Tuesday 6 December 2016

ILLUSION BLANKET

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ILLUSION BLANKET

For all of you who are following my blogs, you will know how I have always complained about motifs and granny squares and weaving and tying in ends.  That said, there are some patterns that just *must* be done.. no matter how much it troubles you in the finishing process.  The Illusion blanket is one such creation 

When I saw this creation, I knew I had to make it. 

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Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s)                   hk : Hook
dc : Double crochet          sp : Space                                 
sl-st : Slip stitch                ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es)                  
yo : Yarn Over     


Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs 

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro 

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps.  One sc made.  Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M 

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); 
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made.  
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo 

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0 

How to add beads : Check this video at https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I

How to work with beads in crochet : Check out this video at https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0

Instructions using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.  For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too

This is an awesome free pattern at
http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/tumbling-blocks-throw  and this is the inspirational photograph that started me on my crazy adventure with this blanket.


Put aside your worry about weaving in ends, and I urge you to try this one out. The end result is *SO* worth it all.

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crochet blanket, illusion blanket

The trick for this pattern is to get three colours that go well together and have a slight contrast.  It is the contrast that gives off the 3-D effect.

For this blanket, I used (about 2 skeins of each colour) our Indian Vardhaman Millenium with a 4 mm crochet hook.
I'd say that this qualifies as an Intermediate skill level.

As there were so many ends, I decided to line this blanket with some really soft satin and it made a really super project that was (and is) appreciated by the recipient.

Enjoy creating your illusion and be awed by it. Do remember to tag me, so we can both drool over it together. Thanks.

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