How To Crochet Graphghans for Beginner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- This is a comprehensive video tutorial for learning how to do Grapghan and Picture Projects for afghans, pillows and whatever else you may have in mind.
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This type of project is exceptionally popular at this time as many crocheters want to make heirlooms or capturing time inside their projects. From family photos, logos, names and much more.
This pillow lends itself to teach the following steps:
Review the picture and graph.
Review colours and lines in the project.
Yarn and supplies review.
Yarn requirements and other items needed if necessary.
How to read the graphs.
Where to start in the graph and how to follow it.
How to figure out bobbins and detailed examination of graph.
Break the pattern into sections to consider how many bobbins you may need.
How to identify each section and use my analogy of an overflowing swimming pool to visually assist you.
Tips when to make bobbins and when you should use the full size ball to save yourself time.
Tip on when to carry yarn under the strand when doing fine detail.
Adding and subtracting bobbins. Yarn techniques of switching yarn.
Knowing your limits for what to expect.
Adding bobbins.
Subtracting bobbins.
Carrying yarn under the stitches.
How to move yarn strands straight up.
How to carry yarn backward when the colour is needed earlier. (see tutorial)
How to carry yarn forward when the colour is needed after. (see tutorial)
Adjusting for errors you may make.
Tips for improvising if you see an error.
When frogging doesn't really need to be done if you have opportunity.
Final touches.
Weaving in ends and finishing advice. #crochet #learntocrochet #crochettutorial .
This video is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The captioning is also available in multiple languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. The written pattern is only available in English. . *** .
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So this is like tapestry crochet?
Gratitude Mikey 🤟🏻
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Idk if stats showed I clicked a thumbs down or not but wanted to tell you that was an accident. TY for this tutorial! You have cleared up several issues I was having.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Techniques for hiding the yarn as you switch colors is so so so helpful. Thank you Mikey!
Glad it was helpful!
I’m creating my first graphghan for a wedding present. After two frogs, I realized I was clueless. This was the first video I looked at for education...Thank you for your relaxing approach. I feel much more confident that this will be completed within the next 4 weeks. Your are a great teacher!
“Don’t even argue with me!” I love the sass there for a second. 🤣🤣
"Don't even argue with me" LOL Awesome! Really appreciate all your tips
Haha “don’t even argue with me” that’s funny. You said “I don’t know why I said that”? Well I think I know. To be funny. That’s how I took it. I’m sure you heard this many times but you are a wonderful teacher. I just started crocheting again and found you tube and of course found you. It’s a wonderful thing!!!!
Ditto!
I can't tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your tutorials! You are so informative and easy to follow! Thank you for helping those of us youtube-taught crocheters how to love this craft - even if we can't really read patterns yet!
Hey love. What were the finished measurements & how long did it take you?
Holy cow. About to embark on my first graphgan, and I must admit I was a little intimidated. I thought I understood it but still was uneasy. Mikey, after watching this tutorial I can't wait to start it. Thank you so much you are a fantastic teacher you're just so natural I love you. Again thank yoy, you are truly an inspiration
I was extremely confused about the use of bobbins. I'm still not sure I 100% understand, but I think I'm starting to! Thank you so much for this video. I'm going to be starting a blanket soon where these techniques will all come in handy!
Sameee
Same!!
The bobbins make a BIG difference. (I used the wooden clothes pins) and the tangles went away
😰🥰😄😁 I am crying, laughing, being grateful and I don't know what else! I have been crocheting for a long time, I learned knowing there was one hook, an I, one stitch, a double crochet and one yarn, red heart worsted weight. I have been trying over the last two years to learn new things and am so happy with this crochet. I need a pattern for my daughter's best friend's daughter and I found one that is a grapghan and had no clue. I am can not wait to frog what I started and redo it. This was such a blessing. Mike thank you for all you do and teaching us so many things!!!
Thank you! The verbal explanation on the bobbins completely lost me - but once you got into actually showing the technique in action, it was crystal clear. Many thanks; the yarn switching was the one thing keeping me away from these types of patterns.
You have saved me! I am working on a blanket for my grandson - the pattern has quite a few vertical one-block areas and I did not know how I was going to carry that yarn up without the stitches looking crazy. Thank you! I love your videos and appreciate the hard work you put into them!
I ❤ TH-cam creators, this is so much knowledge that I’m seeing years after it’s posted 😊
I just started my first ever Graphghan and was looking for tips and tricks to make it neat. Your video explained all of the issues I was having and how to avoid them! Thank you so much for the great tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
"That's not negotiable, don't even argue with me.." ROFL!! I love you Mikey.
This is the best explanation of how to do a graphgan. I've been planning to do one for years. Now I don't feel so intimidated to start.
Yeah it's a mindjob to get started on this concept but once you get it, it all clicks. It's really up to you if you want the work involved for it at the point you start to understand how it's done.
Another fantastic tutorial. I know how much work goes into your videos and we do appreciate them. Keep them coming
Joan Crawford I totally agree with you. I REALLY appreciate Mickey's tutorials
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I just found your tutorials. Usually, the videos that has music only I do not make BUT you are slower than other tutorials. Just love them. Thank you!!!
you. are. a. legend. I've been looking for this tutorial for too long! THANK YOU!
Wonderful Tutorial! I thought I was ready for a simple two color graphgan pillow, but found out otherwise. Thank you, Thank you for such a well organized and thorough tutorial. You are always my “Go To” for support, inspiration, and to add a little spice to my day 😂❤️
My goal is to show you how its done versus following blindly. I feel if I can teach you to fish, you can eat for a lifetime versus teaching just one pattern and not know how to follow others. I think you learned to fish today and will be able to accomplish many other things in the future.
Thank you for this extensive tutorial! I'm about to make a blanket with 10 different colors 😬 first graphghan 😎
Yikes
I've wondered about graphgans. Glad this popped up in my TH-cam feed. I would have been puzzled. I read bobbin and think sewing machine☺
You are seriously the best crochet teacher! I am starting an afghan for my granddaughter with a graph and had no idea how to start correctly. I appreciate this video so much! Thank you!!!
It seems very complicated just watching it without actually doing it, but I think once I get a project and then reference this video as I go it will make better sense. Thanks for all your hard work, Mikey.
25:48 Bobbin - thank you for the tutorial!
I am working on my very first afghan and this video is a Godsend! Thank you so much!
You are my favorite!!! LOVE YOU at 29:47! "Do not even argue with me". Love it. Keep the tutorials coming! You have taught me how to crochet this summer - and I have completed 10 afghans since June 1st. 2 years ago I learned how to quilt via youtube and I made 12 quilts between May-Dec 2015. My family was shocked. This Christmas they are all getting afghans and I am currently working on a Temple University Graphghan for my husband. I will be sure to send you a video of him opening up his present on Christmas. Thanks for all your hard work. We the viewers can tell how much work you put into your videos and we appreciate them! Love you!
Sharon, I want to learn to quilt, what videos did you use to learn, please?
Hi Debbora - Its hard to give a list of videos I used to learn because 1) I didn't create a playlist on youtube and 2) I didn't have ANY sewing experience, so I was learning to piece things together at first - how to sew really. First things first - quilting can be an expensive hobby. I had to buy two sewing machines (don't cheap out - buy a good sewing machine initially so you do not have to buy another one after a few months). You will need a sewing machine with a LARGE throat. If the throat is small, you will not be able to fit your quilt through the throat while actually quilting your quilt sandwich (pieced layer, batting, and backing). If you want to send your quilt sandwich off to a long arm quilter, you can do that, but there is a cost involved. I will try to come up with a playlist over the next few days. I will also upload some reveal videos to youtube for you to watch. If needed, I will be happy to give you my number and I can help you with anything while you learn!!
First things first - determine your skill level. Have you machine sewed before? If so, grab your 1/4" foot for your machine and install it. That is the ONLY foot you will need until you have completed your quilt top.
2. Do you have fabric at this time? If so - GREAT! If not, go to Joann's with a coupon and grab some cheap fabric. I use Kona Cotton for all of my quilt backs and I used it for my World Map Quilt. You dont need the Kona Cotton or expensive fabric to learn. Buy a Jelly Roll and use that to make your first quilt top.
3. Do you have a cutting station? A Mat with Acrylic Rulers and Rotary Cutter? You will need all of those items. If you are serious about quilting, buy a big mat. I believe mine is 4'x3'. Also - I have a dedicated cutting area of my basement. I used Ikea bookshelves on their side with Ikea Table Tops over them. I will try to upload a picture this weekend - the cutting table is currently covered in yarn, since I took up crocheting. I also invested in an AccuQuilt Go - look into that - IT IS AWESOME, but dont buy it initially. You need to learn how to make accurate cuts without a machine.
4. Lighting, seating, ergonomics. You are going to spend A LOT of time in front of your machine and cutting area. Make sure your table is the correct height. I am 6' tall - so my cutting area is super high - it wouldn't work for my 4'11" sister-in-law.
5. A REALLY good steamer/iron. I bought a Rowenta Iron for about 90 bucks on Amazon. It was great for 18 months. I was using that thing every day for hours. It crapped out after 1.5 years - 6 months after the warranty ended. I ended up buying a ridiculously expensive Steamer Station from Rowenta. Which is THE.BEST.THING.I.EVER.DID! I LOVE IT! It is constant steam - and that is what you need when you are pressing fabric.
6. A REALLY great ironing board. After going through a couple, I made my own. I wrapped an Ikea tabletop with batting and fabric and stapled them to the underside of the tabletop. I placed the ironing tabletop on pretty white Ikea saw horses. The ironing station is a rectangle ironing board now - better than the irregular shape of a normal ironing board. The fabric drapes over it nicely and I can iron much more of the fabric at once than I could with a "regular" ironing board.
7. As you can tell - there is a lot of prep work when you learn how to quilt. I think the best thing to do initially is have all of your supplies together - there is NOTHING more annoying than starting a project only to realize you are missing something. Buy lots of machine needles. Have a ton of your bobbins threaded before hand. I like using cotton thread with my quilts, because I generally use cotton fabric - which is more expensive than nylon/polyester thread. Look into the differences of thread types. I use 80/20 cotton/polyester batting - do a search for the type of batting is best for your projects. I buy my batting by the bolt. Yes, it costs 150-250 bucks per bolt, BUT I can make 15-20 quilts from that bolt.
There is SO much more to go over, so hit me up any time with questions. Looking forward to talking with you!
~Sharon (Shar) Gunning.
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Morning Sharon, Thank you so much for the advice...I sent you a friend request on Facebook so we can chat more
hey Mikey It is very easy to follow you and crochet, I want to thank you for your patience and support for us who don't crochet as well as you
Thank you for this video. I've been searching for a week to find a decent tutorial for colour changes. I'm about to start a vintage design afghan for christmas but never worked woth colour changes or a graph in crochet. This has helped so much, I'm excited to get started now.
I just found this video and love it, its teaching me other ideas I never tried. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day
Thank you! You too!
I so love your videos. Your voice is so calming, so you can focus on the instructions. You're my favorite crochet guru! Bless you!
Just started a scarf with lettering on it and this gave me exactly what I needed for the issues I was facing. Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much. Having done Intarsia with knitting for many years and being a relaive newbie to crochet I didn't think about how different it would be. This tutorial is brilliant and I can now get my project back out of the naughty box and start again with confidence.
Brilliant relaxed tutorials.
Thank you Jacqueline for your encouragement.
You are a TEACHER!
Professor Micheal. thank you.
Hi Mikey Thank you so much for your fully comprehensive video. I simply love your videos . Because of you, I have just completed my first Graphgan - it was The Beatles Help album cover. You are super awesome, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
This is so thorough. I have always wanted to do this stuff but never understood how and now I totally get it. Thank you so much.
This was such an amazing tutorial. You covered everything I was getting frustrated over and showed how to do it without frustration. Seriously thank you so much. Great job.
This is great Mickey thank you so much you have explained so well didn't think I would get the bobbin thing but then all of a sudden it clicked thank you have opened a whole new world to me in my crochet I am making a blanket for my first grand child from a request by my daughter I didn't want yo say I couldn't do it because I didn't know how after watching this I have full confidence I can make it ... thank you thank you you are the best
❤ Thank you for making it so easy with your detailed instructions.
I’m creating my very first afghan of my own design…cherry blossom branch. I didn’t have time to make a graph to include the flowers so am making appliqués for them. The branch is graphed in and your video is a Godsend. Thank you. You probably don’t want to make long videos but I’d love to see let’s say an afghan with flowers at the bottom with blue sky and puffy clouds. Ok, maybe the sky and clouds are too much 😂
This was awesome! Kudos to you for such a clear and friendly presentation.
Thank you for this tutorial. I haven’t crocheted in years, but decided I really wanted to make a throw/blanket of Stephenie Meyer’s “Breaking Dawn” book cover. All the steps in this tutorial were perfect, and I just adapted them for my purposes. It came out awesome, and I’m working on a pillow version now 😉
Thank you sooo much. I thought this would be impossible, but luckily you made it very easy to understand. Really inspires me to keep making my blankets with my art on it as a design.
Thanks. This was very informative. I have never used or heard of the bobbin technique until I bought a graphghan kit. I kinda figured out what they meant by bobbins, but my work would have been a mess. I would not have known how to change the colors properly. I will need to watch several times and practice, practice, practice, but I am confident that I will be able to complete it.
Thanks Mikey. Your tutorials on how to make graph anything has helped me make some really cool blankets. Thanks.
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Nice clear instructions and the bright contrasting yarn in your tutorial made it super easy to follow along!
I'm excited to start my "Hamilton" project. Thanks for all the tips!
Brilliant! Amazing video! Thank you❤
I purchased a graphgan pattern, but their instructions were not detailed enough. I didn't go too far with my graphgan because it wasn't turning out as I thought it should. I was making bobbins, but only because my instinct told me to do that, however, I was carrying my yarn thru to the next color since it was a small area, but a lot more stitches than just one or 2. Therefore, it was just too thick, which was going to make the whole project ripply. I want to thank you for your instructions AND tips. I still have to finish watching your tutorial, then probably watch it a couple more times before I rip out one more time what I have done so far! Thanks again, you are amazing!
Hi Mikey I love all your videos. I learned so much with your help.
I been planning to make a graphic queen size blanket I don't know how to get started. but watching this video has help me. it a good video thank u for your videos.
You're welcome. Best of luck!
Awesome tutorial Mikey!!! Like everything u do w those magic fingers!!! Just what I was looking for. Thanks for teaching us. 😘 From California
I love these graphgans. I've never worked one before but will def try it. Love your tutorials. Very well explained. ❤️
WOW! So much information - but you explained everything so well! I'm getting ready to try one of these for the first time and I think that I can handle it now - THANKS to you! Great video work, lighting, explanations, -- just wonderfully done!!
Thank you Mikey. I really appreciate your effort. You teach us every little thing to help us improve our skills. Thank you for sharing everything. Please keep on doing these tutorials. I love you 💗
Mikey thank you so much! I started a graphghan for a birthday gift and was so unhappy with the look. After watching this I know where my mistakes were and feel confident that I can tackle my first graphghan!!
Thank you for your videos. They are timeless. So many of us appreciate the time and energy you take to shed light on so many topics and techniques. When we need help you are there, whether four years ago, today when I was needing elucidation, or sometime in the future when some other crocheter wants your vital instructions. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
If you are concerned about loosing your place a magnet board is great to use with graph. I use the strip magnets to keep my place as i go especially with more complicated color schemes. I make a copy of the graph so i do not tear up my original graph when i take it in my bag traveling. I have used the board with printed patterns as well to protect my books as well.
Amazing walk through, detail oriented and thorough. I learned a lot, THANK YOU!
Amazing tutorial! You explained everything crystal clear. I have learned a lot. Thank you so much!
This is amazing! You are a fantastic teacher! Thanks so much!
OMG. I think I finally understand how to do SC graphghan. It's basically like doing Filet Crochet, like working row 1 right to left and then row 2 would be worked left to right?!
Thank you. You made my life so much easier.
you make it sound so easy. will be trying this soon so will let u all know x
I love all your videos. You have a very nice way of explaining things. Thank you for the great work.
This is an awesome video. I thoroughly enjoy your videos!
Awesome video! Thank you for making this look a tad bit less intimidating than I originally thought! You rock Mikey!
I do not pull yarn from main skein when doing graphgan. All my yarn is on bobbins, my bobbins have a hook on them, purchased from etsy. I then use bulb stitch markers & attach my bobbins to the stitch makers close to where I am using them. The bulb markers will slide in & out to enable use on both sides of work. This prevents any tangling & dangling. Has made graphgan work easier for me
Awesome! I didnt have a clue how to do this. You explained it so well, I caught on right away! Thank you!!!
Wow... Leave it to Mikey to give us the detail and quality of instruction
Thank you Mikey!
Excellent tutorial. I had never done a graphgan before, but after seeing this, I was able to do a quite extensive one right away. Thank you Mikey!!!
You're a great teacher! This helps me a lot. Thank you :)
Thank you for this Mikey. I am trying to work on a new Wildlife Afghan project with a graphghan in the middle and was confused. This is very helpful.
Don't argue with me!! That was soooo funny!! Great tutorial thank you Mikey!!!
couldn't have explained it any better. thank you.
i love this tutorial, thank you so much 🙏🙏 i feel like i understand way more and that i might be ready for my first graphghan project
You got this! Best wishes.
👏👏👏👏Bravo Mikey! Even mu simple brain can understand yoi on this!
Thank you! I am having so much fun with your videos!!
What a great tutorial!!!!
Thank you so much for this!!
I have wanted to make a graphgan and I am less scared now! Thank you again.
Thank you for all of this information. I’m recently working on some charts I really want to make a large blanket but I think I’ll just work on some quicker Christmas projects uhhh next year for sure ^_^
THANK YOU such a helpful video! I made my first graphgan and every time I moved the yarn over I thought "don't even argue with me" 😂
Excellent instructions. Makes it seems so easy
thank you for this nice and easy explanation of graph work you make it much easier : )
Thank you for this tutorial! I’m going to make a Hot Wheels Afghan for my grandson. I have never done a graphgan before.
What a great video and a great resource. Thank you for your hard work. It's appreciated!!
I loved this video! Well explained and so easy to follow. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this. Can't wait to start my graphgan pillow. :) x
Fantastic tutorial. Thanks so much!
Thank you so, so, SO much for this!
Love this tutorial! Makes bobbins so easy!!!
Your lesson is very very useful really appreciated
It's my pleasure
Your video is amazing you explain things so well and it's so professional. I'm so excited to try a graph now. I'm a beginner so it may take a while to get right but I understand it now... Thank you :)
This is amazing, thank you for the tutorial!
I can not crochet I'm a knitter but I think I will give this a go.
You go for it
@George WashingDONE
WE ARE OUTGUNNED, OUTMANNED
Just wondering. Is the reason you say to always pull the yarn forward when switching colors to avoid a gap in between the two colors? The reason I ask is because the solution to the gap is what I'm looking for. Thank you so much for your tutorials. You have answered questions that I did not even no I had.
Pulling it forward allows the yarn to be in the back and ready for you in the next pass. Pulling up and the yarn is on the front waiting to be picked up cannot hidden as well. Try it though... do what works for you.
@@TheCrochetCrowd do you pull it forward on both sides or just the odd rows??
Don't even argue with me 😂. Lmao reasons why I love Mikey. Thank you for another great video.
Great video, thanks for all the instructions! I am ready to tackle this new skill!
Thank you for this video. I'm preparing to make my first graphghan. I'm a bit nervous about it.
Annie Delgado me too! Good luck, hope it goes well for you ☺️
Waiting forthebus thanks! You too! 👍🏽
How is your graphghan going? I'm working on two at a time. They are sports logos for my sons.
Heyyy Mikey.
Thank you so much. 👍💕
Omg you are fantastic...thank you...
You are so welcome
When writing out your Pattern, how do you choose which Stich to use; SC, HDC, DC etc.?? I'm at 11:11 minutes into your Tutorial.. Very Informative.. Thank-you..
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.