~Crochet blanket?~

[Krazy_4given_1]

Hey! I am 'trying' to make a blanket, crocheting. Well, what is a good stitch to use? I want it fairly easy, and quick. You know the blankets that are kinda 'holey' (holes in it)? Maybe a stitch kinda like that (kinda like a 'popcorn' stitch or something, but easier?)
Well, any ideas or adive err... something?
Thanks!

 

[labellady]

Hi! I enjoy crocheting also. If you are not using a pattern a good and easy stitch is 'double crochet stitch'(ds). Start your chain when you get the length, ds, skip one and chain one. If you do this all the way across, you will have something like filet crochet. I have made blankets doing this and they have turned out pretty good. Good luck on the blanket!

 

[labellady]

I enjoy crocheting also. Have you tried double stitch? You could also use the front post and it makes a rib in the blanket. Good luck on your blanket!

labellady

 

[The Smiling One]

That sounds nice! You could also weave strands of yarn in and out of the spaces and end up with a 'woven' blanket. I've seen them in the crochet catalogs. They look real nice.

 

[Krazy_4given_1]

Alrighty! Thanks!

 

[LynnMcG]

If you're interested I can email you a pretty easy corner stitch pattern. I started making this one after mastering my double crochet. I love it, and have made MANY blankets (mostly baby blankets) with this stitch. You start in the corner and crochet till the square is as wide as you want in, then you begin to decrease. It's really, really easy.

 

[BarbaraJean]

Or try a shell stitch - two double crochets, chain 2, two double crochets in same space. Makes a very pretty pattern.

If you aren't very experienced it would probably be better to use a pattern. If you look in the yarn section at Wal-Mart they have an assortment of free ones for you to take. They are usually easier patterns. Or search the internet for a pattern.