattern and replace it with something else.
- Lay your project often! Control, measure, adjust
- Count, count, count! Especially in the rows where you don't work patterns and you have all single crochets and slip stitches. Count and control!
- Use markers! I can't stress enough how important this is. Use them in every first and last ST of the row you are currently working on. With all of these special patterns, sometimes it's not clear which ST is the first or last one. This way you will always know
- It's not a bad idea to write down the pattern as you go. At least maybe the rows that are repeated more often. If you are adjusting, definitely write down the changes you've decided to make.
- And finally, you really can adjust this pattern how you want it. I used different yarn, hook size, number of chains in starting chain, I even threw out one popcorn and arrow section because I decided the blanket is going to be too wide with them. I made changes in basket weave ST, and instead of three rows per weave I did two because I liked it better that way. When I started, I didn't see that some pattarns take 4 STs to make and I didn't have the right amount of sts for some of them (popcorn and celtic weave I think) but I adjusted those to start and end mid stitch. Before I even started, I had some plans (to throw popcorn completely out and to downsize celtic weave) but as I was going I changed my mind again. So I made other adjustments. But in the end I really really like how it turned out. I will probably do this pattern again (adjusted, how else xD). When, I don't know. This was for my newborn daughter, maybe one day again when this one becomes a rag and she requests another one.
- I used Drops Alaska 100% wool, 32 skeins (50g each). Size 6mm hook, 6,5mm for popcorn. I did 129 chains, but should have been 123 (120+3) or 135 (132+3). Blanket measures 100x135 cm, and is really bulky and warm. Not washing machine friendly.
Thank you Bonnie for this beautiful pattern!
Thanks for helping others with the info!😊
Thank you for the info for adding chains! I used a 5 mm hook and 158 sc foundation row isn’t nearly enough long for what I want x)
How do you calculate the border when it’s larger than the example in the tutorial? Great info by the way!
@@alexandrachatzikonstantino8944 you don't need to calculate. Put stitches where it works for you. You have multiple patterns and you don't end up with the very logical holes for the stitches, you have to see where it fits to put one in. Try a few and then see if it too wide or too narrow. And try to do the whole first row of border in one go, so you remember where you've put them and opposite sides are identical. Besides that you only need to have even number of sts. Hope this helped.
I mean, it's not really all that complicated, some things are tricky but once you get them right you just go whosh trough the blanket xD
@@allmyself2 I consider myself a intermediate hookster. I've made everything from scarves to throws to afghans, amigurumi etc. I'm almost confident in increasing a pattern and adding a border and such but haven't crocheted as much in the last year so I'm a little rusty. Your changes to the pattern in the video sounded confusing only because of course we can't see the end result. I would love to see it, if you are ever considering putting up a video of your own I'll watch it!!
I made this throw as a gift for my sister, she loves it. I never thought I could do this in a million years but your tutorial is so easy to follow and I am a relative new beginner to crochet
I'm so glad to hear that Susan! Well done!
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us step by step on how to make this beautiful blanket. It is really nice that there is no other background noise like music, just your voice. Thank you again. 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰
My pleasure Josephine.
Well taught! Though honestly, I would happily listen to you talk about anything at all. Your voice is lovely.
You are so very sweet Madame!😊❤️
Beautiful! You make it seem so easy, without rushing, or over-explaining.
This is so lovely, I have made 8 in as many weeks. No prizes for guessing what my family are getting for Christmas ⛄⛄⛄🎄
I gave my daughters also each 1 for christmas and now I'm making one twice as big.
I love crocheting along with Bonnie ❤
How many hours per day?
8? Wowzers! I just finished one. It took me 8 months!😂
I love your tutorials. You make it so easy to follow and by breaking down each pattern. After many months I finally decided to pick up the crochet hook again to follow this pattern so I could learn new stitches. You make it so easy. I must tell you I've been crocheting for 75 years and I'm still willing to learn new stitches and loving it
I can’t thank you enough for posting this! I thought it would be too advanced for me, but you do such a wonderful job of teaching the stitches! I’m loving it!
I love this pattern! I’m just finished the diamond section. I spends hours on it every Tuesday it’s a gift for a dear friend. In the new year, I’m making one for myself. Thanks sharing your hard work.
My pleasure Rose! How kind of you to thinking others before yourself. You indeed are blessed!😊❤️
@@BonnieBayCrochetfantastic. How can we make a cardigan in same pattern?
@@alwayswithtruth4449 I have one with similar stitches in my book Contemporary Celtic Crochet called the Aran Diamonds Cardigan.
@@BonnieBayCrochet thanks
Rose- how long did it take you (at that rate) to finish?
Bonnie, I’ve always been too afraid to try this type of blanket, but your instructions and thorough time stamps are incredible! I can’t wait for my yarn to arrive so I can start! I will update my progress! Thank you again! Hands down best tutorial I’ve ever watched!
Thank you so very much for your kind comment Wendi! I hope this works out for you.
I totally agree Ms Bonnie rocks the crochet tutorials for sure.
@@judyskountrykakery you are so sweet! Thank you!
I love your voice, you calm me down, no music in background, love it so nice , I’m 80, I will try this one , thank you 🙏 for your patience and blessings to you ❤
My pleasure Lucille! 😊❤️
I have not picked up my hooks in years. However, you and this pattern have inspired me to run out to the store buy the skeins of yarn and get busy. Thank you!
This pattern doesnt work..
@@mamaboz , why not?
She's literally doing step by step process, what does not work?
I ask why not also! I have only worked the basket weave and the popcorn stitch before starting this Afghan and I have made it to the center, Celtic weave, I should be able to finish. Keep trying!
@@glendahackett3117 I worked on it for hours re doing the cable stitch and it didnt work. Spent hours on it. I asked if anyone had done it hoping maybe someone could tell me what I was doing wrong.
This is an awesome pattern and Bonnie gives the clearest directions. I made one blanket and modified it. It was gorgeous. I am now making this using her exact directions. I am more comfortable doing the Celtic stitches. I have been crocheting for 65 years but these were initially a challenge. Love a challenge and this was a good one!!
Thank you so very much for your kind words!
I’m new at crocheting and absolutely loving your tutorials. Thank you Bonnie for your clear instructions. You have a real gift and it’s just wonderful of you sharing this with us.
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Thank you so much for omitting any music! Your tutorials are so clear, this is my first crochet project and I am able to follow it- the time stamps are so helpful!! Also your advice to slow down the speed of the video was spot on; as a newbie, I sometimes need to relearn even the basics. Thanks!
I have been crocheting blankets for a few years now. I started this hobby while I was recovering from heart surgery and needed something to do to occupy myself that was not physically daunting. Crocheting has become my favorite “me time” and it is exciting for me to learn something new all the time with it. With that being said, when I came across your video and saw all the different stitches…. I immediately fell in love! I cannot wait to start this! Additionally, you are a wonderful teacher. Just listening to you makes me wish there was a group that I could be a part of to sit around and chat and crochet! You are wonderful! Thank you for posting. Truly, you have a gift and I have subscribed!
Thank you for your kind comment Hanna! I hope you are on the road to making a full recovery from such a serious procedure. Maybe once this Covid thing clears out we can all get back to visiting with crafting friends.😊❤️
My mother made knit cable sweaters for my brother and sister when I was young. I always wanted one but it never happened, I couldn’t blame her as it is a great deal of work…this is my replacement for that sweater, I love it just the same. Thank you for sharing this throw, it was a challenge, I will cherish it forever. You teach so well
Thank you for your kind encouragement Louise! So glad you enjoyed this one.
Another beautiful pattern and great video! I just made this one for my grandma for her 90th birthday, she was really happy. She used to crochet as well, so she really like it, with all the different patterns. Thank you!
This is incredibly GORGEOUS!! Can't believe it's all crochet!! Beautiful!!!
Bonnie, I just finished this project and it looks fabulous. I never could have done this without your tutorial. Thank you so much!
You will never know how much this video has helped me to feel comfortable tackling this blanket! You are such a joy to listen to as well as what a great teacher you are! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind words Cynthia!
This pattern is absolutely stunning! So much texture 😍 As soon as I finish up odds and ends I am most definitely giving this one a try. Thank you Bonnie for the tutorial, you’re a fantastic teacher. I love that after 30 years I am still learning new stitches and techniques 🧶💜
Got to keep this craft fresh, right? Blessings...
I learned to crochet by watching You Tube videos, but I must have watched a video by starting and stopping a hundred times. I eventually discovered you could slow it down. I wish I had known this long ago. Thank you for mentioning this, I hope it helps others when they are trying to learn.
This video should be the way all crochet videos are made! Your voice, the view, clear instructions, and no annoying background music has me digging in my closet for my yarn bag and hooks at midnight! I have 8 skeins of beautiful forest green yarn I bought for my previous attempt at a Celtic cable throw. I frogged what I started of the previous one because I didn't do it correctly, 2 skeins worth but no big deal. I am starting this one tomorrow, and if I can't make it with this video then I don't need to be crocheting! LOVE LOVE LOVE and thank you Bonnie for showing up on my TH-cam feed yay!
Oh it's so beautiful and the best thing is that u explained and demonstrated your work with so much clarity, with such neatness , emphasizing the important stitches that the whole project became effortless for me. Thanks
I have admired this blanket for a while now. I have only been crocheting for a little over a year now. I have gotten some experience under my belt and decided to give this a go again. Thank you for easy tutoring style.
Take your time Emily. You can do this!
Ohhh my... I'm speechless!!! You have taken my breath away with this proyect!!!
I absolutly love it. I can't thank You enough. 🙏🥰
You have a comforting voice and excellent teaching skills. Thank you so much.
Hi I am a novice but just complete your throw its stunning before this all i could do was single and double crochet thank you so much for your tutorial
My pleasure Rita!
so it's not as hard as it seems?
@@paintedsnowflakesstudiocam1627 It depends on how adventurous you are and how much patience you have, I think. My mother in law has been chrocheting for a couple of years and she makes blankets, amigurumi and Mandala's. I was chrocheting a year or so when I started working on this throw. I had only made a simple blanket, some simple scarves and handwarmers.
When my mil saw me working on it and I was sharing what kind of stitches there were in the pattern she quickly said... "Oh no! That's way to difficult, I'll just stay with my singles and double stitches!" :D.
I think my mil could learn these but she says she is too impatient and too used to what she allready does.
I love this entire video, your voice is soo quiet and comforting, you give amazing instructions. I am ready to start this blanket. Thank you for sharing
My pleasure! So glad you like this one!
I can’t wait to start this! I just started crocheting in August and this has been my dream project from the start. I’ve made 4 blankets now and I finally feel confident enough in my skill to do this. My yarn just arrived today and I and I can’t wait! I’m starting this in January to give myself plenty of time to make this for my mother-in-law for Christmas. Love, love, love all your patterns and videos! So inspiring! I’m turning 30 this month and I wish I would have taken up crochet sooner!!!! I’ve been missing out. All my girlfriends love my crochet creations and so I’m hoping this becomes popular with my generation because it’s such a lovely way to pass the time.
Welcome to my channel & world of crocheting KatieCakes! Just take this one slow and allow for mistakes to happen as you learn. Early "Happy Birthday" too! I do have good news for you though: tuning 50 was the BEST for me! By that age I lost most of the ability to be bothered by what other's think. Sure comes in handy for life on TH-cam and social media these days!
Best instructional I’ve ever found. No music in background making it hard to hear teacher. She has a calming voice and offers information to watch any clip over if needed. Exceptional video
Thank you Brenda!
Love all the different stitches. Sampler. Just beautiful.
Well. I just watched the video. And I will make it. I’m a sort of newbie.
I appreciate your efforts and explanations. Thank you.
Just be sure to give yourself time to learn these stitches if it is your first exposure to them. Mistakes are part of the learning process.
Lady, you are such a blessing! Thanks for giving to us this amazing crochet project, I’ve learned new stitches, and am excited!
Yay! So glad you are enjoying this one Teressa!
I absolutely love your work and I love to watch your tutorials. You have a wonderful way with the camera and a speaking ability, not to mention teaching ability
Thank you Kathy! I so love doing this!
I haven't crocheted in so long, I think I'll need a refresher in a few of those stitches for when I pick the hook up again, this is an absolutely gorgeous piece. 💗💗💗
I'm sure it will come flooding back to you, I hadn't done any for well over 20 years but in past few years I have learned so many new stitches. Can't wait to get started on this once my sister gets her yarn 💜
This is so beautiful. I'm no professional but your explanation makes it seem doable. I want to make one for my mother-in-law.
This is a good sampler to try if you are new to these stitches Trudi. I also have additional stitch videos on my home page here on TH-cam.
That's gorgeous 😍💕 Thank you Bonnie for this beautiful afghan 🥰
With ancestors from Ireland I am always looking for things to show my Irish heritage. I made 2 of these as Christmas presents for my sisters and now am making one for myself. I really love this pattern. Thank you, Bonnie for all the designs you have created. You are a real blessing. God Blessings on you.
Thank you Joan! Many blessings to you!
So amazing that this popped up today as I had decided to make this for my son and his bride for a wedding gift. Blessings abound!
Congratulations on the upcoming wedding in your family Mary!
I am going to use this beautiful sampler for a baby Afghan. Of course I will modify the count, yarn, and needles.
Bonnie, thank you so much for sharing your talent and skill with us.
I want to modify it too, but don't know how many stitches to start with.
This has to be the prettiest throw ever. So many stitches I need and want to learn. Thank you, Bonnie🧶💞
Same with me
You really are the best teacher out there I have found thus far. Thank you so much for your careful and easy to follow instructions! I just finished your Shannon's wandering throw for my mother which came out beautifully and she loves it so much! I am now halfway through the basket weave pattern on this one and so far it is looking great!
That is so encouraging to me Kathryn! So glad you are enjoying these!
I love the challenging new (to me) stitches this project presents. Having this tutorial as a reference has been a great help.Row 2 of the “knurl” section was not happening no matter how many times I watched and rewatched it. Trying to reverse crochet through only one loop was difficult for my stiff hands.I finally figured out the “anatomy” of the stitch and made it work by 1- turning my work to work right to left, 2-coming in from the back and using the hook to catch the one loop. It made it much easier for me to see what I was doing and had better tension control of my yarn.. Where there is a will there is a way!!!
What about the row after the cable stitch. I cant find where the slip stitch goes. The cable stitch covers the V completely cant figure out where I keep going wrong.
Try rewatching the tutorial at the 6:55 time stamp and see if that helps.At the end of the cable row Bonnie turns the work and shows how to work back the other way.
J or 10/6.00mm and K 10.5/6.50mm going to give it a go Thank you Bonnie for such beautiful work you have created and shared with us. Blessings Christina
My pleasure! I love your name....do you really have 50WIP???
Thank you SO MUCH for this pattern. The stitches are clearly explained and demonstrated. I could not have done this without you. 💗
This is my second time making this. I enjoy this tutorial very much.
I’ve been looking for months at sooo many patterns for my daughter’s wedding shower gift and this is it! Thank you so very much! You are such a fabulous teacher! 💝
Thank you for your kind words Toni! Congratulations on your daughter's upcoming wedding. How wonderful that our world is getting back to normal again so you will be able to celebrate together!
Your daughter is going to love it! And it's elegant, perfect for a wedding!!!
I started this blanket a week ago and am literally almost finished i am on the last basket weave row , it was so easy, i am making it for my sons wedding as one of his gifts, i know it will be loved and appreciated. Since it hasnt taken long at all i may make another for myself in a different color, thanks for the easy instructions
I’m so happy this is working for you Christine! Congratulations on the upcoming wedding!😊❤️
That was perfect really i will start doing one to my mom so it protects her shoulders from the cold of the winter.. i will start in it today so i can finish it by the beginning of the season many thanks♥️♥️♥️
Bonnie, that is a really beautiful blanket. Thank you for giving us a gift of your time and your expertise. I am most grateful 🙏
It is my joy Dianamay! So glad you are enjoying this design.
I so appreciate your creativity and generosity with this tutorial, I’ve learnt so much and finished it today
That’s wonderful Theresa!😊❤️
Thank you for your hard work in the patterns. I have made a few of your other ones too. I wanted to make something for my children before I lose my eyesight totally, I wanted it to be special as an heirloom type of thing and living in Scotland I love the Celtic stitch. I just enjoy all your work and love the way you explain. Truly inspiring.
This is so beautiful! Way above my level as I have been crocheting about 5 weeks, but someday!! 😊
Definitely take some time to get more comfortable with the basic crochet stitches, but you can always make small swatches of these stitches to practice. You may be ready for this sooner than you think!
Hi Bonnie. I have to say that that was the best tutorial on crochet I have ever seen. I am a total amateur in the crochet world but I felt I could do those stitches without too many issues, just by following your really well taught lesson. You explained everything with such a calm and encouraging voice and manner that I enjoyed every minute of this video, and I subscribed immeduiately. I have to say that I was deeply absorbed with everything you did. Even though ninety-five percent of those stitches were completely new to me. I was taught a basic stitch by an old lady while we were both patients in hospital decades ago. I have always wanted to learn more but although I have bought patterns to follow, I couldn't understand what I was reading. Your video gave me so much helpful information and I am so very grateful to you for making the video. It really helped me. Thank you very much indeed. I look forward to your other videos. God bless you.
Well said
I just finished your colorful cables throw and it's the first time I did those stitches so this one will be great to continue with the learning. It's lovely!
Yes, many similar stitches in this one too Scarlett!
Hi Bonnie. First time on your channel. What I saw was this beautiful blanket the Celtic cross. I felt a little intimidated but after seeing the comments from the others I feel that I should take the challenge for myself. Going to order myself some yarn. Thank you for a beautiful presentation
How’s it going? Are you still working on it? Finish it?
I couldn't love this more! I am getting started on it right away as I have the yarn on hand all in the same dye lot! I am making it with Lion Brand Heartland in the Redwood colorway.
redwood is my favourite!!! would love to see that!! have fun making it, im thinking about making one for a friend I love so much, he is like my dad and living with cancer si would be lovely for him and his wife to cuddle while watching tv!
I am enchanted with all the color ways in the heartland line! Yet I don’t have redwood! I best get some soon😉. I hope you post pictures when it’s finished.
I just finished my 2nd Celtic Cable Throw. I made one for each of my daughters. I love this throw and had so much fun making it and learned so much. Thank you.
My pleasure Cathy! So glad you enjoyed this one!
I LOVE this! The throw is absolutely gorgeous, and your instructions are so clear and straightforward. Thank you so much for posting this. I'm inspired to take up crochet again.
That’s wonderful Frances! Please check out my channel when you can. I have many more to chose from!😊❤️
This throw is beautiful Bonnie. I'm definitely going to make one for my Mum. Thank you so much for your wonderful video.
My pleasure!
I love this throw, you created a beautiful piece of art! I’ve started and frogged 3 times, I think I’m missing some stitches some where because the edges are all wavy. I’m going to get stitch markers like the other subscriber suggested and maybe that will help. Thank you for sharing this project!
Cannot wait to start this, surprise gift for my husband...I completed the Celtic rug and it is beautiful... couldn’t bring myself to put on floor so it is over the back corner of our couch...EVERYONE loves it...
That's wonderful Johnna!
A truly beautiful piece of crochet. You never cease to inspire me. I look forward to one day achieving this. Thanks from Australia 🐨🦘😷
Mam , i do love you , i learned from you to do the best projects ever existed thank you
That's wonderful Lynda! Wishing you all the very best!
Great pattern, and I love the way it changes after a few rows. I'm up to the Celtic Weave and have to say it took me a while to learn that one! I can't wait to make your Aran Circular Rug next 😍
So glad to hear that Hayden!😊❤️
THANK YOU for this tutorial! It’s amazing and so helpful in skill building!
Hi Bonnie your Afghan is amazingly beautiful. I'm making it and it's so challenging. Even if it gives me pain in my thumbs while doing the 2nd row of the Celtic weave, I Iove it 😂 Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern as well as for your explanations ❤
My pleasure Ba Ba!😊❤️
One of the BEST instructional videos I’ve seen !
Thank you Manuel!😊❤️
Absolutely Gorgeous,I will be making this for Autumn/fall xx
Just finished this. Completed in less than a month. Loved it! I added in a knurl cable on either end of the woven stitches and left out the tassels, as they are not my thing. Overjoyed with this!
That's wonderful Jason!
This is simply gorgeous. Thank you for helping us. I’m excited to start. Even though it’s hot outside!!!! I usually wait until fall
I get that!😂😂😂
Wonderful instructions. Pleasant voice. Thank you so much for this tutorial.
Thank you for your kind encouragement Marion.
I’ve made 6 of these! Great pattern
You made six of these throws? Wow! It would take me a long time to make just one. 😊
@@BreathofSpring24 it takes me about 9 days to make 1. I’m retired and disabled so I have all day to crochet lol
@@teresafinley473 making these beautiful projects is a wonderful way to spend your time. 😊
I think that I will be trying to do the same. I might need help
You are my new crochet hero 🦸♀️
Just wanted to let you know I finished the throw a month or two ago and my friend is really happy with it! Thank you for all the work an time you have put in this video!
This is wonderful Flower Pot!😊❤️
Beautiful! I’d never attempt this on my own, thank you for the video!
I watched your video quite a while back. Being fairly new to crochet I thought it was too difficult. I found this video again last night still thinking the blanket is gorgeous so decided to watch again. Now that I have a LITTLE more experience, I'm really looking forward to tackling this blanket and I know exactly who I want to make this for. Thank you so much for this great tutorial!!!
This throw is beautiful!
I love this project very soon I will get to work, I know it will take me some time to make this beautiful blanket but I also know that I am going to enjoy doing it a lot, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Bonnie
My pleasure Lourdes!😊❤️
This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! The TH-cam is amazing!! Thank you for taking so much time to ensure our crochet pleasure. I ordered the lion brand pound of love. The weekend special was amazing. I know that I have worked with it before. Thank you for your help. Looking forward to to finishing up my current project to start this
My pleasure Denise!
Hi, I'm from Trinidad. I really loved the Celtic cable afgan! I learned so much! Thanks!
LOVE this pattern and what a great instructor
Love this pattern! Thanks so much for creating this beautiful throw😍
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I haven’t made many crochet projects and this was easy and so well done to follow and now I have a gorgeous present for my family and lots of new knowledge.
So glad to hear that you enjoyed this one Rebecca!
Me encantó!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍 Pero necesitaría los subtítulos en español!!!!
Bonnie Barker you are the best teacher I know love your work
Awww…thank you for your kind comment Ruby!❤️❤️❤️
This is stunning 🥰. I’m part way through your ‘Celtic/lace’ throw. I’m so very proud of myself, I’ve successfully succeeded doing the Celtic 👏. I’ve been trying ever since you added the tutorial. Looks like I’ve found my next project xxxx Thankyou Bonnie xxxx
I was looking for the Celtic Lace Throw but can't find it. Can you send me the link please
I have carpel tunnel so I haven’t crocheted in years but I’m so tempted to try again. Love this
Row 48 is single crochet not slip stitch. It's the row following the knurl/crab stitch.
Really beautiful throw. Can't wait to do it. 🌺
Aw shucks! Must have misspoke....again! At least you can see the correct stitch. It's so easy to get tongue tied talking to yourself during long recording sessions!
I’m kind of a beginner 😌 was watching beginner videos to review techniques when this video popped up. 😮I thought wow that’s a neat afghan! So I started watching it thinking this will be something for later on. 😊 Now I’m thinking this would be a great way to learn and practice these designs. I find it amazing how basic stitches come together to create unique designs. I also appreciate that you are not rushing through, you show how to do each row multiple times, reminding people what to do at the end/turn/beginning of each row, and showing how each row/section should look afterward… a major help for someone like me. You are an excellent teacher!! Like others I too appreciate that you are relaxed, thorough, and there’s no music playing in the background!😅 I am going to mark my beginning and ending stitches. That will help me with identifying stitches. I’m so appreciative of your videos… they’re inspirational. Thank you bunches!!!
Thank you for your very kind comment! I often encourage confident beginners to take the next step and learn these stitches. Mistakes are allowed and expected during the learning process. If you're ok with that, just jump on it!
😅 I decided to start the Celtic Cable Throw, yay! I knew it would be a challenge, but repetition would help. I got all the way through the first row of the cable stitches… your count was 52, mine is 42 🤣 I’ve learned a valuable lesson… take the time to count each row before moving onto the next, and keep putting stitch markers in the beginning and end of each row. 😊 I look forward to seeing this through to completion!
I love this pattern. It's so beautiful 🥰
I made a few adjustments for personal choices. Removed the popcorn stitches and extended the Celtic weave in its place.
Would love to see that Alicia!😊❤️
Winter night, good movie on, popcorn bowl, mug of tea, and this throw... #soon
This is soooo beautiful.
(Looks like someone is going yarn shopping!!!)
Lovely pattern! I was 3/4 of the way done when I realized that my stitch count had reduced by about 20 stitches. Needless to say I need to re-do most of it to figure out where I went wrong. My question is how do you maintain the stitch count if you are skipping the first stitch in row 1 of the LFR? I think that’s where my problem is stemming from. Any other tips are appreciated :) Also, I’m also in Montgomery County, MD. If you ever have in person workshop or meet up I’d love to join and crochet in person!
The same exact thing happened to me. I was at 138 stitches and kept re-counting them in hopes that the count was wrong. I could not believe I dropped this many stitches. I love the videos and decided I would take my time and pay attention and once again, I failed. One edge of the afghan was fine, but the other edge was crooked and went in and out in numerous places. I had frogged so many times that I could not bear to unravel the entire 3/4 blanket so I stopped and crocheted a 5 row camel stitch border and made it into a baby blanket. It actually looks fine and no one can even see the uneven edges anymore. I always put a row of single crochet around the whole blanket before I start the border stitch. In the places that were shorter I crocheted double crochets to bring those in line and then continued with single crochet. It is now officially a baby blanket.
so eine schöne Decke! Wahnsinn, das möchte ich auch können....
This is lovely and I can’t wait to make this; just need to get my yarn!!
Hi Bonnie!
You are an excellent teacher. I know how much work went into creating this video and you did a superb job. I can read patterns but I’m often tired ( I’m a caregiver to my in-laws - Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s) and my eyes have difficulty focusing on written patterns. Your videos are so clear, well paced and such a huge help. Thank you so much
Thank you Mrs. N! What a blessing you are to care for your family like this. I share a similar responsibility with my daughter caring for my mother-in-law. What you are doing now is so important, even if the world does not recognize it, but God sees!❤️❤️❤️