African Flower / Paperweight Granny Tutorial | Girlybunches

[@chiquipineda]

Coming back here in 2022! Thank you, Olivia, for this excellent tutorial. I first tried this for my then-in middle school daughter's african flower blanket. Here I am seven years later reviewing this again because she wants me to finish it...for her own uni apartment! I think I may just finally finish it this time. 😅

[@snubbelken]

omg!!!!! I knew nothing about crochet and I never did it before, and because of your little movie I've made my first crochet flower!!! I adore you! thanck you a lot and I will stay tuned :D

[@Girlybunches]

wow.. I am so pleased you were able to follow along! Sounds like you're a natural talent! Well done! Thank you for your lovely comment! :D

[@ZeBrinDeGazon]

I often have trouble following patterns because I need to see how you actually make it. This is a GREAT complement to the pattern found on Craft Passion, thank you so much!

[@berco]

You're excellent at explaining what you're doing, I'm finding it very easy to understand the steps and what's to come. I'm still a beginner so you're such a great help!! Thanks!!

[@Girlybunches]

Hello... you are so kind... thank you for taking the time to comment and I am truly happy that are finding my little vids helpful. So pleased to hear your learning to crochet I do really love it. Let me know if you need any help. TFW Olivia :D

[@vanessamellor4754]

Hi Hun, I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thanks for your tutorial, you explain everything so carefully. I've not been crocheting long, basically learnt by watching various videos on here, but I only came across your videos the other night. I'm already making these Hexagon patches up and stitching them together, I'm really enjoying how easy the pattern is the way you have shown it. I made my own notes of the pattern as I watched and stitched along with you, after 2/3 patches I no longer need to look at my notes. I've sent you a couple photos on ya face book page. I wanted to upload them here, but not too sure if I can. Keep the tutorials coming please. I love doing Afghans so if you have any ideas up ya sleeve, I've twin girls 14 and they both want throws for over their beds. Xx cheers Nessa

[@joshlynlloyd6857]

HI THIS PATTERN IS SO BEAUTIFUL WITH ALL OF THE COLORS. I WANT TO TRY THIS THIS PATTERN WITH MANY DIFFERENT COLORS. YOU HAVE A GREAT VIDEO WITH GREAT INSTRUCTIONS .

[@karinkreatief]

I've enjoyed this tutorial very much. I'm an absolute beginner at crochet. I have wanted to crochet literally for ages, but have always had trouble with counting the stitches, reading patterns and such. However, when I came across your tut, I really wanted to give it another go, which I did. In my first attempt I made a mistake, so I didn't finish it off with the last round, but I just finished my second attempt and I am very pleased with it. Thank you so much for this tut. I really want to make more of these :)

[@Girlybunches]

Hi there, no problem. In the video I refer to the treble which you might know as a double becasue I am British. Only in the USA and Canada is it called a double. I was thinking of making this a subject for one of my videos as this isn't often explained enough I feel. I myself only found this out the hard way lol. On my website I have a converstion chart to help out, which I have put in the video description box fo you. Some antique American patterns actually used British terms. TFW Olivia :D

[@awildalozadaluciano9506]

I think this is gorgeous. I am using this to make a turtle cap with its hat,pamper cover and a pair of little booties. Just wish it comes out alright. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@Mzdiana82]

Greetings from California, USA! Don't ever apologize for Americans who don't know the English terminology. They need to educate themselves before correcting you on the difference between English and US terminology. I believe that we are the only Country that doesn't use the metric system either. I've seen a lot of comments about you calling a DC a treble, just ignore the comments and don't let it bother you. I've learned when watching others from the UK and Australia who use English terminology, I understand exactly what stitches you are using in US terms. Some ppl are just too lazy to learn or don't know there's a difference between the two. TFS and keep up the excellent work! 💖🖒🌷😊

[@Girlybunches]

Thank you so much. I used to get a little put out, but to be honest, we can all learn something new everyday, and what I mean is I can learn something new everyday. So at least it keeps a conversation going. It is a bit silly having two names ... but when I first started I didn't even realiase there were names for the stitches lol.. now that was confusing lol. Thank you so much for your support, it means more than you will ever know! :)

[@Girlybunches]

That is brilliant!!! Make the blanket!!! You know you want to!! he he... ahh I am so pleased to hear that... You're very welcome.. I would love to see your blanket when its finished. Good for you and TFW Olivia x

[@varadamahajani6511]

You are very creative and a good teacher too. I am tempted to make it for myself. Thanks for this wonderful video!

[@Girlybunches]

Oh you must make it for yourself. You're very welcome, thank you for watching :)

[@cherylwitt4448]

thank you so much for that video. It really helped me. I had a hard time before making this; the octogon was turning out round. So I appreciate your effort. I made a very nice one. Thanks. Oh and we call a treble - a double crochet in the U.S. Sorry, us Americans have to do everything differently!

[@Girlybunches]

Hi cheryl witt I am so pleased you liked my little video, yeah I know about the terminology, I did a video about it.. I used to get very confused with patterns.. lol I am sure you can imagine how they turned out LOL!! :D Thanks for watching :) (no need to apologise doll, embrace the differences, it keeps the world from being dull xx)

[@Emmajen]

This tutorial was so clear and easy to follow! :) I really want to try making a bag with this pattern, and I'm so excited to now that I have a really excellent tutorial to follow. Your accent is so lovely, and you sound cheerful which really helps. :) x

[@lilyconstancekokkonen7060]

Such a wonderful pattern! I think I have just found my next blanket projet!

[@carlaoflynnweems9271]

Thank you so much!! I am new to trying different things in crocheting and I am a visual learner. I can not read a pattern but seeing how things are done and what they are called helps soooo much! What you call a treble and a single crochet are correct as far as I have learned so far and I am in the USA. I am wanting to put together a Heidi African Flower Bear and she uses the hexagon shapes. She has a site on Raverly Patterns site, called Heidi Bears Designs if you would like to check her animals out. I look forward to learning so much more from you. Again thank you!

[@Girlybunches]

I am so pleased you found it helpful... thank you.. and TFW

[@Girlybunches]

Hi there, I think if you repeated the last round until you get to the size that matches the other hexagon then I don't see why that wouldn't work. For the corners of this African Flower, on the extra rows, do 2 trebles, ch3, 2trebles to increase each side by two, which will allow it to grow bigger and still lay flat. I really hope that makes sense. TFW

[@Girlybunches]

Hiya, absolutely!.. Acrylic yarns are so much better these days compared to when I was a kid ... I use them all the time.. and I used acrylic for this video.. They are so much easier to wash and it keeps it shape... not to mention how much more affordable it is. Go for it.. it will look fab.. and i would love to see it when you've finished.. Thank you for watching! Olivia :)

[@Girlybunches]

That is so nice of you to say that.. thank you .. I hope my video helps.. nothing more frustrating when a written pattern doesn't always translate.. been there done that on many occasions!!! Let me know if you need any help. I am sure it will work out fine. TFW Olivia :D

[@paintnknitter]

Great video and so pretty! Thank you! We call the treble a double-crochet in the U.S.

[@marysimpson9506]

Really pretty. I'm definitely going to do this. ❤️

[@collinrayefan91]

I was finally able to make one of these. Thanks so much for your video!! Awesome

[@lynnehume9468]

Just so talented and so inspirational. Thanks x

[@Criesta1]

Oh ok.Thank you so much for clearing that up.I do love this pattern and well use it for my next afghan.

[@ericaford8248]

Oh, I didn't know that! I thought I was losing it....thanks for the clarification. Great video!

[@Girlybunches]

I have thought the same thing myself when I was first learning lol.. glad I could help and that you like the vids. TFW Olivia D :D

[@zahrapakrad7561]

Nice color🌹🌸⚘🌷🌼🌻🌺🏵

[@Girlybunches]

So pleased that you found it helpful. TFW :D

[@TheVvanessa1]

Hi oliva thanks for the video was a great help. Can u use acrylic for this pattern to make a blanket. Ive used acrylic to do a sample and it looks ok. Thinking of doing one for my new neiceor nephew thats due next march.

[@keronaus6914]

Can't wait for a half patten :)

[@joyceschoen8518]

Thank you for this video. I enjoy doing this pattern.

[@abird4958]

Loved watching your crochet tutorial many thanks :):)

[@sadiethomas5631]

I'm loving this tutorial ! However I'm making a square blanket and need to square the edges , I'm terrible at reading patterns ! Do you have a video like that ? I'm doing the mood blanket , feeling stuck ! Love all your videos they are so easy to follow thank you :) xxxx

[@Girlybunches]

Hi Sadie Thomas I have several videos you could use.. Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches - No Sew Granny Squares this is a new sew granny square, so you can joiningg them as you go along. Videos on how to do the granny square in the description box of that video. Or you could do this square - Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches - Episode 19 Crochet Square as requested by MsDoodleGooberBug it's very simple to do and would look lovely with lots of them joined together. This one is one of my latest videos.. Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches - Crochet Shawl Tutorial you could use any yarn to make this one.. and also very simple to do. Or you could do stripes for your blanket.. using this method Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches - Granny Ripple / Chevron / Wave. I hope this helps.. Thanks for watching :)

[@TheVvanessa1]

Thanks oliva. Will send u a photo wen its finished once i learn how to send the photo lol.

[@luanne115]

This is pretty, for those that want to make it like this,,,whays the brand and colorway of yarn you used?

[@Girlybunches]

Luanne Roeder Hi Luanne, sorry I don't know, I generally only buy job lots of oddments from ebay, but I used a cream, dark baby pink, baby pink, and moss green colours. I always use a DK yarn unless I say so in the video, and I tend to use a 4mm hook. Sorry I wasn't more helpful.

[@ericaford8248]

In the video, around the magic circle, you say to treble crochet, but it looks like you are doing a double crochet and in the pattern it seems to be a double crochet as well. Can you clarify? Thanks!

[@knittedkharpern]

I love this tutorial it was so easy to follow and explained to me what I was having trouble with when I tried the pattern. I am wondering about attaching them together like you showed in the no sew grannies, do I need to add more chains in the last round to attach them ie, ch1 between the space and ch 2 instead of ch 1 in between the 2 double/treble stitches? TIA :)

[@Girlybunches]

Thank you so much Suzanne Sjögren so glad you found it helpful. Yes I think adding the extra chains will do it.. I think also you could add a chain half way across the side edge, skipping a treble/double.. maybe?? This would give it extra support on the edges.. if that makes sense?? Thanks for watching :)

[@gretathegarbo]

I love these! So beautiful!

[@Girlybunches]

Thank you so much :)

[@Girlybunches]

Hi.. actually we're both right, remember I use British terminology, and in the UK we call it a Treble... I did a video explaining the differences... I can't leave a link, but if you search my channel you will find it, as I get people all time getting confused over this matter. TFW

[@viewvid1]

Hi Olivia,, great video.. and patterns, I am complete beginner, but will give this a go.. and let you know.. Can I ask will it work with chunky wool? or are you using baby yarn.. and what size hook would you recommend?? Thanks Fi

[@Girlybunches]

Hi there... oh good question... let me google it.. ok.. .so I was using DK yarn, which apparently you might know as 'worsted weight' ?... and the hook I was using was a 4mm so that would be a size 6 hook to you? I hope that helps.. TFW Olivia :)

[@twinthinguk3621]

thanks for sharing, I made a blanket but will be using the join as you go technique if I ever make it again, I learnt to crochet in the US terms even though I am a fellow Brit! :) would love to share a photo with you but not sure how to x

[@Girlybunches]

Hi Catherine, thank you so much for your lovely comment, you can find me on my facebook page, facebook.com/girlybunches not sure how much use that link is becasuse lots of people tell me it doesn't work.. but its there lol :)

[@mgabbzc9009]

Thanks for the video! Do you have a video on how to connect them? I tried looking for it on you channel but couldn't find it :(

[@Girlybunches]

Hi maria calderon I don't have a video to join these specifically, but it would be the same principle of joining the granny squares shown in this video here (PART 3) Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches Episode 7 - Granny Square Part 1 I hope this helps, if not let me know. :D

[@koskaloca]

You are absolutely amazing!!!!!! love your explanation, so easy to follow, your voice is so relaxing =) all ready suscribed. Oh I would like to show you my project when I finish how i can do it?

[@Girlybunches]

Thank you koskaloca that is so nice of you to say so... I shall tell my husband that about my voice lol, I am sure he doesn't always think the same ha ha! I would love to see your project when it's finished. you can make a little video and tag me in it or send me the link as a reply to this comment.. or you can find me on Facebook, twitter and Instagram.. all girlybunches as it is spelt here. :D Thanks for lovely comment. (just remembered this video has the annoying car alarm going off in the back ground!)

[@koskaloca]

Girlybunches After two month, finally I finishing my project, I post the photo in your wall on Facebook =) . I now need to finish the structure, and will have a pretty deck chair =) Thank you so much for share your knowledge =)

[@Girlybunches]

oh ok.. maybe a 4ply, which is much thinner.. not sure what weight that is in US terms...it would be easier if everyone used the same eh! LOL.. hope you find the yarn you need. TFW Olivia

[@Tippers94]

Hi, I just subscribed to your channel, I'm Tiffany. I like your work but so that I don't have to strain to try to see could you name your hook size and yarn in future videos? That's be very helpful. Thank you !

[@lynnehume9468]

Amazing,where do you get all your knowledge from? your so clever. Love all your work

[@Girlybunches]

+Lynne Hume Thank you, well my Mum and Nan were very talented, so I learned a lot from them.. the rest is a very inquisitive mind! :) Thanks for your support.

[@SusanMJensen]

Thanks , nice video

[@SusanMJensen]

How nice a video will be a lot of help. Thank You.

[@adriennemartinez6727]

I was wondering if you have a tutorial to turn this hexagon into a square?Thank you

[@Girlybunches]

Hi Adrienne, the only thing I have close to that at the moment is this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKCVloZ4qcmUiaM

[@adriennemartinez6727]

Thank you

[@KathyCBacso]

THANK YUO VERY MUCH , HELPFULL.

[@sadeeqah]

can u make a tutorial making a happy hippo with these flowers.

[@Naziasnehvide]

What are you doing with all the ages on the bak side.

[@Girlybunches]

Hi Nazia Khan :) I sew all the ends in when I have finished. If you watch Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches Episode 7 - Granny Square Part 3 I show you how to sew ends in. Hope this helps? Thanks for watching :D

[@Criesta1]

Lovely tutorial other then you keep saying a triple when you are only doing a double.You may want to think about chancing it so people don't get confussed.Very pretty thought.

[@KathyCBacso]

which yarn is this? thank you

[@mystictree_potterings]

It's a pretty hexagon which I will try after I finish the project I am on at the moment . . . BUT . . . I'm a bit confused. You say that you are using UK terminology and I agree you are for the trebles but then you say single crochet for one of the rounds and I didn't think we had singles in UK terminology ... I thought what you are doing for your "singles" are actually doubles. Please advise :)

[@Girlybunches]

Ha.. what do you know? I'm human! lol! yep you're right.. I should have said Double! thanks! :)

[@mystictree_potterings]

Girlybunches Heavens, it's confusing as it gets. I'm just taking up crochet again after a 15-20 gap. I was a child and I just went round and round and round doing what I now call trebles but which back then I was unaware had a name. Starting up now with the internet and all the terms flowing about freely is torture for a beginner - especially one in her 40's. I'm not surprised if people are bilingual in terms and sometime speak both at the same time! I find watching the videos with the sound off very helpful until I get the stitch pattern into my head.

[@mercedesramosborregoramobo1859]

MUY BIEN HECHAS.

[@hannahbanyard5595]

How do you get rid of all the loose yarn at the back of the pattern??

[@Girlybunches]

Hi Hannah Banyard do you mean sewing in the ends? I talk about it here - (links starts at the place where I show you how I do it) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp7Rdo2dbpWHrJIm56s Hope that helps :)

[@Girlybunches]

He he isn't this funny, I had the same comment earlier today.. and if you've been watching american tutorials, then you will be getting confused. I am using British terminology in all my videos. If you look at my channel you will see I have done a video on this very topic, sadly YT wont allow me to paste a link here, so I will put it in the description. So what the British call a treble, the Americans call a double.. confusing eh!... Hope this doesn't put you off crochet! :) TFW

[@alliecat1941]

Oh I see I read the rest of the comments

[@faymaldonado8469]

can anyone show me how to add a owls head onto the African flower

[@keronaus6914]

Did you figure out how to make a half of one?

[@Girlybunches]

Hi Nicole Kennedy no not yet... I've been working on the half hexagon. Thanks for watching :D

[@Girlybunches]

Nicole Kennedy here you go :) the Half African Flower vid! Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches - Half African Flower Hexagon Tutorial

[@RK-go2nr]

I love what you are doing but you are too fast

[@alliecat1941]

what you call a treble..i call a double.

[@Criesta1]

Lovely tutorial other then you keep saying a triple when you are only doing a double.You may want to think about chancing it so people don't get confussed.Very pretty thought.

[@Girlybunches]

Hi Juliet Barber Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Regarding the treble... I am actually right and so are you! I use British terminology.. because I am British.. only Americans and Canadians call what I know as the Treble a Double. Don't worry.. its a common mistake.. I did a video about it.. Learn to Crochet with Girlybunches - Episode 15 Crochet Stitches Conversion Thanks again for watching so glad you loved my tutorial.. :D

[@keronaus6914]

Did you figure out how to make a half of one?