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Sunday, March 10, 2019

Farm Blanket Granny Square Joining and Border


Welcome to the last week of the Farm Blanket Crochet Along! It has been so much fun seeing everyone's progress and I can't wait to see all of the finished blankets!

In this last week, we will be joining all the granny squares then adding a border.
Click here to find the main post of the crochet along.

I love to join granny squares by crocheting them together. Personally, I think it's a pretty quick and easy way to get the job done!

Below, you will find the layout of the blanket and a video of exactly how I crochet the squares together. I typically join the squares together vertically, then horizontally. You can do it vice versa, either way works!

Farm Blanket Layout

Use J/6.00mm hook and red yarn to join granny squares.






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Border

Use J/6.00mm hook
Attach cranberry yarn to the corner of the blanket after it is joined. 
Ch 2, 5hdc in corner, hdc across, *5hdc in next corner, hdc across, repeat from * around the blanket. Join to first hdc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Please share your finished blankets in my Facebook group! I would love to see them!
Also, if you enjoyed this Farm theme blanket, be sure to check out my other themed blankets!

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Sunday, March 3, 2019

Cow Applique Free Crochet Pattern

Learn how to crochet this cow applique as a part of the Farm Granny Square Blanket! Scroll down for both the written pattern and video tutorial.


This crochet cow granny square is a part of my Farm Blanket Crochet Along.
Click here to see the main page of the crochet along.

For Week #6  of the CAL we will be making the following number of squares and appliques:
Baby size: Make 1 cow applique and 6 cranberry granny squares
Throw size: Make 2 cow appliques and 10 cranberry granny squares

Find the patterns and video tutorials below.

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Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Cow Applique Crochet Pattern

Yarn Colors: White, black, light pink, yellow
Hook: F/3.75mm hook

Notes: Beginning chain does not count as as a stitch
Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stitch(es), sc3tog = single crochet 3 together (triple decrease)

Pattern

Head
Using white and F/3.75mm hook
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 10hdc in ring, join to first hdc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st around, join to first hdc
Round 3: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 10 st, 2hdc in next st, dc in next 2 st, *2dc, dc in next 2 st, repeat from * 2 more times, 2hdc in next st, sc in remaining st.
Fasten off

Ears
Attach white 5 st to the right of where round 4 ended on the head.
Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, turn
Ch 1, sc3tog, fasten off.
Attach black yarn 3 space to the left of where round 4 ended on the head.
Make second ear using instructions above for the first ear.


Horns
Attach yellow yarn 1 st away to the left of the right ear.
Ch 1, sc in same st, turn
Ch 1, sc, fasten off.
Attach yellow yarn 1 st away to the right of the left ear.
Ch 1, sc in same st, turn
Ch 1, sc, fasten off.

Black spot
Using black
Magic ring, ch 1, 2sc, hdc, 2dc, hdc, 2sc, join to first sc, fasten off.

Snout
Using pink
Row 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 5hdc in ring, tighten ring and turn
Row 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st across, turn
Row 3: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next st, repeat from * across, turn
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, hdc, dc, *2dc, dc in next 2 st, repeat from * 2 more times, dc hdc, sc
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto head.
Use black yarn and tapestry needle to sew snout onto head using the photo as a guide.

Attach safety eyes.
Sew black spot onto cow head using photo as a guide.

Sew cow onto white granny square.

Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Use J/6.00mm hook

Chain 2 in beginning of round does not count as stitch

Abbreviations (US terms)
Ch = chain, dc = double crochet, hdc = half double crochet, st = stich(es)

Round 1: Magic ring, Ch 2, 10dc into magic ring, join to first dc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2dc into each st around, join to first dc
Round 3: Ch 2, *dc, hdc into next 2 st, dc, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in one st, repeat from * , join to first dc (8 st per side)
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in ch 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 2 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (12 st per side)
Round 5: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in chain 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 4 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (16 st per side)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

The video for the granny square is the same as the Christmas square EXCEPT use a J/6.00mm hook and fasten off after the 5th row.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Mattress Stitch Video Tutorial

Learn how to use the mattress stitch for seaming two pieces of crochet together with the video tutorial below!


 The mattress stitch is a popular method of sewing two pieces of crochet (or knit) together, especially for garments.

Seaming two pieces of crochet together can be scary especially when you've never done it before! I'm here to tell you, no matter what method of sewing you use - don't be scared! Once you get the hang of it, it becomes very easy.

Although there are many methods of seaming, the mattress stitch is a popular way to seam up garments and for good reason!

After seaming your pieces together, you will find that the join is very flat and the seam is pretty invisible. This method is good to use particularly on the shoulders of garments as you don't want any noticeable seaming especially on an area that can be very noticeable.


In the video below, I will show you the basics of the mattress stitch. At 2:40 minutes in, I will show you how I sew two sides together where you are seaming the sides of the rows together.


As you can see, the mattress stitch is very easy! Take your time and be sure to line up all your edges appropriately to get the best results.

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Crochet Pig Applique Free Pattern

Learn how to crochet this pig applique as a part of the Farm Granny Square Blanket! Scroll down for both the written pattern and video tutorial.


This crochet goat granny square is a part of my Farm Blanket Crochet Along.
Click here to see the main page of the crochet along.

For Week #5 of the CAL we will be making the following number of squares and appliques:
Baby size: Make 1 pig applique and 6 cranberry granny squares
Throw size: Make2 pig appliques and 10 cranberry granny squares

Find the patterns and video tutorials below.

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Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Pig Applique Crochet Pattern

Yarn Colors: Light pink, dark pink, black
Hook: F/3.75mm hook

Notes: Beginning chain does not count as as a stitch
Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch = chain, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stitch(es)

Pattern

Body
Using light pink
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 10 hdc in ring, join to first hdc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st around, join to first hdc
Round 3: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc
Round 4: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 2 st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc
Chain 16, fasten off. These chains will make the tail of the pig.

Feet
Counting from the tail, skip 15 st, attach light pink yarn and work the following:
Ch 2, dc in same sp as ch 2, sl st into next 5 st, ch 2, dc in same sp as ch 2, fasten off.

Head
Using light pink
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 10 hdc in ring, join to first hdc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st around, join to first hdc
Change to dark pink yarn to make ears
Chain 2, dc in same space as ch 2, fasten off.
Skip 4 st, attach dark pink yarn and make another ear.


Snout
Using dark pink yarn
Magic ring, 3sc in ring, tighten ring and fasten off.
Using black yarn and tapetry needle, sew on nostrils.
Sew snout onto head.

Attach safety eyes to the head. Sew the head onto the body.

Sew pig onto white granny square.

Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Use J/6.00mm hook

Chain 2 in beginning of round does not count as stitch

Abbreviations (US terms)
Ch = chain, dc = double crochet, hdc = half double crochet, st = stich(es)

Round 1: Magic ring, Ch 2, 10dc into magic ring, join to first dc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2dc into each st around, join to first dc
Round 3: Ch 2, *dc, hdc into next 2 st, dc, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in one st, repeat from * , join to first dc (8 st per side)
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in ch 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 2 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (12 st per side)
Round 5: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in chain 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 4 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (16 st per side)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

The video for the granny square is the same as the Christmas square EXCEPT use a J/6.00mm hook and fasten off after the 5th row.

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Sunday, February 17, 2019

Crochet Goat Applique - Free Crochet Pattern

Learn how to crochet this goat applique as a part of the Farm Granny Square Blanket! Scroll down for both the written pattern and video tutorial.


This crochet goat granny square is a part of my Farm Blanket Crochet Along.
Click here to see the main page of the crochet along.

For Week #4 of the CAL we will be making the following number of squares and appliques:
Baby size: Make 1 goat applique and 5 red granny squares
Throw size: Make 2 goat appliques and 10 red granny squares

Find the patterns and video tutorials below.

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Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Goat Applique Crochet Pattern

Yarn Colors: Tan/beige and brown
Hook: F/3.75mm hook

Notes: Beginning chains do not count as a stitch
Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, sc2tog = single crochet two together (decrease)

Pattern

Head
Using beige/tan
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 10hdc in ring, join to first hdc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st around, join to first hdc
Round 3: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc
Round 4: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 2 st, repeat from * 2 more times, *2sc, sc in next 2, repeat from last * 4 more times, *2hdc, hdc in next 2 st, repeat from last * until end of the the round, join to first sc
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

Horns
Using brown
Attach yarn 3 spaces to the left from where round 4 ended.
Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, turn
Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, turn
Ch 1, sc 2tog, fasten off.
Attach brown yarn 3 spaces to the left of the horn just made and make the second horn.

Ears
Using beige
Ch. 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, fasten off.
Make two ears and sew onto head using photo as a guide.

Face
Attach eyes and sew on nose with brown yarn and tapestry needle using the photo as a guide.

Sew goat onto white granny square.

Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Use J/6.00mm hook

Chain 2 in beginning of round does not count as stitch

Abbreviations (US terms)
Ch = chain, dc = double crochet, hdc = half double crochet, st = stich(es)

Round 1: Magic ring, Ch 2, 10dc into magic ring, join to first dc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2dc into each st around, join to first dc
Round 3: Ch 2, *dc, hdc into next 2 st, dc, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in one st, repeat from * , join to first dc (8 st per side)
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in ch 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 2 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (12 st per side)
Round 5: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in chain 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 4 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (16 st per side)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

The video for the granny square is the same as the Christmas square EXCEPT use a J/6.00mm hook and fasten off after the 5th row.

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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Crochet Rooster Applique - Free Crochet Pattern

Learn how to crochet this rooster applique as a part of the Farm Granny Square Blanket! Scroll down for both the written pattern and video tutorial.


This crochet rooster granny square is a part of my Farm Blanket Crochet Along.
Click here to see the main page of the crochet along.

For Week #3 of the CAL we will be making the following number of squares and appliques:
Baby size: Make 1 rooster applique and 6 red squares
Throw size: Make 2 rooster appliques and 10 red squares

Find the patterns and video tutorials below.

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Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Rooster Applique Crochet Pattern

Yarn Colors: Red, Clay red/rouge, yellow
Hook: F/3.75mm hook
Notes: Beginning chain does not count as a stitch
Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch = chain, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, st = stitch(es)

Pattern

Head
Using clay red yarn
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 10hdc in ring, join to first hdc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st around, join to first hdc
Round 3: Ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc
Change to red yarn
*Ch 3, dc in same sp as ch 3, ch 3, sl st in same sp as dc, *sk 1 st, sl st into next st, repeat from * one time, then repeat from * * one time. Fasten off.

Face
Attach safety eyes and sew on beak using yellow yarn and tapestry needle using photo as a guide.

Sew rooster onto white granny square.

Lean how to Sew on Appliques to your granny square here!

Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Use J/6.00mm hook

Chain 2 in beginning of round does not count as stitch

Abbreviations (US terms)
Ch = chain, dc = double crochet, hdc = half double crochet, st = stich(es)

Round 1: Magic ring, Ch 2, 10dc into magic ring, join to first dc
Round 2: Ch 2, 2dc into each st around, join to first dc
Round 3: Ch 2, *dc, hdc into next 2 st, dc, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in one st, repeat from * , join to first dc (8 st per side)
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in ch 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 2 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (12 st per side)
Round 5: Ch 2, *dc until you get to the ch 2 space from previous row, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] all in chain 2 space, repeat from * , dc in next 4 spaces until you get to the beginning of the round, join to first dc (16 st per side)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

The video for the granny square is the same as the Christmas square EXCEPT use a J/6.00mm hook and fasten off after the 5th row.

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