Blankets & Booties: Baby’s First Stitches
Brenda K.B. Anderson
Class Preview
0:45
- In-depth Instruction; over 194 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
1:49
In this session Brenda introduces us to the blanket and booties that we will be making and discusses what we will be learning in this class.
Materials
7:37
Brenda discusses the materials and tools that you will need for this project. Brenda gives yarn recommendations and discusses how to know what hook size to use.
Granny Circle-Square
1:00:29
Brenda begins by showing us how to wind a hank of yarn into a ball. Next, she discusses how many squares we will be making as well as how to know which colors to use and in which order to use them. Brenda walks us through each round of the Circle-Square, showing us how to make each of the stitches, where to place them and gives us tips for memorizing the stitch pattern.
Seaming
27:07
In this session Brenda shows us how to use one of her favorite crochet seams to attach all of the pieces together (no hand-sewing required!) She demonstrates her efficient system for arranging the pieces and seaming them together.
Edging
22:12
Brenda teaches us how to create a simple edging around the border of our blanket. Along the way, she shares some tips on how to securely weave in the ending yarn tails as we create this border.
Booties Upper
29:36
In this session Brenda teaches us how to create the Upper section of each Bootie. She begins with the ribbed cuff, then moves through the rest of the foot, including the short-rows used for the toe shaping.
Sole, Finishing and Blocking
44:19
In this lesson, Brenda walks us through each step of creating the soles of these booties including attaching them to the Upper. Next Brenda shows us how to create the ties and how to weave them into the Ribbing. Brenda finishes this session by demonstrating how to block our pieces.
Learn how to create this beautiful heirloom blanket and booties set for a beloved baby on the way! Suitable for those newer to crochet, as well as those looking for a fresh new take on the granny square, this class will lead you from start to finish through the entire process of creating this blanket and booties set. In this class, you will learn how to choose materials, how to crochet the Circle-Square motif, how to join the squares together using crocheted seams (no sewing!), and how to add a polished but simple edging. As a bonus, you will learn how to create an adorable pair of booties out of the leftovers from your blanket.
Included with this class is a pdf pattern download with photos and charts to assist you as you learn how to create these projects. You do not need to refer to the written pattern in order to make these projects, as you will be learning everything you need from the video, however it is a very helpful reference with complete written instructions, as well as charts, for those who prefer to work from them.
From choosing your materials to blocking your finished pieces, Brenda will guide you through each step of the way to make sure you are able to complete these heartfelt gifts for the little one in your life! Brenda shares many valuable tips and tricks to make your stitching easier, which can be applied to future projects as well. With more than 3 hours of quality video instruction, and complete patterns for both projects, you will be sure to create the baby blanket and booties set that will be treasured for years to come!
Brenda K.B. Anderson
Brenda K. B. Anderson crochets, knits, and sews into the wee hours after her kids have gone to bed. She loves designing stuffies that make her laugh, and accessories that beg to be worn over and over again by her friends and family. Brenda is the author of Beastly Crochet and Crochet Ever After and also teaches a Craftsy Class: Crochet Mittens and Fingerless gloves. She has contributed to several books and numerous magazines and is the managing editor of the Creative Crochet Corner. She lives in a little house in Saint Paul, MN where it is sweater weather nine months of the year and blogs about her crafty adventures at Craftsplosion.com.
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