Mighty Mile-A-Minute Crochet Calendar Blanket - February 2021 - V-Stitch
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February may not look as long as January...UNTIL you add the border and start joining, then it all works out. Having said that, if you have some seriously crazy tension issues (for example, you're mixing yarn weights), here are some Fixes
1. Blocking. Lightly steam block the tighter strips before adding borders for ease of joining.
2. Adding more rows. This is an option, but it requires more work when it comes to the border. We want the number of stitches in each border row to be the same along the sides so that we can join them without any trouble. In this case, if you are adding more rows to make something size up, you'll have to evenly space out the dc stitches along the side, making sure they match the number along the first strip.
3. Changing up the hook size. This is the easiest option! If you find that your gauge is off from the first strip, then you can adjust your hook size. If your gauge is tighter (smaller stitches) go up a hook size or 2 until your stitches match. If your gauge is looser (bigger stitches) go down a hook size or 2 until your stitches are smaller and match. When you get to adding the border on this strip, you will want to return to the original hook size so it matches the other strip.
REMEMBER adding the border will stretch out OR shrink your pattern stitch to match the other strips, so don't fret if your gauge is off by a little
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Hi Jayda, In the January one you said do 77 and now in this one you're saying to do 78. Why is it different from what you said for January's video? I'm confused now? I really don't want to mess this up considering I'm making 6 of these blankets all at the same time. Can you please clarify this for me before I begin this because I really don't want to mess this up please and thank you so very much for your help.
Good point. I was wondering that also.
Ok, I went back and looked at my notes for the first strip. It DOES have 78 rows.
Row 78 is where you square off the end of the strip. Feb strip does not need to be squared off. The pattern is square. Hope this helps.
@@MelanieCravens 77 in first video when she says do this for 77 rows
Hi! The Split Shell stitch is 77 rows plus 1 finishing row #78
I am so excited! Made my January strip right after I watched last month, and will make this one tonight. I have a log created of the colors I’m going to use for each month. January blue strip and white border. February red with pink border, March dark green with light green border, etc. Am making little appliqués for each one too. January snowflakes, February hearts, March shamrocks, etc. This will make it so easy to have a blanket done at the end of the year. I have other CALs that I haven’t even started yet because it seems a bit overwhelming. Thank you so much for this.😃❤️
Loving the appliqué idea
Awesome idea 💡, thanks
What a fabulous idea!
So excited got my next colours ready. This is so much fun when there's so much sadness going on in this world. My daughter's think it's awesome that we are putting some brightness in our lives.
Agreed! Thank you for watching Mary 😊
Woohoo! Join as you go! You’re the first person who actually EXPLAINED it. I just couldn’t wrap my head around it before!
We're so happy to hear we've been helpful!
You have the greatest personality. Just listening to you puts a smile on my face!😀
Thank you so much Carolyn!😊
I have heard of mile a minutes for lots of years. Probably longer than you have been on earth! I have never tried it,although I have wanted to try. Well, seeing this monthly, I just fell in love with the February one. I started and finished an entire blanket with this pattern. Pink and white. It is absolutely beautiful. Then took the concept and made a headband for my daughter. Thank you for turning me on to mile a minute! Great instruction! Much appreciation for you.
Hi Barbara, that's wonderful! Thank you so much for watching 😊
I was nervous about "join as you go" before I saw how you were doing it, but now I'm not. I believe I can do this!!! Thanks, Jayda!
I’ve been watching Jayda since nearly the start of her channel almost 6 years ago. Trust in her. What I learned when I’m crocheting or just crafting in general is to be patient with myself but to remind myself it’s supposed to be enjoyable. Don’t take things too seriously. Go with the flow of things. Yes you want a nicely finished project but you want to enjoy the process!
Stick with Jayda and I bet by the time your done with this blanket you will be 100 times more confident in yourself ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I tried the join as you go multiple times before finally giving up on it so I just stitched mine together. :) I hope it worked for you. :)
I learned the join-as-you-go method a couple of years ago when I made my first granny square afghan. Best way to join. Can be tweaked a little if pieces don't fit perfectly together.
This is so fun. Not looking forward to getting a year older but can’t wait to see the finished project. Lol
LOL! Agreed!
None of us can unless you are under 16
Does anybody else want to fast forward to the first Friday in March?? 😊
I do 🙋🏽♀️
I’ve never been super excited to do a TH-cam calendar crochet blanket! I’m with you on this😊
No. I would fall behind. Last 1 took forever. This one won't be any better time wise. Hope to make it in time.
Lol yup
Yes!!! So fun!
I see a rainbow in the making with this mile a minute Afghan!!! I love all rainbows. 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 🌈🌈🌈‼️‼️‼️😀😀😀. Thank you!!!😀😀
You KNOW it Frances!!! 💗
I have decided to make mine with birthstone colors and make it into a birthday blanket with names and birthdays on it.
What a beautiful idea!
I am making this in honor of my sister who passed from Covid last December. I have had the yarn for awhile, but could not decide on a perfect blanket idea for it. I saw this and said that's the one!
I know this will help me get through, especially by only having a little to do each month. Thank you so much, Jayda! I have plans to give it to her oldest child for Christmas this year, since I can't give it directly to her. 🌞
Hi Heidi, we're very sorry for your loss. 2020 was a year full of loss for so many of us. We're very grateful to have you along for our Calendar Blanket project this year, we hope you enjoy it 💗
Yay! I'm having so much fun! InStitches Family, you guys are my favorite!
Thank you so much Jessica!😊
I just ran across this tutorial and even though I have made a regular mile-a-minute blanket before yours is so unique....one strip a month with a different Stitch in each strip and the join as you go is so easy. WOW. Even though I am working on 2 other CALS I have to make this !!! Thanks and take care 😯🤗💞
Thank you for watching Pat😊
I'm totally hooked!♡
I have a suggestion for those who are trying to decide colors for the mile a minute blanket we are doing here. I have some yarn that I am using that changes color as it is worked, it is kind of live variegated but in one color. It starts off with one shade like a dark color and then goes into lighter shades and then back to dark. For example I used Blue Tiful for Jan and I am using Fiusha for Feb. the color changes it does reminds me of how the weather changes through out the month. They are both Red Heart, Super Savor, Ombre. I love the mile a minute that you are doing. I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you
Hi Jayda, this is going to be super adorable! I think I'm going to use the colors of each months birth stone color! Or the color that may represent each month; Pink for Valentine Day in February, Green for St. Patrick's Day in March, etc. Thank you for demonstrating another calendar year project! xoxoxo
This is a great idea!
@@cheresequeen5669 Thank you. I decided to go with birth stone colors which ultimately looks like the 1st color Jayda started with for January
What a great idea for colors! I may just try it
This one looks just as easy as the first one. I will be making mine later tonight after we finish packing
Have fun!
I'm so excited to get started on this. I have so many projects im working on. I just work on one then later work on another. Crocheting makes me so so happy and it is very relaxing
So excited for this year’s blanket! You are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you! ☺️ 💜 🧶
Thank you so much Su 💗💗!
When my strip was much shorter than January's strip I was a bit concerned BUT knowing you, I was confident it would work out right. IT DID!! Nice choice on the February stitch as well. A "V stitch" for Valentine's Day 💜.
Hi Lisa! Awesome! Also, I love that you got the tiny "V" reference 😁💗💗💗
My strip is almost a foot or more shorter? How much shorter was yours?
Soooo happy with the join method! I'm using Harry Potter house colors and I was nervous it wouldn't look right when joined. It's BEEEE YOU TEE FULL! Thank you so much for all you do for us Jayda and Mr InStitches ❤❤❤
That is an awesome idea💙 love HP
Could you share yarn brand and colours. This is an awesome idea. Major HP fan here. And also 18 weeks pregnant so would look amazing in a HP nursery x
What a good idea 🤩
@@SydsCozieCorner Im using all Red Heart Super Saver. I’m sorry I no longer have the labels but if you just google the house colors you’ll find perfect matches without a problem. 💛 Congrats on the new baby!
Fantastic!
I'm following along. for my first time doing a calendar blanket. I love your patterns s far. I had no trouble getting the last two months made even with rashes on my wrists. Thank you, I look forward to next month in March!
Wonderful! We're so happy to hear that :)
Thanks to you I am working on 2 blankets at a time. I can finish a strip in one week and 2 days. So I'm working on the second. this is fun!!!!
Fantastic! Thank you for watching 😊
I’m a newer crocheter and made the first strip easily. This second one was easy as well but I did the required number of stitches and it seemed too short - shorter than January’s strip. But when you go to put the edge on and attach it to January’s strip the new one does stretch! So even though it seems too short, when you do February’s strip mind the stitch count!!
tysm that helps :)
Me too! Mine was short I thought until I matched shell to shell and it came out perfectly!😉
Mine was short as well ... sadly as I laid the strips side by side (excluding the boarder in January), it’s obviously a good 5+” or so off. I’ve counted numerous times and have 78 rows.
Was the vast differences your experience too?
@@lalimon5817 definitely! There is a lot of stretch involved but it looks good once done! The border makes everything ok in the end.
Thank you all for your comments! My February strip was so much shorter - trust the stitch count - it works!
I have had a couple of bright ideas and I’m happy this is a simple patterns set for a complicated year - - or two. I am taking the last week pattern and making bookmarks with just Cotton brand yarn from dollar tree. It has 85% cotton 15% poly so doesn’t make a good pot holder. It does, however make a great bookmark with a small E or F hook. Thank you for helping us learn something simple that looks quite complicated. Thanks for teaching is the Join as you go and helping me stay out of stores. My bins will become the store this year. Love you two and the comical interactions.
What a wonderful idea!
Whooohooo! I love love love these crochet alongs! I've started 3 blankets. Join as you go is super easy. Thanks for making a fun and easy blanket Jayda.
You are so right on this one and I completely agree
Wonderful! 💗
Love doing crocheting with Jada. She is an excellent teacher and so fun to watch ❤️😊
Thank you so much Terry 😊
I am not a very patient person, the waiting has been killing me. So, because I couldn't wait, I ended up making enough strips for 6 blankets, so at the end of a year I'll have 6 complete blankets, each one a different color scheme. It's been a lot of fun. But I still can't wait for March's. 😁❤️
Fantastic! We'll see you Friday Terrie :)
I can't wait for March, this is so much fun.
Me to the anticipation of the wait lol
@@maryburgis5295 I’m the same way ! The waiting 🤔 but it helps pass the time ! This is fun 🤩
I just got new hooks in time for March lol
On my list for the weekend once the chores are done. Loving this blanket
Thank you Caroline 😊
Yes I want to fast forward. I found this months strip and I need a quick blanket f0r a gift. I am going to use this strip f0r the whole blanket!!!! So far going well have done 2 strips and this weekend should have better than half if not all 12 finished.
Marvelous! Yes, each strip can be used to make it's own blanket 😁
I've been waiting for this video the whole week!!!!!
Me too
Me too!!! Love this blanket already!
Me too!
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I scoured TH-cam for a MAM that was easy to learn, and yours was hands down THE BEST!!! I was able to catch on in the first row! I’m loving this!! Thank you again!!!
Hi Michelle, we're so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching 😊
Thank you Jayda for your mile a minute tutorials, you are so easy to follow, I can't wait for all the others.❤.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Ivy 😊
OMG, I can totally do this stitch too. Thank you for making this cal so friendly.
You are so welcome!
Thank You Jayda for you strip of the month , it is keeping my mind busy & I will have a beautiful blanket ♥️
Thank you for watching 😊
This is taking shape Jayda and join as you go is a great way of seeing how the colors come together. I wonder what you have in mind for the border at the end. Have a great weekend both of you.
Hi Trisha! You Too :)
THANK YOU FOR THIS NEW PATTERN ON MILE A MINUTE
Dear Jayda, for the attach as you go, may I suggest starting at the bottom, work around to the top & then start the attach. Easier to handle as the blanket gets larger.
Hi Judi, you can certainly switch where you begin the border to make it more comfortable for you as you go 😊
Very beautiful I really look forward new mile a minute new pattern
Thank you! 😊
Wow, this is such a cool calendar blanket! Can't wait to see it come along even MORE!
Thank you! 😊
I'm so excited to be doing this blanket along with you! I'm loving that each strip is using different stitch patterns. Thank you for the clear explanation on how to join as you go. BTW...love your intro!
Thank you so much for watching 😊
This is a super fun project and I am looking forward to the whole year. One comment, I found I had to go up a hook size for the v stitch to match the first strip. I checked my tension and yarn, I even grabbed some yarn from the first color strip to see if it was the yarn. They are all 4 worsted weight and from the same company. For whatever reason, this stitch works up tight for me. The shell stitch to join them was fine on the I Hook. Just had to use a J hook for the V stitch. Someone may have the same issue I did with the v stitch and just wanted to put it out there.
I’m up to a 7 mm; still too short.
@@effieclark1492 It does stretch as you add the shell stitch border. My final attempt had the V stitch about 7 inches too short. I went ahead and joined it with the shell stitch and that helped stretch it around
Woohoo! I'm gonna make them with a temperature theme 😁 thank you for that project, so fun an make everybody here happy !
Thank you for watching 😊
I love watching your videos. You are so upbeat and fun and that is needed today! Thank you so much for what you do! Stay safe and I can't wait til next month's installment!
Thank you so much Babbs!
When I got near the end I didn’t have enough v stitch rows so I added a few more rows and it turned out fine thank jayda I love your videos can’t do it without you
Mines the same , got to add extra rows.
I was short too. How many rows did you end up adding if you don’t mind me asking?
Thanks for posting this because my new strip is coming up short too
@@cheriworr7401 I redid it because I thought I did something wrong! Same hook size and yarn type as January. I added more and I’m working the boarder now to see if it works out
I'm glad it wasn't just me because mine was short too
Hi Jayda!
You're a great instructor.
The mile-a-minute calendar blanket 2021 is a lot of fun.💖😍🎉
Thank you for watching Frances 😊
My favorite crochet channel!
Thank you for watching 😊
So happy! It was a longggg MMAM month even though it was a short month otherwise. 🥰😍
Yes, please! 😄
I love the animations with the crochet people. Makes me smile! 🥰
Thank you Lorraine 💗
You’re welcome
I am absolutely in love with your energy!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💜💜💜
🤗
Thanks Jayda for this lovely idea,just started January strip yesterday/ I' m working on February 2 night,really enjoying the project/ looking forward to March strip/ will be doing2x January's strip@ 2 of February's strip to give more width,YOU'RE a super teacher/ luv your tutorials !!!!!
That's great! Thank you for watching Carmel 😊
I must thank you for showing me how to get that all together correctly had never learned that tried it on my own but it was somewhat difficult and it will always stick up thank you so much I love the blanket
We're so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching 😊
I am in love with this intro...😍
We're so glad you like it!
I am really loving this project. As I live on the sunny Gold Coast Australia I might just do a smaller quilt ready for our winter in July. So many possibilities with different stitches each month. The addition of 3D crocheted flowers in a corner especially if I manage to keep to a garden coloured theme.
Ver much looking forward to later in the week when the March strip is ready. This would have been a great project during our lockdown.
Keep up your great work Jayda. Very inspiring. Has actually pulled me away from my diamond art momentarily.
oh I love the flower idea!
Jayda - It has been less than a year since I began learning crochet with you. There are two surprises (for me.) One is when you think what you are doing is going to work -- but it doesn't. The other one is when you think it is not going to work, but it does!! I have an extra February strip because on a whim I decided to border and try the first one I cast away....surprise! It matched when I joined it! Expect a picture in Etsy.
Hi Robin, thank you for sharing your photos at our shop, we LOVE it!
Yay! This is so much fun!!! Already waiting for March!! 💜
I just want to point out that my V stitches strip was much shorter than the the first January strip. I counted and recounted, and I almost gave up. But, as I started doing the three stitches in every space everything was pulled to the right size! Uff, so glad! Thank you, Jayda, for this awesome project ❤️
I found exactly the same, now I'm one set short, going to fudge it by adding a row at the wrong end...hopefully it will stretch. Updated comment,.. Someone said increase your hook size. I'm going to undo mine and redo that. It just isn't sitting right..
@@ellenrose2533 Hi Ellen! As long as you have the correct amount of rows on the v-stitches and the first cake of January, it will stretch while you are adding the three dcs in each space. :)
@@lisadonis697 thanks Lisa. I redid with bigger hook and it sits flat and I'm happy. Thanks for your reply😊have a great day
Hi Lisa! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying the project so far! Thank you for watching 😊
Thank you, Jayda. This is such a fun project, and I love that I can use up some of my stash! I have also been working on a scrap buster blanket from your channel for that reason too. Your video of not buying yarn for a year and using what you already have on hand has inspired me. :)
Wonderful! Thank you for watching Paula 😊
Having so much fun making this years blanket :) I am making multiples Love Love Love !!!
Wonderful! Thank you for watching 😊
I just finished February. This is fun and a good way to use up yarn I’ve used on other projects and not enough of it to make anything else with. Thank you so much for what you do for us all.
Thank you so much for watching 😊
Have a good day and stay safe.💜
Thank you for taking the time to show us about the uneven panels. Before I got to the end, I was kind of in a panic. Mine was way different and worked out somehow anyway. Love the intro btw.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching 😊
I love the v stitch.
I'm going to make smaller strips for a baby blanket...I love this!
Thank you Jayda. This is my first time doing a calendar blanket, so excited !!!
Your amazing and very clear on showing each step. 🥰
Wonderful! Welcome aboard Sandra!
I am enjoying this project so much. I can't wait for March. Thank you Jayda for all you and Mr. Institches do. Love your channel ❤ 💕
Thank you so much Robin!
Oh so do love this CAL, I wanted to make this blanket with all of the dollar store yarn, I have January and February's completed, now I'm bummed 😓, I enjoyed these two strips so much I just wanted to keep going lol. So January and February strip have been completed I have three blankets started, keeping track of how many skeins it will take to make these. So far I have three empty ball bands. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this awesome CAL. Can hardly wait for March, chomping at the bit.😂😂😂😂💞💞💞💞
Fantastic! Thank you for watching Linda 😊
Absolutely love you Jayda!!! Thank you for all you and Mr. Institches do!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for a FINE demo. Looks FUN!! Learned some tips along the way also
We're so glad you enjoyed it!
This is easy, thank you and I can make a big blanket from this.
So good so far. Do believe will be able to do this. Thank you, Jayda.
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Girl you are so AMAZING! I am so excited to sew this afghan along with you! God bless💖
Thank you for watching Tonya😊
@@JaydaInStitches I may be crazy but I have started 10 of them, 3 for my kids and 7 for my grandchildren. I thought this afghan would be the perfect one to make for Christmas presents. Thank you again Jayda, your amazing and a wonderful teacher. God Bless
I love this easy to follow along can’t wait I’m excited for new stitches each month! I did Jan and feb now thanks
Thank you for watching 😊
I'm very excited about it😊
Wonderful! 💗
This one is really fast and am glad for the join-as-you-go method. I made four complete strips for January and February and have started a 5th for both, also. I made two on Friday and the others on Saturday all the while working on other projects, too. I am so excited! I hope to keep this up all year! You always have great ideas!
WOW! Thank you for watching 😊
I love, love, love your opening
Thank you Sonia, Mr. InStitches is an animating wiz! 😊
I LOVE this blanket, and I am so excited to move on to February's strip. Cannot wait to make it! Thanks, Jayda and Mr. Institches for not only making these videos, but for the family parties, and for all the joy and light you share. Have a beautiful weekend!
Hi Robin! Have a super sunny week!
Thanks, so much. Unfortunately, it’s going to be icy, snowy, and we are expecting freezing rain this week. To top it all off, it’s supposed to get down to the single digits (Fahrenheit) this weekend. Yikes! We will have to make our sunshine inside this week. I hope your week is sunny and amazing!
Loving this. So easy. I’m making mine in the birthstone colours
Yay!!!!! I’m super so excited for this strip!!!! Thank you Jayda!!!!
So excited to start this. I’ve been looking for something new to crochet. Jada you are the best’ and I learned how to crochet from watching your videos.
Yay! Thank you so much Danielle :)
I have been waiting excitedly for this! I actually did less rows. I am using velvet I got for Christmas.
Beautiful!!! 🥰💗 Thank you, I needed this to make a baby blanket for our new grandbaby that will be arriving the beginning of summer!!! 🥰💗👍🏻😁
Congratulations!
Thank you!!! 👍🏻😁💗🙏🏻💗 @Jayda InStitches
I keep looking at the calendar. It's still February! Can't wait till March - this is fun. Thank you! :)
Me too!! * giggle * 💗
Just finished my Feb strip and joined it. First time at a CAL and the join as you go technique and am loving it. Thanks Jayda 💐
Thank you for watching Helen😊
I told myself I wasn’t going to start February’s strip until I finished my other projects. Like that was ever gonna happen... :P
LOL! 💗
My favorite stitch V stitch 😊❤️
It's so fast and easy!
Thank you , Jayda , for sharing this brilliant idea . Really love such a cute project and I 'm looking forward to make it for myself . Congratulations and I wish you a nice weekend.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 😊
Love your calendar blankets, and your teaching style is so good. You are calm but engaging. 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂
So excited. Going to start over my lunch break today. I have two strips to make as I’m doing 2 blankets!
YAH!!!!! loving this! ❤❤❤ my very first CAL & I'm busting my stash! 🧶🧶🧶 fast & easy enough to work on several at a time. thank you bunches!
Wonderful! Welcome aboard 😊
I’m so excited about this, I am enjoying this CAL so much! Thank you!
Thank you for watching 😊
different stitches is a brilliant idea to practice
Agreed! It makes for a neat looking project too :)
@@JaydaInStitches Also, thank you for teaching me to crochet.
This is the first CAL I've done! I'm so excited! I have January and February done already! Can't wait until March! Thank you Jayda for giving us something to look forward to this year!
Thank you so much for watching!! 😊
I've been waiting on this. (Happy dance)
I’m loving this so much!!!!! 💕💕💕
Me too! 😁 💗
Yes, mine is working out after all... not sure if waiting a whole YEAR though, is something I can wait for... I can crochet one strip per week - for sure...what about doing a MAM strip as you go but doing one strip per week? Otherwise it will take a very long time to finish.
Did both Jan and Feb strips yesterday can’t wait for March! This is the most fun calendar blanket I’ve ever made!
Weeeee! We're so happy to know you're having fun!! Thank you Kelli 😊