Hey everyone! This is a requested video on how to make this fun African flower motif with a square edge. I have added details in the description box regarding the yarn , hook and blanket details if you are interested in making a similar blanket. If you have any questions that I've missed, be sure to ask. xx
@@meenabarker6608 yes there is . Look for a little triangle to the right of the text under the video and click on it. You will see the description box . You may also be prompted to click “details” to see everything. I’d recommend searching how to find the description box on Google or here on TH-cam if it’s hard to find . 💕
Thank you for no long introduction with silly music...like the beginning of a movie I enjoy all your tutorials. You teach clearly and quietly...without telling us all about your worries and woes!! You have a Perfect Touch. Blessings to You and Yours
So beautiful. Thank you. I love the fact that you explain the theory of each round to allow us to get the bigger picture. I will always remember the ‘P’ tip too. That will be invaluable in the future. Love this!!
I honestly have to say this video has helped me out tremendously, after watching it once .. ive made 6 squares! The tip on the letter "P" is engraved in my head forever. Your work is stunning ❤
I have crocheted for about 8 years now, and I have to say I have so happily picked up so many new techniques and tips from your experienced hands! Like looking for the letter "P" tip. Ty so much. I know this is an older video, but I will keep picking through your playlist to play hooky with yarn regardless!
Hello, my name is Cathy , many thanks for this amazing tutorial! I’m a beginner and thanks to your very clear and precise explanations I succeeded my first granny square 😄
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I knew the basic stitches of crocheting, but never knew how to follow a pattern. Your easy instructions have given me a good start to learning. I now have one compete square done and ready to complete all of them. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for such detailed instructions and a beautiful pattern! I am making the African flower squares now for a blanket. Thanks to your directions, they are turning out beautifully. 🎉
Thank you so much for helping me to complete an afghan that I started some 40 years ago for my son. There was once a pattern which I have been hunting for the past few months to no avail. I decided to find some more modern granny squares and in doing so have just completed this square. Most granny squares just didn't work with the instructions given but yours was by far the best one I found! The reason I have decided on completing this afghan was because some squares were done by my mom and will be a nice keepsake for my son or his two newborn sons! Thank you again and am looking forward to future videos.
Wonderful tutorial, thank you for making it for us! Your square doesn't ruffle compared to other tutorials I've seen. Love how you make your corners with the treble crochets.
Hi! Thankyou for this beautiful pattern and amazing tutorial. This is my very first flower granny ever! This looks complicated, but by the second square i was able to crochet it without watching the video anymore. Thanks!!!
I just made one, woot! That was fun, following your tutorial. I think I'll be using standing stitches more and more often in future. I like that it eliminates some knots in the work. Thanks as always, Roz!
I like the stained glass look in granny square pictures I have seen and I made my first African Flower square trying to achieve that effect. I used a dark brown for Rounds 1, 4 and 6. I used a bright blue/green verigated color for Rounds 2 and 3 and a bright green for Round 5. It came out nicely! I used Red Heart Super Saver in the colors Coffee, Macaw and Jade with a 6.5 mm hook (K). It does look very much like stained glass!
Thank you so much ❤ I have always wanted to make a blanket with the African flower motifs and yours is the best tutorial as always… I am telling everyone I know who is into crocheting about your channel. ❤ with love and have a lovely Sunday xx
I love granny squares. Like mile a minute, they're both easy to take a long. Non traditional squares are what I like. They require a little more thought but breath taking. This square is beautiful. I'm going to make this into an afghan. Thanks. 🤗Hugs and cheek kisses for this design. 😇
Thank you. The square looked so pretty once finished, and your instructions were very clear, and may be my next squares to make. Right now? I am working on my first granny squares. They are sunburst granny squares, and rather enjoy making them. 😊
Thank you for the instructions. I love african flowers. Many times I block squares with steam from an iron. It helps crochet the squares in correct stitches. I am making a pillow cover for the couch. Daisy and Blackeyed susan colors. Thanks again. I have subscribed.🌻
Hi I have enjoyed your tutorial and the pattern. It's a treat to the eyes. Beautiful ..I must say. I always look forward to a nice project. This one is amazing. I am hoping to take 5-6 months to make a blanket. I work full time so my hours that I can spend on this are limited. The first square I made took 1 hour and I am sure the subsequent will take less time. Cheers and God bless.
I hope you enjoy making this - mine took about that long as well . It’s a labor of love but being surrounded by the colors is relaxing ❤️ keep me posted!
Hi Diana , thank you . Great and ok on the border 👍🏻 💕 I’ve done 2 videos on how to join this blanket and the links are in the description box . Glad to meet a newbie - hope you’re enjoying crochet ! 👏🏻
SIMPLEMENTE DECIR: MAGNÍFICO VIDEO EN TODA SU EXTENSIÓN. REALIZACIÓN TÉCNICA, EXCELENTE. BUEN ENFOQUE, BUEN FONDO Q NO CONTAMINE LA LABOR DE CROCHET Q SE ESTÁ REALIZANDO. LA SEÑORA SE VÉ QUE ES PROFESIONAL, TRANQUILA Y SIN MÚSICA DE FONDO. LA TRADUCCIÓN AL ESPAÑOL ES BUENA, AUNQUE NO HARÍA FALTA TRADUCIR PORQUE LA LABOR TE LO VÁ DICIENDO. EN FÍN QUE LA HE FICHADO PARA SEGUIRLA. UN PEQUEÑO DETALLE, QUE AL COLOR GROSELLA LE HUBIERA IDO MEJOR UN ROJO BURDEOS. ÉSTO ES CALIDAD !!!!!!
i've been crocheting for a few months, and i'm currently on my third square, but i find that no matter what i do, by the end, my square always turns out crinkled, like it won't fully flatten out. i am considering blocking the squares to see if they stay flat when stretched, but i just wanted to know if anyone else has this problem. this is a great tutorial nonetheless :)
It doesn’t seem to matter what I am doing. I am on round 5 starting in the exact same spot as you. ALL clusters have the right amount and no matter what after my first four SC there is THREE stitches left so when I skip two I am not going into the spike. Any ideas where I could be going wrong. I moved over one and it worked out until after the first corner and was no longer lining up.
It really sounds like you’re overlooking a stitch somewhere. That’s really easy to do because the previous stitches can hide it sometimes. Are you remembering the “p” trick and getting into the top of the stitch leaning to the right? I’d recommend you just “fudge it “ and find a way to just get those stitches in even if you have to add two sc’s into one stitch if nothing else is working. 💕 this is when I wish I could be sitting next to you to see what’s going on to help you more! Keep me posted .
Did you need to buy an extra skein or two of the green and purple to do the border or was there enough in the Sweet Pea kit to do this? I am a newbie to crochet as well and have finished 9 african flower squares and am learning the seaming and border while I await the kit which should arrive any day. I'm very excited!! Thank you for your easy to follow tutorials!
Ugh - guess what? I bought the pack twice not realizing I would have plenty left over in the first one. I was a complete newbie with figuring out yarn amounts when I started that blanket. So unfortunately I have to say I’m not sure there will be enough in one pack for you for the border. Sorry about that 🤦🏼♀️
If you can’t stretch it out to flatten it , you can try a bigger hook with your next one. That will help Loosen it up for you. It sounds like you have a tighter tension. Try a half or full size bigger hook. 👍🏻💕
Hi there. Thank you for your wonderful instructions on making the African Flower Squares. My first attempt at crocheting after 50 years of knitting! After four months I now have 88 squares and am ready to sew them together. I have watched your video regarding this and think with a little practice, I will be good to go. My question is, you show how to sew 4 of the squares together but what would you suggest for 8 squares across and 11 down. Should I do 8 strips of 11and then sew the strips together? Should I sew 4 across and 4 down and then sew all the squares of 16 together? Should I just sew them together one by one? What would be your suggestion be? Seems like it will get fairly bulky by the end of the process. Thanks for your help! Heather
When I did mine I joined several together to make a panel then joined those panels together. So I think that is similar to your 8 strips of 11 that you mentioned. It really is a personal preference and what is most efficient with your yarn as you’re seaming. But that way did work well for me . I’m so glad you are trying crochet!! I hope you are enjoying it !!! I’m you in reverse. After 30 years of crocheting I’m finally learning to knit and I love it! 😆🙌🏻🧶🧶🧶❤️
It’s the last round so it will be the same amount as you had in the previous round except for the additional stitches in the corners. I’m sure you can find a written pattern on Etsy or Ravelry if this is too confusing for you 👍🏻💕
Hello . I like what you do, but I can't do it because I don't understand your language. Greetings from Türkiye, could you please open the Turkish translation part of your videos? so that I can easily eat, thank you for what you do, love...
Thank you for this video it’s beautiful! I’ve started one last year but it’s on hold, haven’t had the urge for crocheting because of my husband passing, I’m slowly starting back to crocheting. This one is definitely on my crochet bucket list. Thanks again hugs to you and your Kitty 🐱
I am trying this with cotton yarn and doing 7 dc in each space is not working out well it’s super stiff and chunky, how can i remedy this and use the same yarn?
@@PlayHookywithMe I kind of played around with it and I did add more loops around but still couldn’t fit 8 clusters of 7 around the whole thing without it getting very bubbly and thick. i’ll try a bigger hook next or maybe just not use sugar and cream cotton lol
@@cloudperson28 I hope you find a way. sugar and cream cotton is such a tight , unforgiving yarn. I always find it difficult to work with. It's a shame because it comes in such pretty colors. A bigger hook will help x
absolutely! i just got K C essential cotton yarn and it’s pretty great but at my local stores not as many colors. i didn’t know how unforgiving sugar n cream was until i bought 8 different colors and 6 skeins of one color 🤦🏼♀️ what would you suggest to make with it so i can use all of it up? i have a LOT!
@@cloudperson28 oh boy - with that type of yarn , you might want to make coasters and hot plate pads or something. It would be stiff and absorb water /heat well . Maybe even pot holders. That is what I would do, anyway 🤔
Hello Roz, about your blanket, you had 15 colors, how many balls did you use for each? and which method did you use to goin you squares? And can i use a blended yarn not 100% acrylic ?
I used a yarn pack that was made for a CAL by another designer (attic 24 , link in description) So I essentially used 1 ball of each color. I joined them with the invisible join : th-cam.com/video/x-3Ijs9Wm58/w-d-xo.htmlsi=M34y00jJjSumpHWa Absolutely- use whatever yarn love for your project 🙌🏻💕
Hey! I hope you will find time to answer me because I do not really understand what I'm doing wrong :( Why is my square deformed? It is not flat and bulges where the petals of the 3rd round are. How can I fix this? I use yarn 100m for 50g, hook 3. Maybe I need a bigger hook? Thanks for the video!
I’m not sure what kind of yarn you’re using with a 3mm hook but yes if it’s bulging and looking tight a bigger hook would help this. You can also add a chain in between the clusters you were making to help spread it out too. Extra chains here and there always help loosen things up.
Hi Jhan, good question. You can work this in the same color following the video. You might have to slip stitch your way to the starting point of a round but I’m not 100% certain on that. It has been a while since I worked this pattern. If you get stuck on a spot , just let me know which round and I’ll help you the best I can. You can reach me in the comments here or on Instagram @playhookywithme. 💕
Hello this Pauline how are you I have Bought your pattern from the African Violet top and dress pattern. I've been a little difficulty doing the side. I understand the square. What the side is giving me a lot of trouble? Is there any way you have a tutorial for that section? I did see you.Refer me to your video but I watched that video before.Hope you could help me.Thank you.Continue, keep up the good work.I learned a lot from you over the years.Thank you
Hi Pauline! I am not the designer of the dress and top pattern. I only teach how to make the square and she included it on her written pattern . The designer of the dress is who you need to contact . Her details will be provided with the pattern I’m sure . Good luck ! 💕
Such a great tutorial as usual, thank you. Do you have a tutorial of the strawberry vest / sweater. Rows of strawberries with green accent leaves. If not, could you post a tutorial of this? Thanks so much.
@@PlayHookywithMe The pattern are rows of strawberries that have dimension. There are several tutorials, but for me they aren’t easy to follow like your tutorials.
I'm sorry I'm not seeing what you said you put in the description box, where is it? I just recently found you and love your videos. Your quickly becoming the teacher to beat. ❤️
How kind, thank you. The description box is below the video. If you are on your phone, you’ll see a little arrow to the far right of the title of the video. Once there, you’ll see the details . To expand it , click the “more” button 💕
I ordered that pack from the UK . They now sell this yarn in the U.S. at Love Crafts. Here are the colors if you try to but from lovecrafts U.S. : www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/attic24/attic24-sweet-pea-cal-stylecraft-special-dk
Hi there where do I find the description box please, I’ve bought the yarn and would like to do the exact blank you have done for my daughter. Thank you
It’s right under the video - you’ll see a little portion of the words and then you’ll see a “more” or a little arrow to push to open it all the way. I think it’s to the right of the words.
Border: Scalloped Border Crochet | And How to Adapt Scallops to Fit Corners th-cam.com/video/0bTphnelqKE/w-d-xo.html Flat seam joins: th-cam.com/video/x-3Ijs9Wm58/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4SCOUFjbnLwdk5TS
Your flowers are pretty do you have a tutorial making those same flowers with a granny square blanket but not a solid granny square doing a regular granny square baby blanket with the flower being the center
Hi / I’m a bit confused on what you are asking. Are you looking for a granny square with a flower in the center or are you meaning you this particular square worked up like a more traditional granny square? I have 2 videos with flower granny squares: I have this one that can worked as a traditional granny square. Instead of just working 2sides, you can go around all 4 with your granny clusters. th-cam.com/video/SGnP9Kj2Zw8/w-d-xo.html And here’s a granny square with a flower in the center th-cam.com/video/azk_uE5RXrc/w-d-xo.html
Hey everyone! This is a requested video on how to make this fun African flower motif with a square edge. I have added details in the description box regarding the yarn , hook and blanket details if you are interested in making a similar blanket. If you have any questions that I've missed, be sure to ask. xx
There is no description box!
@@meenabarker6608 yes there is . Look for a little triangle to the right of the text under the video and click on it. You will see the description box . You may also be prompted to click “details” to see everything.
I’d recommend searching how to find the description box on Google or here on TH-cam if it’s hard to find . 💕
@@meenabarker6608
I too, cannot find the ‘little triangle’. I’d like to know the granny square measurements.
Thank you😊
Thank you for no long introduction with silly music...like the beginning of a movie I enjoy all your tutorials. You teach clearly and quietly...without telling us all about your worries and woes!! You have a Perfect Touch. Blessings to You and Yours
How kind, thank you! 😀💕
So beautiful. Thank you. I love the fact that you explain the theory of each round to allow us to get the bigger picture. I will always remember the ‘P’ tip too. That will be invaluable in the future. Love this!!
Thank you !
I honestly have to say this video has helped me out tremendously, after watching it once .. ive made 6 squares! The tip on the letter "P" is engraved in my head forever. Your work is stunning ❤
Oh good, I’m so glad the video helped ! Thanks for letting me know 🧶💕
I have crocheted for about 8 years now, and I have to say I have so happily picked up so many new techniques and tips from your experienced hands! Like looking for the letter "P" tip. Ty so much. I know this is an older video, but I will keep picking through your playlist to play hooky with yarn regardless!
Thank you so much , your message means the world to me 😀💕🧶
You explain and point out each step. That is so helpful. This is the best kind of tutorial.
I really appreciate the feedback thank you 💕
Hello, my name is Cathy , many thanks for this amazing tutorial! I’m a beginner and thanks to your very clear and precise explanations I succeeded my first granny square 😄
Awe, thank you so much. I’m glad the video helped! 😀🧶💕
the most clear and helpful tutorial i have watched!!! this is the quickest ive learned a square ever!!!!! oh and the p thing is great!! thank you!!!!
Oh good!! 🎊😀 thank you ! 💕
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I knew the basic stitches of crocheting, but never knew how to follow a pattern. Your easy instructions have given me a good start to learning. I now have one compete square done and ready to complete all of them. Thanks again.
Oh good! I’m so glad you found the video helpful ! 😀💕
Thank you so much for such detailed instructions and a beautiful pattern! I am making the African flower squares now for a blanket. Thanks to your directions, they are turning out beautifully. 🎉
Lovely , have fun ! 🧶💕
Thank you so much for helping me to complete an afghan that I started some 40 years ago for my son. There was once a pattern which I have been hunting for the past few months to no avail. I decided to find some more modern granny squares and in doing so have just completed this square. Most granny squares just didn't work with the instructions given but yours was by far the best one I found! The reason I have decided on completing this afghan was because some squares were done by my mom and will be a nice keepsake for my son or his two newborn sons! Thank you again and am looking forward to future videos.
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful story, thank you so much for sharing it with me. I’m honored to be a part of your keepsake 💕
Wonderful tutorial, thank you for making it for us! Your square doesn't ruffle compared to other tutorials I've seen. Love how you make your corners with the treble crochets.
Thank you ! - some of my squares still came out a bit wonky so blocking them helped but definitely wasn’t necessary for the majority of them 👍🏻👏🏻💕
Hi! Thankyou for this beautiful pattern and amazing tutorial. This is my very first flower granny ever! This looks complicated, but by the second square i was able to crochet it without watching the video anymore. Thanks!!!
That’s wonderful! 👏🏻💕
I just made one, woot! That was fun, following your tutorial. I think I'll be using standing stitches more and more often in future. I like that it eliminates some knots in the work. Thanks as always, Roz!
That’s great news! 😀🧶💕
I like the stained glass look in granny square pictures I have seen and I made my first African Flower square trying to achieve that effect. I used a dark brown for Rounds 1, 4 and 6. I used a bright blue/green verigated color for Rounds 2 and 3 and a bright green for Round 5. It came out nicely! I used Red Heart Super Saver in the colors Coffee, Macaw and Jade with a 6.5 mm hook (K). It does look very much like stained glass!
Sounds lovely 🥰
Awesome tutorial! I’ve been looking for instructions for this beautiful design. Thank you.
Thank you so much ❤ I have always wanted to make a blanket with the African flower motifs and yours is the best tutorial as always… I am telling everyone I know who is into crocheting about your channel. ❤ with love and have a lovely Sunday xx
I'm so glad the video made sense and thank you for your support, it means the world to me! ❤️
Thank you. i really enjoyed crocheting this!
I love granny squares. Like mile a minute, they're both easy to take a long. Non traditional squares are what I like. They require a little more thought but breath taking. This square is beautiful. I'm going to make this into an afghan. Thanks. 🤗Hugs and cheek kisses for this design. 😇
So happy you like it, thank you 😀😙💕
Thank you. The square looked so pretty once finished, and your instructions were very clear, and may be my next squares to make. Right now? I am working on my first granny squares. They are sunburst granny squares, and rather enjoy making them. 😊
Wonderful! 😀🧶💕
This is beautiful, THANK YOU, and yay for the standing half stitch👍😎❤️
Thank you so much, Lois 😀👏🏻💕
Hello from California! I Love this tutorial! Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
Hello back from the Gulf Coast, so happy you liked it, thank you ! 😃🌸
Love this video simple explanation good size of hook and yarn easy to understand thanks for sharing
Appreciate it! 💕
Thank you for the instructions. I love african flowers. Many times I block squares with steam from an iron. It helps crochet the squares in correct stitches. I am making a pillow cover for the couch. Daisy and Blackeyed susan colors. Thanks again. I have subscribed.🌻
Wonderful! Gorgeous!
Just lovely. Thank you for all your coaching 🧶. 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you 💕
Hi I have enjoyed your tutorial and the pattern. It's a treat to the eyes. Beautiful ..I must say. I always look forward to a nice project. This one is amazing. I am hoping to take 5-6 months to make a blanket. I work full time so my hours that I can spend on this are limited. The first square I made took 1 hour and I am sure the subsequent will take less time. Cheers and God bless.
I hope you enjoy making this - mine took about that long as well . It’s a labor of love but being surrounded by the colors is relaxing ❤️ keep me posted!
The way you explained everything made it super easy to achieve the desired product! Thank you for teaching how to make this beautiful square :)
Great news! Thanks so much 💕
Thank You! Love your grandson 🙂
Thank you 😀😻
thank you for this video. Very informative and easy to follow.
Thank you ❤️
This was very helpful. Have a hard time following written instructions sometimes.
Thank you for this helpful tutorial 🌼🐝
It is very well produced 🎬
What a great tutorial! Thank you!!
Thank you for explaining it so well
Thank you for the letter P. That helped alot 🥰
So glad 💕
Thank you so much for your tutorial. It's very professional! I will definitely make this now!
Thank you , Samantha!
That's super easy and beautiful 😍
Thank you for the tutorial 💖
Thank you , Sindu 😀💕
Kind of a newbie here. Would love a tutorial on the boarder and joining
. Thank you. This is absolutely beautiful.
Hi Diana , thank you . Great and ok on the border 👍🏻 💕 I’ve done 2 videos on how to join this blanket and the links are in the description box . Glad to meet a newbie - hope you’re enjoying crochet ! 👏🏻
Thank you for sharing!
Love this flower motif.👍💕
Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial.
Thank you. Good refreshment for my memory.
Thank you! 💕🧶💕
Excellent directions. Easy to follow. Beautiful square.
Thank you so much!
I loved it. thank you for sharing. from the highlands of Scotland Uk xx
I’m so glad 😀 🧶💕 xx I was married in Edinburgh
How wonderful, you have so much patience
and such good tutorial , thanks for sharing.
Love every bit of it.👍👍🤗😍💐🙏🏻
How kind of you, thank you so much ! 😀💕👏🏻💕
Beautiful. I always wanted to make African flowers. Thank you for this tutorial ❤
So happy you like it 😀💕
SIMPLEMENTE DECIR: MAGNÍFICO VIDEO EN TODA SU EXTENSIÓN. REALIZACIÓN TÉCNICA, EXCELENTE. BUEN ENFOQUE, BUEN FONDO Q NO CONTAMINE LA LABOR DE CROCHET Q SE ESTÁ REALIZANDO. LA SEÑORA SE VÉ QUE ES PROFESIONAL, TRANQUILA Y SIN MÚSICA DE FONDO. LA TRADUCCIÓN AL ESPAÑOL ES BUENA, AUNQUE NO HARÍA FALTA TRADUCIR PORQUE LA LABOR TE LO VÁ DICIENDO. EN FÍN QUE LA HE FICHADO PARA SEGUIRLA. UN PEQUEÑO DETALLE, QUE AL COLOR GROSELLA LE HUBIERA IDO MEJOR UN ROJO BURDEOS.
ÉSTO ES CALIDAD !!!!!!
Muchas Gracias ! :) xx
@@PlayHookywithMe YO SIEMPRE DIGO LO QUE PIENSO. NO ME GUSTAN LOS EMBUSTES Y NO SOY POLITICAMENTE CORRECTA. CUANDO NO ME GUSTE, TAMBIEN TE LO DIRÉ.
Splendido video e splendido progetto. Grazie! 🇮🇹 Ilaria 🇮🇹
❤️🧶😀💕
i've been crocheting for a few months, and i'm currently on my third square, but i find that no matter what i do, by the end, my square always turns out crinkled, like it won't fully flatten out. i am considering blocking the squares to see if they stay flat when stretched, but i just wanted to know if anyone else has this problem. this is a great tutorial nonetheless :)
So beautiful ❤ you are queen of crochet ❤ Going to follow you forever ❤️
I’m so happy you think so , thank you 😀❤️
fantastic tutorial, thank you very much! ❤
Thank you! 🧶💕
Love your videos. Thank you so much. You inspire me to crochet more and more
Oh good, I love reading this 😀💕
Beautiful granny square👏👏👏
Thank you !
I love this flower
Gorgeous ❣I love this pattern ❣Thank you for sharing this ❣❤❤❤
Wow 😍🎶🎵 such a beautiful African flower blanket.😍👍..love the colour combinations 👍💗💗💗💗🌸🌸🌸
Thank you !! 💕❤️
Thank you so much!!! Now i can do it myself ;)!
Really pretty
Thank you for your excellent instruction
I haven't done a square yet, this will be my first one to try
Have a wonderful day!
Thank you - I hope you enjoy it! It’s one of my favorites 💕
Great teacher❤ thank you
Thanks so much for this lovely pattern! I just started my blanket
So happy you like it 😀🌸💕
Me gusta mucho sobretodo que se pueden entender fácilmente gracias❤
Thank you so much 😀❤️🧶
Soooo pretty! Next project. 😊
great tutorial all way around. thank you
Thank you!
It doesn’t seem to matter what I am doing. I am on round 5 starting in the exact same spot as you. ALL clusters have the right amount and no matter what after my first four SC there is THREE stitches left so when I skip two I am not going into the spike. Any ideas where I could be going wrong. I moved over one and it worked out until after the first corner and was no longer lining up.
It really sounds like you’re overlooking a stitch somewhere. That’s really easy to do because the previous stitches can hide it sometimes. Are you remembering the “p” trick and getting into the top of the stitch leaning to the right?
I’d recommend you just “fudge it “ and find a way to just get those stitches in even if you have to add two sc’s into one stitch if nothing else is working.
💕 this is when I wish I could be sitting next to you to see what’s going on to help you more!
Keep me posted .
Really beautiful. ❤
So pretty. I’ve got to do this 😊❤
Did you need to buy an extra skein or two of the green and purple to do the border or was there enough in the Sweet Pea kit to do this? I am a newbie to crochet as well and have finished 9 african flower squares and am learning the seaming and border while I await the kit which should arrive any day. I'm very excited!! Thank you for your easy to follow tutorials!
Ugh - guess what? I bought the pack twice not realizing I would have plenty left over in the first one. I was a complete newbie with figuring out yarn amounts when I started that blanket. So unfortunately I have to say I’m not sure there will be enough in one pack for you for the border. Sorry about that 🤦🏼♀️
my flower looks so beautiful but it curls up real bad. I must've done something wrong lol
If you can’t stretch it out to flatten it , you can try a bigger hook with your next one. That will help
Loosen it up for you. It sounds like you have a tighter tension. Try a half or full size bigger hook. 👍🏻💕
Hi there. Thank you for your wonderful instructions on making the African Flower Squares. My first attempt at crocheting after 50 years of knitting! After four months I now have 88 squares and am ready to sew them together. I have watched your video regarding this and think with a little practice, I will be good to go. My question is, you show how to sew 4 of the squares together but what would you suggest for 8 squares across and 11 down. Should I do 8 strips of 11and then sew the strips together? Should I sew 4 across and 4 down and then sew all the squares of 16 together? Should I just sew them together one by one? What would be your suggestion be? Seems like it will get fairly bulky by the end of the process. Thanks for your help! Heather
When I did mine I joined several together to make a panel then joined those panels together. So I think that is similar to your 8 strips of 11 that you mentioned. It really is a personal preference and what is most efficient with your yarn as you’re seaming. But that way did work well for me . I’m so glad you are trying crochet!! I hope you are enjoying it !!! I’m you in reverse. After 30 years of crocheting I’m finally learning to knit and I love it! 😆🙌🏻🧶🧶🧶❤️
Love your tutorials, thank you ❤️😊
Thank you !
I do have a question….my flowers are done but wondering if there is a certain way to weave in tail from magic circle?
@@christinahofstrom5648 to give a nice tight join I usually make sure to weave the tail in 3 different directions and then call it good. 👍🏻🧶
Ok thank you 😊
Thank you for the Video 👍👍
That was awesome 👌👌
Very lovely blanket.
Thank you ! 🌸💕
Round 6 was completely confusing. It did not give specifics about the total number of HDC
It’s the last round so it will be the same amount as you had in the previous round except for the additional stitches in the corners. I’m sure you can find a written pattern on Etsy or Ravelry if this is too confusing for you 👍🏻💕
So pretty.
Thanks, Terre
Would you be able to make a video on the scalloped edge? I’m a beginner and a visual learner so seeing one would be super helpful!
Scalloped Border Crochet | And How to Adapt Scallops to Fit Corners
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Hello . I like what you do, but I can't do it because I don't understand your language. Greetings from Türkiye, could you please open the Turkish translation part of your videos? so that I can easily eat, thank you for what you do, love...
Adding for you now 👍🏻💕
@@PlayHookywithMe thank you so much love...
This is so beautiful (the kitty too) 🙂🌺
I don’t want to give him back 😂💕 thank you xx
Thank you for this video it’s beautiful! I’ve started one last year but it’s on hold, haven’t had the urge for crocheting because of my husband passing, I’m slowly starting back to crocheting. This one is definitely on my crochet bucket list. Thanks again hugs to you and your Kitty 🐱
Hi there how are you doing?
You'll have to thank Orion for making an appearance. 😻
I will ! 😆😆😻
Thank you ❤️❤️
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I am trying this with cotton yarn and doing 7 dc in each space is not working out well it’s super stiff and chunky, how can i remedy this and use the same yarn?
You can add and extra chains in the in the corners or areas that chains were used to help loosen it . Maybe using a larger hook size would help too.
@@PlayHookywithMe I kind of played around with it and I did add more loops around but still couldn’t fit 8 clusters of 7 around the whole thing without it getting very bubbly and thick. i’ll try a bigger hook next or maybe just not use sugar and cream cotton lol
@@cloudperson28 I hope you find a way. sugar and cream cotton is such a tight , unforgiving yarn. I always find it difficult to work with. It's a shame because it comes in such pretty colors. A bigger hook will help x
absolutely! i just got K C essential cotton yarn and it’s pretty great but at my local stores not as many colors. i didn’t know how unforgiving sugar n cream was until i bought 8 different colors and 6 skeins of one color 🤦🏼♀️ what would you suggest to make with it so i can use all of it up? i have a LOT!
@@cloudperson28 oh boy - with that type of yarn , you might want to make coasters and hot plate pads or something. It would be stiff and absorb water /heat well . Maybe even pot holders.
That is what I would do, anyway 🤔
Hello Roz, about your blanket, you had 15 colors, how many balls did you use for each? and which method did you use to goin you squares?
And can i use a blended yarn not 100% acrylic ?
I used a yarn pack that was made for a CAL by another designer (attic 24 , link in description)
So I essentially used 1 ball of each color. I joined them with the invisible join :
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Absolutely- use whatever yarn love for your project 🙌🏻💕
This is beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial. Do you have a written pattern for it? ❤❤❤
I’m sorry , I don’t at this time You might be able to find one, though, if you Google it or search other similar videos ❤️
Hey! I hope you will find time to answer me because I do not really understand what I'm doing wrong :( Why is my square deformed? It is not flat and bulges where the petals of the 3rd round are. How can I fix this? I use yarn 100m for 50g, hook 3. Maybe I need a bigger hook? Thanks for the video!
I’m not sure what kind of yarn you’re using with a 3mm hook but yes if it’s bulging and looking tight a bigger hook would help this. You can also add a chain in between the clusters you were making to help spread it out too. Extra chains here and there always help loosen things up.
@@PlayHookywithMe Thanks for the answer! I use 100m 50g cotton yarn. Maybe 4,5 mm hook will work better!
@@arsushkasdrawings7349 I can’t determine what size that yarn is but I think you are on the right track with trying a bigger hook- keep me posted! 💕
Could you do a possible explanation on the same pattern, just with the same color? Is it different than changing colors?
Hi Jhan, good question. You can work this in the same color following the video. You might have to slip stitch your way to the starting point of a round but I’m not 100% certain on that. It has been a while since I worked this pattern.
If you get stuck on a spot , just let me know which round and I’ll help you the best I can.
You can reach me in the comments here or on Instagram @playhookywithme. 💕
Magnifique 😊
I would like to know exactly how many african flower squares was crochet to measure a 36 by 54 inch afghan.
Check the description box - the info you are looking for is there.
It momentarily confused me, but, a half double and a standing half double are apparently the same stitch, right?
Yes , both are the same 👍🏻
Love it
Hello this Pauline how are you I have Bought your pattern from the African Violet top and dress pattern. I've been a little difficulty doing the side. I understand the square. What the side is giving me a lot of trouble? Is there any way you have a tutorial for that section? I did see you.Refer me to your video but I watched that video before.Hope you could help me.Thank you.Continue, keep up the good work.I learned a lot from you over the years.Thank you
Hi Pauline! I am not the designer of the dress and top pattern. I only teach how to make the square and she included it on her written pattern . The designer of the dress is who you need to contact . Her details will be provided with the pattern I’m sure . Good luck ! 💕
Such a great tutorial as usual, thank you. Do you have a tutorial of the strawberry vest / sweater. Rows of strawberries with green accent leaves. If not, could you post a tutorial of this? Thanks so much.
I’m not familiar with this sweater but assume there must be a designer that has provided a pattern?
@@PlayHookywithMe The pattern are rows of strawberries that have dimension. There are several tutorials, but for me they aren’t easy to follow like your tutorials.
This is lovely 😻
Thank you ! 💕🌸
So for round one do you have a total of 9 stitches or 8?
Total of 8 👍🏻
I'm sorry I'm not seeing what you said you put in the description box, where is it? I just recently found you and love your videos. Your quickly becoming the teacher to beat. ❤️
I found it yay! However I went to attic to see to order of the yarn you ordered and only saw uk prices. Are there u.s. prices?
How kind, thank you. The description box is below the video. If you are on your phone, you’ll see a little arrow to the far right of the title of the video.
Once there, you’ll see the details . To expand it , click the “more” button 💕
I ordered that pack from the UK .
They now sell this yarn in the U.S. at Love Crafts.
Here are the colors if you try to but from lovecrafts U.S. :
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/attic24/attic24-sweet-pea-cal-stylecraft-special-dk
I’m halfway through but my price keeps twisting rather than laying flat like yours. Why?
Twisting ? How do you mean ? Do you mean it’s tight and curling in on you? If so , you can try a larger hook to loose up your stitches 👍🏻💕
@@PlayHookywithMe I think that was my issue I made the initial ring too tight
@@LynxEatsHay ahhh okay , good luck 😀❤️
Where can I find the pattern this African flower square please.
I’m not sure. Maybe Pinterest has something similar ? I will eventually write a written pattern for this but I don’t have one yet.
So beautiful
😀💕
Hi there where do I find the description box please, I’ve bought the yarn and would like to do the exact blank you have done for my daughter. Thank you
It’s right under the video - you’ll see a little portion of the words and then you’ll see a “more” or a little arrow to push to open it all the way. I think it’s to the right of the words.
Thank you very much, can’t wait to start , I’ve done a few trials and your video is just the best thank you
So glad 😀💕
Hay madame❤
Can you show haw to make border and allso haw to finish back side to be same like front…thank you madame ❤
Border:
Scalloped Border Crochet | And How to Adapt Scallops to Fit Corners
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Flat seam joins:
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Your flowers are pretty do you have a tutorial making those same flowers with a granny square blanket but not a solid granny square doing a regular granny square baby blanket with the flower being the center
Hi / I’m a bit confused on what you are asking. Are you looking for a granny square with a flower in the center or are you meaning you this particular square worked up like a more traditional granny square?
I have 2 videos with flower granny squares:
I have this one that can worked as a traditional granny square. Instead of just working 2sides, you can go around all 4 with your granny clusters.
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And here’s a granny square with a flower in the center
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Beautiful
Thank you !