How To Crochet A Blanket | Half Double Crochet Stitch

[@lex3330]

I literally learned how to crochet 9 days ago and I’m already making a blanket😂 there’s some thing about crocheting that’s just so addicting

[@LJohnson1375]

Sameeeeeee😅

[@dtyson]

I learned about a month now and I've made seven blankets already. I'm completely addicted.🤪

[@5thdimension625]

@@dtyson you go girl. How much yarn do you need for a blanket? To cover a bed?

[@dtyson]

@@5thdimension625Thank you! Yes, I'm working on a blanket for my grandson. He now has his own bed😁

[@richardborders9063]

I was a otr truck driver I retired last year I learned how to crochet watching your videos iam getting prety good crocheting is my hobby it's clean and quiet I can do this any time and not bother anybody I am now making a blanket using the half dabble crochet I just want to say thank you for the help along the way

[@user-tq6cn8cg2n]

I’m so so so close to finishing my king size blanket using this stitch! I did a chain of 200!!! I’ve worked on it for a little over 50-60 hours and I’m in the home stretch!

[@lemonn_tineee668]

How did it ago???

[@chartyrrel4777]

How long has it taken you?

[@reneelooby3047]

Hi iam 65 I have not crochet since I was 20 I found your channel your a great teacher . Ty for your time so iam in my glory…lol crocheting day and night lol. Ty god bless

[@juliestarks3867]

Best ever video thank you so much I know it’s like 4 years old but you just thought a 51 year old who can’t sew or knit so thank you ❤

[@xoKayefox]

Youre a really fantastic teacher! I watched so many videos before stumbling on your extremely slowed down beginner one and that's the one that finally gave me the lightbulb moment. Thank you

[@fionastube2011]

Excellent video! I have tried learning to crochet several times but could not really see the stitches properly. You did it! Thanks so much. 😁

[@maiyin6494]

You’re the best 🎉 I learned within a few days and now I feel confident to crochet my first blanket. Thank you!

[@syedahussain2011]

thank you so much! My first project was a scarf and I wanted to make a blanket for my second!this is such an easy tutorial that I’m going to save!

[@elizabethlangley8368]

You are an awesome teacher. I love how you explain everything. Planning on using this for a temperature blanket for 2022. I can't wait to try some more of your projects.

[@kathleenmcdoal1048]

You're an excellent teacher! I like the way you explain the process. I've been crocheting for years but it's always good to see someone else's way of doing it! Thanks for the tips!

[@Misstify69]

This is my go to stitch when I can’t figure out what I want to do. The person receiving the blanket always loves it. It’s great for cold climates especially if you use a chunky 5 or 6 yarn. 🧶 Thank you for making this video!

[@clsmith614]

I'm a beginner at crochet, I love how you start things off right away! Getting to the point of it all. I'm a new subscriber.

[@EthelAchim]

She's a Great Tutor and I love her tutorials. It is through her video Tutorials, I learnt Alot and started knitting 👍💯🥰‼️. God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@anxious_rat8655]

me and my mom use to crochet, but then we stopped so we forgot, all our yarn was in a closet (we have lots) but i took it out cuz i wanna start again, your videos are so informative, you show how to change the colors, how to crochet and just how to do it, im planing on making a big comfy blanket, also i still have a tiny scarf for my stuffies, it was the first scarf i made so im gonna keep it to see how much i improved, and also (again) i learned about loosening the string, since doing tight was hard, lol

[@imliz100]

My mother taught me how to crochet first with my finger, then with a hook when I was a young girl. That was in the 70s. Now I’m 57 and my mom is 92. We have not crocheted in sooo long. Looking forward to making this blanket after re-learning from this video. Hope mom will too. We’ll see.

[@Krystyna951]

You are the BEST teacher ever at crocheting 👍🏼❤️🙏🏼 thank you...

[@cindysmith4403]

You helped me. I haven't crocheted in 35 yrs.

[@Pixlanta]

Kristin I was so nervous about crocheting, but you're so good at teaching,in not scared anymore, thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

Aww I’m glad 😊

[@richardbenjamin8535]

if life has taught me anything, it is that there almost always an exception to every rule. a half double crochet is a great example. this one time, doing it half way IS a good thing.

[@rahmaabas7570]

I love, love, loveeeee, how you explained it. You couldn’t have done it any better!!!

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

Thank you so much!

[@sandradle756]

I'm totally new to crochet. Thanks for going slowly. I'm sure it's not easy. I'm a knitter and if I try to go slow I can get get messed up. But this is great and will give me a great foundation!

[@chartyrrel4777]

Kristin,I'm a beginner. Thank you for your excellent demonstrations. You make this stitch so easy to under stand.

[@aprilinaugust99]

I've been struggling when I got to the to change the color and this is the first video that I've found that had helped me fix the problem. Thank you so much!!

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

Yay!

[@richardborders9063]

I am a 63 year old truck driver I lierned how to crochet watching your video now my wife wantes a blanket wow. Thank you for the help

[@selinajules7842]

Thank You Kristin’s your video and description where fantastic 😊 I’ve been looking for how to do a blanket and your video won, I haven’t attempted a big one like yours yet but started a smaller one for my puppy 🐕 you have given me the confidence to crochet 🧶 Thank You So Much ❤️ x

[@cherylann145]

Thank you for your help! I've gotten away from crochet... I found your page and you have helped me want to start again. You made it seem easy and I CAN DO IT!! I'm very hard on myself... I taught myself after a spine injury 10 years ago. But I guit because I became depressed... Thanks for making it so much easier for me to follow along 😊 💜💜💜

[@sondrabernich5079]

OMGOSH Thank you I love the way you explained and showed how, as you went along you've made it easy for people with glasses to focus and see the work being done. Thank You I like your style and tutorial Appreciate you and your demo's they're great Thanks Happy Crocheting

[@tinapakulski8563]

Love the way you join the wool.much better way

[@kaylahall5694]

thanks your a great teacher, after so many years im picking crocheting back up again. looked at several sights and was about to give up. untill i found yours , your slower and repeating of steps made it so much easier to learn again... thank you.. ready to make some blankets.

[@suzannevaliantis]

So I brought some blue yarn to make a beanie and I couldn't follow the tutorial from another KZbinr I think my stitches were to tight. Then I saw this lovely video for a blanket and just had to give this ago many thanks luv your video.

[@Roe97]

I’m so excited! This is my first big project. Before now I could only make baby whale amigurimi which is fun and make great gifts but they are a one day project on average. I just finished my first row (not counting the chain). It took me an hour. This is going to be work but by the end I’ll have a blanket approximately the size of a twin comforter!!

[@delmabrown9639]

I learned a few new things. Thanks .

[@gildasantiago6062]

Love the simple directions. I have to practice more.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maylaninal5445]

Nice example just newbie here starting to love crochet big thanks for sharing

[@giacondaesposito]

new subscriber here. I've always crocheted with the single stitch. making a scarf using the half double stitch you showed us. thank you.

[@kimsheldon8517]

This is a great video, thank you! I am currently making a very nice blanket from it. It really comes together quickly.

[@shannonschmitt1686]

I'm absolutely brand new to crocheting, and I'm so glad I found you! I just watched all your beginner videos and feel pretty confident in the absolute basics. Do you have any videos teaching how to make simple flowers? My daughter is getting married in June and I wanted to crochet some for the bridal shower. Thank you!

[@susansimons3229]

Nice simple instructions. Easy to follow! Thx!

[@perkngirly]

I love how you explain how and why you do techniques a certain way. You also go slow and show the project from different angles and go over it multiple times. I just started learning how to crochet 2 days ago and you've taught me so much already. Thank you, Kristin! :) How long does it take you to make a blanket?

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

I really appreciate you taking time to leave me this comment ❤️ I’d recommend you check out some of my slow crochet videos, they’re great for beginners.

[@xeniathomas9954]

Love this and love the way to you teach I am enjoying making my blanket

[@deynsejamed9817]

Oh my i really enjoyed watching your videos I'm learning so much more here than others I always wanted to learn how to join and I can't seam to get it but with yr help am getting there thank you am loving here

[@trinahildebrand1974]

I like crocheting half double its very pretty Stitch

[@sandraallen4422]

Love that blanket I'm making the same but what I would like to know is what border would you use for this blanket?

[@AJ-1212]

Very helpful, Thank you so much for such easy to follow instructions.

[@tammypatton196]

Thank you for showing this. Your an awesome teacher

[@Elise788]

Thank you for the tutorial, what kind of border would you recommend? I like borders it seems to me it makes the blanket look clean.🧶🌹✌️

[@patricematherson498]

Been making this blanket for a couple weeks now on my last ball of yarn

[@sandraallen4422]

Very good work. I'm making a 250 foundation chain blanket for my guy like the one you did. What's a good border for that when I'm done I'm gonna have to do about 125 rows up and down cause he's 6'3. Please help

[@carmenrivera7961]

Beautiful pattern. Love your videos.

[@isidoramisanovic1236]

Very well explained! Thank you very much!! Love it!

[@Marissawv19784]

Oh you taught me how to weave in the ones that are short and out of yarn ty so much have many projects like it

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

Glad I could help 😊

[@janetteleonard1110]

I love your teaching technique but I really love your video because it has captions.. I am deaf and rely on the caption to do the stitches correctly.. I will follow you and hopefully learn some more patterns to work on.. thank you for yours help !!!

[@sandraallen4422]

Just made the exact same blanket in other colors but I was wondering what would be a good border for this blanket?

[@maritzajimenez2088]

Thank you for the video, you're really good explaining and make it look so easy

[@angelafaulkner3350]

very informative!!

[@anntotaro6127]

Great instruction 💕🙌🏻 thank you

[@mariarodriquez5622]

Hola. Maria and my doggie Tiny Land from Phoenix Arizona. Love the colors.

[@estrelacosta5817]

Very good for beginners👏👏

[@nataliecaygill2708]

How many rows did you do with each colour, or how many do you think is good to do. I'm a total beginner but would like to try and crochet a blanket for my male friend for Xmas time? Need help, thanks for making such a good video.

[@pamelanorfleet1346]

I love your detail explanation on this blanket. What yarn are you using ?? I brought some from Walmart that I didn’t care for, it was entirely to soft. I’m going to Michael’s tomorrow 😊

[@ElzabeOpperman]

Love yr video also learnt to crochet wit it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank u

[@bituinn]

Thank you! Very helpful and clear instructions!

[@lovinlife5912]

Great video. So I can make my foundation as long as I like? No multiples of anything? X

[@rebeccabaca6951]

Hi , I’m Rebecca, I always have that one problem the edges’” to make the blanket straight! , love how you do it! I’m going to try! Tks!👍👍👍❤️Heart Love making blankets & love bright colors!!

[@Amber-bg1sc]

Today I got all of my stuff to start crocheting. I clicked on your channel because you have the exact same colors as I ordered. The black is fluffier, and I started with that one, but i just couldn't get it to fit thru. I kept getting stuck. Next question is about each color pattern. Can I make all the colors, then attach them together. I've just begun this crochet journey, and I haven't even watched what to do when you want to stop the link...I listened, but I was working like heck getting my flow with...the chain I believe? Then yes start talking about double hooks, 1 and a half stitch... I can't believe I'm doing this alone...thank you for the awesome help. Since I'm sure you blanket is complete, so do you have any videos of making it?

[@alycewich4472]

@Amber - I'm hoping that you have gotten a remedy to your dilemma. I'm writing this in case others are having problems. I'm a relatively new crocheter, having made a few baby beanies, so I'm no expert. First of all I wouldn't suggest ever using a dark color like black or navy blue or chocolate brown or dark forest green for my first (or even my 10th) project. Been there, done that, not fun! The problem is that the darker colors are almost impossible for a beginner, or even the experts I've spoken to, to see where the individual stitches are. I've had to frog (rip out) more rows due to a missed stitch than I would like to count! Sunlight and the crochet hooks that light up are the only suggestions I've heard that seem to help. My thought with the hook getting stuck is that your tension is too tight. On another crochet video was a comment from another crocheter that her grandmother made her chain 5 chains of 100 chains each every day for 2 weeks before teaching her to crochet! Since that time she's never had a problem with tension. So I decided to try it as I was also having problems with my tension even with having done a few baby beanies. I didn't do 5 chains of 100 each for 2 weeks but I did do about 25 with 2 different yarns. I cannot believe the difference that has made! You don't have to make 5 chains of 100, cut the yarn and start all over again. While I did that a few times as I had some tiny balls of yarn, I also would crochet the chains, without tying them off, then pull out the stitches and do them over again using the same piece of yarn. Using both methods allowed me to keep a few of the cut and saved ones to compare to the ones that I did later. That's when I saw the difference. I HIGHLY suggest trying this.

[@Leila6688]

Many thanks for this useful tutorial! 🌻

[@BlimeyT.]

thank u so much!!! so cute! hope u are safe and well!!

[@michellestiles758]

Do you always go thru the 3rd V or after the first one on the row you go through the next V each time

[@SteveOwens-f2m]

Hi I love your videos, nice and slow, would you have one on a magic circle then petals turned into granny squares. I am struggling to find a petal youtube. Thanks

[@deynsejamed9817]

My question is when crocheting do you necessary have to used the crochet hook that's on the tread oh u can used the hook you have ?? I would like to see a vidoe as how to make a the triangle pleass

[@yatzbatoon2695]

Thank you for this tutorial..

[@didilewis75]

Very easy to understand

[@lennyasmrart]

im branddddddd new i mean week new but u r so great in xplaing awesome

[@RIMI1958]

Like the way you go slow and show the work.

[@samanthalynch2277]

I am new the the crochet world, and I am learning a bunch from your videos! I have a question. Do I need to include the "bump" when completing this starting chain? I have seen both and was wondering what kind of difference it makes.

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

I'm not sure what you mean by "bump", do you mean the knot?

[@alycewich4472]

@Samantha Lynch - I'm reading this a year later, so I'm hoping you have had your question already answered. But maybe this will help someone else. I think the "bump" you are talking about is the back of the single crochet. Some crocheters call this the camel bumps. The advantage to working into the back bump only is the starting chain looks like the ending of the blanket, so it doesn't need to have a border added. However, it can be difficult for me (a relative beginner) to keep a long chain from twisting, so I use the v (which is the front of the stitch) as shown in the video. You use either/or, not both.

[@dtyson]

Love this! How would you do the border for it?

[@brookecarney4062]

I thought I had the hang of it, got three rows in and realized I have been doing the half double wrong! First time crocheting but I think I'm getting the hang of it now

[@caitlinmessenger7229]

This is the first video where someone went slow enough I knew what their hands were doing 😭😭😭😭 thank you

[@Mahastitchz]

Hi, I wonder how many yarn balls you used for this blanket?

[@nadinepierce3016]

Hi. my question is ,,, what keeps the ends that you weave in from coming out when you wash the blanket? Is the a trick to that I'm missing?

[@audreybrooks7187]

So when you first started after your chain you went 3 spaces then for each new row you don't skip?

[@rosepatrick8707]

Ur very smart I'm just starting thanks

[@muttlee1213]

Hi Kristin. Thank you so much for this. May I inquire when to start my double crochet stitch on the 3rd "hole" versus the first hole? Do we just start with the 3rd hole after chaining?

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

You only go into the third hole when you chain, this creates your first post. Every row after you want to go into the first hole.

[@muttlee1213]

@@KristinsCrochetTutorials thank you much!!! cannot wait to stop "practicing" and get real!

[@maryannsantos5500]

Kristen, you truly are an amazing teacher I’m so happy for you and for me and everyone else! Do I have to count every stitch for every row.? I was hoping to crochet and maybe watch a movie, but I have a feeling I need to be counting and paying attention. Also, Is there anywhere to find how many chain stitches I need for the size blanket I want to create?

[@ritab.8856]

I hate counting. Can i just measure to decide how big i want blanket?

[@rosiegigglesestablished1969]

Love it. Super easy. New subscriber.

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

Welcome! 😊

[@chickielove04]

Do you have the actual written pattern for this Afghan+?

[@ruth042794]

Is this good for a baby blanket too or should I do a single crochet?

[@margaretportillo]

Thank you (perfect for my son's blanket)

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

Awesome!!

[@Pearlblack22]

Thank you🤗

[@deborahpoertner2968]

what size yarn did you use?

[@creationcrochetnanny8675]

Hi how many rows did you did please before you change the new clour wool

[@hunterjohnson1143]

I have a question if u keep doing the double crochet 🧶 with it’s turn out like that

[@purplesky3065]

I'm a beginner and most of my chains was tight, but I was able to complete the first row. How many rows do I need to do before switch colors?

[@KristinsCrochetTutorials]

It’s really up to you and how wide you want each color to be. In this video I did five rows for each color.

[@pamm2230]

When starting your foundation chain row and you tend to have small tight chains try using a hook size one or two sizes larger than the recommended size just to start the foundation chain. Once you get the foundation chain to the desired length you simply switch back to the original hook size for your project. Hope this tip might help.

[@janaschuster1302]

Hi. New subscriber here. I want to make a blanket for my daughter that is this size. The trouble I am having with the tutorials I watch is when the projects is made on a much smaller scale I am left not knowing how many actual stitches to do for the full size project. When the teacher says to chain the amount that you want the length/width to be I cannot then figure out how much of each color I will need to complete the project. Ultimately, I've gotten frustrated and don't start the project. Would you be able to tell me how many chains you did to start with for the actual size you made? And how many rows? And what size the finished blanket measures?

[@alycewich4472]

@Jana Schuster - I hope you have found an answer to your question as I'm reading this a year later, but maybe my answer will help someone else. I am a relatively new crocheter (only made a few baby beanies). So I'm no expert. However, this pattern can be made for any size, from premie baby blanket to California King size, thus she cannot give precise amounts. My suggestion would be to figure out how large you want your blanket to be. Since crochet is done side to side, start with your starting chain and make it as long as the width you want your blanket to be, plus a little bit. (I'd hate to put in as much work as any blanket would be and find out when I'm finished, that it's just an inch or 2 short!) Then I would do 2 rows of the half double crochet. From that I would weigh (easier) or measure (harder) the remaining yarn from the skein(s) you were using. (You can use a small kitchen scale. I got a digital one.) Subtract the weight (or length) from the original weight/length to get the amount of yarn you used for the starting chain and the 2 half double crochet rows. Then I would take a measuring tape to see how high your completed rows were, divide the length of the blanket by the height of your completed 2 rows to see how many double rows you will need to finish it. Multiply the number of double rows by the amount of yarn you used in the 2 rows at beginning of the blanket.That number should give you the approximate total amount needed. You will need to allow for some loss (changing colors and weaving in ends) when you purchase your yarn. I'm planning on getting a lot extra of each color as some yarns have dye lots (found on the label) and I don't want to run out of a color at the very end of the blanket and not be able to find the same dye lot. Sometimes it doesn't matter, as the dye lots are nearly identical, but sometimes it matters a lot as they are not even close to identical. But if the yarn of choice doesn't have a dye lot, then I won't get a huge amount extra.

[@janie-uq5bk]

Hi...im new here. what would really help me is if the videos were numbered. like after i do the chain and the single crochet stitch, what comes next? thanks!!!

[@wandzettadarey9024]

Good video.

[@yatzbatoon2695]

I like this video..

[@abigaillopezespinosa8573]

Does it matter which way you go through the V top or bottom?

[@esthergonzalez784]

Precioso!

[@alycewich4472]

I would like to suggest that you mention weaving in the ends into the same color (where you change color) so they don't show.

[@sabwilimpoyana2267]

Hod did you neaten your edges?