Stardust Melodies Crochet Along Block 1

Video tutorial for "Begin the Beguine" afghan block which is square 1 for the Stardust Melodies crochet along beginning on May 18, 2017. Please visit everytrickonthehook.com for details.
Skill level of pattern: beginner
Crochet terms: US
Materials used: Aran weight yarn and 5.5mm hook (but any yarn and suitably sized hook will work)
Finished size: 9 inches (with Aran weight yarn)
Find this pattern on Ravelry.com: search "Begin the Beguine"
Skip to a round
Round 1 - 1:56
Round 2 - 5:44
Round 3 - 8:07
Round 4 - 12:17
Round 5 - 15:17
Round 6 - 17:08
Round 7 - 20:16
Round 8 - 22:34
Round 9 - 24:29
Rounds 10 to 15 - 26:48
Round 16 - 27:43

[@gingerfoxx1476]

This pattern is like some overlay mosaic crochet patterns I've done, but in one color instead of alternating colors. It creates such nice texture.

[@valeriekoochin3569]

Got my 1st square done, after many frogs. Definitely couldn’t even have got started without this video! I kept making mistakes on the join side, so finally I cut my yarn, and re-joined in a corner so the 4 sides would be exactly the same, so much easier!! I should have done that back at the beginning🤪

[@kurlikew954]

I'm with you on that one ... it's always so much easier to start at a corner!

[@valeriekoochin3569]

@@kurlikew954 funny thing is, after getting through a few of the squares I decided to try again with the join she uses in the pattern, and it clicked! Not at all as hard as it seemed when starting. Since then I have made 2 blankets. Love that it doesn’t get boring!

[@user-kpkxgtj]

This was a delightful piece of work and my favourite kind of pattern - simple stitches in an easy repeat, worked to great visual effect. It was quite easy to figure out how the pattern worked after working the first 4 rows, and how to scale the square to a desired size (I made 12 inch squares with a chunky yarn). I love the final look and feel of this square, and I'm excited to start working on another square in this series

[@jeanrudyk8748]

I have been attempting to get this block figured out without following along with the video- won't tell you how many times I started over 🤔🤔. What was I thinking 😂😂. Thank you for the video - extremely helpful 💞

[@mrssmith7234]

This one was a little tricky (pun intended 😜) at first but finally got the hang of it and love the result! Another winner, Polly!

[@victoriareyes8249]

Just purchased your Stardust Melodies EBook. I appreciate the tremendous amount of work you put into the book. I am excited and looking forward to working the patterns. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@sunshine56ful]

This is the first of your videos that I've watched as I want to do this square today. You do a great job! no excess chatter and your hands/stitches are so easy to watch and so easy to understand! I feel like I found a goldmine!! Thank YOU!!! what a great way to begin a day :-)

[@melindah8053]

Thank you so much for this WONDERFUL tutorial! You have made this both easy to follow as well as slow and simple enough for a novice crocheter like myself. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning something with a pattern, and can't wait to start the next blocks. Thank you, thank you for your time in doing this!!

[@ricklewis2626]

I’m so excited. I just bought this pattern on Raverly and it’s an E-book ♥️🙏

[@TeresaJohnson263]

This video is great! Great partner for the written pattern - thanks!

[@TheFrayedges]

Thanks for the video, can't wait to get started on this project...

[@vickifritz4977]

Thank you so much for the video. I was having problems with the dc but watching this made it seem so simple. Thank you Polly. I can't wait to get started on my very first Crochet ALong.

[@relaxbass]

Thank you for this great video. Learned a lot. My square didn't look right, now I know why, lol. I hooked into the FL from above (I absolutely dont know why) and in some rounds I didnt get the first st right. I will frog, start again but will use a 4,5 mm hook for my DK yarn and do the first rounds while watching your video ..... tomorrow morning .... with coffee :-).

[@marialiglesias1699]

Subscribed. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@godcrochetchatter9234]

Wow very nice. Ty

[@dukeco.9768]

Ok ladies now let’s get in formation!!! I made to Rd 7 and I’m seeing the formation of the pattern 😂😂. Im soooo happy. I think I have a problem with loosing the tension bc my stitches are tight but still nice. 🎉

[@Ttingey01]

Awesome!! Thanks!!

[@dukeco.9768]

Ok so I finally was about to get to rd 3… I’ll be back with an update lol

[@dukeco.9768]

Yo this shot is hard but bc I’m sure what loop is what loop once I get to round 2 or 3… at one point I was about to see the square and then I lost it ugh

[@nataliejackson2879]

I would love to do all 24 squares, how many balls of dk wool will I need?

[@leleslie45]

Unless you knot that strand that makes the 'magic' loop it will come undone. That is not 'secure' and on Facebook I have seen many, many posts about centers of squares coming apart after using this technique. Please add a note to tell people to knot the yarn before they weave in the end in the center of the square.

[@everytrickonthehook4304]

Thanks for the tip! But a double magic circle, as performed here, is much more secure than a regular magic circle that often gives people problems when it loosens later. That said, you should never just snip the yarn after using a double magic circle. Always, always, always weave your end in well (i.e. back and forth at least once, maybe twice to be sure) and you'll be good to go!

[@jangoin9265]

The video was hard to watch as the camera was held too close to the work. The images kept flicking back and forth. The narrative was good and easy to follow.

[@dreams3692]

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[@patriciaaustin8990]

I can't figure out this double magic circle for love nor money. When you put the hook into the loop, I can't see what you're doing.

[@everytrickonthehook4304]

If you are determined to get it, I demonstrate for each square so it may be easier to see on a different video. If you don't want to, you don't have to bother with it at all. Just chain 4, slst to join and make a loop, then make your round 1 stitches into that loop.

[@karenkasiak541]

I really like this pattern but would rather work something in one whole piece. Could you just continue making rounds until you have it at a size for a blanket? Thanks.

[@everytrickonthehook4304]

Hi Karen! It hasn't been tested at this size and sometimes unexpected things happen to patterns when they get bigger and bigger. That said to cover myself... I actually think this pattern would work well at a large size and I believe at least one or two other people are attempting to make baby blankets out of it. You might experience some twisting as the pattern grows, but some blocking can take care of that in a jiffy.

[@briannaworthington5522]

It works well as a blanket. I made a baby blanket with the pattern with no issues. Currently working on an adult size.

[@aug3rdust]

I've done one queen sized with no issues at all.. I love this pattern!

[@lindabessinger1889]

Are there videos for the even number squares?

[@francaperotti5934]

I have only just got a recommendation for channel. I can't find No.2 for this cal

[@heatherorme3344]

Every other square in the CAL is exclusive to a paid bundle.

[@justbikesnstuff]

I bought the patten will I get vid access to the other blocks?

[@judimcdermott7154]

I would love this if I could hear it!!

[@PissedOffLatinWoman]

I can’t watch this. I’ll just read the pattern

[@sandrasmith4539]

Polly, is the Ebook still available?

[@everytrickonthehook4304]

Yes! It's available on Ravelry and Etsy

[@PissedOffLatinWoman]

Yarn color doesn’t allow to see stitches. Pick a different color

[@PissedOffLatinWoman]

To close to the camera. You gotta zoom back away a bit.

[@susanmjensen3479]

sound

[@chelinfusco6403]

Thank you for the video instruction. However, since this is going to be a "paid" crochet along, perhaps it would be a good idea to have a code word or # in order to view the videos, otherwise the patterns become available for free via youtube video. Do you know what I mean? I'm looking forward to this crochet along. Thanks again. ; )

[@everytrickonthehook4304]

Hi Chelin - I'm totally with you! 12 of the patterns are going to be free for everyone, starting with this one, and 12 are going to be paid/eBook exclusives. Those twelve will definitely be private for just those who purchased the eBook.

[@chelinfusco6403]

Oh my goodness! So there will be 24 squares? Wow! I don't know how I missed that! Wonderful!

[@everytrickonthehook4304]

Correct. We're going to do some fun new things with yarn and a hook!

[@loriepfnister1601]

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