Imagination Quilt: Behind The Design, Tips, & FAQ

In this cosy and chatty video, I am revealing and giving a tour of the Imagination Quilt crochet pattern - a granny square blanket inspired by patchwork quilts and the book Anne of Green Gables. I'll be covering everything from the story behind the design, to yarn substitutions, explaining how to join the crochet along and offering so many tips along the way. Get your pattern from any of the following platforms: My Website: https://meemamakes.com/en-gbp/products/imagination-quilt Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/imagination-quilt Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4410204193/imagination-quilt-crochet-blanket For yarn requirements please see the listing description. Undyed Yarn: https://skeinandthestitch.com/products/bare-advent-yarn-preorder Drops Safran Yarn Pack: https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/emyleah-newbery-meema-makes-imagination-quilt-yarn-pack Crochet Along Info here: https://meemamakes.com/en-gbp/pages/crochet-along Join the facebook group (free): https://www.facebook.com/groups/682512493564212 Join Jess's Discord readalong (free): https://discord.com/invite/upzRDsFh97 Video with Jess about yarn advents here: https://youtu.be/BB5UnEsXr4Y?si=qDhklLyRjWqhBiFB How to block granny squares: https://youtu.be/jrMVQGQiQlc?si=9xFO6MTt8KNsPcae #crochetalong #yarnadvent #grannysquareblanket CHAPTERS 00:00 Hello 01:07 Story behind the design 08:46 Tour of each quilt block 20:54 Blanket construction 23:41 Yarn choices 30:29 Crochet along 35:54 Gauge & yarn substitution tips 38:50 Video tutorial 40:06 Troubleshooting gauge 43:18 Seaming questions 46:05 Alternative yarn available in USA 47:29 Fingering vs DK weight 50:19 Blocking 51:44 10g vs 20g mini skeins 52:56 Using heavier weight yarns 53:52 Leftovers ✨ About Meema Makes ✨ Hi I’m Em, also known online as Meema Makes. On this YouTube channel my goal is to help you improve your crochet skills one stitch at a time! You’ll find the channel rammed with crochet tutorials for beginners and beyond, as well as inspirational podcasts and vlogs about crochet, knitting, spinning, and other crafts. Meema Makes is a safe corner of the internet for crafters of all abilities, disabilities, and backgrounds. If you want to join the community then do subscribe and join our growing community facebook group. 🧶 Subscribe for more crafty fun: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCVwZfDTUE5oQoj6OZf-qw?sub_confirmation=1 🧡 Patterns & crochet alongs on my website: https://www.meemamakes.com 🌻 Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/meemamakesdesigns 🐝 Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/meema-makes 🌈 Join our free community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682512493564212 ⭐️ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meemamakes/ Thanks for stopping by — your support means the world to me! 💛