Saturday 13 January 2018

GRANNY RIPPLE AFGHAN FOR A BABY BOY

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GRANNY RIPPLE AFGHAN FOR A BABY BOY

There are so many patterns for a baby girl - flowers, butterflies... all work.. but for a baby boy, one needs to be a little more careful ;)

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Today we’re working on an afghan that works with the famous Chevron stitch and uses two simple different stitches, cleverly used to give this brilliant pattern.

Chevrons have an advanced skill level.  The beauty of the chevron pattern is usually shown out better with change(s) of colour – so at least one change of colour is advisable.

Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 1 kg of our local Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply acrylic with a 4 mm crochet hook
For Non-Indians : I’d say you can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this lovely project. 

Skill level : Advanced
Size made :


Abbreviations used :
sc : single crochet            dc : Double crochet
ch : chain                         ch-sp : chain space
sp : space                        rep : Repeat
trc : Treble / triple crochet
dtrc : Double triple crochet

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

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

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

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA  

Half Double Crochet : Hdc :  yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps.  One hdc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

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

Double Triple Crochet : dtrc :  wrap yarn three times around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times.  One trc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/XyPrnAtOs3U
                   
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly.  View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno 

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to carry your yarn along when working with two colours.  

Instructions : Using U.S terminology

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What I loved about this blanket is the simplicity – it’s a basic granny square stitch.. and it goes up and down chevron-wise and creates ripples.. but the best part is that I worked two rows per colour, so I had larger bands and only one side of yarns to hide and fasten off.


Border :

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With a chevron, one does not need to work a border.  However, just to get all the knots and weave-ins of the multi-colours neatly hidden, I worked a row of hdc down both the sides.
Remember when working on the vertical bar of the dc, you will work 2 sts. 
The other thing that I’d advise is that you count the number of rows you have worked, and ensure that you have that many stitches when you are working down the sides.

Fasten off and weave in ends.
Block as per yarn instructions. 
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