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Welcome to part two of the Sunburst Crochet Along. Today we’re going to be talking about crochet blanket join methods. The hardworking hero of any blanket, the right joining method adds strength and style to your blanket. Ready to hear the BEST news? Because this is a Mix & Match CAL…you get to choose your favourite!
So, don’t worry if you’re muddled by Mattress Stitch or bewildered by Whipstitch. I’m going to be sharing three different methods to join your blanket squares. Don’t like any of them? No sweat! There are plenty more to choose from.
Scroll down to find four extra tutorials to help you connect your squares. That’s SEVEN different ways to connect your blanket!
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If you need a quick reminder about what a CAL is….here you go!
WHAT’S A CAL?
A CAL or crochet along is where a group of people work on a large pattern or series of smaller patterns together. The pattern is released in segments, one video and blog post weekly, and there’s a space to chat about your progress, get help and generally enjoy the community feel of a group crochet project.
In the Sunburst Blanket Crochet Along the communal space will be the Cosy Club in the Bella Coco Crochet Club Facebook group. This happens at 12pm (UK time) on a Tuesday. Everyone is free to join in and crochet and chat with us.
As I’m currently looking after a tiny baby, Louise and Nicola from Team Bella Coco will be looking after you all and making sure you’re comfortable and enjoying the CAL.
If you want to catch up with the blog posts so far, click below:
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WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT DATES?
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8th May – The Sunburst Pattern video and blog along with ALL the details you need for the CAL.
11th May – Cosy Club CAL session with Louise.
15th May – Joining video and blog. This will cover Mattress Stitch, Whip Stitch and Invisible Stitch.
18th May – Cosy Club CAL session with Nicola.
22nd May – Prepping border video and blog. This will show you how to get your blanket ready for a border.
25th May – Cosy Club CAL session with Louise.
29th May – Camel Stitch Border video and blog.
1st June – Cosy Club session with Nicola.
5th June – Moss Stitch Border video and blog.
8th June – Cosy Club session with Louise.
WHAT ARE THE DETAILS?
The Sunburst Blanket Crochet Along will be running from May 8th-30th June. It’s a very casual affair – while the videos will be uploaded weekly, there’s no limit or pressure on how much, or how little, you manage each week. It’s all about feeling calm after all!
There will be weekly check-ins every Tuesdays at 12pm (UK time) on the Cosy Club post at Bella Coco Crochet Facebook group. I’d love to see your progress shots as well as chat about your week and the pattern together.
PART TWO: 3 CROCHET SEWING SEAMS
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Yarn: Aran/Worsted weight yarn in four different colours. The amount you need will vary on your personal gauge and the size of the blanket you are making.
In the Sunburst Blanket Crochet Along videos I used: Caron Simply Soft in Orchid, Soft Green, Light Country Peach and Off White.
These stitch samples were made in bright colours so that you can see the different stitches. When made using similar colours they will not be this visible. I just wanted you to be able to see clearly!
The beautiful blanket that you can see in the photographs used in this blog was made by my amazing test crocheter Emma and uses Stylecraft Aran in Wisteria, Duck Egg, Pale Rose and Cream.
Hook: 5mm
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PATTERN NOTES
Written in UK terms.
MATTRESS STITCH
Mattress stitch is great for garments or projects that need a sturdy seam, for example, shoulder seams in garments or gifted blankets. If you’re looking for a crochet blanket join that’s hardwearing, simple and strong then this is the one for you.
Can you tie shoelaces? Then you can do this stitch! Mattress stitch is similar to doing up your laces. It just takes a bit of practice to master!
Lay 2 pieces wrong sides facing. Insert darning needle through both loops of first stitch from inside to outside of first piece.
Insert needle from inside to outside on the corresponding stitch of the second piece.
Repeat along working in each stitch.
(you may wish to work through the first and last stitches TWICE to secure)
Every few inches, lay work flat and pull on seam too secure.
WHIPSTITCH
This crochet blanket join is good for joining seams which do not require to hold weight, for example an infinity scarf. I would only really suggest this for smaller-sized blankets where softness is required, like baby blankets.
With wrong sides facing, insert needle from front to back of first stitch working through both thicknesses.
Repeat for each stitch.
(you may wish to work through the first and last stitches TWICE to secure)
Join the Bella Coco Crochet Club on Facebook. It’s a friendly, helpful place to get tips and share your makes with others!
INVISIBLE STITCH
This is good if you are going different colour crochet pieces together, because the clue is in the name…it’s invisible! So, if you’ve gone for a beautifully bright rainbow blanket this is the ideal crochet blanket join for you. I would opt for joining using the lightest colour.
With wrong sides facing, insert needle from front to back working through back loops ONLY (this will be the two outermost loops as your work is laying together)
Repeat for each stitch.
(you may wish to work through the first and last stitches TWICE to secure)
VIDEO TUTORIALS
BONUS VIDEO TUTORIALS
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