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Annette Hollingsworth says
Hello Mikey,
Thanks for sharing crochet along with Kangaroo and Joey. I enjoyed crocheting with you.
I can't find how to assemble the pieces. Please HELP!!!
Mikey says
I think I am at fault Annette. I assumed people would know how to do that and didn't film that part. I know... I shouldn't have assumed it in retrospect. I have a giraffe where I have done the attaching of the pieces and it's done the same way. I pin the pieces onto the main body and then whip stitch around the component to attach it. I'm sorry. I have failed you today to provide that extra attention you deserved.
Kim Blair says
Help please! I'm working on a queen sized Captain America shield afghan for my son. I worked the shield from the center out into a 456 stitch circle. Now I want to finish as a square but I can't figure out a pattern sequence to know how many of each size stitch to do??? I have marked off every 114th stitch...then also at every 57th stitch...but that is as far as I've been able to get. I have searched and searched but can not find any online help! I've reached out to 4 different Facebook groups and they all ask to see the pattern...but there isn't a pattern. CKimban you help me please?!?!? I've promised him this blanket for 2 years and I want to finish it for Christmas...
Mikey says
What is the diameter of this circle so far?
Mikey says
I have a blanket that I cannot show you at this time when the interior is a large circle. It's not as big as yours but it's about 300 stitches in the circle. For me, it took me 5 rounds to transition to a square. Yours probably will take between 7 - 9 rounds depending on you.
You cannot rush the growth of the circle to a square. The trebles that will start should just be a few, then the next down dc can be about twice as long and I usually make the next hdc the same count as hdc. The sc will span the distance and you will mirror the other side. The trick is to determine the number of SC you need.
As you grow bigger, the SC span will get larger and you will start to decrease the DC and HDC as it appears to be getting more square.
For me, it took me about 5 hours to get to a complete square. I ripped out, re=jigged math and etc. So I am telling you that you need patience.
I will help you do math stand by.
Mikey says
You have 456 in the circle / 4 = 114 sts. BUT you have to subtract 1 corner from each side. 114 - 1 sts for a corner. = 113 sts between each corner stitch.
From here... what I would do if I were you. Start with the corner with Ch 4, 1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr in same beg corner. Next 4 do a tr, next 7 do dc, next 7 do hdc...
To figure out the SC before mirroring this before hitting next corner. Don't count the corners. 4 tr + 7 dc + 7 hdc and then add the other side. 4 tr, 7 dc, and 7 hdc = 36 sts.
Now subtract 113 sts - 36 sts = 77 sc.
So first round would be corners, 4 tr, 7 dc, 7 hdc, 77 sc, 7 hdc, 7 dc, 4 tr then corner of 2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr in next st.
Mikey says
Keep a count of your stitches per side so you can keep adjusting the stitches. I would do a couple rounds of what I suggested below and then re-examine if you have to change the your tr, dc and hdc counts. Eventually the sc stitches will get bigger in number as you will reduce out tr, dc and hdc.
Unfortunately, I have to do it myself and run a test of test trials to get it right. You will need to be patient but make a judgement call early on in the first side of each round to check if it looks right. If so, keep on going.
Keep notes so you can test try yourself and remember what to do for each side in each round.
Best wishes.
Lorraine Higgins says
Hi Mike,
I and a friend were wondering, in these strange times, if your store in Greenwich is open at all selling yarns. We completely understand if not.
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Lorraine Higgins
Mikey says
afternoon Lorraine. I permanently closed the studio in May. I sold off everything I had. Once C-19 is resolved, stitch socials can resume but I won't be venturing to selling any product.
Hope all is well. 🙂 Michael