RE: Crocheted Blanket Edge
I am a crocheter, not a seamstress, so I guess I'll have to figure out how to do a blanket stitch. LOL
Posted on 10/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Crocheted Blanket Edge
Wow! I'm really excited to try this. The reason I am so interested in a very thin blanket is because my granddaugher was used to being "swaddled" in a blanket. If you did this, she would go to sleep immediately, but the only blankets I could find that were thin were receiving blankets and they weren't big enough, so I thought I should make my own, but, of course, I wanted it to be pretty. All the blankets that were big enough would make her so hot! Thanks for the ideas. I have to pick out some fabric now. Thanks again! Phyllis
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RE: Crocheted Blanket Edge
I forgot to mention in my previous post, that you can also do this edge-stitching with a sewing machine. You use a thick thread (like for button holes) & your machine's blanket stitch. (or button-hole stitch) If the thick thread won't go through the needle you can wind it around your bobbin & sew the project upside down. You need to use the biggest machine stitches possible (both width & length). Machine sewing isn't as sturdy as hand-stitching, but it can work if you're in a hurry... But if you're going to spend all the time doing a lacy crochet edging, you might as well do it the most durable way & sew it by hand with embroidery floss or thin yarn, but I thought I'd throw this additional idea into the pot.
*** If you use the "Skip-Stitch blade" You can only use it into a fabric that doesn't fray (like fleece or felt). It's a great fix for those who want to crochet around fleece. For fleece, you can also use a regular hold-punch make for paper to punch holes to crochet into, but as I said earlier, you have to realize that even knits can run or fray. If you're using flannel (which is woven) to begin crocheting, you'll need to sew (with your machine or by hand) around the edges so you have a starting point to crochet into.
---> A HINT: every 20 or so stitches, rub your needle on or near your scalp. The oils from you scalp lubricate the needle & make it easier to insert into the fabric.
Posted on 10/17/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Crocheted Blanket Edge
I'm wanting to do the same thing. I saw something on YouTube that made me REALLY want to do it! It's called a skip Stitch blade for your rotary cutter, you use it like a rotary cutter but it skips and place tiny cuts in measured increments! I saw it demonstrated on a fleece blanket, so cool! It's not in the mass market yet, you have to get it from the website, but if it's a matter of hand strength (which it is for me, injured hands) then this would be a great solution!
Posted on 10/15/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Crocheted Blanket Edge
Yes, first hem your fabric (unless it doesn't fray like with fleece). To crochet around fabric, unless your fabric is woven VERY loosely (like monks-cloth) you'll have to first sew around the edge with the "blanket stitch" or "hem stitch" using either the same crochet cotton (if it's super thin) or use a color of embroidery thread that's matches the yarn you'll be using to crochet with. Sew the stitches fairly close together (at about 1/4 - 1/3 an inch apart & try to keep them at the same length apart if possible) After you have this edging sewed into your work, you can then crochet into it. Buy a needle with an eye that's big enough to accommodate your yarn or thread. This can take a while if you use thin cotton, but don't be discouraged. Your lace work will be beautiful & worth every minute!
To make it extra-fancy (if it's not made for babies or young kids) you can also add beads to the crochet-work. You use what is called a "big-eye" needle (a long needle the opens in the center & not on the end) Add the beads to your yarn before crocheting then slip a bead down into your crochet work whenever you want one, then do a slip stitch around the bead to hold it in place.
Posted on 10/15/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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