During my last write-up we had been reviewing the corrections for Herrschners Blue-Ribbon Afghans book. We'll continue with those corrections. The following pattern can be as follows:
Irish Trellis on page 50. The corrections to this pattern are listed below: The pattern repeat in Row 10 is 8 stitches - sk subsequent 3 sts, tr in next st, working in front of tr just made, tr in 3 sk sts = 4 sts %2B sk subsequent st, tr in subsequent 3 sts. Working behind 3 tr just produced, tr in sk st = 4 sts, for any total of 8 sts. 8 x 23.5 = 188 sts in addition to the ch-4 at the beginning and something tr at the end = 190 sts. Row 9 can finish with 191 sts. To improve this, by the end of Row 9, work 2 sc together. Then in Row 12 perform 2 sc in the initially stitch, to return to 191 sts.
Diamonds and Rings on page 62 - Clarification of Edging on Ring Panel
Rnd 1: (RS with rs facing and working in bk lps only, join MC in and dc of 1st ring with sl st, ch 3 (counts as dc)
*To join half ring, place half ring beneath very first full ring, (yo, insert hook into bk lp only of subsequent st on full ring, then insert hook between the 13th and 14th dc with the half ring, yo, set up lp (3 lps on hook) yo, and draw thru all 3 lps.
Within this very same joining st (with the full ring and also the half ring) - work (3dc, hdc) - corner produced. In bk lp only from the full ring only, work hdc in next st, sc in subsequent 3 sts, hdc in subsequent st. Insert free end from the half ring from the full ring, first dc with the half ring is along with the next sts of full ring. To become listed on this end, (yo, insert hook in between first and second dc with the half ring, then insert hook into bk lp only from the subsequent st of the full ring, yo, set up lp, (3 lps on hook) yo, and draw via all 3 lps on hook. Work (3 dc, hdc) within this same joining st (of half ring and full ring) - corner made. Entirely ring only, in bk lp only function hdc in subsequent st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, dc in subsequent st. **In subsequent ring (second ring) work sc in subsequent 3 sts. In next ring work dc in subsequent st, hdc in subsequent st, sc in subsequent 3 sts, hdc in next st, dc in subsequent st. Repeat from ** across to last ring. During the last ring hdc in next st, sc in subsequent 2 sts, hdc in next st. Repeat from * for second end or over the second side to the beginning full ring. On this ring count back the final 6 sts; in very first st work dc, hdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sl st in top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off.
You should have 7 sts in side of each and every MC ring and 3 sts in side of every A ring. Such as the corner sts (1 on both ends) you'll have a total of 248 sts
Christmas Celebration on page 72: Assembly sequence does not match the picture. Must be Tree, Snowflake, Candy Cane, Star, Tree, Star, Candy Cane, Snowflake, Tree
Heavenly Adore on page 108: Heart panel chart row 50 needs to be deleted, so you will see an even spacing of 2 rows between each pair of hearts. This will make the heart panel only 214 rows; once the angel panel is 215 rows. But this difference could be eased in during assembly.
Giraffes on page 110: Rows 2 - 8 say: sc in every sc across to last 2 sc; doing work in both lps, sc in last 5 sc. Should say: sc in each and every sc across to last 2 sc; doing work in both lps, sc in last 2 sc
Giraffes on pages 112 and 113: There are 2 stitches missing in the body of every giraffe. In row 44, stitch #68 and stitch # 70 ought to be shaded gray for your LDC. This will match the giraffes in the upper row. On page 112 the upper diamond pattern should be moved up one particular row, to begin on row 120.
Spots And Stripes on page 126: Row 19: P6,sl 1, K2 tog, psso, *P7, rep bet *'s when, P6 (21 sts)
Filet Hearts on page 130: The number of chains initially should be 184, not 185. On this filet pattern, each and every square of the chart equals 2 sts; either 2 dc or perhaps a ch 1 & 1 dc. To write Row 2 more specifically: (for block one) ch3, (this equals the beginning dc - but just isn't one of the dcs for that chart) dc in subsequent 36 dc, (this is 2dc for each and every square from the chart - function 1 dc in each and every dc) For Block Two: (ch 1, sk subsequent dc, dc in subsequent dc) this should be 18 times for the 18 squares with the chart ----not 19
Rainbow Ripple on page 136: Row 10: 2: Yo, and pull through 1 lp on hook, (yo and pull through 2 lps on hook) Four times, change to MC, (yo and pull through 2 lps on hook) Half a dozen times, ch 1, (yo and pull through 2 lps on hook) 10 times. Row 11: 2: is the exact same; after changing color, (yo and pull through 2 lps on hook) Half a dozen times
The above 's all the corrections that Leisure Arts provided for Blue Ribbon Afghans.
I'd like to tell you a few things about a wonderful book by House of White Birches. The book is hard cover and is called BIG BOOK of SCRAP CROCHET AFGHANS. We have made a number of the afghans in this book and may tell you top notch that the patterns are fantastic and I have not found any patterns that need correction. This book has a wonderful pattern called Chapeaus. The motifs on this pattern are little hats having a different color "ribbon" woven through the brim. They may be then edged in black (or to be different you may use white) for many rounds to produce the motif square. then whipstitch the motifs with each other and you've got a beautiful afghan of all different color chapeaus! We have made a number of these and every one works out different but beautiful. The ebook is worth purchasing in order to get this pattern!
Hot-Cross Granny is a rendition with the typical granny square. Its completed with a K hook and it has 5 colors per granny square. The colours that were used in the pattern were TLC Essentials by Coats & Clark in white, cranberry, light country rose, country blue, dark plum, light plum, butter, medium thyme & dark thyme. The mixture of these colors is really pretty.
Granny's Attic is another different granny square afghan. That one is done with 2 colors in each and every square - half square with the light color and the other half square done in the dark of the same color family. Lithg orange - dark orange, light blue - dark blue, light pink - dark pink, light green - dark gree, and so on. Each square is then trimmed in black. The squares are whipstitched together. STUNNING afghan!
Double Trouble is an afghan that we would think you would see inside a dorm room! Its bright, garrish, zigzaggy and actually different. Its completed in squares of 5 or 6 bright colors in each square and the squares are trimmed in black. The pattern helps to make the squares look like a zigzag pattern. The afghan is whipstitched with each other after which trimmed in rows of color then several rows of black. Different look to this afghan, for certain!
Catty-Corners is one particular of the afghans that I made. It had been very easy (though it looks difficult) and lots of fun to operate up. Its done with various scrap colors and black, cherry red, orange, bright yellow & pale yellow. Every square is completed is a log cabin style with all the motif of a flower at one particular edge. It then gets an edging of ripples. It is a ought to see afghan!
Harlequin is done in strips of diamonds. Very first strip is black, second strip is colored. The pattern shows the colored strips in blue and green in a strip, pink and cranberry in an additional, orange and yellow in an additional and two purples in one more. I made this afghan for my granddaughter and I made it with black in the initial strip, turquoise within the next, then a black strip, a hot pink strip, a black strip,a lime green strip, a black strip then an orange strip then black. She just LOVES it!
There's 1 a lot more crochet book I'd like to review in this post. It is...
The Best of Maggie Weldon Crochet Afghans - Leisure Arts. This book has a few of the neatest afghans going! I have made several from Maggie's book! Lets consider a handful of of these beauties!
Lacy Squares on page 12 - Definitely pretty victorian style afghan which will lend charm to any room in your home. The pattern is shown in off white and is done is 8" squares that have a lacy turn to them. This pattern is rated simple and from just reading even though it I think it is going to be an easy one to accomplish. Really worth trying!
Cabbage Rose on page 20 - This is a pettern that is a join as you go but I THINK it could easily be converted to individual squares which are whipstitched together if you wish. The 11" squares and worked up in white and tan. During each is a big cabbage rose with green leaves. The roses are carried out in lavender and pink. It really is rated as an intermediate pattern.
Pineapple Rose Blossom on page 24 - An attractive baby blanket! A fundamental granny square in white with tiny rosebuds of pale pink, pale blue and pale yellow during each and every other granny square. It's edged having a gorgeous pineapple edging. This is also rated intermediate.
Daisy Afghan on page 36 - This beautiful afghan just screams summer. Carried out squares of sage green with white double petaled daises with yellow centers during each and every square. Trimmed in white. Beautiful summer blanket for your couch. Rated as effortless! Looks fun to operate up!
Pinwheel Rose on page 52 - I have made several of these baby blankets and each turns out just a little different from usually the one before it. a fundamental granny square using a sweet rose worked to the center. It's shown in white with pale pink, pale yellow and pale blue roses. I've made it this way and also made one particular effortlessly pink roses for any beautiful baby girl. This is as easy rated pattern and it's also super easy and works up quickly! The pattern requires an H hook but I oftentimes tried an I hook. Just as the look than it better. Also, be sure you pull the center of the flower closed before cutting your yarn.
Baby's Bunny Afghan on page 74 - This is a great pattern for anyone that like to crochet from charts. Each and every square is performed in hdc in pink using a white lop-eared bunny worked in white. Each bunny has a white pom-pom tail. Adorable blanket. Rated intermediate.
Pretty Posies on page 80 - I made this afghan two years ago also it actually arrived on the scene prettier than the picture within the book! Rated as easy and easy it really is! A granny square using a posy in the center with leaves around it. Then a row of cream then the row along with of the posy then 2 a lot more rows of cream. The pattern shows buttons sewn around the center of the posies but I did not use the buttons. I liked it better without them. The pattern is shown in cream, pink, blue, purple & Yellow with green leaves. I made use of winter white, cranberry, plum, dark pink and butter. Its perfectly GORGEOUS and large too!
Baby's Granny Rose on page 82 - It is really an easy and quick pattern if you want a baby blanket in a rush. Its a sweet baby afghan that measures about 42". Its actually a sizable granny square with a decorative edging and tiny white roses across the edge with green leaves poking from behind the rose petals. Its done in all white with white roses. Rated easy! We have produced this one which is quick and easy!
Victorian Ripple on page 86 - A lovely ripple afghan which has a Victorian style edging on Each and every ripple! Different - very pretty! The pattern is shown in rose and white. Each ripple is extremely deep giving elegance for the overall finished afghan. This pattern is rated intermediate. 1 I expect to do within the future!
Zinnia Granny on page 88 - If you'd prefer large flowers then you'll love this afghan! Rated as intermediate its completed in 9" granny squares and every square has a huge pink zinnia during it. The zinnias have bright yellow centers and is also bordered by dark green leaves. The granny squares are cream color and each square is bordered within the exact same green since the leaves. Really a stunning blanket!
Country Rose on page 92 - This beauty is roofed in rich red roses. Done is squares of off white the large red roses use a butter colored center. A row of red placed between your rows of off white around the squares give definition to every square. This is definitely a must try personally!
Popcorn Hexagons on page 98 - Carried out white hexagons who have a lacy look to them. Each hexagon includes a flower motif inside the center inside a different color for each and every hexagon. This is a join as you go afghan and is rated intermediate. Appears like a flower garden when finished!
The aforementioned patterns are just a couple of that are pretty simple to perform, even if you are just starting out crocheter. Below are some ideas that I have found to work over the years.
When you're making a starting ring instructions will often tell you to chain 4 and sl st through the very first ch to produce a ring. I've found that it is better to ch 4 and as opposed to sl stitching to make a ring; begin your initial dc inside the 1st ch. Pattern would be ch 4, 2dc in 1st ch, ch 2, 2 dc in very same ch, ch1, 2dc in exact same ch, ch2, 2dc in identical ch, ch1, repeat 2 more times. This could be your very first round inside a granny square. Makes a nice center.
When you're making granny squares and you also come to the end of a across the pattern will often tell you to ch2 or ch3 and sl st to top of very first dc to complete the round. If you are continuing with a different round I've found it easier to execute a hdc then sl st to top of the first dc. Then you can certainly continue with all the subsequent round by making your initial 3dc shell in the corner that you simply ended the last round in. Continue around when you get to the end of the round do a 3dc shell because corner and hdc and sl st to top of 1st dc of the initially 3dc shell of this round. The overall look of the granny square is much better using this technique.
Upon finishing the mandatory amount of granny squares a pattern demand, you now have to sew them with each other. There are many ways you can do this. Very first way is place 2 squares with each other, right side to right side. With a yarn needle threaded with all the proper color yarn, begin in the center of the corner and go through both stitches. Bring your yarn via til you have a tail about 4 inches long. Make an additional stitch and pull fairly tight in that case your squares will be lined up very good. Now you only have to go by means of the outside loops of both squares with a whipstitch. At the end produce a double whipstitch and something stitch back in toward the middle a little. Cut yarn leaving a Four or five inch tail. Thread the tail though the yarn needle and weave via a handful of stitches then back by way of a couple of far more stitches. Always try this with the yarn tails to anchor them. Then cut close to squares. The second way to stitch the squares with each other is position the squares wrong side to wrong side. Stitch exactly the same a above but when you are as a result of putting the 2 squares with each other you will need to weave the tails back right through to the wrong side and anchor. This technique puts a tiny ridge involving the squares that looks quite pretty on certain afghan patterns. Its entirely your responsibility which way your prefer.
My last tip is definitely weave you yarn ends while you stitch the squares together. If you don't and wait until the whole afghan is stitched together you will have thousands of little ends to go back and weave through! There are lots of "finished" afghans sitting on closet shelves since the ends need weaving in. Its just so much easier to weave them in as you go.
Happy Crocheting (and weaving)
Lynn
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