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5 Top Tips for Crocheting Beautiful Blankets
Categories:
Crocheting, Chunky Blankets and Scarfs
You spend a lot of time and energy crocheting blankets, and it’s important that they look amazing so they’ll be loved and used for many, many years.
Here at Homelea Lass we’ve been designing and making crochet blankets for years and we’ve learnt what works and what doesn’t. Here are our top 5 tips for crocheting beautiful blankets:
- To get straight edges put a stitch marker into the stitches at the start and end of the row and always turn your crocheting the same way at the end of the row.
- Use a quality natural yarn – your stitches will look so much better with a natural fibre yarn. They have an inherent beauty which can’t be replicated by man-made materials, and the bonus is that natural fibres are biodegradable.
- Go chunky! Chunky crochet is quicker and easier than using normal sized yarn, and the big stitches instantly make everything look amazing.
- Embrace imperfection – the nature of handmade is imperfection and this is what makes each blanket uniquely beautiful. Enjoy the making and your enjoyment and love will be woven into each stitch.
- Create seamless joins by using the Chunky Yarn Joining Kit to join the new balls of yarn and say goodbye to unsightly yarn joins.
Happy crocheting!
With love, Lynda.
Author
Lynda | Homelea Lass
Hi! I’m Lynda (she/her) and I’m the lady behind Homelea Lass.
I’m here to help you improve your crochet skills and to help you find peace and happiness in your creative time.
In 2012 I was knocked down by debilitating chronic fatigue that put an end to my blossoming career as a Civil Engineer and Project Manager.
Early on in my illness, I discovered that I could crochet without draining my energy, so I spent my days crocheting, researching yarns and designing – this is how Homelea Lass was born.
My experience with chronic illness has guided me to combine my passion for exceptional design and crochet. I’ve developed a way of crocheting that’s enjoyable, easy to understand, and maximises it’s relaxing and wellbeing properties.
As my healing journey has progressed, Homelea Lass has grown, and I feel blessed that I can share my love of Australian merino wool, chunky crochet and creativity with you.