Step-by-Step: How to Crochet an Easy, Beginner Level, Ocean Inspired Shawl & Blanket - Gdańsk!
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Hey, sweet friend! I hope you're having a fantastic day! I'm so, so happy to share with you a breathtakingly beautiful crocheted shawl and blanket pattern that is inspired by the beauty of the sea and sky! In this video, I demonstrate all of the stitches that you'll need to know to crochet this design, while also making a miniature version. So grab a copy of the pattern, your yarn and hooks, and get ready to cast on with me!
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Gdańsk uses our limited edition Bamboo Alpaca Fingering yarn. It is a soft and silky blend of 80% Bamboo and 20% Alpaca. It's a gorgeous, cuddly yarn that's dyed in beautiful heathered tones! With drape galore and a subtle sheen, this yarn is a great option for all seasons, even warmer weather. Use it for shawls and wraps, garments, hats, mittens, blankets, and more! 384 yd/351 m per skein.
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The smaller shawl that's shown in this video used 301-384 yards (276-351 m) per color A-G. The larger blanket used 570-781 yards (522-715 m) per color A-G. For specific yardage requirements, please see the table on page 7 of the pattern.
Have a super spectacular day! Seek out opportunities to bring a little more happiness into the lives of everyone you meet! Be sure to sign up for email updates to receive more knit and crochet patterns. We aim for one a week, and most are free for a limited time only. You'll also get coupon codes and be among the first to hear about new limited yarns! XOXO
Talk soon! Chandi
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Beautiful ❤️ and thank you, that you've used the name of your project, of one of the most beautiful city in our country
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. 😊 Enjoy the pattern! 💕
Oh Chandi, not again! What am I going to do with you!?! I want both of these!! How dare you give us yet more delightful patterns? Many hugs from London. ❤❤❤
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, not sorry. 😉 So glad you like the pattern and the yarn colors. 🥰
Many kisses from Poland/ Warsaw. Thank You for the pattern
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
Nothing like a cozy handmade blanket of loovvveee!!!!!!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly. 💕
You have the most luscious yarn and patterns, my problem is that I can not afford your yarn. I bought a shawl from you a few years ago and my project (shawl) was beautiful. I gave it to my daughter. She got many compliments on it. You are a beautiful lady that creates beautiful wearables.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear that about your daughter's shawl. I hope you'll be able to get more of our yarns soon. Enjoy the pattern. Have a lovely weekend! 💕
And my project list just keeps growing! Another beautiful pattern, and as usual, I love the inspiration for it.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Yay, thank you!
I recently moved from Ontario to Newfoundland this summer and I knew they get cooler weather here but dang evenings get pretty chilly ... this would be perfect especially in the evenings when you are near the ocean
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
It really would ! I hope you'll make one for yourself!
This is the absolute perfect crochet blanket. I've been dying to make another blanket lately. This will be perfect to make.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That makes me very happy. ❤️
Currently in the section of B/C... my waves are off... but I do not care... still looks so amazing. I would love these yarns in brown or grey tones!! I love the yarn so much!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Amy, thank you for your message. I think brown and sandy colors would be a great idea. We'll consider it for the next release of this base. 😊
Stunning!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
I am making the small version as gift for girlfriend. Instead of all the transitions, making it in solid bubble gum pink merino, her favourite colour. So relaxing and fun, think I need to make the large in blues (I may go for more teal shades) for myself! 😁thanks Chandi 🫶🏻
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great idea! Enjoy making the blankets! 💙
I started the smaller version this morning and this is definitely my FAVORITE yarn I’ve worked with by far!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Yay, I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you. 💕
And I thought my order was complete. The colors are dreamy!!! Some patterns I had set aside until I found the right colors. Be A Mermaid and Forever Memories are perfect. They are my granddaughters favorite colors. This will make them so happy! Thank You so much for such beauty!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I'm glad to hear that. I hope your granddaughters will love them too. 💕
Hello this is Reks Taylor I to am from North Carolina. New Bern, N. C. I am subscribed to your channel and I enjoy your crochet along videos. And I am mesmerized by your yarn. Keep the videos coming and bless you
@ExpressionFiberArts
5 ай бұрын
We will 💖
Anche il capo più semplice riesce a manifestare la bellezza dei filati scelti e combinati sempre con molto gusto 😍 tanta stima! 🧶📝☕🙋Ciao dall'Italia! 🌸🏠🌸
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Beautiful 🇨🇦 🍁😎
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕
I love Gdańsk! You have a wonderful sensitivity so close to me, I am always moved by your films. Not to mention what beautiful projects you are creating, you are gorgeous, greetings from Poland! :)
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm so glad you enjoy our tutorials and patterns. 💕
I can not keep up with the many amazing patterns you gift us! This is perfect for some yarn that I was given and I did not want to do. I will make a lap blanket size and donate to a nursing home. ❤
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! 💕
This makes me want to learn how to crochet. The yarn looks like it’s easy to work with.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
It's a lovely, lovely yarn!
I love it and it is so beautiful.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! 💕
It's beautiful!!!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Yes! Thank you for this beautiful crocheted tutorial. Thank you so much! 💓
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
👍🏼👍🏽💟 That such a pretty pattern , the colors do have an ocean like 🌅 look “
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!
Soy la 3 persona en ver este video. Me encanta sus tejidos 🥰💞😍. Saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm so happy you like what we do!
Looks beautiful
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 💕
Greetings from Poland ❤Beautiful pattern 😍I hav to try it.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊 Enjoy 💕
Thank you for another beautiful pattern. I just love it. I really can’t read pattern but you subtitles are teaching me. Thank you
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
Greetings form Gd💗ańsk
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you. 💕
Such a wonderful pattern! I'd love to add this to my make list, alas there's no more room, so it's on my eventually make list! Love it and the colors! You keep inspiring me! Thank you so much! Have a beautiful day!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! Hope you get to make the blanket someday. 😊
Какая вы красавица и умница, восхищаюсь вашими изделиями, удачи💙💛💕
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. I hope you enjoy making Gdańsk. 💕
It's stunning
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😍
I LOVE it! The colors look beautiful and that Bamboo Alpaca blend sounds dreamy 😍 Thank you much for bringing us this piece of art. Gracias Chandi!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Enjoy!
Hi Chandi! This is such a beautiful pattern! I can see snuggling up with this on those cool nights! Thank you for another great pattern and tutorial! This is the absolute best way to start my Fridays!! Have a lovely weekend!💞
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you, too! Enjoy!
@theastewart6721
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!😊
The stitches looks so fancy it seems like it was knitted
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
It really is beautiful!
Wonderful!!! You are so MARVELLOUS! THANKS A lot
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, enjoy! 💙
This is the most amazing thing I’ve seen! Amazing colors and textures!!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Awe, thank you! 💕
This is a stunning piece.. Getting brave enough to try :) Thank you for this beautiful beginner pattern
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You can do it! 💜 And remember we're hear to help if you have questions. 😊
Super joli , bravo 👏👍👌❤️
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕
Wow this is a beautiful pattern love the purple and pinks and peach colors , I’m so ready to make this pattern ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
I made a wave baby blanket with that wave pattern stitch for my friend who works for the Seattle Kraken in the Kraken team colors. Thought it was appropriate given the city. It’s a gorgeous and easy stitch.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! 😊
TFS Chandi. Such a beautiful pattern. Need to make a blanket so going to give this one a shot
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Have fun with it!
Hi, I'm from Poland 🙂 Beautiful pattern! There's a typo in the video. We write GDAŃSK, with line above "N" not "A". That means that letter "N" is softened (similarly to ~ above "N" in Spanish). 😉
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! That one slipped through, but it's correct in all other places.
@magdalenaiwaszenko-kusio8770
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you're right 🙂 That's how we learn - by making mistakes 😉 And I know that Polish is quite difficult for foreigners.
So elegant, so beautiful. 👏🏼 THANK YOU 🐨🦘
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
So pretty! I love the colours, the idea and the wave pattern is interesting. 😍
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
so pretty, love both colors!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Chandi, thank you for this lovely pattern! can't wait to try my hand at it
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Have a wonderful weekend! 💕
This so beautiful! Thank you so much 🥰
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
Beautiful pattern and colors. Thank you 😊 💓
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. 😊 Enjoy!
Thank you dear, and it's a great and wonderful project to do during the early autumn season. Good luck
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome and yes, it indeed is. Enjoy Gdańsk 😊
Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Gorgeous blanket
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
This is so pretty! Thanks for the video!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Strikingly gorgeous. You did a great tutorial. Tfs.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 💕
This is a lovely pattern. Thank you.❤️😊
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
What a pretty pattern!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Awe, thank you Freda. 💕
Beautiful work and colours!!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
U always do great tutorials. Thanks.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you like them! 💕
I am making the Gdańsk all in one color and am loving the stitches and textures! I am wondering though if anyone else is having trouble with the even numbered row count. The wave repeat is 14 as the designer states but I found I had to add 3 to actually make it work out resulting in an odd number. Also, I wasn't sure if the turning ch1 always counted as stitch since it was only stated to be for the sand section but not the wave. Anywho, I was able to figure a way to make it work out and it is turning out beautifully even in a solid color.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, I'm glad you were able to make it work for you. I'm not sure if anyone else had trouble with that specific thing but it might be worth checking our Ravelry group to see if anyone else mentioned anything or just check the project pages. Here is the link to our group: www.ravelry.com/groups/expression-fiber-arts?s=tab I hope this is helpful! 💕
Awesome thanks 👌💕
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Welcome 😊
greetings from Gdańsk! great pattern!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Fantastica🤩grazie Chandi riesci sempre a stupirci con queste meravigliose creazioni.. Un saluto dall'Italia 🌺🌺😘
@user-di6ok9ty8i
Жыл бұрын
Ελληνικά??????
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Try this trick. Turn on closed captions, and click on the Settings (the gear icon). Choose Subtitles/CC and to the right of that there is a language option. Use that to select Auto-Translate, and then choose Spanish. KZread will automatically translate the closed captions for you.
Thanks. A very nice pattern. It reminds me of a screen print I did in college. Lovely yarn, really! While I am sure that normal fingers like mine can do this well, and I have seen some very good work by people with short-stubby fingers, you sure have the long, thin, piano-player fingers that do so well at crochet and knit. I especially laugh (joyfully) at the fast motion sections. It's like, Holy Hannah, I could never work that fast. Love the vids. Love the patterns. Love the yarns. Thanks a bunch. @>----/----/--------
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕 Glad you like all of our products. Have a nice weekend.
Great idea ❤️ I am from Poland 🤩
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
Very nice job 👍👏
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. 😍
This is so lovely I just had to buy the wool last night, in the pink shades, cannot wait to get it. Even though I know it takes a while to get to the Uk
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy making the blanket Brenda. I'm sure it'll be stunning. 💕
Здорово 👍 и все понятно!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
This is lovely - is there a knitting pattern version 🤞🤞🤞
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
No, we don't have a knitted version of this one, but you might like the Mysa wrap: www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/mysa.html It has a similar wave stitch.
Beautiful pattern, Chandi! Is that crochet hook an heirloom? Do you have a story for it? I haven't seen that color anodization on any of the Susan Bates hooks available in shops nowadays, but I have several older ones from the thrift store that color. I adore the finish on the older hooks, they feel at once smoother and sturdier.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Christian, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I don't know if the crochet hook is an heirloom but I can tell you that Chandi prefers Susan Bates crochet hooks because of their short necks. Glad you enjoy the pattern! 💕
You know!!! Any skip sticht..i always Hear your voice ...skip skip skip. Doesnt matter What I m doing....im crocheter....but i love your knitt patterns....Its makes me grow un in knit!!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hehe, glad you like it. Enjoy every minute of it. Have a wonderful weekend. 💕
Hi love, quick question, where did you get your markers from? They are really cute and I’m trying to get new ones because mine don’t stay
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Esmeralda, I don't know which ones you mean specifically but most of the stitch markers we use are from our shop. You can find the current selection here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/accessories/stitch-markers.html I hope this answered your question. Have a nice day! 💕
Beautiful! Being of Polish descent I have to make this! 😁
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Awe, yay! I hope you enjoy making it! 💕
The biggest problem I have is that there are no stockists of your beautiful yarns in the United kingdom. Its far too expensive to order from the USA. Are there any stockists in the UK that you could supply with your yarn range. Im sure there would be people in the UK that would want it. I love this pattern, so easy to do in the evening while watching TV.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, unfortunately we currently don't do wholesale at all. You can only purchase our yarn online from our site we don't sell to any yarn store not even in the US. I'm sorry about that. We do ship to the UK, however, if you decide to purchase from us Have a wonderful weekend. 💜
Hello - love the pattern. I am not advanced enough in crochet to change colors - would the pattern work with just one strand and one color throughout? If so, do I use the same hook size?
@gwendyrose8905
Жыл бұрын
Changing colors isn't too complicated. You just use the new color to finish the last stitch of the row (usually pulling through the last 2 loops on your hook) and then continue your next row with the new color. Cut the old color and either work over the ends as you crochet the next row or use a tapestry (or yarn) needle to weave in the ends once you've finished your pattern. (The Crochet Crowd here on YT has wonderful tutorials for these techniques.) However, to answer your question, it would be possible to use only one strand throughout. You would need to get a yarn that was thicker than what the pattern calls for (probably a worsted 4ply) so that you would get a similar gauge. Start a gauge swatch with the hook size recommended on the yarn to see if you get a similar gauge. If your swatch is too small, go to a larger hook. If your swatch is too big, go to a smaller hook. I would recommend using a variegated or self-striping yarn. This would give you a similar "color changing" effect while not having to actually manually switch colors. Good luck with your future endeavors! :D
@heidichua9292
Жыл бұрын
Txs!
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Heidi, thank you for your question. Gwendy Rose is totally correct with her 2 suggestions. I hope it works out. Please, let us know if you have any additional questions. Have a wonderful weekend. 🥰
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your detailed replies! 💕
Do your have another video that shows how to marle the yarn?
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, we don't have one for crochet but we do have one that show how to do it in knitting and that is technically the same. You can find it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnx82Zd8Y8rUkco.html I hope this one helps. Please, let me know if you have any additional questions. 💕
🥰👍❤️🤗
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
If I'm only using one color how many times would I repeat the 2nd section?
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
You can find all of that information in the pattern, which is still free to download at www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/gdansk.html
@beccahohneck7541
Жыл бұрын
I have the pattern, I'm just confused on how many repeats to so since I'm only doing one color and not holding multiple stands of yarn
Trying to get free pattern but I can’t seem to get it
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alison, please try to download it here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/gdansk.html Have a nice weekend! 💙
@alisongomes684
Жыл бұрын
@@ExpressionFiberArts thank you that worked
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@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Gdańsk...
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
💙💙💙
I have wanted to make several of your patterns .However I find your site confusing and hard to navigate .I am only interested in crochet .It also seems to me that the free patterns are unavailable to download without purchasing the yarn .Also as in the case of this pattern ,I am unable to find the info on what colors were used to make either version or the amount of yarn that is needed.I have tried with not only this lovely pattern but a gorgeous shawl you had featured awhile back and a few other patterns .I dont understand how much yarn you would need to buy for each project if the info is not available when you cant view the pattern .If the pattern is free , why is it not available for download without purchasing yarn ? Which I wouldn't purchase without knowing the amount to buy .You have very lovely patterns and gorgeous yarn though
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
Hi Susan, this pattern is available for free without purchasing yarn. All of our new patterns on Friday are. You can download this one at www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/gdansk.html You can also find the link to the patterns in the description box below the video tutorials. When you click on the pattern link you will be directed to our website and below the modeled pictures you will find the info on the yarn colors and the yardage needed. Could you please specify what you mean by bbn or bbn yarn so I can help you with the rest of you question? Thanks! Have a nice weekend. 💕
@susanmcknight6401
Жыл бұрын
I found and looked at your website ,put in my name and e mail address and added it to my cart 3 times .However still cannot find where to complete transaction ,so I may download the pattern .bbn is a typo .I do not see well and make mistakes in typing.Thank you for responding.
@ExpressionFiberArts
Жыл бұрын
@@susanmcknight6401 I'm sorry that you are still having trouble downloading the pattern. Please reach out to use here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/contact-us/ and we will be happy to help you. Thanks!
@amybettencourt3404
Жыл бұрын
@@susanmcknight6401 Hello Susan, If you are still having difficulty with downloading patterns: Select as if you are purchasing Go to cart & go all the way to the bottom of the screen (if on phone) You can check out at this point, the website is 'smart,' so it will not ask for payment You will receive email with link to click, this will take you to the website Click on that link to open the PDF pattern, which you can then save or print for use. Not necessarily intuitive, but be persistent and you will have success! Now I just need to save up to get some of that awesome yarn! Have a great day. 🐞