Crochet Haul, Temperature Blanket & ALL the Granny Square Projects! | URBAN FARMBOYS

[@carolmarinemom0343]

Hello. I’m 59. An elderly lady taught me how to crochet when I was eight years old. My father died and this wonderful lady lived next to my mom mom. I figured out through the years that she felt sorry for me. She has no idea what she created in me because I never saw her again. I could only crochet a chain. Then finally found someone to teach me how to make a blanket. I still have the blanket. KZbin is so wonderful. Have learned so much. Have met so many wonderful people.

[@BrendaLuckett]

This Guy is Awesome!

[@Thehighfiberdiet]

On your beginning of the rectangular granny, you went into one side of the beginning chain but the on the reverse, you wrapped the whole chain instead of doing the chain stitches. I suggest using a foundation sc instead of a ch stitch and working in both sides of these stitches. It gives a stretchy but firm beginning to the “grannytangle” instead of the open spaces you have in yours.

[@Kobisashi]

I suggest that you start sewing your squares together. If anything will cause you to stop crochet, sewing all those together all at once will do it! Sew a few together at a time, then make a few squares. I have crochet off and on for about 70 years. I bothered and begged my grandmother to teach me. Once I could do a bit, my mother helped teach me, too. My stash is out of control. I even have bags of yarn in my extra bathroom shower! Good luck on your projects. Many of us have lots of WIPS (Works in Progress). Get project bags and start having things together: Your pattern, yarn, lable from yarn, markers, little scissors, and project. Suggestion: use your phone to take a close-up photo of something from your project along with the crochet hook you are using. I usually don't have enough hooks of the correct size to leave the hook with every project, and I forget which hook I was using. I tried putting a note in the bag, but they kept falling out and getting lost.

[@elliebellie7816]

Thank you for posting. I have been teaching my 10-year old grandson how to crochet and I wanted to show him that that it's not just for girls. He has a great eye for color and I want to encourage him.

[@CajunMedTrans]

I am thoroughly impressed with the fact that you crochet. There are very few males who will openly admit that they crochet and or knit. Kudos to you! And your work is amazing! I would LOVE to see more in the (near) future!!

[@TambriaMoore]

Crochet, plants and managing our unique brains while showing our love language in craft. Sign me up.

[@cynthiaosgood3804]

I start my rectangular granny blankets by taking 3 of the exact type of 4 row squares you are making for your partners blanket and sew them side by side. Then I start the granny stitches around them. The squares become the middle, and the finished blanket is a retangle.

[@QueenBeasDsgn]

same.... except i use a 5 row granny square.... but 3 squares as the center of rectangle and work around those looks great even by alternating a bunch of grannies as the border to blend it all together.! great work and colors.

[@premieryarns]

WOW! All your Granny Squares are spectacular!!! Hope you finish these beautiful projects! Keep bringing more love and joy into our world through your wonderful works of art created with yarn!!! Inspiring!

[@kevingirard7844]

Two crochet KZbin channels I can definitely recommend are Bag O Day Crochet, and the second is Juan the Yarn Addiction. I also highly recommend The Crochet Crowd.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thanks! I follow them both and they’re great!

[@kcfield601]

I am 62. My mother taught me to crochet when I was 4. I prefer knitting, which she taught me when I was 8. I haven't made a "granny square" anything for years. Lol All your projects are very nice. Great work. My wife of 42 years enjoys all the things I make. I am currently knitting on the 2nd emotional support chicken for her. She wants a flock. Hehe

[@linda11640]

I like to make 2 small granny squares, whip stitch them together, as a base for my rectangle granny blankets. It keeps me from getting that "ugly" starting line. Your granny squares look great, and your temperature blanket is going to be fantastic!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

That’s a great idea, thank you! I may have accidentally ordered more yarn yesterday which arrives today and I may accidentally start yet another project using your technique!

[@gabrieleweber4665]

Nick, that is wonderful 😂🎉! Go for it!!

[@MsDee255]

Similar to you, I learned to crochet as a kid, but I’ve only picked it up again in the past year, and also like you, I am currently obsessed with it, especially granny squares - blankets, cushion covers, hot water bottle covers, you name it. My daughter joked to me yesterday that her house is going to be entirely crochet as I keep making things for her (and her boyfriend’s dog). But I can’t stop now - I’m all in!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

I see no problem here! Crochet dog clothing -- uh oh -- I'm not going to let myself look into ideas for that yet or before you know it my dogs will have a more extensive wardrobe than me!

[@janriddell2351]

Hi Nick, I understand your crochet addiction. The mindfulness of crochet helps turn off from the realities of life. I am fortunate to be part of a group that donates for children overseas, so I am slowly decreasing my stash. Jan, Melbourne Australia 🌏🦘

[@thecognitivedissonant3606]

It's been so nice to find more men in the yarn community- welcome!

[@fpwest1526]

I picked up crochet at the beginning of the pandemic. I can't stop. My husband often refers to me as Madam Defarge. I've made several blankets, amigarume, scarves, dice bags (we're gamers). My current projects are a granny rectangle garland, and shirt made from crochet thread, so very small crochet.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Oh wow!

[@MarleneSAyres]

Hello Nick, I, too, am obsessed with granny squares! I think that the blanket you are creating with the many color squares will be GREAT! The more variety, the better. Just recently discovered your channel, and I think its great. From Washington PA, I am subscribed and will be following you.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Welcome and thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@sandraharris7255]

When i make a rectangle blanket I crochet three granny squares about 6 rounds crochet or sew them tog then just continue crochet around the rectangle makes a pretty blanket .

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Oooh good tip, thanks!

[@lovinglanguages1]

I think you made the stitches a bit spaced and then made your second section tighter stitches. I would suggest that you ask Juan the Yarn Addict-great channel, and he would be able to help you fix it, I think.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you, I will!

[@carlaaguilar5369]

If you love the granny stitch, you’re gonna love C2C stitch for blankets too.

[@Jammn126]

Yep….your hooked. Love the colors on your squares. I saw the title of your video and just popped in. On your granny rectangle, the Secret Yarnery on you tube has a tutorial for the granny rectangle and she shows how to start the blanket and she shows how you can start the blanket so it strengthens the middle and that may help you with the spaces on your blanket. Have fun crocheting!🧶 I love all your makes.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you! My rectangle blanket was based on a tutorial I saw another video about doing a double-sided base row and I think that would fix my issue. I'm not gonna abandon this one, but now I know for next time!

[@pennycorrigan2190]

You made me laugh, the granny never gets old and it is addicting Crochet on ! Enjoy

[@creative2716]

I'm here for crochet, all day every day. Lol. I live close to Austin, understand your analogy. Keeping it weird! Edit: I hear JoAnn's is shutting down, bankruptcy. Get all your fav yarns quickly, it'll get harder to find soon.

[@christinacolon9326]

"I woke up and grabbed my crochet hook" That is classic! I love it. Don't ever ever say you are sorry for doing something you love. Your work is beautiful and I am so happy to hear you are doing a temperature blanket, Sue Serio (weather lady) on Good Day Philadelphia does them and that is where I first heard about them. I have been crocheting for over 30 years and granny squares are still my favorites to do. I have crocheted on the Staton Island Ferry ( a nod to your crocheting on the plane). A suggestion.....if you feel comfortable start doing "lives" with your videos. I think you would be very popular going live maybe doing one just on crochet, another on plants etc. I look forward to more videos and love your granny square color choices.

[@karenbailey3493]

I found a tutorial where the person did a row of single crochet then started the granny around THAT, instead of just a chain. It made the beginning more firmed up. I, too, had the same question as you. I was searching KZbin and ran across that and thought it was brilliant.

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Oh I almost forgot to mention yes I love Austin. Right now I'm in south Louisiana right next door to Texas. I used to live in Amarillo. Love your granny squares...colors are beautiful...the last one you showed.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Nice! I love Louisiana. I used to go to New Orleans at least once a year when I lived in ATX. It's one of my favorite cities!

[@redgingerbreadpam]

@@URBANFARMBOYS yes I love New Orleans also

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

What you do is first row work into the bb back bumps of your beginning chain then work into a circle follow it around on the chain you created by working into the back bumps there are different ways to do it. But that's what I do sometimes to create a tight oval. Also what you might also find helpful my favorite crochet channel Mikey he has actually made a few blankets starting just like yours his channel is called The Crochet Crowd, so you always could try his methods to fix the problem with the starting of the blanket. But honestly your pretty good 😊

[@sandrahodges9596]

Hi, glad to see you join the crochet world! I loved your video on the Ice yarns. I have that yarn. I am going use it with some white yarn from Caron. I'll make granny squares. I thought it might be about the right thickness to match the ice yarn. Your blanket will be very pretty when done. Good luck , have plenty of fun crocheting!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you!!!

[@barbarahaywood6782]

Hi there I love your work and colour palette I am going to start a temperature blanket in January I have been taking advice from you you have given me confidence to get started please don’t give up crocheting you do such lovely work from Barbara 💕🎄🧶👋

[@Ruby-wise]

Agree--when one suffers from SADD, a fire, a stash of both coffee and a gazillion skeins of lovable yarn,,is all we need to make it to spring! My mother taught me to crochet when I was very young. She copied projects by looking at another’s work and counting the stitches. I found her method frustrating so I determined to read patterns and expand my crochet vocabulary. I miss the times she and I did projects; me reading and doing..and her looking at my work and duplicating it. We always chose different colors and made different sizes, however we enjoyed our common creativity. I LOVE the Granny Square Revival so much, I laid down a knitting project to refresh my skill and clear out my thread stash. But alas, I need m o r e thread to finish out and tie my Granny’s together❣️😹

[@lisarussell9333]

First time visit because of the crochet. Loved the temperature blanket. Nice relaxing podcast. Looking forward to more.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you!!

[@reannejarvis9464]

As a 74 yr old crocheter, try an Irish rose centrepiece on the green rectangle. Stunning I’m sure or waterlillies

[@nerfatari4289]

Hi dont give up on those WIP's 😂

[@angelahill-martin1606]

Love your videos and most of us are guilty of multiple (WIP) work in progress.

[@GinaBriggs-db1sk]

I watched. All your talk and l loved it your projects. Are beautiful please the colours are gorgeous thank you so much loved it all

[@sawithers]

I have been addicted to granny squares too. I have been working on blankets, baskets, bags, hats, and wash clothes. I am all over the place.

[@joycematthew876]

The holes that you dont like in the beginning of your partners rectangle granny is only because you worked the stitches into the stitch instead of the space. And yes you can cinch it down with a needle and yarn into the space

[@jessicaljoaquin]

I love temperature blankets, there's no such thing as a small one, but I will only do one for a year in the past so I can just look up the weather history and work as many days as I want. 😂

[@paulyknit]

I'm working on solid granny squares. I'm going to do a half double border on the squares and join them. Both tutorials are from Bella Coco on KZbin. I'm a knitter, but with crochet I have to watch a KZbin to figure it out. I enjoy both, and lots of gardening, and house plants. I'm in Northern California

[@rossridd4597]

Hello from Australia. Being a 74yo male and have been crocheting most of my life. i enjoyed your channel and you enthusiasm and your and vitality for life and hobbies. At the moment I am working on corner to corner with Tunisian Crochet. This is new for me but the results are wonderful. Best wishes to you both.

[@sandrahafner8385]

Hello Nick -I am 56, and have been crocheting for about 10 years. I just found your site today, and just love the burnt orange, espresso and the ivory-off white colors in your granny squares are amazing! The 3 color pattern repeating and the colors - just lovely!!! Your hobbies of Crochet and plants are such great hobbies as well! Any one that judges you or your hobbies, well they will have to deal with your followers, as I doubt that we will allow that! Have a great day, and I hope you have happy Weekend!!🙂

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

aww hahahaha thank you so much!

[@pyenygren2299]

6:29 On the opposite side of the first row of clusters, I make the clusters in the same place as the first side.

[@KevinMontreal]

Great job! I picked up crochet during covid and it IS addictive… I started with a temperature blanket but being a newbie it was way too big and I stopped in September. I usually do 5 projects at one time in 30 minute increments to force myself to take a break and stretch. Right now I have a blanket, a shawl, a cardigan and some socks going. I do a hat just to have a small project that I can finish in a day. I use Ravelry a lot to keep my project notes in and to manage my stash. Keep on crocheting, you have a good eye for colour!

[@lindacornelius3451]

Well, we have that in common the very first blanket I made was a king size but I did get it finished, but I’m also 69 you got a ways to go but finish it. It’ll be good you’ll like it.😊

[@MariaMunoz-Nebbia]

You’re amazing! ❤ How do you manage to do so many things… I just found you a few days ago, and I love everything you show us. Take care of yourself-don’t work yourself to death-although crocheting is pretty relaxing for the soul 😂 I find it so myself! 😊

[@joelbarron5328]

That looks just fine the way it is. I've been crocheting for over 40 years.

[@ya-ya329]

Agreed. It gives it a unique look 😊

[@rosagause7120]

Hello, I am watchin your you tub channel for the first time. I think it will be a year of the granny square phonomime. Everyone seems to be doing them. I never got into temperature blankets because It was too complicated for me to think about and follow through. Your idea is super great, I love it! You really broke it down for me and made it easier to think about. I also didn't do granny squares cause you had to connect them. Ugh, very tedious to do. They didn't have video's when I was growing up. Nothing like You Tub is today. I've taught some friends and colleges how to crochet. I've been crocheting since my great Auntie taught me when I was 4 or 5 yea old. I am now 66 and like you I started and stopped again and again. Anyway, my motto is practice, practice, practice. Try new things and step out of you comfort zone and go for it. I encourage you to be YOU and don't let anyone tell you that it isn't ok to crochet!! You are someone with a talent and it is a great pass time to be creative and your time to shine!!! Happy crocheting!!! Thanks, Rosa

[@heatherpearson3784]

Love your projects. That temperature blanket is inspiring. I knit a temperature scarf some years ago but didn’t plan well. It is 17 feet long. Knitting a hat now.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Holy smokes that’s a long scarf!!!

[@donnakosik7379]

Hi Nick your video popped up in my feed and I am glad I did, you made me feel like I'm not alone with all my unfinished projects. Yours are more organized than mine 🤔

[@gregoryvozar6236]

Saw your Rainbow Granny Square video first so I had to backtrack and see what created the sensation! Did I hear “rabbit hole”? Geez, there is no deeper rabbit hole than crochet. I fell into it about 5 years ago and I’m still wondering when I’ll hit the bottom. Now I need a storage locker for all my yarn. What was it you wrote in a comment? Brochet? GREAT terminology. I’m here to support the team! 🎉

[@sharonturner5352]

I think the granny squares are awesome. I like the colors you have chosen.😊 I would like to do a temperature blanket It’s in the future for me.😊 The granny square is a very good idea 😊

[@krisvanallen]

Lived in Cedar Park for 25 years - howdy!

[@kimberlyaustin6677]

Go Michigan! And Yarn! And Crochet!💚😊

[@Gammies08]

Your work is beautiful…don’t give up

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you!!

[@JodiHamilton]

You laminated it! I love you! I'm working on a queen-size (approx) stripped blanket with 24 different colors. It's a moss stitch so it's very simple. It's my happy blanket.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

My boyfriend made fun of me for laminating it. I see no problem here!

[@JodiHamilton]

Problem? More like genius.

[@IHAVERIGHTS]

Your work is beautiful. I am 51, and learned to crochet when I was 6 or 7. BIG fan of granny square blankets. I made 2 for Christmas for the Godsons boys. I'm now working on 1 for me now. I have a king size bed, SO many squares!! I have an obscene amount of yarn, I'm sure I will never be able to use it all before I die, even if I crochet 10 hrs. a day. lol Big into crochet, and raising my egg laying birds.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

What sort of birds? We have had chickens since moving here. We are totally revamping the coop and run this winter so we can get more in the spring. I also want to get guinea fowl!

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

😊 watch out it's addicting lol 😊 as soon as I finish one pattern I'm immediately making another and alot times I have about 5 or so going at the same time lol

[@NinaGustin-j4z]

Check out The Crochet Crowd for the rectangle granny pattern to see how Mikey did his. He is amazing.

[@dorcasfields6624]

Lovely work. 😍 I love your color choices for your blankets. I also love plants as well. I grew up on a farm in the 60's. I remember picking stones out of the 50 acres and putting them to the hedge rows. We also hand pulled the weeds when the crops were coming up. It was a lot of work. Dad didn't use weed killer till after we left home. It gave us a good work ethic. I enjoyed seeing your work. I make mainly blankets. I use different stitches. I have about 3 favorite that I use a lot. I haven't made a temperature blanket. Here in northeastern Indiana the weather has been crazy.

[@joelbarron5328]

You are very good at crocheting.

[@susieinthecountry4434]

During the pandemic was a great productive time for me and granny square blankets. I crocheted 5. I crocheted a 12 round granny square blanket with a heart shaped center in red yarn, another was the pineapple granny square blanket, a 4 round granny square blanket with the joining color grey and finally a snowflake blanket in white and red which I am using as a holiday tree skirt. On my to do list for this year is a granny square jacket but am thinking worsted weight yarn will be too hot for me. Granny squares are special and I doubt that you will be tired or crocheting them by years end. Thanks for sharing your makes!

[@mama-wench]

Just watching this now. Loving your workings. I too have multiple projects going at once. Only one blanket and the rest are smaller, quicker projects. I haven't done a granny square in so long. Kind of got burnt out on doing them several years ago when I stopped crocheting. I've got some perfect chunky yarn that might work up perfect in a continuous granny for my niece for next Christmas. On top of the 3 afghans I'll be doing for my Grandson's. :)

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

You’re busy!!!

[@marionwhittemore4352]

Hi! I'm a crocheter and I think your granny square blanket is going to be awesome! You can't go wrong because it will be your own unique color design. Keep going and finish it.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you so much!

[@deniseheiser1633]

I tend to like Granny squares also. Because each square to me is a mini finished project.

[@barbarajohnson1572]

NO... not hideous... Georgeous!!! Scrappy is the BEST...

[@Archie99919]

Hi Nick, I’m from the UK 🇬🇧 and have come across your site and love it… and guess what I was doing when watching you, Granny Squares 😂❤

[@twagner1312]

I am currently going down the granny square rabbit hole as well. Working on a corner to corner granny square blanket, using loops and threads, alternating 4 colors. Also a plant enthusiast!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

We must be twins! :-)

[@Kickrocksproductions]

1st timer. You will never tire of granny squares... there are too many to create!..just tell your friends and family to lookout for their blankets cause they are coming :)

[@MiMiLovesCrochet]

Nick, WoW... I Lucked out to find your video coming up in my feed. I was taught to Crochet at age 12, by my Sweet Grandmother in 1963. I let Sports and Boys interfere with the crochet. So, now im 66yrs young.😊 I am relearning after 55+yrs absence to crochet all over. I am in a Crochet Group and we meet 1 time a week. I hope to learn Granny Squares this Tuesday. You are very Talented and have a huge inventory of granny squares you have made. Had you thought of doing Tutorials on YTube? I'd watch. I live in East Texas. I also do make Beanies to donate to local Cancer Center. I actually loved all of your Squares. Well, I will sure try to learn how to crochet squares. And I truly can not even fathom, making a square like you in a hr.? Well stay Talented look forward to more crochet videos. Plants is Also another thing I cherish. Well wish me luck that I actually finish a Granny Square blanket for my Grand Princess 10yrs of age, before I pass. Thank you so much. Bless you & Yours. ❤🙏🏼

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

What a sweet comment, thank you!

[@kayceegreer4418]

Check out Bag-O-Day Crochet channel, because Crystal has a lot of easy stuff to do, she is an excellent patient teacher and demonstrator and explainer. I should rephrase and say that she has made complicated stuff easy, because there are some kind of advanced stitches that she shows but she really just breaks it down and makes it so easy.

[@CasualKnitter]

OMG you really are deep in and I'm here for the entire thing! I look forward for temperature blanket because I knitted one last year but now I'm looking to crochet one ❤

[@kayceegreer4418]

6:20 On the sage blanket, which I call a granny-tangle, I crocheted around the entire chain instead of piercing through it when I made one for a County Fair Art Exhibition. I didn't know what I was doing but I had seen them, and had not investigated KZbin yet. I started out and I didn't like the way it was going either so I think and Funk and tell my brain smoked and figured out this is what I would do. I made clusters around the whole chain, and used the chains at the end to make the end clusters using three chains to get around the corners. I made it long enough to tuck in over the pillows it's a queen size topper, a full size blanket, or a twin size spread... and it won a Blue Ribbon! I got word through a friend who was a judge that they were impressed with my color choices and pattern color changes and they could not figure out how I had done the center and we're intrigued. For my first public piece, I'd say it wasn't bad. I had made two very mismatched high top sneaker style moccasins for my son when he was about a year and a half and had not crocheted in about 15 years. Before that, it was about 15 years since I had learned to crochet in 5th grade, but never completed anything since I didn't have any encouragement except for to be given a skein, the book,,and a hook. I still have them all. Then when I came across them one day, I picked them up and made a shell shell/ sleeveless v-neck vest/blouse, and a really nice scarf. Then I spiralled. Oh! By the way what you can do to correct that spacing that you don't like right now is to just get a straight piece of yarn on a needle and weave it through there and sent it up tight and anchor both ends in somewhere where it won't pull oddly, and it should be problem over.

[@CaraAnn517]

You are just a whole vibe and I love it. Welcome to the crochet we community! Definitely going to check out the rest of your content 😁

[@curious9801]

Hello, Yes I think you are right. The centre doesn’t do it any favors. Why not work a rectangle in double crochet or even single to make the centre more solid. That would be my idea. Aa you have worked a lot I would try to fill,it in with single c. Good luck.

[@dtfwilliams]

I just saw a video where it was recommended to double up your yarn for the start of the grannytangle. I haven't made any yet, but that tip could address your issue 👌

[@camlin6132]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪 lm new to your channel and lm looking forward to follow your crochet projects 😊 im a yarnaddict and crochet is what l do most of my free time. 🤗

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Nice!!

[@treelimbtlc]

I love crochet and understand the addiction. I too, am doing a temperature blanket with small granny squares (3 rows), and am enjoying it so much. Sometimes I am a few days behind, so I keep a chart and then I will sit down and do a few at a time and join it all once a week. I love it. Now I wish I had done big squares like yours because of less joining.

[@EverythingBekka]

Love it ❤ Welcome to the crazy world of crochet 🧶 I love that it has helped with your seasonal depression! I suffer too & it has helped me tremendously 🫶🏾

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you! So glad to hear you've found it helpful too!

[@brendamillar916]

Your granny squares are awesome!! Great work!!! Your inspiring!!

[@BusyBeadBoutique]

Love your larger 3 tone granny square blanket you have going! It's going to look so pretty! (the others are nice too). And I completely know what you mean on getting into a hobby and diving all in! My craft room depicts the variety of me doing so lol. Also- this past year I got back into crocheting and now living in a colder place it's helped me as well to pass through the winter less "blue". =) Blessings to you and Happy Crocheting! -Sommer

[@BusyBeadBoutique]

and oh my gosh your temperature blanket for January-- gorgeous! And I completely love the idea of doing a temp blanket in this style! Thanks for sharing!

[@anandazen30]

Hello 👋🏼. I like your projects, I’m a crocheter since I was 12 years old and I’m in my 60’s. Imagine. I have all kinds of hooks and yarns, I’m an addict 🧶🧶🧶 I also have plants, 2 things in common. Keep on sharing, I was in the bathroom brushing my hair, getting ready to sleep and listening to you, very relaxing

[@KelliHediger]

Enjoy your crochet content.

[@quinnhen2325]

Love the different colors of granny squares! Native Texan, lived north f Austin for many years. Moved to WAY upstate NY in ‘21. Almost to Canada. Started crocheting 7 weeks ago and am somewhat obsessed.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Nice! I'm in the Hudson Valley about an hour north of the city, but I have so much more of NY to explore. It's such a pretty state!

[@barbarajohnson1572]

When you come up the other side of the foundation.... work your shell stitch (3dc i think)...INTO the space rather than the stitch ....

[@jamielozano6195]

Came across your video on my YT recommended section! For the granny square/rectangle blankets, I usually will chain 4 and then connect the chain, creating a loop. I'll then crochet into that loop and use that as my "center." You could also do the magic ring as well, but the ring can be less sturdy for bigger projects like a blanket, or something that goes through the wash. I hope this helps! So neat seeing what you've worked on and all of the plants in the background

[@jamielozano6195]

I hadn't seen the second blanket yet! looks beautiful, and your technique is awesome!

[@pyenygren2299]

5:23 Granny rectangles are the best. 🥰🥳🥳🤩🥰🥳🥳🥳🥰🥳🥳

[@jeriwhite3037]

Lol....this is awesomeness!! Im kinda having granny squares and granny blankets happening here too!! All the colors everywhere! Im loving it! I wanted to do a temperature blanket but I forced myself not to this year. I think yours will be fabulous! I love the respun yarn...beautiful colors and feels soft!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thanks!! I agree!

[@felinesewblessed1218]

I love your temperature blanket design and colors! Maybe I’ll copy you, but use thinner yarn. Enjoyed watching!

[@suzannespeight414]

Look up Secret Yarnery for her pattern for rectangle and circular granny

[@imjust_helloyt]

Make 3 granny squares . six rows each. Sees them together for the center of your granny blanket. Go from there and continue your square rectangle blanket around them. Its a very nice one. Try it. Got the. Idea from mama llama kayla. Channel.

[@GreatLakesGal-Diane]

You popped up in my feed today…I’m a crocheter too, and love all things yarn! As for the rectangular granny, check out the tutorial by Mikey at The Crochet Crowd. I’ve done rectangular grannies (love them!) and I’ve not ‘staggered’ the first round. Your temperature blanket is gorgeous…and it’s going to be mammoth!!! Fellow nurse here, from Michigan (nice design on your shirt😉). Look forward to catching more of your videos!!!

[@handmadebylayne]

Idk if others have answered you about the start of your granny rectangle...... mine always looks a bit wonky like that. You can use some of your yarn and sew the gaps closed if you want it to look tighter. :)

[@karenlaroche8200]

I love your granny square temp blanket . currently wip is a granny square purse and a huge blanket I can't wait to finish and granny squares seem to work up pretty fast .I been crocheting since I was about 5 yrs old ,my grandma taught me, she'd be proud of me today.i taught all the girls in the neighborhood and they still remember.sure helps me from some food addiction and smoking.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Wow, that's amazing! I remember my mom teaching me when I was a kid (maybe 10-12 years old) and I never forgot the basics even if I didn't ever attempt it again for another ten years, and then took another ten year break! It's like riding a bike - at least the basics are!

[@WebsterJudith]

I have been learning to crochet by watching youtube over the last year. There so many great teachers and so much more to learn. Your work is beautiful and I love your color choices. I’m addicted to yarn and patterns at this stage and definitely enjoying the hobby. Living a couple of counties north of you. Right now I’m working on cotton placemats (Lion Brand 24/7) with a filet design, a toddler blanket (Lion Brand Hue + Me) and a baby blanket with a self striping Mandala yarn but I am doing color-control. Happy hooking!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Happy hooking to you too! I love that expression!

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

You are still supposed to start a square with a center loop. You make it square or rectangle in the first set up row. I’ve never seen anyone start anything with a line. So that’s interesting.

[@NittyGritty_Crochet]

lol I totally relate, I started in October last year and I can not believe it's nearly March lol your stitch work is beautiful and I love all of your color choices. I went down the Hexi-Cardigan spiral and can not stop

[@suznwayment7053]

I’m a knitter, but have been obsessed with crochet lately. I’m crocheting a blanket with large daisy squares. I love the large square blankets. Love your ideas and passion for crochet.

[@Fuj109]

I’m new here, and I really enjoyed watching you show your granny squares….so fun. I’m following you now. Keep up the good work….🤗🙋 Sue

[@OnezumiDaisuke]

I love your projects. I thought I wanted to make a temperature blanket for 2022. Then I measured the stitch I wanted to use and mathed it out and realized it would have been GIGANTIC. Like, cover my living room, out the front door, across the smallish yard, and 2 doors down the apartments next door. Shot myself down on that one. 😅 Good luck with yours though! I like the color combinations. 😁

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Hahahaha at least you were able to exercise self restraint!!

[@sofiacopado5579]

Hi Nick, I absolutely love the many projects you got going on and can absolutely relate to not finishing a project. I do switch so I don't get overwhelmed with one project. I have a garden of plants along with my goat farm to keep me busy. It's kidding time for babies (goats) now, so for me, crocheting is my Zen time to relax and create. The imagination of crocheting is priceless 🫶 can't wait to see more of your journey 🤗

[@josephbaumann292]

I love the color combos on your granny squares. Right now I am making a corner to corner blanket with left over yarn for my dog. My next project is going to be a granny square blanket similar to yours with the white borders. As for the granny rectangle, I don't put a cluster of three stitches in one chain stitch. I crochet one double crochet in each of three chains, skip a chain and then repeat. It help prevents the gaps in the first round.

[@malinmattsson87]

Hej från Sverige. I love you’re crochet. I am a Swedish knitter and I am doing a bit of crochet to and I am stuck on the granny square to 🙂

[@pamelaparham5489]

I think this is the year of the granny square for a lot of us. I'm actually making the modern granny square blanket from the Crochet Crowd right now, and his way of doing the starting rectangle may be helpful. I spent my first 12yrs in a town called New Hampton, which is part of Orange County, so when I heard you lived there, it brought back some memories. I like plants too so I look forward to following you.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

New Hampton isn't far from me at all! I love it in this area! Been here about three years now.

[@beckerlea2441]

You are great greetings from Smokie mountains Tennessee