I was inspired by Erin, a designer for Yarnspirations in the concept of mixing two yarns at the same time to create a plaid look. I wondered, what would Bernat Blanket Ombre look like in this concept. This is my latest Crochet TV Blanket. A great blanket to get cozy with while watching tv.
I have done the Moss Stitch / Granite Stitch before but I have never carried the used yarn across the top of the stitch to lock it into place. Erin taught me this concept and showed me that the edges look far superior and the colour play options are endless.
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Using 2 Separate Balls Same Time
Each ball stays within its own vertical stripe. You can see the mauve colour carried onward while the other ball turned from light pink to dusty pink. This is helping to create a plaid appearance.
This blanket can be used for the TV room or even an extra blanket for a guest bed or footer for a bed.
Some people may have issues with the self-striping not lining up but if you prefer this concept, you can always use solid colours of Bernat Blanket and control your colour as well. For myself, I prefer fewer yarn tails and let the yarn do the work.
heather says
grid
Mikey says
Thanks
Bruce Glassford says
GRID
Mikey says
Thanks
Silvia says
I am having problems with the width. After I had made several rows I had to frog it all back to the first two rows, because the first two rows were a few inches wider than the rest. What should I do to make sure the width is the same from beginning to end? Thanks so much in advance.
Mikey says
It's a tension issue. Maybe start off with a smaller hook for the first 2 rows and then switch to the normal hook. Chain edges tend to be wider generally but that's how you can be more consistent if tension is an issue to this degree. Just change to a smaller hook to start.
Rain Yocky says
I need print versions of patterns. I have Traumatic Brain Injury and I cannot follow videos.
rain.yocky@gmail.com
Mikey says
All patterns have a download option using the Link to the Pattern. Most are labelled with a blue button inside the article when a free pattern is available. I wish you the very best.
Rebecca L Parrish says
Mikey and Dan,
Without your tutorials I would probably never have tried any new stitches. In the past 3 years, I have expanded my repertoire of stitches and LOVE to crochet again! Going to try this one next!
Thank you
Marina King says
for me, it was the study of texture it had so many stitches I had never tried before, it really opened up doors to creativity after that
SUSAN BRANDANO says
Hi is there another version of your tutorial? When I try to download it says file corrupt?
Thanks
Mikey says
Testing. Fixed the link. Not sure why that happened.
Michael
Anne Jensen says
This pattern seems to have a problem downloading. Tried 2 different computers. I know you were looking at possible link problems.
Marina King says
I reloaded the address, hopefully it works for you now
Tracy says
Thank you for this awesome pattern! I made this for my daughter and she absolutely loves it ? my husband tends to steel it too! I’m new to the crochet world, but I have learned with all of your wonderful tutorials! Thank you!!
Sandy Ryan says
Mikey,
Is there a tutorial on how to carry the yarn? I can't imagine how it's done.
Thanks.
Mikey says
There is now yes. See our latest videos on YouTube. I filmed it earlier this week.
Lynn T Caylor says
Unless there is some missing there aren't any chain 1 in the first 2 rows. The set up row says to make stitches on the charger 1 space. What am I missing?
Mikey says
Yes, the Granite stitch has tension. So it increases by 1. Good eye.
Kelly Lane says
This technique sounds facinating will you be making a video tutorial for it? Thank you for your time
K. Lane
Mikey says
Taken care of earlier this week.:)
Melonie Williams says
I did my Moss/Granite Stitch with 3 cakes starting at different points of color. The rows were counted 1-2-3-4-5-6 but the yarns were rotated between 1-2-3, 1-2-3. I can post a pic if you tell me where.
Kim says
I love the look of this blanket. I love the color choice and I love love love ❤️ ? self striping yarn. I think this meets all my self imposed requirements (to keep yarn addiction under control), I’l definitely be making this blanket in the not too distant future. Thank you for sharing ?