Earth Toned 6 Column Seed Stitch Crochet Blanket

Closeup of the seed stitch design

Earth toned Seed Stitch Crochet Blanket
not made whole

I made yet another blanket for myself. I really like warm colors. These yarns really work well together. 

I used Crochet's Seed Stitch to create this blanket. I used Impeccible Loops and Threads yarn, along with some Caron yarn, to make this blanket. 

 I really love making blankets. They're so warm and comfortable.

For the video instructions on the Seed stitch go HERE

For a video on how to do the invisible sewing technique go HERE

Instructions:

Hook Size: K

Final Size: 42 inches by 61 inches

Seed stitch Pattern: Calls for Multiple of 2 + 1, Basically any odd # of sts.

Chain: 21

Skill Level: Beginner (there are no turning chains which can be confusing for some beginners)

Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
* - * = Repeat the instructions between the *'s

Yardage: 
Brand of yarn - Name of Yarn - Yards needed - # of Skeins

        IMPECCIBLE, LOOPS AND THREADS, YARN

• TOPAZ: 378 Yards needed (2 skeins)
• FERN:   378 Yards needed (2 skeins)
• FOREST: 189 Yards needed (1 skein)
• DEEP FOREST: 189 Yards needed (1 skein)

CARON, 1 POUND
CREAM: 300 Yards needed (1 skein needed)
GAUGE 3 sts. PER INCH

Pattern:

Row 1: do 1 SC in second chain from hook,* 1 DC in next chain, 1 SC in the next chain* Repeat across the row

Row 2: chain 1, turn… skip 1^st stitch (normally you don't but for this pattern you have an "empty" stitch every other stitch), *1SC and 1DC in next stitch, skip 1 stitch*    repeat across the row. When you have 2 stitches left skip 1 and 1sc and 1dc in the last stitch.

Repeat row 2

FINISHING - Pic below:
Again, I have an invisible sewing video to help describe the instructions below. click here

Weave all ends on the wrong side of your work. 

I sewed the columns side by side. I do this because I don't like making them in 1 piece because it can get heavy.

To start I take 2 of the "columns" and put them face down. Thread your yarn needle and put it through the topside of your finished column, on the edge, and go through to the other column. Just "skim off the top" when you insert the yarn like your weaving the ends in. You don't want it to be seen on the other side.

Wait several inches before you pull the yarn tight. It's okay to have it loose at first. When I pull the yarn tight I put my palm down hard on  the areas that you've sewn then pull it tight. If you don't it will cinch up.

Also, it's a nice technique in case you use multiple yarns in your blanket. You won't be able to see the yarn you're sewing with. It will be invisible on both sides.

Thanks for visiting today!

Heather

p.s. my crochet video playlist can be found at this link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuXN9cpMQZFIJ