Easy Granny Square Join as You Go CAL Blanket Tutorial! Joining the Squares! (Video Part 3)

Hey, everyone! My intention was to write up the joining instructions, but I don't think I am up to it!! The video explains much more. However, begin with your top corner square...do a 7th round with your square joining color. For me, that is Black. Do a complete round and fasten off. Then get the next block, slip stitch the joining color yarn in a granny corner. Complete the granny corner in that same corner, work across two sides. When approaching the second side's end corner, only make half of the corner and a chain 1, then connect into the corner of the previously completed granny square as in the video. Then continue working that side...doing 3 double crochet clusters attached to the opposite granny square, etc...

I am sorry, it is not easy for me to write these types of instructions...that's why I make videos!! LOL! Please watch the video to complete! TY!!

Easy Granny Square Join-As-You-Go CAL Blanket Info! (Video Part 1 & 2)

Hello, all! I hope you guys choose to try and make a quick & easy blanket along with me! Granny squares are classic and so easy. You can make them in any size, color, and method you prefer. This is the way I do it, but you can follow any granny square tutorial and get the same results, I promise!

You will need 7 different colors of worsted weight yarn. I am using Michaels Loops & Threads "Impeccable" yarn in Royal, Grape Punch, Kelly Green, Sunny Day, Orange Crush, Red Hot, and a basic black for joining the squares. I am using an I Hook to make a looser stitch. The yarn normally asks for an H or an I.

We will make 12 granny squares of one color sequence, and 13 of the opposite color sequence. In my case, I went rainbow order with red beginning the "rounds." Then in the second set of squares, purple began the "rounds."

Method for granny squares:

Round 1: With first color chain 5, slip stitch into first chain to close loop (or use a magic circle). Chain three, 2 double crochet into loop (magic circle). *Chain 2, 3 double crochet into loop (magic circle).* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 2 then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Round 2: Slip stitch second color into a chain 2 space. Chain 3, 2 Double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain 2 space. *Chain 1, 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain 2 space.* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 1, then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Round 3: Slip stitch third color into a chain 2 space. Chain 3, 2 Double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain 2 space. *Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 1, 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain 2 space.* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 1, 3 double crochet into next chain 1 space, then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Round 4: Slip stitch fourth color into a chain 2 space. Chain 3, 2 Double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain 2 space. *Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space. Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 1, 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain 2 space.* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 1, 3 double crochet into next chain 1 space. Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Rounds 5 & 6 will continue in the same pattern using the fifth and sixth colors (3 dc in chain 1 spaces and 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in chain 2 spaces)!

Again, you need 12 granny squares in one color sequence and 13 in the opposite color sequence. They are stitched up exactly the same just different color sequences.

Stay tuned for the next post to JAYG (join as you go) with the black yarn (or whatever color you would like).

This is going to be fun, and I pray you are all well.

Quick Foundation Paper Pieced Quilted Mug Cozy Tutorial!

Hello, all! Here is the tutorial for this sweet mug cozy. Of course, it can be made in millions of color ways, this one has a bit of a holiday feel...if you look really close!

 

 



You just need some cotton fabric (a backing piece cut at 12 1/2" x 3 1/2" and several other pieces for front of mug), thin batting or fusible fleece (12 1/2" x 3 1/2"), a button, hair tie or stretch cording, the heart pattern available here:
https://wombatquilts.com/2015/02/02/a-heartfelt-paper-piecing-monday/ and a sewing machine.

The tutorial follows here:

Cute Perler Bead Piggy Bank Pattern!

Here are the images I recently mentioned in a YouTube video. The images are provided so you can make a bank easily...the tabs created around the panels will snap together very easily and make a sturdy box/cube/bank. The basic pattern area of the panels are 14x16 perler beads and the tops are 14 beads square. I then added pink borders all around, making the side panels 16x18 and the top/bottom 16 beads square. Lastly, I added the black beads for the "snap" together. Have fun!!

Crochet Elf Handwarmers Pattern!

Here is the pattern for the elf hand warmer tutorial I recently uploaded to YouTube. I hope you learn a little about crochet and making something quick and useful! You can stripe with any colors you like, it doesn't have to be Christmas related.

Easy Elf Handwarmers (teen/adult size)

*Worsted weight yarn in white, red, and green

*Size H (5 mm) crochet hook

*3 bells (optional)

*tapestry needle and scissors

Handwarmer (make 2):

Row 1: Chain 27 in white yarn. Single crochet (sc) in second chain from hook, and across.
             Chain 1, turn. (26 sc)

Row 2: sc in first sc, and in each sc across. Switch to red yarn to complete last sc. Chain 1,                    turn. (26 sc)

Row 3: sc in first sc and in each sc across. Chain 1, turn. (26 sc)

Row 4: sc in first sc, and in each sc across. Switch to white yarn to complete last sc. Chain 1,                    turn. (26 sc)

Row 5: sc in first sc and in each sc across. Chain 1, turn. (26 sc)

Row 6: sc in first sc, and in each sc across. Switch to red yarn to complete last sc.
             Chain two, turn. (26 sc)

Row 7: Double crochet (dc) in first sc, and in each sc across. Chain 2, turn. Switch
              to white yarn to complete last dc. (26 dc)

Row 8: dc in first dc, and in each dc across. Switch to red yarn to complete last dc.
              Chain 2, turn. (26 dc)

Row 9: dc in first dc, and in each dc across. Chain 2, turn. Switch to white yarn to
              complete last dc. (26 dc)

Row 10: dc in first dc, and in each dc across. Switch to red yarn to complete last dc.
               Chain 2, turn. (26 dc)

Row 11: dc in first dc, and in each dc across. Switch to green yarn to complete last dc.
               Chain 2, turn. (26 dc)

Row 12 - 16: dc in first dc, and in each dc across. Chain 2, turn. (26 dc) DO NOT FASTEN OFF!

To finish: Leaving yarn attached, fold work in half with right sides touching. Use crochet hook to sew across green section of hand warmer, as shown in video or using your favorite method. Fasten off green yarn. Weave in ends. Use crochet hook and tail of red or white yarn to sew across double crochet striped section of hand warmer, leaving 2-3 rows unsewn. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Sew up the single crochet section of hand warmer in the same manner. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Turn hand warmer inside out.

Before decorating, make sure one glove is facing up and the other down (so you have thumb holes facing each other...a pair of warmers), then proceed.

Triangle motif (make 3):

Using red yarn, chain 2. sc into second chain from hook. Chain 1, turn. 2 sc into sc, chain 1, turn. sc into first sc, 2 sc in next sc. Chain 1, turn. 2 sc into first sc, sc into next two sc. Chain 1, turn. sc into first three sc, 2 sc in last sc. Chain 1, turn. sc into next two sc, 2 sc, sc in last two sc. Chain 1, turn. sc into first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across. Fasten off leaving a long tail to help attach motif.

Attach/sew motifs onto glove as shown in video (as pictured). Tie a bell onto each point, if you would like.