67- BLANKET PROJECT FOR NELSON MANDELA
This project is
being done to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Nelson
Mandela.
While working
on the Guinness World record breaking event (for the largest blanket), we
Indians were breaking a record set by South Africa 67-blankets group. We heard about this event to honour Nelson
Mandela and decided to join in too. This
is my meagre contribution to that awesome event.
Read about the
event by 67-blankets at http://showme.co.za/east-london/news/67-blankets-aims-for-4-5km-portrait/
This is the
huge 4515 m2 portrait that is being planned.
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We, in India,
are only making all-black blankets. If
you’d like to join, please check https://www.facebook.com/groups/659656327539041/ and HURRY as the deadline is coming
up soon. All details on Facebook group page.
The pattern is
the regular, simple granny square , 160 cm x 160 cm square.
Materials used :
Today I’ve used 1.4 kg of unbranded 6/8 ply DK black
acrylic yarn with a 5 mm crochet hook
Purchase yarn at http://www.pradhanembroiderystores.com/category.php?cat_id=220
Or via Samrat Mega Store, Pune
at https://www.facebook.com/samratmegastore/ or
Skill level :
Easy
Size : 160 cm x 160 cm
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 chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
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
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
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
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.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
For this lovely project, we need to use the simple
granny square pattern.
You can opt to start with chains or the magic
circle start. Check the top of this blog for magic circle start information.
These two charts will help you along in creating
your black blanket for the Nelson Mandela project. Come along and be a part of
something beautiful!
This is how you'll start and keep working around till you reach 160 cm x 160 cm
..and this is the detail of the following rounds.
Start Round 1 :
with a magic circle. Work 3 dc in the magic circle ;
(ch 2, 3 dc) in the same magic circle 2 more
times ;
ch 2, and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Pull lightly to close.
In case you find the magic circle difficult,
here’s Option 1.
Start Round 1 Option
1 : with a ch 4, join with a
sl-st to the 1st ch.
Work 3 dc in the ch-4 sp ;
(ch 2, 3 dc) in the
same ch-4 sp 2 more times ;
ch 2, and join with a sl-st to the 1st
st.
From this round on remember 2 things
:
a) That we sk all dc’s
all the time and only work in the ch-sps,
b) That we will work 3
dc in each ch-sp, and (3 dc ; ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner. That’s basically all we need to do. Easy enough, right?
Round 2 : sl-st into
the 1st ch-sp , (3 dc ; ch 2, 3 dc) in that 1st
corner ch-sp ;
*ch 1, rep (to) once in the next corner ch-sp* ;
rep *to* all around ;
ch 1 and join with a sl-st to the 1st
st.
Round 3 : sl-st into
the 1st ch-sp , 3 dc in the 1st ch-sp ;
(3 dc ; ch 2, 3 dc) in the next corner
ch-sp ;
*ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-sp ;
ch 1, rep (to)
once in the next corner ch-sp* ;
rep *to* all around ;
ch 1 and join with a sl-st to the 1st
st.
and that’s or pattern done! You work in rounds, remember the 2 points
mentioned above and keep going till you reach 160 cm x 160 cm.
As you’re working a square, once you
reach 160 cm along one side, you’re done!
It is always lovely to *give back* to
the less fortunate.. more than it is to receive.. so I do hope you join in this
drive as well.
Once done, fold your project up, neatly bag it and courier to Kochi , Kerala, India (This is for Indians ONLY. For all others, please check your delivery point on the Facebook group page. Thanks)
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