We’ve all been there – you’re a good chunk of the way through a beautifully designed crochet blanket you’ve put your heart and soul into, and then you notice your blanket is curving.

It may be that certain parts of the blanket don’t seem to be sitting quite straight or the edges are visibly curving. As a result, your blanket doesn’t sit quite right when you spread it out on a sofa or bed. But fear not, there are some simple remedies for this frustrating problem.

What Causes the Blanket to Curve?

There are two main reasons why crochet blankets can start to curve. Firstly, it’s a matter of the tension being uneven across the blanket. It may be that you have started off your blanket with quite a tight stitch, but as you’ve relaxed into the crocheting over the course of the project, the tension has dropped off a little.

Simply aim to keep your tension equal at all stages – this may be a matter of consciously ensuring the tension is quite loose and relaxed from the off. Moving up to a bigger hook size can actually help to rectify this problem since it reduces tension.

Uneven Numbers of Stitches

Another reason for curved blankets is if you’ve added or dropped a stitch somewhere. If in doubt, count and recount again to be absolutely sure, since there’s little that can be done about it at the end of the project. Using a stitch marker can be a brilliant way of keeping tabs on how many stitches you have done, according to crochet experts The Woobles.

Get Everything You Need in a Kit

Getting hold of crochet blanket kits such as those from woolcouturecompany.com/collections/blanket-and-cushions-crochet-kits is a perfect way to ensure you have everything you need to make a perfect, cosy blanket.

Test Swatches

Making a small test swatch before you get started can be a great way to see whether your tension and technique make the right amount of fabric for the pattern.