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New Crochet Blanket Tutorial!

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Hey Everyone!

I have a new crochet tutorial out today, yay!  I know you love the crochet tutorials and this one does not disappoint!  It features a border on the blanket and a bulky yarn so that this project will work up nice and quick.  It’s lacey enough that it can be used all year round, but still keep baby warm!  I used the LionBrand Tweed Stripes yarn so that it would have an interesting look without having to change different types of yarn, the yarn does the work for you which is nice!  Especially if you are a beginner and still getting the hang of it.

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Find the Pattern HERE
http://bit.ly/1Iy6sTJ

The yarn I used HERE
http://bit.ly/1cRm9v2

I used the color Limeade.

Time Code for reference
0:00-1:49 intro, yarn info, summary, pattern info
1:50-2:50 pattern info, swatches, gauge info
2:50-3:22 Step 1 Ch 94
3:22-6:40 Step 2, all of row 1
6:40-8:15 begin row 2, ch 3
8:15-8:58 Row 3
9:15 3 rows complete for idea on how its lookng
9:20-10:05 Adding next ball of yarn
10:13-10:30 ending blanket and beginning border
10:30-12:15 sc border
12:15-15:25 picot edge
15:25 fasten off and weave in ends
16:03 ending
16:50 How to find the about box

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Some tips!

If you are a loose crocheter, go down 1 hook size.  The pattern calls for a size K, but you can use a J. I am a looser crocheter and I ended up needing 1 more ball of yarn than the 4 suggested in the pattern.  I didn’t use much, but I needed it to finish the border, so keep that in mind and check your gauge if you think you might be off.  The balls of yarn aren’t expensive, so it wasn’t a big deal but I wanted you to be aware of that!

This picot edge can be used for many different blanket patterns, so feel free to add this idea to other blanket patterns!

This is a great beginner pattern because it is very repetitive.  Once you get the hang of the v stitch, you are good to go!

There should be 30 V stitches in each row, so if anything seems off, check that first!

 

LBblog5 Here is the full video tutorial!  Share it with your crocheting friends and let me know what you think!

Comments

  1. Melanie I just wanted to thank you, it has been 30+ years since I last crocheted, i was just a beginner back then. I saw your tutorial for the peach throw and it inspired me to start again, I have done 14 different throws, 6 baby blankets, two were from your vstitch tutorial. Thanks so much. Looking forward to more tutorials.

  2. Hi! I really want to make this blanket for a pregnant co-worker who is due in a month. I picked up baby yarn that I like but it’s a category 3. It’s the Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn. It’s recommended that I use a G hook. My silly self got this tutorial and the one that uses Bernat chunky baby yarn mixed up and I picked up a 10mm P hook. I know I can exchange the hooks but my question is, since the yarn is so thin can I double it like you did in the color block blanket tutorial and use a bigger hook like a J or K or will that make it look all messed up? Also I was was planning on doing it color blocked but I like the stitching on this one better. Thanks!

  3. I just finished making this blanket and it turned out great! Your tutorials are fantastic. I struggle with reading patterns and it is so helpful the way you break down the pattern in your video. I look forward to making more projects from your website. Thank you!!

  4. I would like to make it larger. How would I go about that?
    Love your tutorials. Have made a baby blanket but now my 11 year old granddaughter would like a
    one a little bit larger
    Thanks

  5. Hi can anyone tell me what the multiples for this blanket are please? Do I just double it? Tia

  6. Finished mine last week for my baby boy due the 25th. This was the 4th pattern I started, my OCD wasn’t having anything to do with ripples, waves, or anything else. Worked up super fast, and easy enough to do while actually watching tv for a seasoned hooker like me. I’ll send a photo when I figure out how.

    For those of you looking to make it bigger than the pattern size, add 3ch for each extra “V” couplet you’d like to add. Size will depend upon the weight of yarn, gauge of hook, and how tight you crochet.

  7. Can you help me with my blanket? I am half way through it and on one end, the left side of the blanket is much higher than the right side. Can I send you a picture? The left side keeps getting lower and lower. I may not have been going into the third stitch in the turning chain at the beginning. Could this be fixed with a border?

  8. i just found out I will br a grandma and I wanted to make him a blanket. Your tutorial was wonderful and my blanket is almost done. Still have to do the edging. Thank you so much

  9. Thank you for your tutorials have really
    Enjoyed them and have a new blanket pattern
    To enjoy making

  10. Melanie,

    I truly enjoy all of your videos, you have a tremendous talent, not only for ALL of your crafting, but for conveying instruction as if you’re sitting right with us every step of the way! Thank you! I have a question about the Tweed Stripes baby blanket, would like to make a bit larger, how would I calculate the number of additional chain stitches at the beginning so not to get confused then still following your video, particularly when you come to the end of a row, not sure how it would be impacted?

    Thank you!

  11. Hi, I just finished, my project, and it looks beautiful, I made mine a litltle big ( a c

  12. I would also like to make a larger blanket. How many more chain stitches do we need to add to the first row?

  14. I just finished a baby blanket using this same yarn. I’m going to get a different color of stripe tweed to croche this blanket next. Love your tutorials they are wonderful to learn from!

  15. Learning to crochet from your tutorials has been and continue to be so much fun! Love you, you show Exactly what I need to learn…keep it up you’re great !,,

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