You are so right about changing colors! I look forward to the next change and it keeps me moving. My other "trick" is to alternate between another pattern/project - 15 minutes on project A, 15 minutes on project B, 15 on A, 15 on C, 15 on A and keep going for the amount of time I have. Even when I don't have much time, I still try to get a row or two before bed...every stitch moves you toward the end.
Hi Brittany. Very pretty pattern. Lately I’ve been making my blankets with blanket yarn, lol. They work up fast. I love this stitch. It is like a V stitch. I made 2 cowls using a pattern by the late great Melanie Ham and it was this stitch. I need to get out my finished objects and start wearing them! Love the stripes idea. Thanks for sharing.❤
I agree. Each time I have done a scrap yarn blanket, I loved doing the work. Changing the colors, deciding as you go, all helped me maintain my interest .❤❤
Great pattern. I like that the stitches are tighter. We have several gifted double-crocheted afghans that we love. However, fingers, toes, and dog paws get caught in the open stitches. Great teaching! Continued blessings!
I found the changing color thing so inspiring to make me want to do more! I believe it was your blue and cream striped blanket that inspired me initially to get back into crochet after a very long time. I love the look of using 2 different colored yarns at once with a mix of solid colors in between to make a very colorful throw. I like to keep the stitches very simple, half double crochet into the back of the loop gives a nice ribbed finish.
Thank u for this lovely blanket tutorial! Honestly, blankets are my fave to crochet and have never gotten bored with making them, per se. They're the perfect project for mindless crochet in front of the tv or listening to an audiobook-esp. if there's simple stitches used. ❤
I would love to see a tutorial on how to knit the Simple Knit Pullover from Yarnspirations, or a raglan knit sweater using a bulky 5 yarn. And yes, striping does keep attention more to a blanket, and it helps you see the progress when you feel like you're crocheting for days, and it doesn't feel like it's growing.
Hi, Just found your channel. Watched you doing this pattern. Looks so quick and easy. Thinking I am going to use this pattern to make scarves for my grand babies. I have subscribed and anxious to see what else is on here. Thank you for being so informative and easy to explain how the pattern works up. Love the technique to change colors. Again...Thank you!!! Hugs from Canada!!!
That's why I love the temperature blanket. Always a new color. (Btw I'm using Caron Simply Soft on my current temperature blanket right now. It's so soft!)
You can weave in the ends as you go. I crochet over mine, or you can weave them in before you start another row. Save a great deal of time. This is the way I was taught. JS
Hi Brittany……I LOVE this stitch and your blanket. I’ve never seen this DC stitch before and will definitely be using it for this next blanket. My next blanket is for my great nephew and will be using his favorite football team colors….so this is perfect stitch & pattern for his blanket. I watched your video for the random stripes generator…..wow what a game changer. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend! 😊🧶🦋💜
A nice foundation pattern. Use your imagination flow with possibilities. I, too, use the magic knot. 😊 I use the no chain dc stitch. (Turn. SC in the first stitch. SC into the SC you just made.) Wala, DC stacked SC. This can also be done for the TC. (Same as DC but add 1 more SC)
Hi dear, your blanket is beautiful especially the stitch and the colours but a big but.....I have enough yarn but only 2 colours....will it still work?please let me know❤🎉
Glad you like it! If you use a chunkier yarn, your gauge will be different so the blanket sizes in the pattern will actually turn out bigger. That’s not to say you can’t use it though! If it were me, I’d keep chaining until it’s as wide as you want (making sure it’s an odd number). Then just follow the stitch instructions you saw me walk through in the video!
I've never tried to do a gauge swatch before, but I want to learn so I can maybe one day make a sweater. LOL - When you say drop or go up a size - with a starting hook of 6.5 mm would go be to 7 or 7.5mm? Is one size considered a whole mm or half a mm?
Good question! I usually go up (or down) to the next hook size. So 7 mm or 6 mm for this pattern. That usually works best for me, but it all depends on how far off your gauge is. If it’s very different, I’d maybe try a whole mm difference 👍
That’s a good point! It’s all in where you cut the loop. If you pull up just enough on that working loop to remove the hook, and cut right in the middle, it always works out for me. If it’s close but not quite at the end, you can always tweak the tension on that stitch (crochet it tighter or more loosely) to get it to sit just right.
@ thanks but no thanks. I have rheumatoid arthritis and tendonitis as well in my wrist. What does help is wearing a brace or compression gloves when crocheting.
Yes, but: in order to change a colour, a new string of yarn has to be attached..... For me "this" is the biggest problem. I always have to decide between "ongoing fear that the choosen type of knot will not work for a long time" and a big bulb of weaved in / crocheted in yarn ends. The best solution for me is yarn that has already different colours in one skein/ ball.
You are so right about changing colors! I look forward to the next change and it keeps me moving. My other "trick" is to alternate between another pattern/project - 15 minutes on project A, 15 minutes on project B, 15 on A, 15 on C, 15 on A and keep going for the amount of time I have. Even when I don't have much time, I still try to get a row or two before bed...every stitch moves you toward the end.
I love that you can get even a little done, even on busy days! It's all about those little bits of progress 😊
I so agree! I’m working on my 2nd sampler blanket. Different colors and stitches. I’m so excited to see the blanket develop and evolve!
Hi Brittany. Very pretty pattern. Lately I’ve been making my blankets with blanket yarn, lol. They work up fast. I love this stitch. It is like a V stitch. I made 2 cowls using a pattern by the late great Melanie Ham and it was this stitch. I need to get out my finished objects and start wearing them! Love the stripes idea. Thanks for sharing.❤
I agree. Each time I have done a scrap yarn blanket, I loved doing the work. Changing the colors, deciding as you go, all helped me maintain my interest .❤❤
Scrappy blankets are so much fun!
Maybe that is why there are so many granny square blankets. Not just scrap busters, but interest keepers. Thank you for sharing. 😊
That’s a really good point. They always keep my interest!
Changing colors, Brilliant! Thank you!
I love it!!! Thank You for sharing. I will definitely crochet this blanket.
Great pattern. I like that the stitches are tighter. We have several gifted double-crocheted afghans that we love. However, fingers, toes, and dog paws get caught in the open stitches. Great teaching! Continued blessings!
Brilliant! I was going to start a blanket for my husband, and didn’t even think about color changes, which now I’m definitely planning on doing.
I found the changing color thing so inspiring to make me want to do more! I believe it was your blue and cream striped blanket that inspired me initially to get back into crochet after a very long time. I love the look of using 2 different colored yarns at once with a mix of solid colors in between to make a very colorful throw. I like to keep the stitches very simple, half double crochet into the back of the loop gives a nice ribbed finish.
That blue and cream blanket is one of my favorites too! So glad it inspired you to get back to crocheting 😊
I’ve never seen this stitch pattern…love it and love your blanket!🩷
I'm so glad you like it! It's really fun to crochet!
Good to see you again and great tips for blankets! 💜🇬🇧
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you so much for sharing your crochet knowledge. I love making blankets of all sizes. Hi from El Salvador, Central America.
I'm so glad you like it! Happy crocheting from the US! 😊
Thank u for this lovely blanket tutorial! Honestly, blankets are my fave to crochet and have never gotten bored with making them, per se. They're the perfect project for mindless crochet in front of the tv or listening to an audiobook-esp. if there's simple stitches used. ❤
I would love to see a tutorial on how to knit the Simple Knit Pullover from Yarnspirations, or a raglan knit sweater using a bulky 5 yarn. And yes, striping does keep attention more to a blanket, and it helps you see the progress when you feel like you're crocheting for days, and it doesn't feel like it's growing.
This is beautiful! Love the tips for colour changes to keep things interesting. TFS! ❤
I use a tiny drop off Fabric Fusion on my magic knots and it removed all worries about potentially breaking.
I’ve never tried that before, but it sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharing 😊
Nice blanket, thanks!
I love this pattern!!!
I love this stitch and pattern. I make blankets for Project Linus UK. Thank-you 😍🌟💐💖
I like this pattern.
Hi, Just found your channel. Watched you doing this pattern. Looks so quick and easy. Thinking I am going to use this pattern to make scarves for my grand babies. I have subscribed and anxious to see what else is on here. Thank you for being so informative and easy to explain how the pattern works up. Love the technique to change colors. Again...Thank you!!! Hugs from Canada!!!
That's why I love the temperature blanket. Always a new color. (Btw I'm using Caron Simply Soft on my current temperature blanket right now. It's so soft!)
Ty for showing how to do the magic knot.
I've been using magic knots for years and never had one fail me!
Good to know!
You can weave in the ends as you go. I crochet over mine, or you can weave them in before you start another row. Save a great deal of time. This is the way I was taught. JS
Hi Brittany……I LOVE this stitch and your blanket. I’ve never seen this DC stitch before and will definitely be using it for this next blanket.
My next blanket is for my great nephew and will be using his favorite football team colors….so this is perfect stitch & pattern for his blanket.
I watched your video for the random stripes generator…..wow what a game changer. Thank you for sharing.
Have a great weekend! 😊🧶🦋💜
Hi Tina! I hope you’re doing well! Your nephew’s blanket sounds like it’ll be really fun to make. I’d love to see a picture when you’re finished!
Great pattern and video 😊 21:50
Thank you! Cheers!
I make really short double crochets, too. If I chain to build up height, I only chain 2. I usually do a stacked single crochet, though
I’ll have to give that a try!
A nice foundation pattern. Use your imagination flow with possibilities.
I, too, use the magic knot. 😊
I use the no chain dc stitch. (Turn. SC in the first stitch. SC into the SC you just made.) Wala, DC stacked SC.
This can also be done for the TC. (Same as DC but add 1 more SC)
Thanks for sharing your tips! I'll have to try that no chain DC stitch.
❤❤❤ blessings and crocheting 🧶
Hi dear, your blanket is beautiful especially the stitch and the colours but a big but.....I have enough yarn but only 2 colours....will it still work?please let me know❤🎉
It absolutely would work. Do simple even numbers of rows of stripes. Good luck from an old gal in Australia.
Thank you for this beautiful stitch and pattern 🤗 Do you block your blankets and how do you block them ? Hugs from Germany !!!!
Starte at 5:00
This looks beautiful! Will this work with a Yarn Bee brand chunky yarn?
Glad you like it! If you use a chunkier yarn, your gauge will be different so the blanket sizes in the pattern will actually turn out bigger. That’s not to say you can’t use it though! If it were me, I’d keep chaining until it’s as wide as you want (making sure it’s an odd number). Then just follow the stitch instructions you saw me walk through in the video!
@bhookedcrochet thank you so much! I'm a beginner and have only made your cream and red garland so far so I'm looking forward to making a blanket ❤️
I've never tried to do a gauge swatch before, but I want to learn so I can maybe one day make a sweater. LOL - When you say drop or go up a size - with a starting hook of 6.5 mm would go be to 7 or 7.5mm? Is one size considered a whole mm or half a mm?
Good question! I usually go up (or down) to the next hook size. So 7 mm or 6 mm for this pattern. That usually works best for me, but it all depends on how far off your gauge is. If it’s very different, I’d maybe try a whole mm difference 👍
But what if ur not lucky and the new color doesn’t line up at the end?
That’s a good point! It’s all in where you cut the loop. If you pull up just enough on that working loop to remove the hook, and cut right in the middle, it always works out for me. If it’s close but not quite at the end, you can always tweak the tension on that stitch (crochet it tighter or more loosely) to get it to sit just right.
Also, I don’t understand how to calculate yardage in skein amounts. Don’t know why people put yardage amounts instead of skein amounts.
My problem is I have arthritis in my fingers a lot now.
@ thanks but no thanks. I have rheumatoid arthritis and tendonitis as well in my wrist. What does help is wearing a brace or compression gloves when crocheting.
Yes, but: in order to change a colour, a new string of yarn has to be attached..... For me "this" is the biggest problem. I always have to decide between "ongoing fear that the choosen type of knot will not work for a long time" and a big bulb of weaved in / crocheted in yarn ends. The best solution for me is yarn that has already different colours in one skein/ ball.
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