I bought a few skeins of Homespun and the afghan that I started just doesn't seem to be going well. I noticed other patterns online say to combine 3 or four colors together (as in rolls together)...it that really necessary or possible? Does anyone have any tips or easy patterns to get me used to this texture? I'm trying to make a lapghan for my grandmom, and her birthday is in January, so I would really appreciate the help.
Hi Negra! I've worked with Homespun and must say I enjoy the yarn especially for afghans. lionbrand.com has many patterns you could choose from. In order to access Lion Brand's patterns you do need to register with them same as when you signed up with crochet me. For a lapghan I used the diagonal pattern baby blanket as I only wanted to cover my lap down and thus didn't have to reconfigure a full size afghan to attain. Just remember Homespun is a bulky yarn and thus you really could use any pattern you have on hand which calls for a bulky yarn. Hope this helped.
Since Homespun does not have smooth texture, I wouldn't use a pattern with a lot of detail, since you're really not going to be able to see much anyway. I love working with Homespun, but usually keep my stitches simple, because of that, and also it can be kind of hard to see your stitches when you work. When I use Homespun, I usually end up finding my next stitch by feel, not sight. I just finished up the diagonal pattern baby blanket for my new granddaughter, and I know it will keep her plenty warm! One pattern I seem to use repeatedly with Homespun is anything with just half-double-crochet stitches - rows and rows of hdc's!
Kim
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