Very curious why the pattern turns, not typical for granny squares
@DoraDoes6 күн бұрын
For this design it was to do with the way the stitch patterns interplay. I tend to turn in typical granny squares too as it stops them from going a bit wonky which can happen with larger projects as double crochets have a slant on them.
@kasskohrmann41411 күн бұрын
Super helpful! Thx!
@DoraDoes6 күн бұрын
You're welcome! ☺️
@poipoiparty842719 күн бұрын
This is very helpful, and beautiful work! Thank you!
@DoraDoes18 күн бұрын
You're very welcome! Glad you found it useful :)
@JessieJay1329 күн бұрын
lovely, SO useful, and exactly what I've been looking for!!
@DoraDoes18 күн бұрын
Yay. Love to hear this. So glad it was helpful!
@diyangelukАй бұрын
You put in so much work to make this really good video. THANKYOU MIGHTY MUCH ❤
@DoraDoes18 күн бұрын
Ahh thank you. This one was a labour of love for sure!! (but so worth it)
@KathleenBanfieldАй бұрын
Best video demonstration of this stitch! I think the term "yarn under" makes a lot of sense. Thank you.
@DoraDoes18 күн бұрын
Ahh. Thank you. That’s lovely to hear that this made sense for you.
@tammyturner5507Ай бұрын
So, for a glove band which do you recommend? Asking because I’ve had problems with the band becoming too stretched out too quickly. Thanks for the different suggestions.
@DoraDoes18 күн бұрын
Well personally I like the hdc blo or ss blo, or yarn over slip stitch blo. Those have good elasticity. If you’re finding the bands stretch out, you may want to try going down a hook size or too to create a denser fabric. I hope that helps!
@goddessakasha5958Ай бұрын
Is there a way to create the button hole with the slip stitch? Thanks, appreciate you🧶🧶🧶
@DoraDoes18 күн бұрын
I’ve not tried it but you could just crochet a chain (or chains depending on the size of your button). Because slop stitches are so short, this should have the same effect.
@tammyturner5507Ай бұрын
I have a question. I made gloves and they fit, but they stretch out once worn a little while. How do I correct this??
@DoraDoes18 күн бұрын
It will depend what they are made from. If they’re wool, giving them a soak, reshaping when wet and drying flat may help.
@tammyturner5507Ай бұрын
I have a question. I made gloves and they fit, but they stretch out once worn a little while. How do I correct this??
@DoraDoes6 күн бұрын
All crochet will stretch with use. This is why blocking your swatch is important so you know how much stretch the fabric has. Stitch choice is also a factor - some stitches will stretch more than others, some will be more elastic and snap back. Fibre also plays a part. You may be able to wash the gloves to help them back to their original size as they dry. (Think about how jeans stretch with wear but tighten up after a wash) I hope that helps.
@isabellefischer51452 ай бұрын
Ha - I've found your videos with all the ribbing swatches first - this one is a nice summary for getting a better feel for the ones you really use in your designs. Thanks for mentioning that you've worn your hat several winters already, and it is still elastic. My mother used to knit me sweaters when I was a kid, and the cuff ribbing would always stretch out after wearing them for a season (and more, of course). I always ended up doubling the neckline and threading an elastic through it. I'm one of those people who always changes things around in a bought pattern, so this was indeed very helpful to me. Thank you very much!
@DoraDoes2 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful. And yes, it’s great to know the properties of each type so it’s fit for purpose. Though it sounds like sewing in elastic is a great repair!
@etm5672 ай бұрын
Thank you. Had to look for that for a while.
@courtneycarpenter51352 ай бұрын
Wow, awesome ingenuity! Thank you for sharing!
@DoraDoes2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@starrysdiary6512 ай бұрын
It’s amazing! I wasn’t able to find any good hidden button and an actual way to do it. All of the other ones were just showing how they did it or they didn’t explain that at all you explained it perfectly. This deserves to go viral.❤❤❤❤
@DoraDoes2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much - so glad you found it useful! ☺️
@starrysdiary6512 ай бұрын
@@DoraDoesIt’s truly amazing 🤩
@Jason-o5s3 ай бұрын
Cheer~~~a small stem bearing leaves or flowers, taken from a bush or plant.😊
@karenbailey94243 ай бұрын
I’ve never taken the time to research how mitered squares were made, so this was very interesting and informative. I love how you can make the square as big as you want by just increasing the chains appropriately. Thanks for the video! A quick question - do you typically crochet in both loops for the first and last stitches of the row? I didn’t notice in the video.
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful and informative! To answer, I didn’t crochet in both loops at the start and end of the row but you definitely could if you preferred the look. The reason I didn’t is because I went on the join multiple squares and wanted the row ends more open ☺️
@karenbailey94243 ай бұрын
@ Thanks!
@annapotter-r8n3 ай бұрын
this tutorial is a little tricky to follow but it is definitely followable!!!! it’s a complicated pattern and takes some rewatch but i was able to get it. thank you so much! currently making a blanket for my sister ❤
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. I hope you enjoy the rest of the project and your sister loves her blanket!
@tinayvonne34193 ай бұрын
Thank you. It's like a variation of Tunisian crochet. Very pretty and dense too.🧶🙂
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Yes, that’s exactly it re Tunisian. It’s basically Tunisian simple stitch in super short rows!
@viridianaordaz64503 ай бұрын
Beautiful, I need one for my sweater ❤
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Thank you’
@zofiapawezka23853 ай бұрын
when in the video is the pattern that is first one in the down right corner or what is it called? I'm a beginner and to me some of them look the same😅😅
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Do you mean the one on the bottom right in the thumbnail? If so I think it’s yarn over slip st blo. ☺️
@samanthajarvis39313 ай бұрын
Very cute. Where's the pattern?
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Thank you! The link to the pattern should be in the description but you can find it here too doradoes.co.uk/portfolio/a-classic-chunky-crochet-christmas-stocking-in-3-sizes/ ☺️
@225Elaine2 ай бұрын
I can't get it to open
@DoraDoes2 ай бұрын
Sorry. There should be a link in the description. It’s here doradoes.co.uk/portfolio/a-classic-chunky-crochet-christmas-stocking-in-3-sizes/
@maryfowler38073 ай бұрын
This is an excellent tutorial, thank you so much.
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!☺️
@marthaczyz10783 ай бұрын
The written pattern instructions say that this shouldn’t be used for baby blankets and I was wondering why?
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Hi there, because I don’t have my own children and do not submit the finished item for any form of safety testing, I do not feel comfortable recommending this or any of my crochet blanket patterns for babies. I worry about little fingers and toes getting stuck in little holes!
@noreenpackard28003 ай бұрын
We're can I get the yarn that was used?
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Hi there, the yarn is from a company called The Wool Kitchen. It’s a long zip yarn. If you follow the link to the written pattern in the description all the details (and a link) are included there. ☺️
@didi88353 ай бұрын
Love it. I really like winging it, great work.
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Thank you! And it’s definitely nice to wing it with crochet sometimes!!
@wendyjohnson33874 ай бұрын
Oh my! You saved me soooo much time! I was very nervous doing this, but it went smoothly! Will keep this video!
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! Sometimes crochet techniques can seem really hard but once you have the hook and yarn in front of you they just make sense!! So glad you found this helpful!
@cmcn14344 ай бұрын
Thank you so very very much 🙏🏼💗
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome 🤗
@louisaalstad96424 ай бұрын
your videos are amazing. if you wouldn’t mind…can you do this with a sweater that is entirely single crochet?
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes, this technique would work with single crochet. The numbers would need to be adjusted according to gauge etc but the principle is solid ☺️
@GabrielleMichael4 ай бұрын
Can you use these ribbings for blanket edges?
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
Yes, I don’t see why not! ☺️
@cameroncollins14284 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! I can't lie, its a struggle to keep up! I reccomend being very clear and talking to the audience like they are a baby. I understand granny squares very well but lord, adding the second color 5 minutes in was a struggle! I couldn't see anything and it was going all too fast. I am still going to try!
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
You can pause the video as you go and rewatch any parts you need to review. You’ve got this ☺️
@deliaeskine71165 ай бұрын
Is this available in PDF?
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
It’s just on the blog at the moment.
@novafalcosmith5 ай бұрын
That was fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤ TYSM ❤
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it ☺️☺️☺️
@novafalcosmith5 ай бұрын
THIS VIDEO IS THE BEST THING EVER ❤❤❤ TYSM 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
Ahhh. So glad to hear that! 🎉
@sleepzzz77685 ай бұрын
Thanks so much ❤
@DoraDoes4 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@susieannei56415 ай бұрын
Thank you for your effort but it’s so far out of frame
@DoraDoes5 ай бұрын
Sorry about that
@stitchaspellMilan6 ай бұрын
This is such a pretty pattern. It reminds me of Monet’s Water Lilies. I love it! 🦋
@DoraDoes5 ай бұрын
Thank you! (Me too!!)
@koalaoso4217 ай бұрын
You don’t show where the ‘v’ is very clearly 😕 That’s why I amend here to see….
@DoraDoes3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@abbyhinton59367 ай бұрын
Super helpful, thank you!!
@DoraDoes7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! :)
@susanphillips27807 ай бұрын
Your work keeps going outside your camera
@DoraDoes7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I just had a look through the video and couldn’t see where it goes off camera. There are parts when it’s in the lower half of the screen but the stitches seem to all be in view. Please do let me know if there’s a specific part of camera. I’ve had people before watching zoomed in without realising so that could also be the issue?
@GenieBeenieCrochets7 ай бұрын
I was looking for how to turn a premade square into a circle, this is not that. You might want to change the name of the video to make it say the opposite
@DoraDoes7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for letting me know the title got turned about - I’ll update it to correct. If I were to turn a square into a circle, I would probably try the inverse of what I did here with taller stitches across the long edges and shorter ones in the corner - though I’ve not explored that technique!
@WarmCatFurniture7 ай бұрын
Fantastically useful video, thank you so much. I am replacing the arms on a much loved knitted cardigan in crochet and I have been able choose just the right ribbing.
@DoraDoes7 ай бұрын
Yay! So glad you found it helpful!
@cherylsmith53077 ай бұрын
Quite helpful! Thank you. Love to see your kitty playing with the yarn end. I also have a feline crochet supervisor.
@DoraDoes7 ай бұрын
Ahh. She has to get involved! 😸😽
@beyondthegardenfence47657 ай бұрын
cute
@DoraDoes7 ай бұрын
Thanks ☺️
@beyondthegardenfence47657 ай бұрын
@@DoraDoes your welcome
@QueenViolet88 ай бұрын
Nice I made 2 of these as Christmas present the girls loved them I added clouds to them ❤ it’s such an easy pattern and went fast great for stash busting and yarn scraps!
@DoraDoes8 ай бұрын
Love this! it’s definitely the pattern that keeps on giving!! :)
@sumaiyakhan34988 ай бұрын
🎉🎉
@mwendapoleee8 ай бұрын
I want ,love it.
@DoraDoes7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Was super fun to crochet!
@sherryhooks8 ай бұрын
I watched the left handed but will go by this
@DoraDoes8 ай бұрын
Definitely easier if you’re right handed (this video is just a flip of the other!)
@sherryhooks8 ай бұрын
I shared it to my fb so easy for me to find
@DoraDoes8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@sherryhooks8 ай бұрын
Oh wow I have seen the knitted version so excited to see a crochet version
@DoraDoes8 ай бұрын
Yay. I saw a knitted shawl using the same yarn and fell in love with it… but I don’t knit so here we are! 😂 The crochet version is different but the beautiful yarn still sings! 💙🪷🩵
@YarnCraft_And_CityVibes9 ай бұрын
Hi Dora! Great tutorial! I am looking for a sleeve technique since I don’t like the sleeves in my current pattern at all! How do you decide on the 61 (or 83) SC preparation row in the beginning of your project?
@DoraDoes9 ай бұрын
Hi, glad you found it helpful. So I extrapolated this technique from various knitting books and the length of the first “long short row” will influence the shape of the sleeve cap. Essentially I worked up to the shoulder seam and then a bit further (if memory serves it was about 1/6th of the circumference) so the first short row is about 1/3 of the total armhole circumference. TY sts the starting point I worked with and ironed it out in testing! I hope that helps.