Part
VIII
(Crochet *
Stash-buster)
Now is time to
make the border for the Fantasy Blanket…
Ya llegó el momento para tejer el
borde de la Manta Fantasía…
I went for a
simple border in one color (white in mine), given that the blanket itself is
very busy and colorful.
Escogí un borde simple en un solo
color, dado que la manta es muy colorida y con una variedad de puntadas.
Before you start
making the border, check if you need to block the blanket first (instructions
for blocking @ Knit Simple). The changes in
stitches make the side borders a little uneven. I crochet a little loosely, so
I did not need to block it, but my mom did (photos below).
Antes de comenzar a tejer el borde, consideren
si la manta necesita ser planchada (bloqueada).
Los cambios de puntadas hacen que los bordes laterales queden un poco
irregulares. Yo tejo un poco flojo, así
que no necesité planchar mi manta, pero mi madre si lo hizo con la suya (ver
foto).
Now we are ready
to start the BORDER… As I mentioned, the border is very simple, using the
granny stripes st. But sometimes, the tricky part with a blanket is the
foundation row…
Ahora sí estamos listos para comenzar
el BORDE…Como les mencioné, el borde es muy simple, usando la puntada de la
abuelita. Pero, a veces, la parte
difícil de un borde es la pasada inicial (buscar instrucciones en español hasta
abajo…)
Foundation row:
I suggest you
start with a pattern of: *sc+chain3* all around.
a. [On the
upper and bottom part] Make 1sc in the right upper corner. *Chain 3, skip 2st, and make the next sc
on the 3rd st.* (repeat from * to *). When you reach the corner,
make chain 3 and sc on the same spot…and follow the instructions for the
following instructions for the side border…
b. [For the
side borders] Make 1sc over a dc st.
Make chain 3. Skip the next dc,
and make the next sc over the next dc. Repeat the *sc+chain3* in the
same fashion, until you reach the next corner, and chain 3 and sc on the same
spot .
Make the next
side as a, and the next side as b. Close
with a slip st.
Granny Stripes:
Now you have the
foundation row all around. All you need
to do is to finish the border with granny stripes all around, with *3 Dc in
each 3-ch space*. Do not forget to
make 2 clusters in every corner: 3Dc + chain 2 + 3Dc.
Make 3 rows of
granny stripes, and you will be ready for the final row…
Final row:
1 sc between the
next 3-Dc cluster, *Chain 3, and make 2 Dc tog (on the side of the sc) + 1sc in
next space between granny clusters.* Repeat this all around, close with slip
st, and cast off.
Weave in all
ends, and you will be ready to use your Fantasy Blanket…
In next post, I
will show other photos of my Fantasy Blanket, as well as other versions made in
our Knit Club… [If you made a Fantasy Blanket, and are stash-busting, don´t
forget to link it @ Linda´s Link Party.
I will add the pattern in Raverly too!].
BORDE (en español)
La hilera inicial del borde la hice
siguiendo el patrón de: *1 punto bajo + 3 cadenas*.
a.
En la parte de arriba y abajo… se inicia con 1 pb en la esquina. 3 cad,
saltearse 2 p. y hacer 1 pb en el siguiente p.
b. En los bordes laterales… se hace 1
pb en el espacio de 1 Pa + 3 cad, saltearse el siguiente Pa del borde, y hacer
el siguiente pb en el siguiente Pa. [ver el esquema en las fotos].
El cuerpo principal del borde consiste
en tres hileras con “la puntada de la abuelita” (Granny stripes).
*3 Pa en cada espacio de 3-cad.*
En las esquinas se hace lo siguiente: *3
Pa + 2 cad + 3 Pa*.
Para la hilera final se sigue el
siguiente patrón:
Se inicia con 1 pb en cualquier
espacio entre los tres grannys. *3
cad. + 2 Pa juntos (al costado del pb) + 1 pb en el siguiente espacio
entre grannys* repetir alrededor.
Espero que les haya gustado hacer esta
Manta Fantasía. Si están participando del Reto de Lanas Acumuladas, no se les olvide poner el enlace en Linda´s Link Party.
Link to ALL posts: the FANTASY BLANKET
Enlace a todas las entradas: MANTA FANTASIA
Pattern in RAVELRY (with PDF download in English and Spanish)
Enlace a todas las entradas: MANTA FANTASIA
Pattern in RAVELRY (with PDF download in English and Spanish)
It turned out a beautiful blanket..I love it all the colors and stitches..
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful Ana, a nice simple border is just what it needs. Thank you so much for going to so much work and sharing this with us, I am really enjoying it and I don't think it will be too long before I finish mine. :)
ReplyDeleteCanpt wait to see your version. Isn´t it very fun to make? It works up really fast...
DeleteThank you, so nice.
ReplyDeleteFantasy.... Fantastic. Brilliant. Bonita!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! I love this blanket.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is really a fantasy,it's beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings.:)
Muy bonitas. Muchas gracias por las explicaciones y los gráficos.
ReplyDeleteBss.
Gracias, Mavi. Espero ver la tuya pronto ;-)
DeleteRealmente preciosa. Gracias a Mavi (blog Septiembre)he conocido tu blog y me han encantado todos tus trabajos y lo bien que explicas todos los pasos. Me he descargado de Ravelry el patrón porque es una mantita preciosa y, si tenemos suerte, espero tener un sobrino pronto en camino. Así que qué mejor candidato a posser una Fantasy Blanket.
ReplyDelete¡Muchísimas gracias!
Anna
Sería lindo que pudieras hacer la Manta Fantasía. Es muy divertida hacerla. En caso que el sobrinit@ sea niño, sólo le quitas las flores y repites otro de los patrones ;-)
Deletethis is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Ana ...you did a great job...the fantasy blanket is just so adorable...gorgeous blanket and lovely colors.Love it !...Happy weekend ! :)
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend.
Sooo gorgeous! I love your colorful blanket!Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I love..love..love your blanket !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing :))
I am never disappointed when I visit your blog, there is always gorgeous work on here!
ReplyDeleteLove it . I am making it for my daughters oldest friend who is having her first baby (a girl).
ReplyDeleteWOW , this one of the most beautiful crochet blankets i have saw ,,,
ReplyDeleteI hope you will enjoy it for many years
mirjam
Wow Ana, your blanket is just absolutely beautiful. I am in awe!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!! I am really attracted by it and might even attempt (o no not Another blanket!)
Barbara
The blanket is soooooo beautiful!!!! I like it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a great way to use up so many different colors from your stash.
ReplyDeleteI finished my fantasy blanket! please see here http://tambourduchas.canalblog.com/archives/2013/11/24/28501475.html for pictures! thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
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