I started this last week, and I love it so far. It's coming out really pretty. Making it for my nephew and girlfriends baby due in June...making it white, baby blue, and soft green for their baby boy. I hope they like it...it's coming out beautiful...thank you for the tutorial...very easy to follow...
Just finishing up this blanket. Used pastel white, purple and yellow. Came out nice. First baby blanket I made and completed. Thank you for such a great tutorial. Your a natural teacher and artist. Again, thanks
THANK YOU! I had problems with the beginnings of the rows and also I couldn’t figure out how to change colors easily. Your technique is easier and better than the others. You are describing all the details clearly. Thank you again. Have a nice day!
Okay okay, let me get this clear. Usually, when I crochet, I can make mistakes easily. But- with this stitch, it’s literally IMPOSSIBLE. I sat on my bed, with my started blanket project, and in thirty minutes I finished the first row. It was so quick and fast. And it’s super satisfying to do this stitch. Usually I get tired of crocheting and put down the hook, but you made the best tutorial EVER on this. Super easy to follow. Thank you SO MUCH! ❤️❤️❤️
This is very concise I love it, you’ve explained everything so well. Some videos take close to an hr to teach what you’ve taught in under 25 min! Super awesome, love your work! Thank you!
Thank you for all your tutorials. You have such nice calming voices and way of explaining. I just finished a blanket from one of your tutorials this will be the second blanket from your tutorials.
Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial! Very clearly explained and easy to follow. This was my first crochet project and my blanket has turned out so pretty!!! I'm gifting it to a couple who had a baby just recently, I hope they like it as much as I do :)
from all the tutorials i seen this is by far the best one!!! love that there is no single crochet to start with!!! you work straight up to the pattern. love it🌺🎉😍💖
I finally finished this project for my friend's twin girls. I used the colors soft pink, white, and chocolate. Although I didn't get the same measurements as yours, both blankets turned out beautifully. Thanks for the video.
Great tutorial! Love the pattern and colors you've chosen as well as the border. I appreciate you taking your time, which is very helpful for us beginners. Thank you so much! ❤
Also, I tried for the first time new way to go into my chain row! Loved the results! No big holes! And my name is Marie, and I am the crocheter. Acct. is in my husband’s name! 😊
thank you so much for your time in explaining all the step by steps. Great job! I'm working on a blanket in the colors of "The nightmare before Christmas" for my daughter.
Very nice tutorial, I just finished the main part of the blanket, It took me 2 months of crochet on and off and between other crafts I do. I'm now ready to add the border. I used blue and white, I will use gray for the border. Thanks for sharing this video. Happy Crocheting!!
@@AmandaCrochets thank you so much I am doing this blanket for my future baby and since I don't know if it's going to be a boy or a girl so I am using both pink and blue. Pray for me since my first baby girl died last November since she was suffering from CDH.
I am making this blanket right now and watching you is very helpful. I am new to crochet and you have taught me a lot. I was wondering if you would be able to demonstrate another blanket i found that was a free pattern?
I love this! It's beautiful! I just finished making my "bump" this, and I'm so very pleased! Now another for my colleague. Thank you for the simple steps xx
Amanda,That is gorgeous & I want to make 3 of them for boys.!!!!! N keep making them.i love ur video,it is perfect I’m praying I can make it.!!!! Thank u for sharing.!
V if you want to double the size, you will want to make 266 chains. I did 133 chains for this blanket. Of course it all depends on how you crochet as well.
@@AmandaCrochets you are so Welcome! In fact I'm going to try this blanket very soon. You have inspired me! I just love Grey mixed with any colors, but baby pink and blue's are just the best! I'm going to make a adult size throw in shades if grey also, cannot wait to get started. Even though I live in AZ I don't limit my blanket making til only the winter time. The heat doesn't seem to bother me thank goodness! I get the majority of my orders then too!
@@lindacoats7322 I'm glad I could inspire you. That's my goal with this channel-to inspire and teach others how to crochet. I'm with you on that, as I love gray mixed with different colors as well. Gray seems to be my go-to color lately. Blankets are one of my favorite things to make. I'm glad the heat doesn't get to you and you're not limited by that. It always helps with the air on as well. That's wonderful that you get so many orders. I'm sure people are thrilled with their handmade gifts you make them :)
Beautiful pattern, thank you so much! I’m currently making this blanket and planning on making the same shell edge as you showed us. But I would really like to go around one more time with another color around the shell edge with maybe a single crochet? Would that be possible? If you can help in any way I’d be so grateful!
Thank you and thanks for watching! Of course! You can change up the border however you'd like. I think if you added a single crochet border onto the shell border, it would look cute, especially if you did it in a different color from your shell border.
Thank you for your excellent teaching and beautiful pattern! Just finished mine today using your colors and hook size. Unfortunately, it didn't work out very well for me. The foundation row was too tight with no stretch, compared to the rest of the blanket which was crocheted with my normal, loose tension. Blocking didn't help. Any suggestions for me to correct this for future projects?? Thanks so much again for your video and your help! :) Vikki
John Neyhart you’re welcome! It sounds like a tension issue. As far as how to fix this, I would go up a hook size or two just for the initial chain. Then I would switch back to the hook you want to use for the rest of the blanket. That should help with your tension being the same and consistent throughout. Hope that helps!
This blanket is beautiful! I can’t wait to make it. Your teaching is very easy to follow. Just wondering though, did you only use one skein of each blue, white and grey colors? As in only three skeins total? I want to make sure to know how many I should buy to make this exact blanket.
Thank you! I ended up using 2 skeins of each color. However, I bought 3 skeins of each color just to make sure I had more than enough. I tend to always buy a little more than needed.
I love it, you forgot to mention that with the three colors its takes two skeins of each color. when I was making this (for my cousin who had a baby yesterday) I thought this took one skein each but came short. I looked at your written pattern and it said two skeins per color ☺ I thought it maybe helpful for anyone who is a visual learner and learns from the video ☺
Around the 1:14 mark I mentioned the supplies needed. I originally mentioned you'll need 3 skeins of each color in order to complete this blanket. When working on this blanket, I realized I only used 2 skeins of each color. I believe I mentioned this later on in my video. I also have the written pattern listed in the description box below.
This is a super easy pattern, I just finished one for gender neutral for a friend who doesn’t know the sex of their baby until it’s born! My colors were Mint, White, Yellow! I taught myself how to do this stitch by looking at another blanket....lol Too bad other stitches aren’t as easy! You are a Great Teacher, so I Subscribed 01/24/20 so I may learn a few others...I’ve been doing Crochet since I was a little girl, my babysitter taught me 44 years ago! I’ve never been able to follow a pattern unless I’ve followed someone’s teaching or visually learning by looking at a blanket & trying it!
I’ve never made a granny stripe blanket before, been crocheting for 50 years. It’s easier than I thought it would be. I’m using 2 colors instead of 3 but still using the change color ever 6 rows
Can't wait to try out this pattern! I am a beginner and you explain this stitch very well! Our niece is turning 1 and I wanted to make this blanket for her. What size would you recommend so she can use it for a few years? Also, how do I determine how much yarn to use? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks a bunch!
As far as a good size, I would say about or around 40x40 would be a good size. You can always make the blanket 40 inches wide and just make the blanket a little longer. For yarn, I always overbuy just in case. If I have any yarn leftover, I'll either use it for another project or return it. Hope that helps!
Thanks for your video, I made one for my great-grandson and I am so pleased with how it turned out. I would love to see a tutorial on newborn mittens and what size yarn would I use?
Judy Manning you’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed and I’m sure that your blanket will be cherished. For newborn mittens, I would probably use a size 3 weight yarn.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m fairly new to crochet but really wanted to give this a try. I have finished the main part of the blanket and it is beautiful. I’m working on the gray border and I found that the side was difficult but I eventually worked it out but now I’m at the bottom and really struggling with how to do that part. I’m not sure if my foundation row was just to tight or somehow wrong. I can’t seem to be able to get into the stitch the same way I did at the top. I’m not really even sure how to explain the problem I’m having. It’s almost like there isn’t really a stitch to get into like there was at the top? Any advice? Thank you.
April Batty you’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed this tutorial. I understand exactly what you’re saying. It is possible that your foundation chain is too tight. As a beginner that can happen. I would suggest going up a hook size just to make your chain until your tension evens out a little more. As far as the bottom of the blanket, I would make 2 stitches in the spaces in between the double crochet clusters. Then make one stitch in the same chain as the double crochet clusters. That should help keep things a little more balanced. I hope this makes sense! I believe I showed this step more in detail if you look for my candy stripe blanket video.
Thank you for your video ♥️ it is beautiful! I have used a Caron Latte Cakes Blueberry yarn which transitions through different blues and whites. I used your measurements for the tail of the blanket however made it a bit longer so not only fits the cot but will also be able to be used when my nephew grows into a young boy. I’ve finished the main part of the blanket and going to do the border with a dark blue single stitch and white shell stitch to finish. The blanket is so soft and warm 🥰 With the shell stitch border did you add any additional stitches when at each corner to assist in turning the border nicely?
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying this pattern! I haven’t used the latte cakes before, but I am tempted to pick some up sometime. For the border, I didn’t do any additional stitches to help round out the corner, I just alternated the shell and single crochet all the way around. I’m sure your nephew will cherish your blanket for years!
Thank you! I love your tutorials. I plan to do a granny stripe blanket in 3 colors for a queen size bed rather than a baby blanket. About how many chains would you start with? Thanks,
@@AmandaCrochets Thanks Amanda. I think this will be a good pattern for my first blanket. Just now finishing up row 3. How many skeins of yarn do you think I will need? I have 9 of 3 different colors. Each says 355 yards. Your tutorials are great. I have had an especially challenging time with getting the ends right and yours was very helpful so I am hoping they line up this time for me.
Valerie Girrens it’s hard to say as I haven’t made a blanket that big, but that’s probably more than enough. If you ever need more yarn, Caron Simply Soft does not have dye lots so you don’t have to worry about the color being slightly off skein to skein.
Amanda, so sorry for posting twice but I’m a little unclear on something. When you’ve finished going around all four sides with the shell stitch, and you come to the corner where you started, how do you end it off? Do you join it somehow? Please help if you can, I’m a little stuck. Thanks!
No worries! When you've made your shell border, you will simply join with a slip stitch to the beginning of your border round. Then you will fasten off and weave in all your ends. Hope that clears things up for you!
Hello Amanda, on your web site, is that the same sized blanket that in the chair, if not, can you provide that. I’ve never done this before, but I’ll definitely try this for my grandson on the way. Thank you
Hi Sheba! Yes, this turned out to be the same size as in the photos on my website. This would be a great pattern to use for your grandson's blanket! Happy crocheting :)
Great tutorial, question do you make a knot to secure the new color with the previous color? I’m always afraid that with use or wash it will unravel, just wondering. Thanks in advance! 😊
I don't make a knot to secure, but I do crochet over it at least once. Then when I weave in my ends, I make sure to go in 3 different directions to make sure it's secure enough. I've never had a problem with them unraveling though.
Amanda, Enjoyed your video, and I made pictured blanket! Not happy with the right side curling border. I have been crocheting for over 60 years, so I don’t believe it’s a tension issue. Think I put too many sc along the first row for border. I am ready to frog it! How do I insert a photo of the blanket for your guidance?
Hi Marie and thanks for reaching out! I’m glad you enjoyed my blanket pattern. It’s a lot of fun to make. Yes, the curling is probably due to too many stitches. You can make a little less stitches and it should come out just right. Hope that works! You can always email me photos of your finished blanket. My email is listed in the description box of the video. 😊🧶
Thanks for the demo! I have crochet one blanket for my niece. Wanting to share my joy by attaching a photo of the end product but I cant find such option. 🤭
MsPrisyl you’re very welcome! I don’t think you’re able to share photos on UA-cam, but you can always send me them to my email which is amandacrochets@yahoo.com.
Hi! I can't wait to start this! I was wondering if you know how many rows this is? I have a few colors and I wanna make some fun but symmetrical stripes. Thank you!
Hello there! Your video has inspired me to try to crochet this blanket but I want to use 4 colors. Can you tell me how many rows I should do with each color for a baby blanket? I’m also planning on buying 100% cotton yarn that suggests I use a 4mm hook. Would I still start w/the same nmbr of chains in the 1st row to create the same width blanket?
Hello! You can use as many colors as you'd like. You can stick with the 6 rows of each color like I did or you can change it up however you'd like. If you're using a smaller hook and yarn, you will need to make more chains in order to complete the blanket the same size as mine in the video. You will chain a multiple of 3. Once satisfied, you will add 1 chain to the end. I can't say how many chains that would be, but you can always experiment and measure to get the width you want.
Amanda Crochets thank you so much for responding, I’m 56 and I probably have not crochet since I was maybe 10?? Your video made it seem so simple and I can’t wait for my supplies to arrive! I usually hire a relative to make my blankets as so many friends and colleagues are having babies. I hope this is a new hobby for me!
@@xtinae2402 My baby blankets are various sizes, depending on the pattern. However many baby blankets are around 35x35 or so. The blanket mentioned in this tutorial is 37x40.
It depends on what you like to work with. My go-to yarn is Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn as it's super soft and comes in a lot of different colors. However, I really enjoy Patons Canadiana, Caron Simply Soft, Premier Puzzle Yarn, and Premier Anti-Pilling Yarn.
Hi Amanda- do you have a video on how to hide tails (change colors). My blanket is coming along nicely but I’ll need to finish it soon. I would like your take
Xtina E hello! I don’t have a video, but to weave in ends, I usually insert my tapestry needle back and forth a few times to keep them hidden. I’ll try and explain it in a future video!
I would like to make this in throw size. Do you have any idea about how much yarn I'd use of each color? I'd like to do about 6 rows black and 6 of white, but with just one row of gold in between.
This is beautiful. I have never had children so not for sure about what people tell me. I have heard that this is not a good stitch for babies because they get their hands/fingers tangled in the holes? Is this right?
Did I miss the part where it told you how to thread the extra pieces of string? Can I just knot them and cut them if i’m already far along in the crocheting?
You can knot them, but I would still recommend weaving them into your work. Check out this video where I show you how to weave in ends: ua-cam.com/video/494pqpOgMt8/v-deo.html
Hi. I’m making a baby blanket for my niece’s baby due in December. I’ll be using Bernat Baby Blanket super bulky 220 yards. Any suggestions as to what stitch I could do to make the blanket. Also, what dimensions and how many skeins will I need? Thank you!!
Hi Denise! It would depend on how big you wanted to make the baby blanket, but I would at least start off with 4-5 skeins. I've made a few blankets with Bernat Baby Blanket by making a V-stitch blanket and a larger crochet hook. However, if you don't want to use this stitch, you can use the blanket stitch, Suzette, stitch, or sedge stitch. These are more dense stitches and don't create a lot of holes. I have tutorials for each of these stitches on my channel. Good luck and happy crocheting!
Love your work have one question what do you recommend for a baby blanket and do you only use three skeins of yarn for your example or three of each ? Thank you very much
Elizabeth Ruvalcaba thank you! You can use any worsted weight #4 yarn you would like such as Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, Red Heart with Love, or the Caron Simply Soft yarn I used in this tutorial. You can use any colors you like and change up the stripes as well. Or you can make this a solid color. It’s really up to you. For this tutorial I used 2-3 skeins of each color.
I like the simple, clean border. Thanks.
You're welcome! Glad you like it 😊
I started this last week, and I love it so far. It's coming out really pretty. Making it for my nephew and girlfriends baby due in June...making it white, baby blue, and soft green for their baby boy. I hope they like it...it's coming out beautiful...thank you for the tutorial...very easy to follow...
You’re welcome! That sounds so pretty! I’m sure they will love it 😊
Just finishing up this blanket. Used pastel white, purple and yellow. Came out nice. First baby blanket I made and completed. Thank you for such a great tutorial. Your a natural teacher and artist. Again, thanks
Susan Johnson you’re very welcome! That color combo sounds very pretty!
I loved this video - you showed me from start to finish and I want to thank you because my blanket is stunning.
Sylvia Bryant thanks for the kind words! I’m sure your blanket is beautiful 😊
Thank you ...I really enjoyed how you helped make this blanket for my grandson, who is due in December 23 ❤
You’re very welcome! Congrats on your new grandson!
I love how you explain the instructions in your. Videos.
Thank you!
THANK YOU! I had problems with the beginnings of the rows and also I couldn’t figure out how to change colors easily. Your technique is easier and better than the others. You are describing all the details clearly. Thank you again. Have a nice day!
You're very welcome! I'm so glad I could help clear things up for you! I hope you enjoy making a project using this stitch. Have a nice day :)
Okay okay, let me get this clear. Usually, when I crochet, I can make mistakes easily. But- with this stitch, it’s literally IMPOSSIBLE. I sat on my bed, with my started blanket project, and in thirty minutes I finished the first row. It was so quick and fast. And it’s super satisfying to do this stitch. Usually I get tired of crocheting and put down the hook, but you made the best tutorial EVER on this. Super easy to follow. Thank you SO MUCH! ❤️❤️❤️
You’re very welcome! I’m so happy to hear you gave this blanket a try and are enjoying it! Keep it up!! 💕💕
@@AmandaCrochets I just went to hobby lobby and got a ton of yarn for it, again thank you so much for this! Your instructions are very clear. 🍀💖❤️
@@aliyaaquarian9181 you’re very welcome!!
This is very concise I love it, you’ve explained everything so well. Some videos take close to an hr to teach what you’ve taught in under 25 min! Super awesome, love your work! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for all your tutorials. You have such nice calming voices and way of explaining. I just finished a blanket from one of your tutorials this will be the second blanket from your tutorials.
Aw thank you! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy my tutorials and patterns 😊🧶
Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial! Very clearly explained and easy to follow.
This was my first crochet project and my blanket has turned out so pretty!!!
I'm gifting it to a couple who had a baby just recently, I hope they like it as much as I do :)
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed making this blanket. I'm sure the couple was delighted to receive your blanket :)
from all the tutorials i seen this is by far the best one!!! love that there is no single crochet to start with!!! you work straight up to the pattern. love it🌺🎉😍💖
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy this one 😊
Excellent tutorial! You go nice and slow for us beginners. Thanks so much😁
You’re welcome!
I finally finished this project for my friend's twin girls. I used the colors soft pink, white, and chocolate. Although I didn't get the same measurements as yours, both blankets turned out beautifully. Thanks for the video.
Terri Miller those colors sound very pretty! I’m glad you enjoyed this video!
Great video. Thank you for keeping the instructions simple and explaining each step. It's a stunning blanket and I'm excited to start it 💕
Ashlea Henderson thank you! I’m glad you found my video helpful and easy to understand. Enjoy making your blanket!
Thank you so much. I love this pattern. And you make it so easy to follow
You’re welcome 😊
Great tutorial! Love the pattern and colors you've chosen as well as the border. I appreciate you taking your time, which is very helpful for us beginners. Thank you so much! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Also, I tried for the first time new way to go into my chain row! Loved the results! No big holes! And my name is Marie, and I am the crocheter. Acct. is in my husband’s name! 😊
I’m glad you found a new way for your chain row! Always satisfying when something works out 😊
thank you for a great pattern especially like the way you work in the new color...you explain how to very well...
Betty Boop thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed this and found it helpful!
I'll be having a baby boy in June and I want to start this amazing project in March. Thanks for the easy-to-follow steps :-)
CNN CNN you’re very welcome! And congrats on your new bundle of joy!
Excellent tutorial and this baby blanket,you showed everything,thank you thank you 🙏
Thanks!
thank you so much for your time in explaining all the step by steps. Great job! I'm working on a blanket in the colors of "The nightmare before Christmas" for my daughter.
You're very welcome! Sounds like a pretty blanket. I'm sure your daughter will love it :)
Very nice tutorial, I just finished the main part of the blanket, It took me 2 months of crochet on and off and between other crafts I do. I'm now ready to add the border. I used blue and white, I will use gray for the border. Thanks for sharing this video. Happy Crocheting!!
Thanks for watching my tutorial! I'm glad you enjoyed this pattern. I'm sure your blanket turned out wonderful! Happy crocheting :)
Hi thank you. Starting a blanket today. I do for Charity.
Love from South Africa
That’s wonderful! Happy crocheting! 😊🧶
I was going to stop crochet but this has changed my mind going to do one cor my self as my legs get cold thank you very much
You’re very welcome!
Nice and easy to watch and learn, plus really good for a beginner. Thank you.
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed 😊
I love it. My niece is due in February.
Congrats!
I'm actually using this pattern to make an heirloom Christmas blanket, it's queen sized but it's coming out beautifully!
That’s amazing! I bet it’ll be beautiful!
I'm hoping this will be my first baby project, I am new to crocheting...so here goes! ;0)
Thanks for your clear instructions.
Tracy Harrison you’re very welcome and good luck!
I am a new learner and I so happy that I am able to do this pattern 😃
Thank you
Alima Rahman you’re very welcome! I wish you the best on your crocheting journey!
@@AmandaCrochets thank you so much I am doing this blanket for my future baby and since I don't know if it's going to be a boy or a girl so I am using both pink and blue. Pray for me since my first baby girl died last November since she was suffering from CDH.
Alima Rahman you’re welcome! Lots of prayers sent your way for a healthy baby!
Very nice baby blanket!
Thanks!
I am making this blanket right now and watching you is very helpful. I am new to crochet and you have taught me a lot. I was wondering if you would be able to demonstrate another blanket i found that was a free pattern?
I’m glad my videos have been helpful! I could help with the other pattern, just let me know what it is.
I love this! It's beautiful!
I just finished making my "bump" this, and I'm so very pleased! Now another for my colleague. Thank you for the simple steps xx
Lisa Jackson you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed this tutorial and this pattern. I’m sure they will make wonderful gifts 😊
I've come back for another. My 10 year old has asked me to make blankets for the homeless shelter. I couldn't tell him no x
@@Bluesheeran85 i’m just looking through the comment sections and that’s so sweet. I’m sure they’ll be greatly appreciated. have a good day :)!
Love the video I am make it for a friend that is going to have her first baby
That sounds like a great idea!
Amanda,That is gorgeous & I want to make 3 of them for boys.!!!!! N keep making them.i love ur video,it is perfect I’m praying I can make it.!!!! Thank u for sharing.!
Robin Pratt thank you for the kind words! This is one of my favorite blankets I’ve made. So many fun color combos!
Beauitful.i will be trying one for my granddaughter that is due in March
Robin Glover thanks! I’m sure your blanket will turn out amazing and will be cherished for a very long time.
How many chain to start with if I would like to double that size?
V if you want to double the size, you will want to make 266 chains. I did 133 chains for this blanket. Of course it all depends on how you crochet as well.
I just love these colors together! Absolutely so Beautiful!
Linda Coats thank you!!
@@AmandaCrochets you are so Welcome! In fact I'm going to try this blanket very soon. You have inspired me! I just love Grey mixed with any colors, but baby pink and blue's are just the best! I'm going to make a adult size throw in shades if grey also, cannot wait to get started. Even though I live in AZ I don't limit my blanket making til only the winter time. The heat doesn't seem to bother me thank goodness! I get the majority of my orders then too!
@@lindacoats7322 I'm glad I could inspire you. That's my goal with this channel-to inspire and teach others how to crochet. I'm with you on that, as I love gray mixed with different colors as well. Gray seems to be my go-to color lately. Blankets are one of my favorite things to make. I'm glad the heat doesn't get to you and you're not limited by that. It always helps with the air on as well. That's wonderful that you get so many orders. I'm sure people are thrilled with their handmade gifts you make them :)
Thankyou so much!! Perfect video 👍🙏
Thank you so much!
I love this stitch. It seems I'm making everything with the granny stitch.
Dorothy Talerico right?! Such a fun stitch!
My English isn’t so good, but as you explained, I managed that too... I’m from Germany and a beginner !!!! Thank you !!!!
Jelisaveta Jacksch-Radic you’re welcome! Glad this helped!
Beautiful pattern, thank you so much! I’m currently making this blanket and planning on making the same shell edge as you showed us. But I would really like to go around one more time with another color around the shell edge with maybe a single crochet? Would that be possible? If you can help in any way I’d be so grateful!
Thank you and thanks for watching! Of course! You can change up the border however you'd like. I think if you added a single crochet border onto the shell border, it would look cute, especially if you did it in a different color from your shell border.
thanks for teaching how to crochet i watch your vid alot so i can learn
Allen Israel you’re very welcome!
Thank you for your excellent teaching and beautiful pattern! Just finished mine today using your colors and hook size. Unfortunately, it didn't work out very well for me. The foundation row was too tight with no stretch, compared to the rest of the blanket which was crocheted with my normal, loose tension. Blocking didn't help. Any suggestions for me to correct this for future projects?? Thanks so much again for your video and your help! :) Vikki
John Neyhart you’re welcome! It sounds like a tension issue. As far as how to fix this, I would go up a hook size or two just for the initial chain. Then I would switch back to the hook you want to use for the rest of the blanket. That should help with your tension being the same and consistent throughout. Hope that helps!
@@AmandaCrochets I'll try that next time... thanks very much! Vikki
John Neyhart you’re very welcome!
Great work...for all to enjoy
Thank you!
Love the video. Thanks for the tutorial
Glad you enjoyed it!
This blanket is beautiful! I can’t wait to make it. Your teaching is very easy to follow. Just wondering though, did you only use one skein of each blue, white and grey colors? As in only three skeins total? I want to make sure to know how many I should buy to make this exact blanket.
Thank you! I ended up using 2 skeins of each color. However, I bought 3 skeins of each color just to make sure I had more than enough. I tend to always buy a little more than needed.
I love it, you forgot to mention that with the three colors its takes two skeins of each color. when I was making this (for my cousin who had a baby yesterday) I thought this took one skein each but came short. I looked at your written pattern and it said two skeins per color ☺ I thought it maybe helpful for anyone who is a visual learner and learns from the video ☺
Around the 1:14 mark I mentioned the supplies needed. I originally mentioned you'll need 3 skeins of each color in order to complete this blanket. When working on this blanket, I realized I only used 2 skeins of each color. I believe I mentioned this later on in my video. I also have the written pattern listed in the description box below.
okay, thank you for the awesome video 👍😄
This is a super easy pattern, I just finished one for gender neutral for a friend who doesn’t know the sex of their baby until it’s born! My colors were Mint, White, Yellow! I taught myself how to do this stitch by looking at another blanket....lol Too bad other stitches aren’t as easy! You are a Great Teacher, so I Subscribed 01/24/20 so I may learn a few others...I’ve been doing Crochet since I was a little girl, my babysitter taught me 44 years ago! I’ve never been able to follow a pattern unless I’ve followed someone’s teaching or visually learning by looking at a blanket & trying it!
Shelley Londry thanks for watching and subscribing! Those colors sound very pretty together. I hope you’re able to learn many more crochet stitches 😊
I’ve never made a granny stripe blanket before, been crocheting for 50 years. It’s easier than I thought it would be. I’m using 2 colors instead of 3 but still using the change color ever 6 rows
I'm so glad you've enjoyed the granny stripe tutorial! It's a lot of fun and it is easier than it looks. Happy crocheting :)
I love the video. Do you have to put two on at the end
Thanks! For this blanket, you will need to make a chain in a multiple of 3. Then you will add 1 chain to the very end.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing ❤️💞
Thank you!!
Beautiful, and thank you very much, i love it 👍
You’re welcome 😊
What a great tutorial- thanks so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can't wait to try out this pattern! I am a beginner and you explain this stitch very well! Our niece is turning 1 and I wanted to make this blanket for her. What size would you recommend so she can use it for a few years? Also, how do I determine how much yarn to use? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks a bunch!
As far as a good size, I would say about or around 40x40 would be a good size. You can always make the blanket 40 inches wide and just make the blanket a little longer. For yarn, I always overbuy just in case. If I have any yarn leftover, I'll either use it for another project or return it. Hope that helps!
Thanks for your video, I made one for my great-grandson and I am so pleased with how it turned out. I would love to see a tutorial on newborn mittens and what size yarn would I use?
Judy Manning you’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed and I’m sure that your blanket will be cherished. For newborn mittens, I would probably use a size 3 weight yarn.
Very nice I'm going to start it very soon!
Susan Rodler awesome!
Very lovely! Thanks so much for sharing!🧚♀️💖
Thank you! :)
Love those colors together! 💙
Lynn Raasakka thank you!
I like this blanket, can't wait to try it.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. I’m fairly new to crochet but really wanted to give this a try. I have finished the main part of the blanket and it is beautiful. I’m working on the gray border and I found that the side was difficult but I eventually worked it out but now I’m at the bottom and really struggling with how to do that part. I’m not sure if my foundation row was just to tight or somehow wrong. I can’t seem to be able to get into the stitch the same way I did at the top. I’m not really even sure how to explain the problem I’m having. It’s almost like there isn’t really a stitch to get into like there was at the top? Any advice? Thank you.
April Batty you’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed this tutorial. I understand exactly what you’re saying. It is possible that your foundation chain is too tight. As a beginner that can happen. I would suggest going up a hook size just to make your chain until your tension evens out a little more. As far as the bottom of the blanket, I would make 2 stitches in the spaces in between the double crochet clusters. Then make one stitch in the same chain as the double crochet clusters. That should help keep things a little more balanced. I hope this makes sense! I believe I showed this step more in detail if you look for my candy stripe blanket video.
Amanda Crochets thank you so much! I will definitely check out that video. And it is a beautiful blanket. I learned so much. Thanks again.
April Batty you’re welcome! Happy crocheting 🧶
Great tutorial! Thank you! Debby
Sprocket215 you’re welcome!
Thank you for your video ♥️ it is beautiful! I have used a Caron Latte Cakes Blueberry yarn which transitions through different blues and whites. I used your measurements for the tail of the blanket however made it a bit longer so not only fits the cot but will also be able to be used when my nephew grows into a young boy. I’ve finished the main part of the blanket and going to do the border with a dark blue single stitch and white shell stitch to finish. The blanket is so soft and warm 🥰 With the shell stitch border did you add any additional stitches when at each corner to assist in turning the border nicely?
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying this pattern! I haven’t used the latte cakes before, but I am tempted to pick some up sometime. For the border, I didn’t do any additional stitches to help round out the corner, I just alternated the shell and single crochet all the way around. I’m sure your nephew will cherish your blanket for years!
Thank you! I love your tutorials. I plan to do a granny stripe blanket in 3 colors for a queen size bed rather than a baby blanket. About how many chains would you start with? Thanks,
Valerie Girrens thank you for watching! I would start with 406 chains as this will give you a nice drape.
@@AmandaCrochets Thanks Amanda. I think this will be a good pattern for my first blanket. Just now finishing up row 3. How many skeins of yarn do you think I will need? I have 9 of 3 different colors. Each says 355 yards. Your tutorials are great. I have had an especially challenging time with getting the ends right and yours was very helpful so I am hoping they line up this time for me.
Valerie Girrens it’s hard to say as I haven’t made a blanket that big, but that’s probably more than enough. If you ever need more yarn, Caron Simply Soft does not have dye lots so you don’t have to worry about the color being slightly off skein to skein.
Amanda, so sorry for posting twice but I’m a little unclear on something. When you’ve finished going around all four sides with the shell stitch, and you come to the corner where you started, how do you end it off? Do you join it somehow? Please help if you can, I’m a little stuck. Thanks!
No worries! When you've made your shell border, you will simply join with a slip stitch to the beginning of your border round. Then you will fasten off and weave in all your ends. Hope that clears things up for you!
Thank you so much for getting back to me! Just in time. :)
@@MM-xz5ig You're very welcome!
Hello Amanda, on your web site, is that the same sized blanket that in the chair, if not, can you provide that. I’ve never done this before, but I’ll definitely try this for my grandson on the way. Thank you
Hi Sheba! Yes, this turned out to be the same size as in the photos on my website. This would be a great pattern to use for your grandson's blanket! Happy crocheting :)
Very beautiful , thank you for sharing this x x
Rodney Smith you’re welcome!
I have been ask to make a blanket for the end of a bed , they want it to go down the sides I think this would be perfect , Thank you
That sounds lovely! Happy crocheting :)
Hi Amanda I love this baby blanket how many stitches would I need for a kids single bed please
Cathy Lee sorry the delay in getting back to you. For a kids single bed, you will need 281 chains.
Thank you for your beautiful pattern. How much yarn we need for this blanket.
Thank you! The materials needed are listed in the description box below the video. I also mention the materials needed in the video.
Got it. Thank you so much 💓
@@shumailaraza4023 of course!
Great tutorial, question do you make a knot to secure the new color with the previous color? I’m always afraid that with use or wash it will unravel, just wondering. Thanks in advance! 😊
I don't make a knot to secure, but I do crochet over it at least once. Then when I weave in my ends, I make sure to go in 3 different directions to make sure it's secure enough. I've never had a problem with them unraveling though.
Amanda,
Enjoyed your video, and I made pictured blanket! Not happy with the right side curling border. I have been crocheting for over 60 years, so I don’t believe it’s a tension issue. Think I put too many sc along the first row for border. I am ready to frog it! How do I insert a photo of the blanket for your guidance?
Hi Marie and thanks for reaching out! I’m glad you enjoyed my blanket pattern. It’s a lot of fun to make. Yes, the curling is probably due to too many stitches. You can make a little less stitches and it should come out just right. Hope that works! You can always email me photos of your finished blanket. My email is listed in the description box of the video. 😊🧶
How did you close the blanket before starting the border.
Really nice video. I have started this same project
I made a slip stitch before continuing onto the border. I hope you enjoy this project!
Thanks for the demo! I have crochet one blanket for my niece. Wanting to share my joy by attaching a photo of the end product but I cant find such option. 🤭
MsPrisyl you’re very welcome! I don’t think you’re able to share photos on UA-cam, but you can always send me them to my email which is amandacrochets@yahoo.com.
Hi! I can't wait to start this! I was wondering if you know how many rows this is? I have a few colors and I wanna make some fun but symmetrical stripes. Thank you!
Hello! I did a total of 96 rows for this blanket. Hope you enjoy!
@@AmandaCrochets thank you! I'm so excited!
@@Samiam1444 You're welcome!
Thank you so much! Liked and subscribed
Joann Monkey you’re welcome and thanks for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed this tutorial 😊
Very beautiful
Thanks a lot!
I love the colors now im debating which afghan to do and how many rows each I have a solid purple and pretty variegated one thank u again
@@krazymammaw3040 deciding which colors is always hard as I can picture projects in so many color options. Enjoy!
can i ask what colours you used they are lovely together
Thank you! I used Caron Simply Soft in Soft Blue, White, and Light Grey Heather.
hi amanda,, thanks for sharing..
dina tamba you’re welcome!
Love this ❤️ Thank you for sharing.
Lisa Maria you’re very welcome!
Loved this video
Thanks!
Hello there! Your video has inspired me to try to crochet this blanket but I want to use 4 colors. Can you tell me how many rows I should do with each color for a baby blanket? I’m also planning on buying 100% cotton yarn that suggests I use a 4mm hook. Would I still start w/the same nmbr of chains in the 1st row to create the same width blanket?
Hello! You can use as many colors as you'd like. You can stick with the 6 rows of each color like I did or you can change it up however you'd like. If you're using a smaller hook and yarn, you will need to make more chains in order to complete the blanket the same size as mine in the video. You will chain a multiple of 3. Once satisfied, you will add 1 chain to the end. I can't say how many chains that would be, but you can always experiment and measure to get the width you want.
Amanda Crochets thank you so much for responding, I’m 56 and I probably have not crochet since I was maybe 10?? Your video made it seem so simple and I can’t wait for my supplies to arrive! I usually hire a relative to make my blankets as so many friends and colleagues are having babies. I hope this is a new hobby for me!
Amanda Crochets oh by the way, you may have mentioned this in the video but how wide and long is a typical baby blanket?
@@xtinae2402 You're welcome! I can't wait for you to get started on this blanket. It will be a very fun and addicting hobby, that's for sure!
@@xtinae2402 My baby blankets are various sizes, depending on the pattern. However many baby blankets are around 35x35 or so. The blanket mentioned in this tutorial is 37x40.
Am going to do this! 🥰🥰🥰
Hope you enjoy!!
i love this, i am going to do a boy blanket using this tutorial. thank you
The Empty Nest Reborn Doll Nursery you’re welcome! Enjoy making this blanket.
I love this! I’m going to make it =)
Hope you like it!
Pretty blanket. How many section of each color.
Thank you! You can find all of that information on my blog: www.amandacrochets.com/granny-stripe-baby-boy-blanket/
What is the best yarn to crochet with? I herrschners, priemier every day, and sweet roll. I am just re learning.
It depends on what you like to work with. My go-to yarn is Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn as it's super soft and comes in a lot of different colors. However, I really enjoy Patons Canadiana, Caron Simply Soft, Premier Puzzle Yarn, and Premier Anti-Pilling Yarn.
Thank you so much. Will subscribe.
You're welcome! Thanks for subscribing!
Hi Amanda- do you have a video on how to hide tails (change colors). My blanket is coming along nicely but I’ll need to finish it soon. I would like your take
Xtina E hello! I don’t have a video, but to weave in ends, I usually insert my tapestry needle back and forth a few times to keep them hidden. I’ll try and explain it in a future video!
Hello thank you for sharing do we repeat row 3 over and over again?
Sayra Hernandez you will repeat rows 2 and 3 over and over again until your desired length.
I would like to make this in throw size. Do you have any idea about how much yarn I'd use of each color? I'd like to do about 6 rows black and 6 of white, but with just one row of gold in between.
If you’re using the same yarn I used, I would say 4 skeins of the black and white and one skein of the gold.
@@AmandaCrochets Yes, I love love Simply Soft yarn! Thank you so much! Excited to see how this pop of gold turns out.
@@daniellelowe9471 You're welcome! Feel free to tag me on IG @amandacrochets as I would love to see photos!
This is beautiful. I have never had children so not for sure about what people tell me. I have heard that this is not a good stitch for babies because they get their hands/fingers tangled in the holes? Is this right?
Sophiecjp thank you! I made this for my nephew and he hasn’t gotten his hands or feet stuck in the holes.
Well explained.
leelavathi kb thank you!
Did I miss the part where it told you how to thread the extra pieces of string? Can I just knot them and cut them if i’m already far along in the crocheting?
You can knot them, but I would still recommend weaving them into your work. Check out this video where I show you how to weave in ends: ua-cam.com/video/494pqpOgMt8/v-deo.html
Thank you for this question! This was my very first crochet project and I had no idea how to do the weaving in part. Super helpful!
Hi. I’m making a baby blanket for my niece’s baby due in December. I’ll be using Bernat Baby Blanket super bulky 220 yards. Any suggestions as to what stitch I could do to make the blanket. Also, what dimensions and how many skeins will I need? Thank you!!
Hi Denise! It would depend on how big you wanted to make the baby blanket, but I would at least start off with 4-5 skeins. I've made a few blankets with Bernat Baby Blanket by making a V-stitch blanket and a larger crochet hook. However, if you don't want to use this stitch, you can use the blanket stitch, Suzette, stitch, or sedge stitch. These are more dense stitches and don't create a lot of holes. I have tutorials for each of these stitches on my channel. Good luck and happy crocheting!
@@AmandaCrochets thank you for the info!
@@deniseneveux1855 you’re welcome!
Luv it luv it
I’m glad to hear!!
Love your work have one question what do you recommend for a baby blanket and do you only use three skeins of yarn for your example or three of each ? Thank you very much
Elizabeth Ruvalcaba thank you! You can use any worsted weight #4 yarn you would like such as Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, Red Heart with Love, or the Caron Simply Soft yarn I used in this tutorial. You can use any colors you like and change up the stripes as well. Or you can make this a solid color. It’s really up to you. For this tutorial I used 2-3 skeins of each color.
Amanda Crochets ok but how many skeins do I buy or how many grams
Elizabeth Ruvalcaba you will need about 1,890 yards of yarn for this blanket.
Lovely blanket:
Thanks!
Can I do this with just 2 colors and make larger color blocks
Of course! You can do this in whatever color combination you’d like.
I liked this. Just what I was looking for!
Thanks!
I’m making this now
Awesome! I hope you enjoyed making this!