How To Make A Graphgan From Start To Finish

In this video, I'm going to show you how I turned a simple sketch into a beautiful blanket. This process is easy to do and can be used to create any type of blanket you want!
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[@sleepyheadsarah]

Making a blanket seems cool, cuz then you get to have a blanket on your lap while you're working.

[@lillyroman4201]

I made a blanket for the first time like a week ago and had the same thought 😅

[@km3534]

“What do you say about yarn, it’s soft” 😂😂😂. Finally a yarn review that speaks to me!

[@TheTuxani]

The different 'weird' colours between the colours (around 6:24 ) might be caused by the way the original drawing was saved. If possible save the drawing as .PNG instead of .jpg. This should make a picture with only your intended 6 colours, and without the weird transition between colours.

[@battlekitten4188]

What software is this

[@georginatomlinson9684]

Love the video. I think I’d call it pastel meadows. ❤️

[@WillowCrochet]

I like this one a lot!

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you so much for this suggestion it's absolutely perfect and truly captures the essence of the blanket! The pattern is officially named Pastel Meadows Throw 🥳Drop me an email at [e-mail] to claim your free copy of the pattern 😊

[@georginatomlinson9684]

@@WillowCrochet Amazing! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fionaneedham8996]

Beautiful blanket and beautiful doggie. No one appreciates a blanket more than a dog! 🤗

[@DaniRudyyy]

I’m BRAND new to crochet and spent my entire day yesterday making 9 total granny squares so hearing how quickly you worked gives me hope that I may actually get faster at this. You’re brilliant Also I LOVE your nail colors. So pretty.

[@adriiiian]

9 granny squares in a day is insane especially for a beginner. I've been crocheting for a month and can't make a granny square. Ur already very fast

[@AlexysEisenhour]

This gave me a DEEP desire to make one that will be way too hard for my first try 😂😂😂

[@vanessacarns750]

Wow!! I can’t wait to try a graphgan one day!! Thanks for the brilliant tutorial!!

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome! I’ve got lots of other tutorials and tips on my channel to get you started 😊

[@kaetiefraley2033]

I’ve done the math! 26hrs 50mins=1610mins=96600sec 162st*225rows=36450total stitches 96600/36450= about 2.5 seconds per stitch! And that’s NOT including time needed for color changes! I’d say that’s pretty stinking fast 🤪❤️

[@WillowCrochet]

OMG that's amazing! Now I want to time myself making something without color changes to see how fast I really am 😂

[@kaetiefraley2033]

@@WillowCrochet make a video with the numbers and I’ll do the math for ya 🤪😂

[@river8339]

How did you figure out the yardage needed?

[@juliahdomingues]

now i dunno about you guys but i am completely ok with pictures of the blanket including a big dog

[@katmusswoodwind]

Omg. How did I not know about stitch fiddle? It's awesome!

[@emilyhemphill2911]

This is so cool and makes me yearn to make a graphgan... even though I've only been crocheting for a few weeks now!! Thanks so much for the in-depth explanation of the process.

[@WillowCrochet]

They’re easier than they seem, it’s mostly counting and colour changes!

[@magikfrog2]

Wow, I didn’t even know you could make patterns like this. Learn something new everyday! I think the best picture of the blanket is the dog on the blanket 😂 couldn’t wait to test out the new blanket. Cute 😊

[@eileenfletcher6520]

Agree! Love the pup and the ears hehe

[@estherscrochetnook2318]

Okay this is very cool now that I see the finished product. I love being able to draw your own design using Stitch fiddle. And I understand graphs a little better now.

[@ms_ch]

Beautiful design and your doggo modeled it very well ✨️

[@tomaszjawskistudio]

Omg- thank you for this video - this is what I was looking for how to make a chart- awesome explanation

[@fkish334]

Your work is awesome, but what warmed my heart is your dog and your love for her. Even letting her add personal touch/ hair to your newly finished blanket.

[@sanayavg]

Just found you. I’ve had a smile on my face throughout! Love ur voice! And ur dog! And this is an inspirational video. I’ve finally seen how it’s done! Thank you!

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you so much!!

[@mememe733]

Gorgeous blanket, and the added dog on top of it made it look even better 🥰

[@WillowCrochet]

I think so too!

[@Mispy265]

This was super super interesting and Ive learnt so much from this vid, I do make graphgans and I use stitch fiddle. But I mostly wing it.. I really want to pinch my daughters ipad now whilst shes overseas and make some flower blankets :) thankyou for this. Love it all.

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gracemarotta2769]

It's so beautiful I love it

[@autumnstoptwo]

i love this! ive never heard of a graphgan before but this is beautiful. ill call it "scattered bouquet"! 💐

[@MariaGonzalez-ex6bq]

❤ Beautiful work. Lots of patience, not for me. Kudos to you and all those that make this this blanket.

[@christinagoddard2413]

I loved watching this process. It has inspired me to try what I have been putting off for a while, due to not fully understanding. This video has helped me so much. Thank you!

[@deewright3111]

This was my first graphgan. I loved it.. Her pattern was easy to follow and all her tips were perfect. I've ordered her other rabbit pattern and I'm excited to do that one next. I love your patterns. Keep them coming 😊😊

[@WillowCrochet]

That's great to hear, I hope you enjoy the next one just as much!

[@carolrichards8750]

I love your dog he's a cutie pie

[@evy6648]

Hi Lauren, the blanket looks beautiful. The name pastel meadows describes it well. Isn't it amazing to see how our pets always think that we make things for them? And don't care about all the hours that were put into it? Very humbling. ☺🤭

[@AnneluvsKatz]

I found this extremely interesting and never knew that computer program existed! Thanks so much! It turned out beautifully!

[@jezzsinger5510]

This is absolutely incredible! You are so talented!!

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@river8339]

A beautiful blanket!

[@cpatel5397]

Just shared your video with my crochet friends they loved the video as did I .

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Tammy-td5ok]

Pastel flowers in the Snow 😊🌟

[@wendymaddock7705]

I would call it summer breaze loving the colours

[@aleksandraspiroska4809]

The blanket would be great also as a carpet. Simply love it :)

[@WillowCrochet]

You're right, it absolutely would!

[@debbieharman1160]

just found this,I'm a keen knitter and crocheter it's nice to see someone else work, and I I'm guilty of not resting my hands when I should!it turned out lovely 🙂

[@mooredebra1]

This blanket came out SO beautiful! Makes me want to make this ASAP! I will give it a shot one day!

[@veniestagourdine3881]

Such a beautiful design . Love the colors you have chosen.

[@ruthiebabe3638]

I have never done a graphgan before, not even thought about it! I will have to give it a go. I actually started looking into it because I want to make myself a Christmas jumper for next year and was trying to find patterns. I haven't been very successful so far, so I thought about making my own.😊

[@WillowCrochet]

I made my own Christmas sweater in December, it was very enjoyable, and I highly recommend it!

[@ruthiebabe3638]

@@WillowCrochet I watched that video after I made this comment. You did a great job.😁

[@bethmaldonado4200]

Your blanket turned out beautifully! Really enjoyed watching your whole process. Thank you!

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@KasiaMask]

This blanket came out so beautifully! Thanks for the lovely video

[@carolrichards8750]

Your blanket is beautiful you are using some beautiful yarn to Great Stitch definition

[@stefaandeconinck1531]

Love it, its great to see a compleet project. From design to finish. Thank you for sharing

[@dawnbaker9274]

Sounds easier than my graph paper approach. Lovely afghan. 😊

[@SunriseSpaASMR]

You are *amazing* for showing the whole process 🙌🏼 Thank you! 😍

[@ashmckee]

Beautiful unique blanket!! Magnificent pup❤

[@priscillapulido8722]

Absolutely beautiful 🤩 I love it…. Love the color matches… feels like spring

[@lmholland3630]

That is lovely! I have too many wips right now, but putting this on my wish list when I clear up some needles and hooks!

[@mellamilla1873]

Just found this video (& therefore your channel) today. This is lovely, & first time I've seen a crochet chart - I've done needlepoint from a chart so could see myself doing this. I look forward to seeing what else you do. Thank you

[@Lee_Tia]

Love the pattern! It would even look fab when knitted~ thats what i call a good design!

[@WillowCrochet]

I would love to see someone knit this pattern!

[@deedeeknight725]

Loved watching this video! The process from design conception (on the iPad) to the color choices, crocheting to the final product! How beautiful this blanket is!!! Thank you for sharing this work of art!!! 💗💗💗

[@lillianholder47]

WOW you crochet that blanket. i have to say the blanket looks better than the picture i would call it flowers gilmoreor the flower garden thank you for such great work . i hope i can learn and be able to make a nice piece like you

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@julie11351]

Lovely, thank you for creating this clear and easily understandable explanation❤

[@lulua8745]

Wonderful video, finished object, and journey to be on with you.. Thank you so much!💖💕💕

[@chedunndoit]

Thank you so much for doing this video! I have never been that interested in learning about computers and technology but bc I love crochet so much. I now have a great reason to want to learn so I can expand my crochet talents. Ty! Ty! Ty!

[@anamariastefanell4412]

It is stunning!! Thank you for the tutorial ❤

[@mannwerebusy]

This is a fab video, really lovely to watch with really clear information. It's been in my watch later playlist for ages and I wish I'd watched it sooner.

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

What a beautiful blanket!!!!!! I can't wait to try something like this

[@nancyhill7794]

Love the process and the finished blanket! Also loved seeing your pets and the snow outside . Altogether a great experience, thanks 💜

[@rosegreen2630]

Very pretty, awesome

[@gracemarotta2769]

I love this beautiful blanket great job

[@emiliemoll3493]

Your video gave me a gift idea for one of my best friends, I'm new to crochet but this is a challenge I want to try because I really enjoy crochet and your project turned out beautiful. I hope I can make it work with my own idea, anyway thank you for the video

[@WillowCrochet]

Sounds wonderful, go for it!

[@eileenfletcher6520]

Absolutely love the design and finished project! I was just telling my mom there has to be a way to do your own designs for crochet. I found the stitch fiddle website too and noticed option for written instructions too. So excited to help use my art skills to design patterns for my mom to crochet! Thank you for such an amazing video with all these details!

[@stephanieroberts4474]

Loving this blanket by the way!!!!

[@lauriedmills7581]

I love this! Your design, the technique, all of it. Good on you :). Your dog is adorable :)

[@PearlHewitt]

This is awesome. Thanks for the video. I’d never heard of Stitch fiddle. Definitely gonna check that out. Crochet addict here and always looking for new ideas but I’m also a professional audiobook narrator and I was delighted that you listen to audiobooks! Fabulous. Keep on stitching. You’re brilliant xx

[@WillowCrochet]

I'm really glad you found the video helpful and that you're interested in trying out Stitch Fiddle. It's such a versatile tool for designing graphgans. By the way, I was intrigued and Googled your name, it turns out I've enjoyed listening to at least one book that you've narrated!

[@PearlHewitt]

@@WillowCrochet oh yay, that is awesome! You've made my day. Small world!

[@Veromac100]

I absolutely love this!! Thank you for posting!!

[@halallifewithmaria3006]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you. I learned so much. I hope you share more tutorials on how to make your own graphgan on stitch fiddle.

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you, I’m glad it was helpful! I have since released a stitch fiddle tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmXIanx6ZryUkLssi=zaSRzSeMkCG2YWgL

[@deborahwilliams9690]

Flower power , love the idea of doing a patterned blanket but really confused on how the graph works but will keep watching x

[@dacooper7151]

Heavenly Heatherly inspired by the yarn

[@bambinaforever1402]

Wow! So awesome! Looks incredible

[@mariemin946]

It is so Beautiful, and I do Love the Colors ! 🥇🌟😍Thank you for showing

[@karentzn]

Stunning design and wool used.

[@liz2764]

This was such an awesome tutorial! I love it!!

[@Arinze15]

flowery fun meadows love this

[@annezzz08]

Wow it’s so beautiful!!!! 🤩 I would call it Flower Frenzy!

[@StormFang18]

26 hours to finish this project is so fast, in my opinion! It looks so lovely

[@oonisme]

Tysm! I’m fairly new at crocheting, starting in February, and wanted to do my first graphgan but didn’t know how to get started. Thank you!

[@R0ckMum]

The dog and the cat think they are models for the photos, and they are both so pretty they would look good on it.

[@jennycampbell1333]

The blanket turned out lovely 🦄

[@magorzatabielicka1701]

Piekna praca i swietne wykorzystanie komputera do projektowania wlasnych wzorów. Gratuluję 🎉❤😊

[@carlaarias4951]

This is gorgeous ❤🩷🧡💙🩵🤍

[@anai.riveradavila3536]

Beautiful work , very well explained you are a great artist and inspiration.

[@childskoerner]

It’s gorgeous!

[@minini5571]

New subscriber! Love the video and anxious to learn the process and techniques!❤

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you for subscribing! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video and are excited to learn more!

[@margittasaager7238]

Love it and the doggy!❤

[@sharonrose7762]

Woow... Its really amazing.❤

[@WillowCrochet]

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[@salwatariq7471]

Hi.. so nice what you are doing I wanted to ask you about the app that you used in making your pattern

[@lekomio5257]

Oh it's really beautiful and amazing colors 🌸 I would be interested to know how heavy the blanket is because i would like to crochet blankets but I'm always worried that they will be too heavy 😅

[@WillowCrochet]

I find blankets made in worsted weight yarn are the perfect weight for me. Just the right amount of coziness without feeling like I’m being suffocated 😂 This blanket required around 13 skeins of yarn so it weighs around 1.3kg.

[@Sophiecjp]

Incredible! You are very talented. I do not think I would have talent to do this. I cannot even draw stick figures😂😂

[@ManiacMidge13]

This is beautiful! Thank you so much for the tutorial and all your tips

[@ManiacMidge13]

Also love your plants!

[@gracemarotta2769]

So beautiful great job

[@alisonwhite1942]

Beautiful!!

[@waffelsmellgood]

Spring blossoms

[@HollyRodriguez-ee9ej]

Absolutely lovely 😍

[@WillowCrochet]

What would you name this pattern? Leave your suggestions below!

[@carolinefortheloveofcrochet]

❤what a wonderful tutorial The first names that popped in my head Heather Flowers Flower Cake Flowers in Snow ❤thank you🧶

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you! Lots of great ideas for names 😊

[@TheBibliophagist]

Pastel Poppy Throw comes to mind first! It is gorgeous - well done! 😍

[@YvonneYork]

Spring flowers

[@romystumpy1197]

Flora fancy is my suggestion

[@burntphotography1697]

New sub glad to have found your channel. Thanks for sharing

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Beautiful blanket, enjoyed your process!!

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@tracyseal5848]

Love your dog ❤

[@malehabader8378]

Absolutely amazing, may Allah bless your work and hands,thank you so much for inspiring me and incoraging me to work❤

[@grammydraskinis9288]

Absolutely beautiful

[@saldarriagafam]

Wow you are amazing! Love it.