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Feb 14, 2014 · Block the Second Edge: For something like a thread snowflake or doily, where you want sharp, tight edges and points, you'd move to the opposite side. For an afghan square, move to the left or right, keeping the corner at a 90 degree angle. Block the Rest of the Square: Keep going around the square, using the ruler and pins to create as perfect ...
Jul 19, 2017 · To start your crochet border, you will insert your crochet hook into one of the blanket stitches, then draw through your yarn. Make two chain stitches to begin your crochet stitches. Then you can tie a knot in your yarn end to secure it before weaving it in. Next you can begin to create any border you would prefer.
Jan 16, 2014 · But when making squares from different designers, that isn't always as easy as it might seem. Two designers might have both written patterns for 12" squares - but they might have very different tension levels. And when the same person makes both, they end up with one square that's 13" wide, and another that's only 10.5".
Apr 11, 2021 · The Pattern: These afghan pattern pieces are designed to remain as rectangular as possible due to the way they are made. The Main body is one piece (no side seams) and the arm holes are opened up. Two Rectangular sleeves fit the arm holes, and a hood is made from the leftover (or no hood if you choose). Cut the yarn to undo the squares from ...
- Deciding on Layout
- Deciding on Colour
- Deciding on Hook Size
- How Much Yarn?!
- To Block Or Not to Block
- Joining Squares with Different Stitch Counts
- Which Joining Method to Use
- Direction of Joining
The first thing you need to decide is what your layout is going to be. The usual way of doing this is to lay all the squares out on the floor and fiddle around with them until you are happy with colour/design placement. In the meantime your toddler will run all over you squares (and probably run off with a few), your other half will trip himself/he...
This is a very personal choice and I cannot guide you in that, I’m afraid. But THIS POST from Craftyminx is all about colours and she has some excellent links to help you choose colours if don’t trust your own colour-picking skills. Lucy from Attic24 is well-known for her beautiful colour combinations and you can find some great colour inspiration ...
When joining crochet squares (or knit squares for that matter) it is very easy to crochet too tightly. Your joins need to be elastic to accommodate the stretching that will naturally occur from using your finished blanket lots and lots (and LOTS)! If you decide to block your squares before joining them, you might also find that the “seams”, once jo...
This will depend on a lot of factors. What kind of yarn are you using? What is your hook size? How many squares will you be joining and what kind of join will you be using? So this is a question only you can answer. But I am happy to tell you how to figure out. 1. Decide on my hook/yarn/joining method. 2. Join 4 squares using your preferred method....
You do not HAVE to block your squares. I am sure millions of perfectly good afghans have been made without blocking. But sometimes squares do require blocking. This could be due to a variety of reasons: change in tension, inherent differences in yarns (when using more than one yarn per square), and design, to name but a few. If you do decide to blo...
Although it is preferable that your squares all have the same final-round stitch count, it is not essential. If you have made your squares using different patterns from different designers (the Block a Week CAL 2014being a classic example), you might find that you end up with a bunch of odd-numbered squares. What is important, though, is that your ...
The first thing you need to decide is if you want to join your squares as you go (often referred to as JAYGO), or join them all at the end with some sort of seam. Then you need to decide if you want a “lacy” look or a more solid look, because this will affect which of the 2 methods you can actually use. Join as you go, for example, is almost always...
(for lack of a better name) There are a couple of ways to approach the actual joining. I am going to look at the 3 most common methods. Some people prefer attaching their squares in strips, almost like scarves. These strips can then be attached along their lengths to form the blanket. This Groovyghanby Zelna Oliver from Zooty Owl is a perfect examp...
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Jun 22, 2020 · Starting with planning the afghan. Move on to crocheting the motifs. Layout the pieces and pack them up in a way that makes it easy to transport and assemble. Then the fun begins with a tried and true method to crochet the pieces together in record time! The final video shows you how to finish the granny square afghan with a very professional ...
Feb 20, 2012 · If you are thinking of making an afghan, the sheer size can be daunting, but crochet offers several different options for breaking it down into pieces. One of my favorites are the 12 inch blocks. They are like granny squares in that they usually start from a center point and work outward, but the finished designs are very different. Small and interesting, they are great traveling projects, and ...
