Toni S. Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Oh I sure hope someone can help me. I crocheted a baby blanket for my future Great Grandson and I want to attach a flannel backing to it for extra warmth for the winter but I don't have the slightest idea how to do this? I think sewing it on would look dumb but then again I'm not a sewing Queen. If I wanted to crochet the two materials together, how in the world would I do that? I tried to find info off the internet but didn't have any luck. Pleeeeeeeeeze help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 OK, this is purely a guess but I would do it this way if it was me. If you want to crochet them together I would turn under the edge of the flannel and try to punch holes with a paper punch or large darning needle through both layers of fabric. Then use those holes to crochet the two blanket sides together with a single crochet stitch. Hope this makes sense.:smiley2: Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hey Glo,I thought about that but wasn't sure if the flannel would pull apart once I punched holes in it. How far apart do you think they should be? Would I need to turn the fabric under so I wouldn't have the cut edge but then it would be twice as thick to punch a hole through? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, told ya I don't know what I'm doing!! Thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't think it would pull apart as long as it is turned under about an inch or so(that way your hole will be sure to be through both layers, if you miss the second layer I would think it might fray with washing). If you don't turn the edge under it will absolutely fray apart. I would probably try holes about every 1/2 inch (closer would be nice but I think that would be too difficult).Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Glo,Thanks again for the information! This looks like it will be a challenge for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 You can do a buttonhole stitch to join them along the edges, it would mean you don't have to punch holes, and would look similar to crochet. All you'd need is your yarn and a biggish needle.I personally wouldn't sew them together, but would likely make 2 separate blankets. If you just sew them on the edge, the whole centre section could pull apart during washing and mess up the shape of the blanket. If you do decide to go along with a lined blanket, make sure you do a few joins in the middle of the blanket as well, along the lines of a tied quilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Do you have a business in your town that teaches sewing classes? We have one here and they are always ready to help with any sewing related question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeAnna_EC Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/cp4.htmlmaybe something like she did..looks like the same thing you want to doi hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/cp4.htmlmaybe something like she did..looks like the same thing you want to doi hope it helpsDeAnna, Good find-similar to my idea but easier for a crocheter.Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thank You so much everyone, you've really been helpful! Between all the ideas, I should be able to finish this blanket the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptooth Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I've been wanting to buy one of these gadgets for the longest time but sort of lost interest since it is too hot to crochet. I'm sure my interest will be peaked again once fall hits. http://www.edgerydoo.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Chip, That is too cool!! Now something else I'm wanting. Those blankets are so nice. The actual edgery thingy looks not too complicated if you wanted to make one yourself. Hmmm:smiley2: Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Wow, what a great idea (the tool, I mean)! Toni, I did this (28 years ago!!) when expecting my son. I used a combo if ideas suggested here.The afghan I had made was in squares, each square with an animal cross-stitched on it, so I laid the afghan on top of the flannel and attached a satin ribbon bow through both layers at each square corner to keep the lining from getting bunched up or separating (like doris said). Then I used a darning needle and did a hemming stitch (nearly invisible), joinging the flannel lining to the crocheted afghan. It turned out absolutely beautiful! Probably the hand-made item I was most proud of having done.Would have loved to have that "edgery-do" though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Thank You Alajane!I have the flannel pinned to the afghan and all I need to do is attach it once I decide which technique I'll be using. Maybe I'll just go that route and using the darning needle w/ the hemming stitch?? I think I'll be able to manage that, hopefully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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