Help my crochet blanket is not even, I started with 250 stitches and after many many rows I now have 200. Help

Question

How can I add to the shorter rows without starting over?

Answer 1

Gosh......My Mom would make me take it out and start over...the whole thing until the count is correct...Really that is what you need to do....somewhere along the way you are dropping a stitch...probably at the beginnng or end of the row....you may not be adding the turning stitch at the end....which is the last stitch in the row.

Answer 2

Baby blankets are usually about 36 by 36 inches. So the number of stitches can vary depending on the yarn you use and the tension- how loosely or tightly you work (gauge) Just chain on enough stitches to get to about 37 inches (working will be a bit tighter than the chain) crochet a row of single crochet to get a fim edge You can continue in sc until the blanket is 36 “ square or start to vary the stithes. Do some rows of dc, then back to sc Add a row or two of a different color, then return to your original color. This is YOUR pattern. Do what pleases you. It can help to make a diagram and use colored pencils or markers to test your color scheme. You can do quite an interesting blanket with just those 2 sts and 2 colors. An interesting soft texture stitch is to do rows of sc, dc, sc, dc and on the next row, dc into the sc, sc into the dc. When you are done, crochet a round of sc all aroud the outside, then dc a round, then sc to finish. To make it soft, work with a loose tension- not sloppy, just a hook like a j or k and a baby yarn' Do a small sample to see what hook and tension work best for you.

Answer 3

I'd rip it out if I were you. Some long time crocheters know how important it is to have it right. It's important to count your stitches on every row until you get the idea of what to look for. I don't use them, but i want some, row/stitch markers. You can use these every 50 stitches or so on a larger project like yours. I've started row count afghans, where you change colors numerous times to create a picture in the stitches. Like the name suggests, you must count the stitches on each row to ensure that the pattern comes out right. It's challenging and fun. Some people use a tunisian stitch, but i can't get the hang of that yet. I just sc the pattern. Good luck with your project.

Answer 4

You definitely need to unravel until you get to where your rows started shrinking. This happens to everyone. It's very difficult to keep those edges straight, you do have to count constantly. I think you may very well be not doing a stitch in the turning chain. Also, you can get a different color yarn and cut little snippets about three inches long. Then every 25 stitches tie a snippet of yarn (just slipknot it on the stitch) That way you won't have to start all the way over counting if you lose your count. You can move them every other row or so as you work your piece. That way you can make sure each section has the full 25 stitches, especially on the edges. Good Luck!

Answer 5

Ouch! Double ouch!!



Figure out where you started missing stitches. You probably forgot to make the last stitch in the turning stitch. That's what usually happens when you find yourself missing stitches in your work. You need to count count count every time until it's a habit you don't even notice. It will come to you.



Another thing you need to do is spread your work out and see if you skipped a stitch. That, too, happens and makes your work get more narrow.



Crochet is forgiving. If you've only missed ONE stitch, then you can add an extra one in the next row sometimes. But if you've missed 50, then you do need to unravel.



One last thing. Fold your blanket every once in a while, to compare your first rows to your last ones, and see if your work is getting more narrow. If you have the same number of stitches, go ahead and change the size of your hook.



Hope it comes out well!

Answer 6

As long as you are using only one color of yarn it shouldn't be too hard to add to the sides. If you can figure out where you started losing stitches;

Start there and tie on with your yarn. If you are double crocheting the row, chain three and catch the last stitch on the row at the top. Then chain three again turn and dc in last stitch below slip stitch into the last stitch in the row at the top, that should be two increased stitches for that row. Just keep chaining three and increasing one stitch per row and slipping into the last stitch on the end of the each row. Do this until you reach where you are with the other rows when you stopped before and saw your mistake. You should be able to tie the yarn into that last row and then continue with the rest of your blanket.



If you crochet into the turning chain stitch at the beginning of your row, you shouldn't lose the stitches in your rows.



I hope this helps some.



The other alternative is to rip out and start back where you started losing the stitches.

Answer 7

I have been crocheting for ten years and find myself doing this, just make sure you are crocheting into the turning chain. it may help to put a stitch marker until you get the hang of it so you know where to put the last stitch

Answer 8

you could do what the 1st answer said..but i think you'll probably be able to tell where you added the new stitches. so your best bet is DEFINATELY to take it out..and go back to where you started dropping stitches. you just have to ask yourself, do you want a crocheted blanket...or do you want a crocheted blanket you can be proud of..and feel that you did the right way. Good luck! (remember..COUNT THOSE STITCHES) :D

Answer 9

Sorry you have this problem. You probably have to rip it out until you get to where you have 250 stitches. Then I would suggest that you get some stitch markers.