The Basketweave Diamond Throw, VIDEO #1, Rows 1 - 17, by Bonnie Barker

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[@johannalodder75]

I'm from South Africa. And believe me your work is outstanding. You speak slow and cleanly even every beginner understand you. And you what you always got something modern, not only granny squares. I'm mean granny squares is old fashion. We as crochers want something beautiful and exciting. And believe me you are the only one that can provide that. You are calm. It's not like you want to catch a train so fast so of this people speak. Some speak so you dont understand a word. Thank you. And plz keep your channel modern and exciting. Thank you

[@mariab.fowler3646]

Your crochet patterns are so classic. Your videos in my opinion are clear and precise. I have not crochet for a long time. I am retired now and decided to crochet again. I found you and I am impressed with your designs. ❤❤❤ you. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!!

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you for your kind encouragement Maria!😊❤️

[@dhanaazm7897]

Your voice is so soothing. And your instructions are crystal clear. Wonderful. Thank you.

[@CindyKinney]

I just love the way you teach. I would never even attempt this pattern without you to guide me. Thank you so much for sharing your craft and knowledge.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You've made my day Cindy! Wishing you the very best!

[@debbieburton2934]

I will do this after I finish your other one. You rock Bonnie Barker. I’m such a big fan of yours

[@marywood8241]

I love this pattern ❣ Thank you for sharing this, it's so beautiful ❣🥰❤❤❤❤❤

[@shannanduncan384]

First, THANK YOU for your videos I made the Divine Textured Throw for a good friends wedding and they love it! I can't wait to do this one for my mother in law. I am self taught through KZbin videos you have helped me become what I would call an intermediate crocheter. Thank you again.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thanks for your encouraging words Shannan, and for taking the time to write to me. So glad to hear that this worked out for you!

[@princessstewart2753]

Your work and instructions are great!

[@abbietooker2724]

I just finished your Aran Hearts Throw in a beautiful royal blue color and now I am working on this one in a pretty mint.

[@JustMagicMaria]

Wonderful tutorial, Bonnie! Thanks so much for doing this.

[@halaassaad9552]

I absolutely love your work and cant wait for your next video thank you so much for sharering God bless you 😘💜💚🌷🌲🌷

[@jackiejohnson6193]

Love this pattern too. Just starting it. On row 4 cable. Turning out really nice.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Jackie Johnson so good to hear that this is working for you!

[@robertsmith3226]

Bonnie you are very,very talented. Thank you

[@lesliehill7565]

Im so glad you did this video!!! I have the pattern downloaded but its sooo hard! I do much better watching !

[@ishaminablaydes8737]

Great work Bonnie...thank you for sharing..god bless you ♥️

[@lynnguider7959]

JUST FINISH, WASN'T HARD NOW READY FOR VIDEO NUMBER 2😎

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

So glad to hear that Lynn!

[@Faiinalabaifaina]

Love this blanket, if i would want to make it bigger by double than woul my first row need to be 303 or 306 stiches?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You can add multiples of 12 to the existing starting chain. You will need to possibly adjust the center motif to fit the number of stitches added.

[@sutela2060]

What number of stitches did you use Victoria? I have been looking at this blanket but would like it longer😁 as I understand the pattern we crochet from side to side and not from bottom to top 🤔 is that correct??

[@jolenelarson469]

Beautiful pattern, Bonnie! This is not a "quick" throw with all the scs but I'd consider it an heirloom quality throw. Good things take time! Thank you for the pattern.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Yes, this is true Jolene. Rows of slip stitches and single crochets are not the way to win a race, but sure can add spice to an Aran throw! Blessings to you...

[@robertalamothe3910]

I just found this site tonight. No doubt you've heard it before, but you are very talented. Thank you for sharing your gift, it has brought my level of crocheting one step higher.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

That is so very kind of you Roberta! Raising the level of crochet for everyone has been a hope of mine for a long, long time. Blessings to you and yours...

[@user-vy9qd9qd4c]

I have done 3 of you throws and although I have had to struggle with some of the new stitches I stayed with it and I love them. I am on row 76 and no matter how many times I have counted it out I am one stitch short. I start with a stitch count of 152. I chain 2, hdc in first 12, 3 fpdc, 18 etc. I end up with 11 left. I marked all my stitches ahead so I didn’t skip any. I did the math and I didn’t come out right either. I can’t figure out what is wrong.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Did you work a stitch in the turning chain of rows 74 & 75? When skipping the first (as indicated in the written pattern), you will need to work in each remaining stitch, which includes the turning chain. That way you should maintain stitch count.

[@yvonnekeijzer2382]

You are a good teacher

[@michaelimhoff6354]

I am so glad I found you! I have learnt so much from your tutorials! I can’t wait to get into more of your beautiful projects! Thank you so much!

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Michael Imhoff welcome aboard! So glad you’ve joined us!

[@atlanticlmzar4144]

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[@nitameeker7766]

bonnie you make very pretty blankets hope to see more

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you Nita! I have several on my Bonnie Bay Crochet channel, and I'll be starting a new one this coming week! Please join us!

[@Online-QuranClasses]

Awesome work 👍

[@lornaespinas9809]

Hi Bonnie, I’m sure you’ve heard this before but you are a phenomenal instructor and your designs are just beautiful. I learned to crochet in grade school and since I didn’t have an inspired tutor, I haven’t touched a hook for 60 some years. Now, I’m 70, retired, time on my hands and I discovered YOU!! Now I’m obsessed. I just finished your Aran Hearts to give to my sister and I’m so proud of myself, thanks to you. So now I’m looking around for another project and I’m leaning towards this design with a twist. I have a surplus of the soft yarn (rose blush - long story) and I’m thinking of using that same yarn for the large sections but using an off white yarn (or ?? color) for the narrower sections. I’d like to get your opinion before I buy the other color. What do you think? You can tell me if it won’t work. But if you agree with me, what would be the best color that would go with rose blush. I’m sorry for this novella ( I hope there is no character limit) but I am a fan💕😊😊~ Lorna

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Thank you for your sweet encouraging words Lorna! Welcome back to the world of crochet. A LOT has changed in 60 years! If you are looking for ideas on how to crochet any published design, you can usually find it on Ravelry. It is easy to set up a free account with them. Once you do that, you can check out anyone's page. On my page you can click on any of the afghans you are interested in making and even see what other have done concerning different color designs. Many have done just what you are suggesting for these afghans and you can get a look to see if you like what others have done here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aran-hearts-throw/people If you click on "projects" at the top you can see this for any design. I hope this "novel" helps! Wishing you a wonderful, productive retirement! In His grace, Bonnie Barker

[@doragibson59]

Thank you. Crocheting along with you.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Welcome aboard Dora!

[@Cthecool]

Woo whooo! Yay! Let’s get it started👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌹❤️❣️

[@SrSrk98]

love your CAL idea:)

[@lisacleasby5117]

Hi if I wanted to make this longer how many chains in what multiples would I need to do?

[@lynneborle1]

I would like to make this throw longer - can you tell me the multiple of stitches used?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You can make this longer by adding multiples of 12 to the original starting chain Lynne.

[@anamariapezzonia6131]

Que lindo amo seus trabalhos vou fazer obrigado 😘

[@dorothyperry3347]

Hi Bonnie I love your patterns but I am having trouble with the basketweave diamond throw. I have followed up with your video and my stitch count on rows 76 is still not coming out right

[@charmaineklrin1612]

I enjoy your videos, however, it would be helpful if you would show a picture of the completed project at the beginning of the first video.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Yes indeed Charmaine! This series was one of my first more than 5 years ago. I've learned a lot since then and continue to learn as I go. I honestly didn't have a completed project to show you at the beginning. The original was sent to Red Heart Yarns years earlier.

[@robertellis978]

Hi there if I use marvel 8ply wool it is telling me to use number 4 hooks so does that mean I need to make more chains to get to the size

[@jessicavanderbloomer24]

Lovely pattern just wondering what color way you used happy Easter

[@reemaaloraibi9737]

Hello dear .. i want to make this blanket biger .. multiple of what this blanket ??

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

I think the multiple of 12 should work, but you will need to rework the center motif to get it centered once you've added any extra stitches. You should also add rows to widen the panels.

[@tracyjeffreys]

Reema, did you make one larger and if so, can you tell me what the numbers were? I truly appreciate it. Thanks!

[@empresslovee1]

What multiples are these done in ? I'd like to make mine Queen sized...

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You should be fine by adding multiples of 12 to the existing starting chain. You will have to work out the center motif depending upon how many chains you add. I also recommend adding rows to the fabric panels.

[@emilyrose5313]

Is there anyway to make bigger? I've made 3 blankets used size K but comes out size of lap blanket rather than an Afghan. I love this pattern ❤ I saw in previous comments multi 3+2 and so on, but I dont know what that means? What should starting chain be if what size of an Afghan?

[@ramonagrada668]

Love it ♡ Just 2 questions: both the cable and the basketweave are worked in sets of 3, is that right? That goes for all the throw, except for the central motif? Thank again for everything you are doing 😊

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

The cable stitch is a multiple of 3 + 2, and the basketweave 6 + 2. The diamond (as worked become a multiple of 12 + 2, and yes the motif is quite another bear altogether!

[@ramonagrada668]

BonnieBayCrochet Thank you 😄

[@yvonnemcrobbie2375]

I am so excited to get started. Leftie version fantastic. I am starting with 188 ch (multiple of 12 +2 added to 152 starting row. As you suggested to make wider (for me not wider but to account for dk not aran yarn). Can I add an arrow panel after first cable (and before last cable) to make wider without messing with basketweave/diamond centre panel. Appreciate your input.

[@yvonnemcrobbie2375]

Sorry. 152 + multiple of 12

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Not sure I totally understand the question about the Arrow Stitches. These are a multiple of 4 + 2 though. If you are adding to the original starting chain, just add straight multiples of 12 since the starting chain has already been compensated for the turning chain and beginning & ending of the rows.

[@yvonnemcrobbie2375]

BonnieBayCrochet sorry Bonnie to confuse you. I want to widen the throw so thought adding a panel of your Arrow pattern each side of work would be easier than enlarging the centre panel (already need to work out number of b/w diamonds with my 188 ch!!). I thought that extra repeat on b/w and Diamonds each side would unbalance the centre panel which is so special. Your thoughts. Understand if too hard basket🥴

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

@@yvonnemcrobbie2375 That may be a nice addition. You can make this work no matter what your stitch count. Divide the total number of stitches per row by four, and whatever the remainder is - divide this number by 2 (or if 3 left, then 1 and 2) and use this number for double crochets at the beginning and end of the rows. If you have to use 1 at the beginning of the row and 2 at the end, it will be fine. No one but you will ever know, plus the perimeter round covers a multitude of uneven row ends!

[@yvonnemcrobbie2375]

BonnieBayCrochet thanks so much. Really appreciate your encouraging reply.

[@sutela2060]

I have been looking at this blanket but would like it longer😁 as I understand the pattern we crochet from side to side and not from bottom to top 🤔 is that correct?? How do I calculate the right amount of stitch to the pattern 🙏

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Yes, this is crocheted from top to bottom for each row. You can add multifaceted 12 to the existing starting chain to add length, but will have recenter the center Diamond motif.

[@debracurtiss3192]

I performed fsc for the row of chains and the next row of sc but it is significantly shorter than what the completed project should become. I used the bigger hook and it slides well in putting the sl st in the sc row but I am wondering rather than using a larger hook maybe I should frog it and make the rows separately. What do you think?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Two things to consider: the total length included the finishing rows which will be added to both ends of the throw; have you checked your gauge?

[@marcelacutugno2845]

Thanks allot

[@me6372]

I want to make a diferent length . The chains should be repeats of what ?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You can add multiples of 12 to the existing turning chain. You will need to rework some areas, such as the central diamond motif and the edging across the top and bottom. You may also want to consider adding additional rows to widen the panels.

[@elenaivanova568]

HI Bonnie, I need to make a smaller afghan, in order to obtain my width I need to make about 120 chains to start with and this will be my width as the blanket is supposed to be the other way around. How do I decide the starting number of chains? Do I need to calculate smth? Like dividable by 4/5 + 2/3 or something like this?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

That's kind of a complicated question, especially since this throw is crocheted longwise/lengthwise and not from side to side. Once you know the length you want, use a multiple of 12 plus 1 for your starting chain. You will have to adjust the basketweave diamond center motif as well as the picot shell at the ends.

[@estellapinkton1442]

Hello Bonnie, I just recently subscribes to your videos. I downloaded this pattern awhile ago and haven't had time to start. Your instructions are very clear and thorough. I was wondering can you use multiple colors or is design just for one color.

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

That's an excellent question Estella! I personally prefer a solid color, but others have experimented with adding multiple colors. I suggest you check out the Ravelry page on this design. If you don't have a free account with them, it is easy to set up. You'll need to do that to view all the 122 examples listed for this design. Here's the Ravelry page: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basketweave-diamond-throw

[@estellapinkton1442]

Thanks. Will do and will let you know how it comes out

[@janicetwitty8521]

Where is video number 2. Love the pattern

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Video #2 will be released next Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. The videos after that will be released each following Monday.

[@reemaaloraibi9737]

Hello dear .. i want to start this blanket .. but i couldent find the written pattern

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

The free pattern can be downloaded here: www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dw08dfa500/PDF/RHC0502-021681M.pdf

[@user-lw8qk1tx1l]

شكرا شكرا 🌺🌺

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

من دواعي سروري!

[@fatimalaraj70]

شككككككككككرا Bien

[@JeanneDeAngelo-yd1kg]

Can i make this 80 x90

[@josephinegunning3027]

Hi Bonnie, how thick is the yarn? Is this a 4 ply yarn? Thank you

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

Some refer to this as 4-ply in the US. Other terms are worsted weight, Aran weight, or #4. All this information is included in the free pattern: www.redheart.com/free-patterns/basketweave-diamond-throw-pillow

[@josephinegunning3027]

Thank you. I'm half way through finishing the aran heart throw.,so I might give this one a go.Thank You for sharing your knowledge. God bless

[@hodadiarby3305]

شغلك جميل قوي قوي قوي تسلم أيدك

[@mariainesdefreitasfreitas2430]

Amei

[@ekbalalwan7515]

Brave

[@lume6233]

How big is the blanket ?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

This one is 45" wide x 55" long.

[@sajdajameel228]

جميلة جدا جدا كم هو طول وعرض هذا المفرش وكم عدد الوحدات التي استخدمت في العمل مع جزيل الشكر

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

All the pattern information is available here: www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dw08dfa500/PDF/RHC0502-021681M.pdf

[@maradomenis2248]

Ciao quante catenelle iniziali hai messo?

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

153. Here's the pattern: www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LW2919.pdf

[@yvonnemcrobbie2375]

Can i use a sc foundation

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

You can if you prefer, but you will be working a perimeter around the other side of the original chain.

[@yvonnemcrobbie2375]

BonnieBayCrochet tx so much. I am hopeless at keeping tension when making a chain. So really love using the foundationless method -

[@reemaaloraibi9737]

i will use scheejes color craft 4.5 mm hook ... i want my blanket size 150/180 sm

[@myah2567]

What is the multiples for this pattern

[@BonnieBayCrochet]

If you want to make this throw longer, you can add multiples of 12 to the existing starting chain.

[@neeltjevananrooij5393]

Kan u het niet in het Nederlands ondertitelen

[@YousefYousef-tt8qv]

ارجو الترجمه للغه العربيه

[@YousefYousef-tt8qv]

ارجو الترجمه للغه غ

[@TinaFord-je6dx]

😂

[@Online-QuranClasses]

Awesome work 👍