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1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 04, 2008
07:17 PM Post #5509041
| I'm trying to make a blanket, and I was doing ok untill I started the boarder. It is curling on one side and ruffling on the other! I dont mind the ruffles, but how do I stop the curling?
Any one out there that can help ? Please! 
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1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 04, 2008
07:21 PM Post #5509054
| I've only just learned, and this is my first project. I dont know anyone to ask in person, so any help to fix the curling would be wonderful!
Here is a closer picture of it.
Thanks to any one who can help me... :)
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elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
September 05, 2008
07:13 PM Post #5513326
| I don't crochet much but it would have to be too many stitches at one edge and not enough stitches at the other. Or it is too tight where it is curling. I can't see that. It looks like you are crocheting the edging along one edge and finishing that then going to the next edge. I think you would be better off crocheting your edging all around the blanket. Hopefully someone will come along with more info. |
1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 05, 2008
08:52 PM Post #5513728
| Hi thanks Elsie, I'm actually going in each eyelet or loop and doing a single crochet. And I'm just going around and around untill I thought it looked thick enough. On the corners I did do some double crocets because it layed better. ????? Can I add some double crochet stiches to stop the curling? Hmmm...
And I was so excited I was almost done. :( |
detheo
Macomb, MI
(Zone 5b)
September 05, 2008
09:05 PM Post #5513793
| Hi 1LittleRed,
I would ease up alot on my tension of the yarn, It looks really good
for a first timer...the wavyness is probobly due to either stretching or
a looser tension...so basically you have to keep an even tension all
the way around you'll get it in time...Rome wasn't built in a day ;o)
Practice ,practice,practice LOL :o)
Delane |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
September 05, 2008
10:00 PM Post #5514090
| I think at the corners you want to increase your stitches - crochet three stitches into one loop to make the corner. The double crochet will make a taller stitch and at the corners you want a wider stitch. If you have a local yarn shop you might go in with your blanket and ask them for their opinion.
YOu might want to try for the ruffled look all around and then it will be even. Which sides are ruffly and which are curling?
This is a ruffled edging.
http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/2007/07/basic-croche...
Go to the bottom and there are directions for a single crochet border.
http://www.creativepartnersllc.com/Pattern-AmericanaAfghan.h...
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1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 05, 2008
11:36 PM Post #5514495
| I would love a ruffled look all the way around! I just don't know what to do to get it. I've done the same thing all the way around and have two totally different looks. It must be the tension, it is a really silky soft yarn and I try to hold it tight so its not so loose. Maybe I held it to tight on the curling side. Does that mean I have to pull it all out! Or can I fix it and make it ruffle all the way around. ???? |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
September 06, 2008
09:47 AM Post #5515549
| LittleRed, I put two links in my prevous post and one is the instructions for a ruffled edge. I am sure you can adapt it to your blanket. I would think you need to take your border out and start again. And I posted a link to a single crochet edging. Both would have to be adapted to your blanket.
Which sides are ruffling and which are curling? As I look at the first picture is the ruffling on the right and bottom? |
detheo
Macomb, MI
(Zone 5b)
September 06, 2008
09:52 AM Post #5515566
| you can pull your edging out and start with the new ruffled edging or I would
try and do like elsie said with the double crochet...may be less work too and only have to do 4 rows all the way round. |
1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2008
01:41 PM Post #5516492
| Yes the ruffling is on the right and bottom, the left lays nice and flat, and the top is curling pretty badly. Heavy sigh... I'm going to go pull it all out now and try again. I really like the single crochet look it is so nice and close with no holes. I didn't care for the double crochet as much, but I'll try it and see what happens. It just doesn't look as neat as the single. I wonder if I'm doing it correctly? I wish I knew someone in person that could hands on show me, I pick up stuff pretty fast, but It seems harder for me with pictures. I even drove to the next town 45min away to see if Michaels craft store had any classes they did not. :(
So I'm pulling the boarder out and I'll let you know what happens on my next try. Thanks alot you guys make me feel not so cut off from everything. :) |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
September 06, 2008
02:07 PM Post #5516592
| Michael's isn't the best for looking for knitting/crocheting classes, they seem to be more about scrapbooking and things like that. I'd look for yarn shops, most of them would either have classes or groups that get together where you could get some help, or even the people who work there would probably be happy to help you with some quick questions when you stop by, they're generally great really friendly people who would be more than happy to help you out. I don't know if you have any places like that in Julian, but I know there'd be some as you get closer to San Diego. |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
September 06, 2008
03:00 PM Post #5516762
| LittleRed, did you look at the link for the ruffled edge or the sc edge? I am sure either of them will help you. I was thinking that either the ends or the sides were ruffling or curling but since they both are doing it - I'm kind of stumped. I think you need to pick up your stitches and as you crochet make sure it is flat. You need to do the corners differently. The double crochet doesn't make the corner. You have to increase the number of stitches in the corner. I believe the corner is 3 sc, chain 1 3 sc in the corner. If you don't have enough stitches in the corners it certainly will not lay flat.
No one at Michaels will be able to help you. Try the links and what I would do is make a little square sample with other yarn - do you have other yarn? Then on the sample try some edgings to see how they work. Try a sc with 3 stitches in the corner, or 3 st, chaine, 3 st in the corner. Then try the ruffle with sc. You can do anything you want. Try the sample until you figure out what works with your yarn and your crocheting.
I hope this helps. |
1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 07, 2008
01:05 AM Post #5519150
| Thanks alot elsie, I will try a sample pc. that might help. :) |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
September 07, 2008
09:09 AM Post #5519700
| LittleRed, if you have a library nearby they may have some books you can look at. I forgot to tell you that I like your blanket. I am sure it will turn out great. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 07, 2008
08:48 PM Post #5522165
| Sounds like you got a lot of great advice. When each row goes around you need to add at the corners to make up for the size as stated do a couple sc in the corners - As for what you have done it is hard to see in the photo, but sometimes you can block the finished and the ruffle will settle down. I think you will likely be happier if you get a pattern and go from there for a ruffled edge they are a real nice addition. Here is an heirloom pattern I am working on with a ruffled edge and it is a tight stitch which you like with your sc. 
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1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 09, 2008
12:43 PM Post #5529598
| Wow, that is a really pretty ruffled edge. I hope I can learn to do such beautiful work!
And thanks for the complement elsie, it's nothing fancy,but it is for my 6yr old grandson so I think it will be ok. He is just excited I'm making it with the colors he picked out. I didn't want so much ruffle for a 6yr old boy, but I think he'll love it no matter what. He wants a fire engine red scarf next! He lives in Washington so the weather is chilly alot when he goes to school on the bus. And he just got a new red and gray jacket for school. He started 1st grade on 9-3.
I am finishing the blanket today!
Thanks everyone! :) |
1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 09, 2008
12:50 PM Post #5529619
| Elsie I did look at the links you posted, and I love that feathered nest site! Thanks I will use that alot to help me learn.
This is Mischief pretending he is not going to play with the yarn as soon as I'm not looking. I had to make him his own toy out of some yarn, he gets all spastic with it.Funny to watch !
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elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
September 09, 2008
06:07 PM Post #5530878
| LittleRed, Love that picture - it's so funny that he is avoiding the yarn. I can't wait to see the finished blanket. Is the border coming out better? |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 10, 2008
07:54 AM Post #5532947
| Oh my goodness Mischief if a gorgeous kitty, what a beautiful natural coat he is wearing. Think he musta seen you coming as he has the "cat who just swallowed the canary" look about him!
The blanket is beautiful, those colors are great together and I like the different width for the colors gives a nice effect.
You know for youngsters and I used to do this, how bout skipping the crocheted edge all around and just put fringe on each end of the blanket? Just a thought? |
1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 10, 2008
11:52 AM Post #5533888
| Oh fringe might be cute, I wonder if it would hold up when he uses it on the floor to watch cartoons. Im thinking this blanket will be going through the wash alot! I actually went ahead and finished this burgundy and gray blanket this mourning! I'm going to try the scarf now, and then I think another blanket. Maybe I will be happier with the next one.
Practice, practice, didnt someone say that, Ha Ha !
This is me and my grandson David. I sure wish he lived closer, we see each other twice a year. But we talk and keep in touch every day. : ) My Space is so great for us, and it doesn't cost anything ! We write and send pictures back and fourth every day before and after school. I will take a picture of the finished blanket later today and post it for you all and him too. 
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 10, 2008
07:42 PM Post #5535797
| First of all he sure looks like one of yours, definitely yours!!! He is too handsome ! I know the feeling, I don't get to see my grandbabies near as much as I would like cause of distance.
Now as for the fringe, I have afghans that I made 40 years ago with the fringe and one that is quite a twisted unique pattern from about 1973 that have had more washes than I have and the fringe looks as good as the day I did it. Will take a pic as it is up at the cabin but it is 38 + years old and looks as good as the day I made it! No worry mate, the fringe will be fine! And I just toss it in the washer and dryer. |
1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 12, 2008
02:24 PM Post #5543327
| that sounds so great! Is there a direction page or something that basically tells you how to do fringe that I could look at?
I really appreciate your input and time, thanks soooooo much! Here is the finished blanket picture. 
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elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
September 12, 2008
06:47 PM Post #5544175
| LittleRed, that looks just lovely. Your GS will love it. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 14, 2008
08:27 PM Post #5552339
| Well no page but yu take acouple strands of yarn and pull them together through a loop at the end and then pull the yarn through the loop yu began??? Kinda of knot you know loop then pull the loose ends through the loop.
Blanket looks great btw! |
1LittleRed
Julian, CA
(Zone 8b)
September 15, 2008
01:55 AM Post #5553304
| Thanks everyone! I do think David will love it. And I'm gonna try the fringe thing on my sample piece before I start my next blanket. Goodnight everyone, have a great Monday! |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 21, 2008
04:16 PM Post #5581325
| I just happened in here. Afraid I've had other things on my plate of late, but am getting back to the knitting and crocheting. I also have a 6-yr-old grandson (and his 6-yr-old twin sister) and they are fun. I'm sure your grandson will love the blanket however it turns out. I like it too and I think you've got some good advice about experimenting with a small sample. You might also like to look around the Internet. There are some excellent tutorials there, though I'm afraid I can't point you directly to one at the moment. Great job for a starting project.
Ann |
