Learn to Crochet - The Up-Down Afghan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2023
- This video demonstrates how to crochet an afghan that is easy to make using the half double crochet and slip stitches.
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Links to materials:
Caron Yarnspiration Cake in Buttercream: amzn.to/3ncv03W
**This is one of the only places I am seeing this yarn in stock at this time. I would suggest checking the larger craft stores for availability too.
Susan Bates 8mm Hook: amzn.to/3lxayuj
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Link to the free pattern: kellyreneeveryday.com/the-up-d...
Links to more videos for practice:
The Up-Down Washcloth: • Learn to Crochet: Up ...
Learn To Crochet: Washcloth Demo Part 1 - The Slip Knot • Learn To Crochet: Wash...
Learn To Crochet: Washcloth Demo Part 2 - The Chain Stitch • Learn to Crochet - Was...
Learn To Crochet: The Half-Double Crochet Stitch • Learn To Crochet: Half...
Learn To Crochet: Washcloth Demo Part 5 - Finishing & Weaving in The Ends • Learn to Crochet: Wash...
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I have fallen in love. And with your Afghan and teaching. I was looking for afghan-blanket for my soon to be one year GREAT
GRANDSON's birthday. This will be perfect. Thank you and BE BLESSED.
Wonderful!
Hi... This is the first channel that explains so much... Size of needle to yarn for different effects. Thanks so much. I always get into such a pickle with that. Looking forward to making this blanket...it looks lovely
You are so welcome! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment!
I just found you, and I must say I am loving this pattern! I am self taught and I'm learning new stitches. Loving it!!
Can you post that pattern?
@@corrinesmith3716 here is the link to the pattern. kellyreneeveryday.com/category/beginner-crochet-patterns/blankets/
I’ve been using Susan Bates hooks for most of the 58 years I’ve been crocheting and I love that it rarely splits my yarn. Thank You.
Susan Bates are my go-to!! Love them. Thx so much for taking time to watch and comment. I really appreciate it!
So very true. I started Susan Bates in 1969. I was in the 4th grade. My classmate taught me how to crochet. Woolworth was where, I bought my first hook.
I use bates and clover the gold color
I like the lettered hooks, bates,of course!
You are easy to follow and take your time!!!!!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it.
I love the way you calmly explain each stitch and how the pattern works.
Thank you very much. 🇦🇺🇦🇺
You are so kind and thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
@@kellyreneeverydayhello, I hope you are having a blessed day. I have a question if I may? I have Ben crocheting for most of my 51 years of 59. Well a few ladies in the 55+ park want to learn it and I would be honored to know if I can use some of your videos for them to reference when they go home and want to continue by themselves? Do you have any videos for a beginner?
@@christinedonahue2102Hi, click on the name of her channel name and you will see a heading called 'Playlists'. You will find a beginners series, washcloth series, etc, etc. Hoping that helps.
@@kellyreneeveryday Yes, this is a wonderful tutorial, thank you so much!
This one of my most favorite stitch pattern. I've made rugs, potholders, dishclothes, & blankets using this stitch pattern.
Yes, this is my go to Stich and usually the one that I start with. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment here. I really appreciate it.
Yes, this is my go to Stich. It’s usually the one I want to start out. Almost everything with. I’m glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment here. I really appreciate it.
I love the Afghan. The colors in the yarn look nice. Thank you for your great tutorial.
Thanks for saving me from a boring afghan. These stitches ARE easy and fast but look very pretty!
First time seeing site! Love the way you share how to make the afghan. You completely show how much you enjoy and love crocheting💕 thank you!
This is so kind. Thank you!!
2:49 I have been making a similar striped afghan, changing colors every row. One side is lined up perfectly the other not so. Is there a way to manually decrease some of the beginning row edges to line up evenly with the others? I plan on putting an edge around the entire afghan.
@valeriekeith44081
Sounds like you are missing stitches somewhere along the row. Two hints: put a stitch marker in the first stitch & last stitch on each row. A short piece of scrap yarn will work. Count the stitches as you complete each row. Every row should always be the same number as you had after finishing your Single Crochet base row. I know, I know - it’s a real pain.! But I still do this with each new project until I am sure I have it down-pat and that’s 50++ years of crocheting.
The stitch you are likely missing is the slip stitch as it is hard to see. Try working it a bit looser each time. Also, it is easier to remember that with each new row worked you will be putting a Half Double into the Slip stitch and a Slip Stitch into the Half Double on the row below. If you are having trouble seeing the Slip Stitch gently pull your work to the side - the Slip Stitch is the one with a tiny little V. Tilt your work toward you & you will see the sideways teardrop of the Slip Stitch. That is where you insert your hook to make the Half Double. If you are still having difficulty, search TH-cam with the phrase “crochet Crunch Stitch” (that’s the more common name).
My early projects came with a lot of frogging (rip it, rip it, rip it all out). I know you CAN do this.!!!
Thank you for the tutorial! I am loving this combination of stitches.
You are so welcome! You made my day! Thank you for taking the time to watch!!
Love the look of these two stiches together. Definitely looks easy enough to do! Also, LOVE the colors of the yarn. Thanks for sharing!
Thx for taking a look Polly!!
Love, love those colors and the stitches. Very well explained also, easy to follow your tutorials.
Thank you!! I’m glad you found it helpful.
Working on my 1st blanket, and thanks to you and my patient daughter I feel Great about the progress😁, oh yeah!! and thanks for showing how to join my ends🙋🏽♀️👏🏾👏🏾
Beginner and trying new stitches. I love this one. Your instructions are easy to follow. Making a scarf first. Next…the baby blanket!!! Thank you.
Wonderful! Thank you so much for watching!
So glad I discovered your tutorials! I love your calm yet cheerful way of explaining each step. Can’t wait to get started on creating this afghan!
Yay! Thank you! I really appreciate you taking time to watch AND leave such a nice comment. :)
I’m so glad I saw this! Increasing the hook size is a great tip! So thank you!💕
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The beauty of the stitch really shows up in the yellow yarn. Very pretty…love it!
Thank you for taking time to watch!!
I love watching your program, and all the information you give. My next plan is to make the same blanket, it is gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing.
You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this tutorial. And I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Oh and i definitely love the colors in the cake ..
I really love this yarn and its so easy to work with! Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it!
What a simple lovely texture!
Yes, I really love this one... so easy and beautiful! I'm glad you liked it and took time to watch! Thank you!
I love this yarn. I also love Susan Bates hooks. The shape of the neck is excellent
Yes, they are the best!
I love the stich..love the yarn..love your calm teaching..thank you !
Thank you Vic so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a nice comment, it means a lot!!
Love the way you explain. Your a great teacher. Will make. Thank you. Blessings.
Thank you so much!!❤️
Beautiful color choice, it looks so soft and comfy 🥰
Thank you! 🤗 I'm so glad you like it.
Wow, I love the colors too. I haven’t crochet in 20 years. Thanks for getting me back into it.
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you found this helpful.
Love this afghan and LOVE the colors!!!!! Watched the video, now cant wait to get started!!!! Thank you for sharing !!
You are so welcome! Thank YOU for taking time to watch and leave this nice comment! I really appreciate it.
My stash has grow into a monster. This afghan gives me a chance to use a lot of my #4 yarn. I would make my own stripes. Great idea for my next project. Thank you Terry😊
Your so welcome! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
It seems very easy to do. Thank you for the full tutorial.
It really is! Thanks so much for subscribing!!
Pretty pattern. I love that Caron Cakes colorway too. Thanks for sharing.😊
You are so welcome! All the colors are so pretty!
I love this stich pattern, going to try it out and then I will post a picture. waiting on my yarn to come in the mail.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial. I can't wait to see your final result!!
Lovely blanket. I’ve used this colour way for so many things, love it and SB hooks are my favourite 😊
Thanks for taking time to watch!
Just found you. Love the way you explain... simple, to the point and not a lot of wasted time. Even seasoned stitchers can appreciate this! Wish I'd had access to your info years ago
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found this helpful. I appreciate you taking time to watch!
I love this stitch, I’ve made blankets and scarves using this method.
It's so great for so many things! Thank you for watching!!
I'm going to start an afghan today using this stitch. Your instructions were very easy to follow. Thanks
So fun! Enjoy!!
Thank you for this lovely pattern.
Thank you for taking time to watch my video and leave this nice comment. I really appreciate it.
Just now subscribed to your channel. Can’t wait to learn a ton more stitches. I’ve been crocheting since 1968, but I love to find channels that really teach. Thanks!
Welcome!
You bring such clarity to your instructions! I appreciate your teaching method! Helps me greatly to understand each step.
THANK YOU 💜
This is such a kind comment…thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking time to watch.
It's actually the even moss stitch.
You are a wonderful teacher and this is a great video. I love how you repeat each step over and over. I find that I learn best with this method of teaching. I have been crocheting for many years but I consider myself an advanced beginner! I love the basic stitches and I love tutorials on just the basics. Thank you for sharing and demonstrating your knowledge so clearly!! ❤❤
You are so welcome!
Hi Kelly, l am relatively new to crocheting, l found you whilst scrolling through TH-cam video tutorials… l have subscribed to your channel, l love how you explain every step of the way, and how you explain how it progresses. Also feels like you’re here teaching a one and one…so relaxing ..thank you for your time and beautiful projects xx💕
Oh thank you! This means so much and I really appreciate your subscribing... stay tuned for more :)
I must have this yarn! Beautiful colors and lovely stitch.
Good luck! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment! I really appreciate it.
Thank U for details, it's Awesome too follow, also very calming Voices Appreciate U giving Ur time and examples in details, Lovely patterns and yarn, Lov what I Creating, Fun, Thank's 😊
You are so kind and thoughtful. Thank you for watching and taking the time!
I love your tutorials they are so easy to follow thank you!😊
Thank you so much for watching!!! I’m glad you liked it.
My first visit. Such wonderful and clear instructions. Can't wait for more.
Thank you so so much! I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment. I really appreciate it!
I love this pattern. I've been searching for something that would give me some inspiration. I have a work colleague expecting a baby later this year. This will be the perfect gift. Thank you
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Love the yarn color way. Got them from $6.99 a cake at Michael’s online today 👍🏻
Thank you for the pattern ❤
I’m there right now picking up more!!
Hi Michaela: I see you have purchased the lovely yarn. Can you please tell me if the Buttercream that you got matches the colors in the video? the Michael's site shows a much paler color. I am currently overseas and would not want to order if the color is not what I would expect. Thank you so much for helping me with this..
@@aminaelsadr947I received it yesterday. It looks the same. I will work some up and let you know!! 👍🏻💜
@@aminaelsadr947 it definitely seems softer in colors not as dark but still sooooo beautiful and this stitch is perfect for this yarn. I’m using an 8 (M) Furls Odyssey and I love it 🥰
@@Crochetedbymichi Thanks a mil..🙏
First time watching, I am an intermediate crocheter, but to listen and watch you explain stitches that I haven't done, GREAT JOB!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
Happy to seeing you for first time.
You make it so easy!.The way of teaching,is super❤❤❤
I’m so glad you found this helpful!! Thank you for watching!!
My fav yarn! And color! Made so many things out of that color!
I love this yarn too! Thanks so much for taking time to watch and comment here!
Love how you take the time to explain each step..
I'm glad you found this helpful. Thank you so much to watching!
Thank you for this excellent tutorial AND for including the written instructions without interruptions!❤ I learn best having both. I have subscribed and I look forward to learning from you!
I’m so glad you found this helpful!! Thank you for subscribing!!
Beautiful stitch. Thank you for a great tutorial.
Thank you for watching!
Very nice pattern, these two stitches together are very pretty, will be watching for more great videos.
Thank you so much for taking time to watch!
I have been using Susan Bates hooks for 50yrs now 😊
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Thank you ,looks easy to follow and results pretty!
Yes, it is really easy once you get going... and the texture created is so nice. Thank you for taking time to watch!
Susan Bates are my favorite! I do split yarn more when I use a different brand. 😀
Love this! Thank you for sharing!
I appreciate you taking the time to watch!!
Beautiful work Kelly!
Thank you so much for taking time to watch…im glad you enjoyed it!
excellent video. Many people can crochet wel,l but not many are good teachers; you are both. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate your comment. Thank you for taking time to watch!
Very clear instructions. Until now, I didn't realise the better or more expensive hooks, were better as they don't split the wool. I thought it was just a preference, more money to outlay, and that the cheaper hooks work just as well. I am more the wiser, thank you.
I’m so glad you liked it. The Susan Bate’s hooks are what I like best and I feel for the extra dollar or two, it is with it. There still is a level of personal preference too…😊
Very interesting stitch combination. I like it a lot. I’m going to have to try this for sure. Thanks.
You’re welcome 😊
Great advice about practice to get consistent. My first crochet project was a afghan and it turned out in a trapezoid shape just because of the tension of my stitching. Lol
Thank you for watching! Yes, Ive been there. Washclothes aren’t ‘sexy’ projects, but they give you great practice.
Thank you for something simple that I can remember. It's a goog looking alfgan
I'm so glad you like it!
Hello Kelli 😊 It’s just amazing to me how two simple stitches put together in a pattern create such a pretty look! Glad I found you ❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment! I really appreciate it.
I love the colors! Thanks for sending me this link and your comments on hook size. I must start this project for grandkids!
Thank you for taking time to watch and comment! I really appreciate it.
LOVE ❤ those colors!
I know!!!
My order from Michaels for 6 cakes in this beautiful, buttercream color, is on it's way to me😊
I just found your channel and I am “hooked”! You are a great teacher. Easy to follow and listen to. Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking time to view and leave this nice comment. I really appreciate it!!
Danke dass du das so gut erklärst ❣️😊
Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing. Lovely stitch. All the best to you.
Thank YOU for taking time to watch and leave a comment.
You are a Great teacher!!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking time to watch!
Great tutorial and stitch looking forward to more designs from you.
Thank you. I’m so glad you found my channel. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!!! I’m glad you liked it.
Furst time watching you, you do a wonderful job with explanation of the stitches and yarn and hook information. I'm looking forward to seeing more❤
Thank you
Thank you so much!
You are very talented! Your explanations are simple!!
Thank you so much!
Outstanding instructions. Thank you.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
Just subscribed to your channel. Appreciate your teaching style and offering those of us trying to learn this beautiful hobby a place to get started. Thank you so much❤️
Awesome, thank you!
I love how you do your intructions. Your voice is soothing and I don't get anxious trying a new pattern thank you for showing this I am going to try it today.
You are so welcome! Thank you for taking time to watch!
Your a great teacher and love this great stitch. I will be using yarn similar to yours and I can’t wait to get started.I’ve been looking for patterns that would work up well with this yarn and you helped me decide😊Thank you
I so appreciate you taking time to watch and comment. I'm glad you found it helpful :)
Love love your videos it’s beautiful 😻 😊 thank you for sharing, I made the blanket, I followed your video and it’s perfect 👍 thank you so much, I saving your videos, you’re the best
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for taking time watch, comment AND make the blanket. I really appreciate it!
Very well explained! Thank you!😊
You're welcome 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed it and took time to comment here. Thank you!
Very pretty love the colors
Yes, these colors are so fun to work with. Thank you for watching!!
Just subscribed! Love the yarn and stitch! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!!! I’ll be posting a couple times a week!! Glad to have you here!!
Lovely stitch. Easy. Thank you for doing this. I just discovered your videos.
You are so welcome! Thank you for taking time to watch!!
I love the colors it’s beautiful
Yes, it's beautiful and I'm so glad I took a chance on this yarn. Thank you for taking the time to watch!
@@kellyreneeveryday you are very welcome thank you for sharing
Nice combo...looking forward to more...thx
Thank you!!! I post 1-2 videos per week. Stay tuned…
Beautiful! Susan Bates are my favorite hooks. 😊
They are so worth the extra money!!
@@kellyreneeverydayCan you please tell me where your website is?
Yes, that hook looks really good ✅ I must try and find one ☝️
@kellyreneeveryday I totally agree with you. My daughter brought one over and some yarn to teach me a new stitch. When I tried her Susan Bates crochet hook, I was stunned at how much better I liked it than mine of the same size. It handles like a charm. I just recently replaced all of my own Boye hooks out for the Susan Bates hooks! And the funny thing was that she didn't even know that she had a SB hook, nor where it came from! 😂 We all learn from each other ❤
I love this stich and it's coming out great thanks. I'm making a small hafghan and I love it thanks for sharing.🥰
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you for taking time to watch!!😊
I was wondering how do you close when you finish the last part?
Love this stitch 😊thank-you
It's my go-to! ear-warmers, headbands, washcloths, fingerless mittens, afghans... it's amazing!
Lovely and easy pattern. Thank you.
I’m so glad you liked it!! thank you for taking time to watch!
Wonderful . Thank you
Thank you too! I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment!
Love this pattern stitch. Thanks
You’re welcome 😊
Really nice blanket and colour is pretty.
Thank you for watching,..I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Love the colours
I’m so glad you like it. Thank you for taking time to watch!!
Love this. Gonna try it❤
I turned out so much better than I imagined. Not only is it pretty, it's super soft and cozy too. I really appreciate you taking the time watch.
That’s so beautiful, I have subscribed. Thank you.
Thanks so much!!
Very pretty afghan ❤
Thank you! I’m glad you like it.
You are a great instructor!
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
Nicely explained with video ❤️ Thank you .
Love your teaching thank you, i will do that next for a baby blanket
Thank you for taking time to watch!! I’m glad you liked it😊
Thank you for the explanation about how using a different size hook can change the drape of the final Afghan. Being new to Crochet I thought you had to use the hook on the label 😊
Glad it was helpful! and yes, the label is a great place to start, but depending on the final 'feel' you want, going bigger on the hook makes the final work less stiff.
Colleen, I thought that too!! It's great to have a teacher who explains things so well, even down to our choice and size of hook!! Happy crocheting!!
Just beautiful 😍
So glad you enjoyed it.
Very pretty will have to try this
I’m so glad you liked it!!