This post series is for those who crochet but think that
they are limited in what they can do because they only know a few stitches. Well
you can stop believing that now.
Knowing how to just chain your foundation and then using any
given stitch that you are comfortable with, you can create anything that can be
formed from a square or rectangular shape. I used to think I could only make a blanket if
I didn’t have a specific pattern first but thankfully, somewhere along the way,
I realized that I only needed to know the dimensions of the squared item and
using the stitches I already knew, I could create my own design. I will post
instructions for my own designs in future postings, but for this post I will be
focusing more on the structure of many of these square items which you can
create just using what you already know about crocheting.
I am going to group blankets, towels, and pot holders all
into one basic set of instructions, since they are easily seen as square or
rectangular. Create a chain in the width you wish to create, then create enough
rows using whichever stitch you want in the length of the item. Sounds simple
enough, but what does that really mean?
Let’s take a throw blanket as the example. Since the two
dimensions are different it will be easier to understand which length we are
discussing. The approximate throw blanket size we will use for this example is
52”x60”. Because we are crocheting using size instead of stitch number, you do
not have to worry about the weight of the yarn or the hook size you will be
using. You can use whichever yarn and hook you are most comfortable with or for
whatever thickness of blanket you prefer.
First, create a foundation chain that is approximately 52”.
Add enough turning chains for the stitch you will be using to create the
blanket. I use a double crochet most often when I create blankets, so I will
continue this example using a double crochet (dc). At the end of my 52” chain,
I would crochet 2 more chains (ch) and then dc into the 3rd ch from
the hook.
Then dc across to the end of the chain. Ch 2, dc across.
Repeat with rows of ch 2, dc across until your blanket is 60” long.
If you would like, you can create a border around the
blanket or change up your design by changing the stitch you use for some of the
rows.
It’s as simple as that. Now you have a blanket that is 52” x
60” and created by you.
You will just need to adjust the dimensions of your
crocheting to create other sized blankets, pot holders, or even towels. For
towels and washclothes, I recommend using cotton yarn.
Other items that I will be discussing in this series are
scarves, shawls, sweaters, vests, pull over tops, headbands, and maybe more.
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