Crocheting a blanket??

Question

I'm crocheting a blanket... Well really I'm making a really big granny square. It's kind of ripply looking. If I add edging to it will that straighten it out or should I scrap it and start over and just make little granny squares and sew them together? I'm trying to make a baby blanket for a friend and I want it perfect. Please help :) thank you

Answer 1

I'm not really THAT much of an expert in crochet, but i think it would be better if you made little granny squares. I'm pretty sure if u make a big one and add edging, it will look better but i doubt it will straighten out completely. also it might get a bit confusing as u add stitches and stuff.

Answer 2

I would start again if you use a thick crochet needle this will make the blanket look more chunky. Start off as normal I usually start with a small circle and work out from it try to keep it fairly tight as if it is too loose it will not stand up to much usage. As for the edging I would put fringing around the edges of the blanket as I think it looks better. Hope this has helped. You could try to google crochet websites for other tips.

Answer 3

A little wavy is normal.  Mine never turn out completely square, they tend to get a "pin wheel" effect after about the 16th row.  When completed they won't lay completely flat or cooperate when I try to fold them up to look "professional" crafted.  I take that as the beauty of being hand crafted with love.  I have crocheted close to a hundred for friends and charity.  I've gotten lovely "Thank yous" saying how much the baby likes to stick his/her fingers through the holes.  Therefore my advice is to keep going.  As long as your blankie is soft it will be the baby's favorite.  A new mom will surely appreciate your spending the time it takes to make a gift and won't even notice ripples.:)

Answer 4

Usually, when my work come out like that, it means I am using too tight of a grip and my tension shows in the stitches.  Also, check the pattern, you may have missed a couple of stitches or missed a row, or messed up on the corners. Check also the gauge and the hook size. It may not match what yarn you are using. You may have to go up one size hook. There is nothing wrong in making one big granny, as my mother made me a blanket like that, just follow your pattern and back track if you have to by removing the row that is the cause of your problem.  

Answer 5

I have made this pattern a few times.  It sounds like your stitches are too tight or you might not be increasing with each round properly.  I really couldn't tell you for sure without looking at it.  If you really aren't happy with it, it's best to start again.

If you do, I would suggest you try the same pattern, but switch to a larger hook.  Some people hate the idea of making little squares, but if that doesn't bother you, go for it.  (I wouldn't do the little squares because there are so many ends to weave in, but that's just me. LOL.)  

If you are almost finished with it and it only seems to be the outer edges that are ripply, you could just add a ruffle edging.  It won't make the edges lay flat, but it will hide the imperfections in the way it lays.  Your other option would be to put a round of sc around it when you finish and decrease in the places where it poofs up (or out) and increase in places where it puckers.  Keep in mind that doing that might be frustrating because it could take a lot of undoing and redoing your work to get it right.  If you do that, make sure the round of sc is the same color as the round before it and then add an edging if you like.

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir...

http://www.halfknits.com/ruffle-edge-pat...

~Happy Crocheting!~