Tunisian Full Stitch - Totally Tunisian Calendar Blanket - February Square 2022

[@JaydaInStitches]

This month's 12" square expands on the Tunisian Simple Stitch method! ETSY Shop - www.etsy.com/ca/shop/JaydaInStitches Memberships - kzbin.infojoin

[@kericue2065]

Hi Jayda, I love this new project. Thanks for putting it out there. Do you know that if you pick up the 2 loops on the foundation chain when you begin your first row, the fabric won't curl up as bad. It's not easy to start but it sure helps the burrito effect. Let me know what you think. Love your manner of teaching you're the best.

[@gaelbreitenbach7066]

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[@dainianjames22]

Woohoo I'm ready for this.. I did the first block so excited!!! Good luck everybody. Have a happy Friday!

[@debrawolleycrochet]

My feb block is pink main color with pink sparkle yarn as the boarder

[@dainianjames22]

My January block is Royal blue with a white border, still not sure on my February block just yet.

[@debrawolleycrochet]

My feb block is almost done. But my left side is loose. I think it's because of tension. When I but the boarder on it should hide those loose stitches. Otherwise the block looks really good. Go stuck on row 21 because my stitches kept falling off. Got thru that. I should be done with my block by tomorrow or Tuesday.

[@neverlearnitall]

I love this stitch! I really enjoy Tunisian crochet, and it's nice to learn a different stitch then just the simple stitch! Thank you Jayda! ❤️

[@gloriamurzyn1271]

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[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Lorrie, we're so happy to hear that! Thank you 💗

[@bargeiger50]

I’m halfway done with this square. I’ve done it in a 6 weight yarn and on a #10 needle. I love this stitch and it’s so lush with the heavy weight yarn. Second square almost down, at this rate I’ll have all 12 squares done in no time at all. Thanks for your great instructions.

[@JaydaInStitches]

You're flying! Wow!!

[@marisawhite5381]

This is the first time I have done the full stitch. It is much simpler, in my opinion, than the basic stitch. Thanks for sharing! ❤️💜💚

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Marisa! We're so happy to hear that 😊

[@smat2272]

You're the best Jayda! I had seen your calendar blanket tutorials and planned on trying one at some point and had enjoyed many of your other projects. But, early this year my husband bought me a small book on Tunisian Crochet stitches. I had never seen it before (although oddly I found a small double ended hook in my stash). The book really didn't show you how to tunisian crochet, just a bunch of stitch variations. So, in my beginning research I came across the first month of the 2022 calendar blanket that had JUST come out! Wow! Was I lucky! So, always one to go all out with any new craft I ordered some hooks and started in. Great project for beginners! I do have to say I've incorporated a few tips and tricks from other videos. And, this second block did give me some struggles. I did frog several times, but I finally got it. Then I struggled with blocking! After doing the January block, the March block and now working on April block that is going well and coming out the correct size with blocking I was about to remake the February block to see if I could do it better. But, I read some comments and decided to try blocking again. With the square still dry I did some tugging, and I don't mean anything gentle like you described, I mean PULLING!. I then decided to give a try to steam blocking. I had only wet blocked before... afraid of the dreaded acrylic yarn disaster with steam blocking. Well, between the pulling and the steam blocking I now have a perfect block and no re-do! Thank you so much for your many, many fun videos! Even my husband (who does not crochet or knit) loves hearing you and Mr. Stitches when I'm watching and LOVES your laugh!! :)

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying our Calendar Blanket along with us this year 😁 Blocking is literally magic, it's especially helpful with motif projects that want to size differently and different stitch patterns can really test our tension!

[@marietibbetts6222]

2/8/202 I am very pleased when I came across your crochet and other crafts,,, I learned to do the Tunisian stitch a long time ago, and it certainly does like to curl,, so I took some clothes pins that had the medal so it could pinch the yarn carefully once I got about four rows I would put one of the clothes pins about a few inches in from the side and then one in the middle and then one a few inches from that side. The weight was just enough to stop the yarn that had been worked from rolling up. I found it quite comfortable not having to fight with the roll ,,, Smiling here, I really do enjoy you and your sweet nature and your hubby You both lighten the day and help to feel so relaxed..God bless you both for sure...Night sweet dreams

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Marie! That's a great tip! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@georgiclifton6670]

Can't wait to get home to make this. Yippee and be safe and can't wait for next one.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Georgi! That's 2 down!! 😁

[@kathywelch8722]

Beautiful stitch. I’m enjoying seeing the new monthly stitch. 💜🙏🏻

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kathy! Happy February!

[@christinahaskell5059]

Jayda-I can’t even tell you how exciting and fun this calendar project has been!! I started crocheting when I was 8 and am 41 now. I tried knitting once a long time ago but gave up on it really fast. The day that I started on the January Tunisian square I just couldn’t stop smiling. I was having such a blast learning something new and it pushed me to try to knit again! Last week I purchased knitting needles, watched your videos and I am in the midst of making the Easy Knit Cowl on your channel! Two new skills this year already! My 9 year old daughter has recently learned to crochet and I am teaching her the Tunisian stitches as well. She is in the middle of her January square! Thank you for providing such clear videos to follow and for sharing your love of crafting! 💛

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Christina! Ohmygosh! That is fantastic 😁 Thank you so much to you BOTH for watching!

[@janeweller]

I like to wet block it as it allows me to wash the square at the same time so I know that's clean and smells amazing after using softener liquid. I bought his cool fabric mat for drying dishes and it has this nice little squares pattern on one side allowing me to pin the square so it dries perfectly at 12x12 inches. I finished my January square in less than two days. It really goes fast, maybe two fast because then I have an almost a month of waiting for the next pattern. At least waiting for March will be shorter by three days thanks to February.😁

[@justdi3347]

Me too, I finished it in 2 days too and blocked it. I wish I thought of washing it first. I may do that with the first again, when I do this current on. I live this squishy texture on this stitch. Have fun making your square/blanket

[@janeweller]

@@justdi3347 Have fun with yours as well! I even bought a few more tunisian hooks for other stuff I can come up in a future. 😁

[@sakurasu907]

Yaaaay! Been up early to catch the latest Totally Tunisian. You always gets my days days to start off in a happy note. Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Su! 💗 I love to start my day with creativity too 😁

[@mariehowlett25]

I love making the Tunisian pattern so much I have made 3 infinity scarves for the winter season with the Tunisian scarf pattern. I am looking forward to making this year's calendar blanket so much. Thank you Jayda and Mr institches I hope you both have a wonderful 2022.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Welcome to our New Calendar Blanket Project Marie!

[@melindadiven]

Well Jayda i been trying the Tunisian stitch and i think i am doing good i started out slow now but i think i got better because i have been watching you a lot and you both make me happy.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Melinda, that's great!!

[@theastewart6721]

Very pretty stitch. I’ve always been taught to go through 2 stitches to pick up the last loop on the hook. I guess everyone does it differently. Looks great! Thanks for sharing!💞

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Thea! That's one of my favourite things about crochet, there aren't any strict rules 😁

[@theastewart6721]

So true! It’s what works for each individual!💞

[@kellym517]

This is my first calendar blanket! I am loving it……thank you.

[@justdi3347]

Me too Kelly

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! We're so happy to hear that Kelly!

[@jennifergorges72]

I'm running a little behind on my blanket. I'm crocheting my dad a C2C blanket for my dad! Jayda, YOU taught me how to make that and Granny Squares! You're the best! 💓

[@JaydaInStitches]

That is awesome! Thank you Jennifer 💗

[@florencecanter212]

Wow! This one is so much harder for me. But I will push through it and try it a second time for the second blanket. I love to learn new stitches and you are an amazing teacher. Thank you for these wonderful projects.❤️

[@justdi3347]

Hi Florence! It was a bit slow for me too to start off with. As long as you count your rows just know that every even row you skip the first 2 bars. I had to rip out a few rows in the beginning because of skipping 3 bars. Hope you worked it out. It’s fun and squishy

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Florence! Definitely try a little swatch first, these help out a lot 😊

[@florencecanter212]

@@JaydaInStitches I have started again and found out I was too tight on the first one and the second one is coming out much better, but my edge seems a bit wonky, hoping when it’s time to put the edge on. Thank you for being so supportive ❤️

[@florencecanter212]

Well, after finishing the first block trying this and making LOTS of mistakes, I tried a second block and it came out so much better and only a couple of mistakes but not bad enough to frog the whole thing😀 teaching me to slow down and be patient and persistent. Jayda, you are so supportive and such a wonderful presenter! And Mar Stitches makes these videos so clear 😀 THANK YOU both

[@wendyedmond1425]

So excited to learn the next next stitch! This time I’ll do a swatch 🤗. Thanks for mentioning it’s ok to stretch taller!

[@JaydaInStitches]

You're welcome Wendy!💗

[@kbear9963]

I'm absolutely loving this stitch! It's nice and thick and it works up very quickly!

[@JaydaInStitches]

I'm so glad!

[@valferguson8322]

Hey Jayda, I didn’t think I’d like this Tunisian stitch series… But I find I’m liking it a bit… I might give it a try… Great videos! ❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

HI Val! Try the tiny samplers to start (you don't even need a full afghan hook!) I love those little samplers, it's like trying a taste of ice cream 😁

[@cathrynbagley8005]

I really don't need any more blankets - but you've done it again! I can't resist ! =D

[@JaydaInStitches]

* giggle * 😁

[@dawnbroadbent9137]

Jayda I am loving this Tunisian stitch it is great I got myself a set of crocheting needles so I can go along each month with you looking forward to the next square to see what you do next

[@JaydaInStitches]

Weee! Fantastic Dawn 😃

[@traciperdue]

This one is cool. Thanks for sharing!!! Have a great day!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Traci! Thank you, you too!

[@traciperdue]

Your Welcome

[@usacrochetpodcastgloria6132]

I started this square it's slow going but I've found if I count the edge of the square I can keep up with the stitch count. Your a great teacher. Have a great day

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Gloria, yes! You can count the stitches along the right side 💗

[@kimberlymurphy4034]

Jayda InStitches I found a tip on Naztazia to help with the rolling that seems work. 1) make a single crochet row as the base row 2) use the back "humps" of the foundation chain 3) if using a base row of single crochet, your 1st forward pass goes under both "v"s of the chain top. Not sure how that would throw off your math for the squares. Thoughts?

[@brooklyn7722]

I heard of her and watched a few of her videos, but have not subscribed to her channel because she doesn't complete the whole project from start to finish. I like that Jayda guides us all the way through.

[@matildarei]

Naztazia has lots of good tips. 💕

[@Stephanie0419]

@@brooklyn7722 totally agree with you. I think Naztazia is not for beginners.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kimberly! That's a neat tip and anyone who's comfortable using Tunisian could certainly try it, but I wouldn't suggest it in this case since our squares all need to have a certain consistency 😉 But honestly, curling isn't a big deal in this case since it's just a square and blocking them isn't difficult 💗

[@HrafnNordhri]

The curling happens because most Tunisian stitches are on the front of the fabric. There's a few ways to fix this. one way is to do the reverse of the stitch you are doing. So if you are doing the simple stitch, do a row of reverse simple stitch. If this is not what you want, then block it. Often adding a border helps.

[@deniseducharme3964]

Just watched the video in total. Love the look of this stitch!! I will make a small swatch to practice the stitch first while watching the video a second time. Great video! ❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Denise! It's ALWAYS a great idea to do a swatch first 😁 Thank you for watching!

[@beverleighcooper5828]

Thank you for these videos. Made the January square and then felt like I waited forever for this video. Really enjoying learning to Tunisian crochet this way.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Beverleigh! Thank you for watching 😊

[@barbaramcmahon3956]

I'm a little behind, but love this square. Your a great teacher, thank-you Jada.

[@JaydaInStitches]

No rush Barbara, enjoy the project 😊

[@gwyn8258]

Fun! I like this one! On my 4th row. Will finish tonight. Thank you Jayda!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great! Happy February Gwyn!

[@nryane]

I’ve practiced your Tunisian dishcloth and have made the TSS (Tunisian Simple Stitch) square, a square with the block stitch and another with the brick stitch. TFS (Tunisian Full Stitch) is almost the same as TKS (Tunisian Knit Stitch). At least, it is as bulky on the back as the knit stitch is. Also, I work the foundation stitch in the back bumps of my foundation chain. It gives a more finished look and is neater when I add a border to the square. Jayda, your blanket for 2022 has stimulated me to do a whole bunch of Tunisian cloths and squares, and I’m also joining another online Tunisian crochet project in a few days. Thank you for this project! Blessings!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! That's wonderful! We're so happy to hear that 😊

[@nryane]

@@JaydaInStitches My friend and I are wet coast people.(Yes, it’s “wet” here a lot of the time in metro Vancouver!) It’s nice to have a Canajan instructor.

[@balreask1]

Thank you for your reply Jayda I ended up ripping it out after as it was very uneven looking> I think I was also going into the wrong stitch on the odd rows. I will start again and see how I get on . I Think I need to practice the Tunisian stitch a bit more. I love the pattern it gives you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kay, I'm glad it was helpful! I always made a sampler first (sometimes a few!) before I launch into the full pattern because it always shows me something useful 💗

[@ChelleShellCrochet]

My side edge was a bit gappy on my sample/ dish cloth. Planning to work my square this week. I’m very happy to be learning something new & pushing myself out of my comfort zone. It’s good to have to slow down sometimes.

[@JaydaInStitches]

I love crochet for that! A little challenge keeps our brains sharp 😉

[@bethhall87]

I just love the way this looks. I want to make more things with this stitch. Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Beth, Thank you for watching 😊

[@d.williams9747]

Hello, I am so happy to run across your video. You made it simple and easy to follow instructions. Thank you.😀😀

[@JaydaInStitches]

We're glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊

[@patricia92949]

Jayda thank you for this tutorial . I really like this Tunisian stitch. I feel like making a top with this stitch. Blessings

[@Merlijn1994]

That would be so cute!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Beautiful idea!

[@AllanCaine]

Thank you Jayda. This month's square is a real treat. I've just started and I'm already at row 18! I'm pretty new to crochet and I work slowly. So, 18 rows are really fast for me. The fabric is ever so stretchy and thick. It might work well for a winter toque perhaps? This calendar blanket project is like having a Christmas Day in every month of the year. Great fun.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Allan, YES! This stitch would make a great toque! Honestly, I find my speed varies when I do Tunisian crochet, I start a bit quickly, then slow down, then maybe 15 rows in I start to speed up again 😁

[@AllanCaine]

@@JaydaInStitches I actually found a pattern for a toque using the Tunisian full stitch with "Häkeln mit Claudetta" (Crocheting with Claudetta). She has this cool idea. She switches yarn colour before each backwards pass. This causes the fabric to have alternating vertical lines of contrasting color. The effect is really awesome. There's so much one can do with Tunisian crochet!

[@nicolacarter5277]

This stitch makes great cushion covers👍

[@JaydaInStitches]

Absolutely!

[@anawashere5762]

So if anyone is looking for help in with neat edges and rolling (that hasn't been touched on yet) look here. 1) when starting, instead of pulling from the v section of the chain pull up your loops from the humps/bumps on the back of the chain (I do this with all my crochet projects it gives it a nice edge to work with) this also helps with the rolling. 2) at the end of each frp you have that last vertical bar, instead of working that last bar go through that one and the one behind it, (@ 9:20 Jayda is showing that second bar. PLEASE NOTE: she is not doing what I was directing she just shows you the two bars) when you do this it will give you a nice edge like the right side and it helps with the rolling as well. These two steps help with rolling and gives your piece a more finished look. It also makes adding a boarder a dream!

[@dawsonb5569]

I love how the little doll looks like she has a long dress on, sitting on that pink yarn!! And I love the music y'all chose. =)

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you! 😁

[@reneegencur2469]

What a pretty, soft stitch!

[@JaydaInStitches]

I really like this one too! I feel like it would make a really cozy scarf 😊

[@mistydawncreates]

Yay, thank you Jayda. I've now completed February's square. It's quite a thick fabric. I can see many applications where this would be helpful.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Absolutely! Right off the top, warm hats, scarves and leg warmers!

[@teresaburkedukes1165]

I just found this calendar cal. Can't wait to start beautiful

[@JaydaInStitches]

Welcome to our New Calendar Blanket Project Teresa!

[@ginaanderson6988]

Just finished it. I was worried but you are such a great teacher it was no trouble. This year I will NOT be giving away my blanket for sure!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Gina, YAY!! This is also going to be a very warm blanket this year 💗

[@lindaborgelt7330]

So far, row 2 is easier for me. I did use a larger hook and that may have made the difference. My tension is nice and relaxed. I may have to do the January block again with the larger hook...ha. Jayda, you are a great teacher and it's easy to follow your instructions. THANK YOU!!! (and Mr. InStitches)

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Linda! That's great 😁 YES! Keep that tension nice and relaxed, it's like the secret to Tunisian!

[@tammyspaulding7213]

You are the best teacher

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Tammy! 💗

[@warronchavers2209]

Hi,Jada. I like that border stitch, 😎, also the tight stitch on this Tunisian square. 👌, good for keeping someone warm. Your tutorial was easy to understand and follow. Great work you do, 👏, stay warm up there, GOD BLESS.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you! You too!😊

[@tammyrobbins1100]

These are the best tutorials! Can't wait to get started.❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Tammy 💗

[@korenelord6755]

Just received my hook so I’m working on my first square still but I’m excited to try this one!! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Yay! New Toys! 😁

[@kbear9963]

Really excited to make these squares each month. Can't wait to see the finished project.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@lindarodgers7538]

Love this of course I'm behind as usual, just got my hooks in and I FINALLY finish my three hats, so I can get back to my blankets. Thank Jayda for another wonderful CAL that I absolutely love. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Linda! Happy February 😊

[@Merlijn1994]

Still not even halfway through the first square but of course I am watching this one because I want to know what's next!

[@JaydaInStitches]

* giggle * You can think about this while you're finishing off the first one...just don't get confused!!

[@lillianmedina2194]

Thank you Jada! Love learning new stitches!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Lillian! Happy February 💗

[@brendascuccimarri8138]

This block looks a lot bigger. My only issue has been the first few stitches on the reverse pass, but I powered through it

[@rachaelbailey4]

I'm exactly the same. Really struggling with them

[@JaydaInStitches]

A little tenacity is helpful with this hobby 😉

[@rachaelbailey4]

@@JaydaInStitches patience. I frogged my first one and now I've mastered it so I'm starting my 3rd now. X

[@mariagill183]

I did find going up to a larger hook size really helped!Thank you!🥰

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great! 💗

[@jewelthompson6248]

Thank you this stitch is fun to work with. So thank you so much for doing this.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Jewel! Thank you for watching 😊

[@vanessajohnson1944]

I am finally getting to my sampler square for this month. I like that I can work it up quickly (so far) and that I am learning something new each month this year. Awesome...Thank you so much for the great Tutorials Jayda! Happy Hearts Day.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Vanessa! Happy Valentine's Day 💗

[@donnabrown6344]

Whoopee!! Going to get my hook and yarn and get started!! You are such a good teacher.. 🥀🌯🥀

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Donna 💗

[@suegillespie2081]

I finally received my yarn and hook that I ordered. Looking forward to getting started on January and will hopefully be caught up ready for March. Can’t wait! 😀🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Enjoy Sue 💗

[@maryannemagliocchi4715]

So excited to get home and start my second square 😍

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Happy February Mary Anne!

[@amandah4834]

That’s this afternoons crochet sorted thank you Jayda can’t wait to do my second square 😊Amanda xx💕

[@JaydaInStitches]

* giggle * You’re welcome Amanda 😊

[@teresaburkedukes1165]

Really love this stitch

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Teresa, me too! 😊

[@junegambill2749]

Loving this stitch 💕 thank for saying to make a swatch to practice that is what I will do 👍🏼 before I make the big one ☝️ stay safe and healthy. ✌🏼out for now 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi June! Swatches REALLY help 💗😊

[@CoffeecupCV]

Perfect timing for my weekend! Thank you 🥳🥳🥳

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy February!

[@sharimuhamad5905]

Finished the Feb. Thank you Jayda. Looking forward to March🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! 💗

[@MaryVGomez]

It's so exciting we never know what's next. Oh, by the way, I received one of my Tank tops. I bought the one with the granny square. So cute. I'm waiting on my other.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Mary! We're so happy to hear that, thank you for letting us know 😊

[@eileenmclaughlin6180]

I'm disappointed that I won't be making this year's blanket as I do not like the Tunisian stitch. Good Luck with the blanket!

[@ImmiCosper]

I feel the same as you do. When I seen this I was upset. I had been looking forward to this years blanket only to feel let down.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Eileen, you can always try a small sample if you see a stitch pattern that intrigues you...they make great littles scrubbies 😉

[@eileenmclaughlin6180]

@@JaydaInStitches I got the square directions for each month, once I get the needle for the project, I will try it. Thanks!

[@susandoney4656]

Thank you so much, ive been wanting to learn tunisian. Now I just have to find your last month one and I'll get on with doing a 2022 blanket. I am from Western Australia 🇦🇺💖🤩🤗😍😁😊💖thank you!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Susan! We'll always have the Tunisian Playlist in the description box for these videos so you can always find the previous months. Thank you for watching 😊

[@susandoney4656]

@@JaydaInStitches yes, thank you so much, I found it. I must admit I'm eating to get on with it but I have about 4 projects going at once now and I really must stop and start finishing them off so I've saved it in my playlist, Thank you 😊😍🤗🇦🇺

[@violashook]

Interestingly my Tunisian hooks were purchased years ago. I've discovered that the Boye "I" hook is stamped 5.25mm, whereas the Susan Bates double-ended hook, size I, is 5.5 mm. Usually I prefer Boye or Clover but find the Susan Bates works best. It doesn' t seem to have NHL in-line look to the hook either; shaped more like a Boye! Redoing block 2.

[@violashook]

That's an in-line, not NHL. 😀

[@JaydaInStitches]

* giggle * I was going to ask about NHL crochet hooks, I was getting rather interested there 🤣 Yes, sizing can vary between brands, especially when we're talking millimeters of difference.

[@eleanorferrier807]

❤love how you call it burito so cute i love tunisian crochet

[@karlagcastro3235]

Hi Jayda. I was so ready bro start the second square!! Thanks 😊🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Karla! Happy February!

[@WippyChickCrochet]

So fun!! Been waiting all month! 🥰

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@cherylmccall9391]

Thanks, Jayda. Love this so much.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Cheryl 💗

[@darrinmckeehan5697]

I'm loving the Tunisian squares like everyone else [whose comments I've read]! I made a couple dishcloths of cotton of January's stitch, but haven't made it in acrylic yet to stitch together into a blanket 🙄😒🤪🤭. But will be working on them both. Oh yea=and I've usedmy dishcloths and LOVE em 😁. Actually just finished dishes before watching the tutorial; with 1 of them. THX Jayda & Mr InStitches 🙃

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Darrin! I just love to make useful swatches (dishcloths, scrubbies, washcloths, etc) and these stitches are both pretty AND make great washcloths!!

[@ElenaAshe]

God bless and protect your truckers!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

With Glowing Hearts 💗😁

[@justdi3347]

Yayyyy! It’s been a long month waiting for this. I can’t wait to get started 🦋😊

[@brooklyn7722]

Yeah waiting for a whole month, but it's worth it.

[@justdi3347]

@@brooklyn7722 Agreed! I’m working it up now and I just love the texture of it. Have fun making yours.😊

[@leighannlambert6930]

Such an interesting stitch pattern. I’ve started it and so easy. But I’m finding myself counting every row… 😝….. do not want to screw it up and have to frog. Looking forward to the first Friday on March. .

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Leigh Ann! I counted every row too and I still had to pull out the odd stitch 😁

[@amymallison-austin5805]

My square wound up much shorter than my January square, but was the same width. I had to do 40 rows to make it even.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Amy, I blocked my square when finished to "size it up" and that's the best plan. If you changed the number of rows in your square, leave yourself a note because it will effect how you join your squares later 💗

[@amymallison-austin5805]

@@JaydaInStitches even blocking wasn’t going to bring it to size. I wound up frogging it and using a slightly larger hook. So far, it’s much better.

[@karenbarter5205]

Hi Jayda. I retaught myself to crochet after many years and used your calendar blanket last year to help me. I loved it. I am following the Tunisian blanket as well. January’s stitch did not cause me any grief and came out great. February’s on the other hand -- I’m struggling with the stitch. I finally got the forward pass and reverse pass, odd and even, in my head but I have ripped it out from row seven back to scratch three times!! I can’t seem to get my edges to look like they should - they are wonky and floppy. Any suggestions? Maybe my yarn is too soft - I’m not sure. ❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Karen! The edges might look ripply or wiggly, but once we add the border and block, we can shape it to look nice and square 😊 If the stitch itself is giving you some grief, I highly recommend making up a sampler first (I always do) this can really help you see where you have trouble counting, OR it makes seeing the pattern a little easier since the scale is smaller 💗

[@ArDeeMee]

The last „bar“ you insert into is the chain 1 of the return pass. You can put a stitch marker into that chain 1 to see how it moves.

[@annanewsom4253]

Been excited for this next stitch.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy February Anna!

[@debabrams8438]

Can't wait to get started. Thank you

[@florencecanter212]

I’m with you on this! I am doing two blankets this year and it’s been a long 2 weeks waiting for the next pattern. But I so love this new set of stitches she is sharing

[@kimmiemesser1248]

I missed you again. Im frustrated. Once in a while I like to be live with you guys but I just don't get the notification sound. Even when I get this video on my phone. I went in a couple times and tried to get the notification sound, but its just not working. Telling you both this because you are so much fun and a great teacher. I feel like I've known you forever Jayda. 🥰🤗❣

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kimmie! Our videos aren't live, so you're not "missing" out on anything 💗

[@rageingredroblox4913]

Do you have a tutorial on how to make the people from the intro? 🥰🥰

[@JaydaInStitches]

They won't stand still long enough 😉

[@tammyspaulding7213]

It’s here, it’s here!

[@valeriereed5401]

This is going to turn out to be a very nice afghan. I have to run and go get my hook to catch up.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Valerie! Happy February!

[@christied6345]

I really wanted to jump into this year's calendar blanket. However, my carpal tunnel just will not allow me to work with that long hook. 😭😭😭 I use clover so I couldn't even try to stuff them on that hook cause of the handle cover. I say all that to say these are BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so upset I can't use the long hook anymore. But I've decided to make my own calendar blanket for this year while watching your videos. 🥰🥰 That way I still feel like I'm crocheting along with you guys. 😁

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Christie! I hear you, wrist and arm pain is a super bummer at the best of times, but especially when it comes to crochet!!! You can also participate in this year's blanket by making little swatch versions of the pattern stitches in cotton if you want, they make great scrubbies! Try 6 chains and 6 rows for this one 💗

[@christied6345]

@@JaydaInStitches I didn't even think of that!!! And I just got gifted a huge skein of cotton. 🥰🥰🥰

[@erlindalobos4]

Hi love the tutorial very easy to follow. I want to ask do you hace the tutorial to the heart granny square in the back

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! We have a written pattern for that in our Etsy shop and it's a combination of our Mitered Granny Square tutorial and our Heart at the Centre Granny Square tutorial 😊

[@kymmshi]

I followed along with you but wow are my squares way different. Febuarys square is half the size as Januarys. Everything counts up the same and i only have 1 tunusian hook and same yarn. So i cant imagine what i did wrong.

[@jancoe9267]

Same for me!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! You'll notice in the video that mine is about half the size when I finish crocheting too, that's why we block it 😊 It's stretchy! Stretch it up and down, not left and right as you block.

[@mariagill183]

Been looking forward to this!!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy February Maria!

[@Karen822]

Since I finished my June square early I'm redoing February. When I blocked it I shot steam on to it instead of just hovering over it with my iron. I've tried several times to close up the uneven steam holes, but they appear to be permanent. 😥 I learned a long ago not to iron the yarn, but didn't realize that shooting steam on to it too close to the yarn is just as bad!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Oooh annoying! 😡 Acrylic "sets" when it gets exposed to steam. This is why steam blocking can be GREAT (because you don't have to do it again) but a little scary because if you make an error, it's sort of set in stone!

[@bevm1938]

Seems like an age since I finished square one so cant wait to start. Jayda, can you tell me if I should be using same colour for the edging of each square?

[@florencecanter212]

Good question! I wondered the same thing.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Bev, I am, and I would recommend it so that you have a consistency of colour running through your blanket...having said that you don't HAVE to make them all the same 😉

[@PurpleFrogStitches]

Been desperately waiting for this!!!!!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy February!

[@nathaliepenar7908]

Just finished this one. 😀

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful!

[@jancoe9267]

Yes!!!!! I’ve been looking forward to this!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy February Jan!

[@Kynlay08]

Had an idea while i was working the January stitch square.. would I be able to make all of these into a scarf? Like take each stitch and just add them onto my January ‘square’?

[@JaydaInStitches]

Absolutely! Warm and stylish 😁

[@mikitta47]

I really REALLY hope this square blocks out ... well ... square. I just finished the full stitch block tonight. I know you mentioned it somewhere, but I can't seem to find the reference ... how do you figure out how many stitches high by wide to get an approximately square peice? I kind of spaced out your instructions and made my blocks 32 stitches wide and did 30 rows. Sort of winging it.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Miki! The squares all need to be the same number of stitches and rows: stitch count can be any even number and row count has to be a multiple of 4 (so you'll need to add a couple of rows!)

[@kathyroskydal]

I am doing 2 of these i am just using a 5 mm hook for one and a 5.5 mm hook for the other

[@JaydaInStitches]

HI Kathy, playing with tension by adjusting our hook sizes is perfectly find with this project 😁

[@dorcasfields6624]

I'm having a terrible time catching on to this stitch 😫 I've ripped it out at least 7 times. I can't get the left edge of the work straight. I'm just learning Tunisian with this cal.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! Definitely try the little sampler that I showed at the beginning: 6 chains, work 6 rows of the pattern. This is such a small scale that you can even do it on a regular crochet hook. This small scale gives you a chance to see where you might be running into difficulties a lot quicker. I always do a little sampler first before I launch into a Tunisian stitch and I find it helps me a ton 💗

[@katiewilkinson1451]

Hi it's Katie from the UK, I'm loving this project, but just a quick question, how does one remember which row you're doing next, (odd or even) especially if you leave your project for a while?! Xxxxx💖😄

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Katie! You can use a stitch marker to indicate the even rows or use 2 different colours markers to indicate the end of each row (to mark off even and odd). We discuss it in the video 😊

[@victoriavigyikan4731]

About blocking. Does it last after a washing? If you give this as a gift to be used and washed a lot. Will it continue to look nice and squared up? I don’t want to gift something that looks bad after use. Thank you for your help. I enjoy your tutorials and I made the MMAM 2021 blanket.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! Once a blanket is blocked, it typically doesn't need blocking again. As an added bonus, washing also helps to loosen up the stitches, and the edges won't want to curl again 😊

[@victoriavigyikan4731]

@@JaydaInStitches Thank you so much Jayda for your reply. This is a challenge for me. I had to change the yarn I was using (Red Heart Ombre size 4) to a normal size 4 yarn from a different company (on line from Hobby Lobby). The Red Heart Ombre is like a size 3 stiff cord; no stretch or give. The new yarn made crocheting easier and the finished square so much nicer and softer. Thought you'd like to know as a beginner to Tunisian crochet.