I did add a few more colors not too long after my original purchase, and everything stayed bagged up and in my craft closet until just last week.
I decided to do a traditional granny square blanket. It's funny, I had to re-do that first square at least three times because I crochet so tightly. I just couldn't get it to look nice. I tried using a larger hook, which sometimes works for me, but not this time. So, I had to make myself crochet really loose.
The main color will be the gray with off-white, blue, green, coral and purple (yes, it's purple). I really love the gray; it's a heather gray which reminds me of cuddling up in a old, warm sweatshirt on a cold winter day.
I am weaving in my ends as I go, rather than leaving them all until the end. Sometimes that task seems so BIG if I leave it till the end. I am hoping it won't this time.
If any of you have tips, tricks or helpful hints about granny squares, blocking and joining, I would love to hear them. This is only my third granny square project and, even though I searched online for good information, I still feel a little unsure... Thanks!
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Laura
Love your colors and the gray is perfect.
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Deletesuch pretty colors! It's been a long time since I did mine, but I did a join as you go with the last border.... forget where I found the tutorial, I'll look for it...
ReplyDeleteI think this is the tutorial I used! hope it helps. http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/joining-asyougo-sqaures.html
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellyn. I'll check it out.
DeleteYour squares are lovely! I really like your colour combinations. I am just close to finishing a granny square blanket with 210 squares and I had to weave the ends in as I went otherwise I would have gone crazy!! I look forward to seeing more. Not sure if I have left a comment before, but I am enjoying reading along and look forward to reading more! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy. Wow! 210 squares... I hope you post about it on your blog, I'd love to see it.
DeleteI was going to tell you to look at Lucy's blog at Attic 24 but I see that Ellyn above told you that already!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I have crocheted for many years and granny squares are hard for me, yours looks wonderful!
The middle bit, the part that is in the shape of a cross, is always a bit wonky...maybe I also crochet tightly, I willl try to remember that and maybe that will help. You are asking for help but I need more help than I can give! LOL!!
You're so funny Kay... I have been thinking that my squares look very wonky, I'm glad you say they look good. I'm going to check out Lucy's tutorial. I visit her site regularly but can't remember if I saw it... Thanks!
DeleteNo, honey, your "crosses" in the middle of the granny square are PERFECT. I need to take a photo of mine, and send it in to the dictionary and they can use it to explain the word "wonky", no words will be necessary! LOL!
DeleteYou're so sweet Kay, thank you... xo
DeleteThis is going to be beautiful! The gray makes the other colors pop. Weaving in the ends as you go is a good idea. It's hard to face all those bits when your done with the blocks and can't wait to finish. I always wonder about blocking squares for a blanket. It's going to get pulled on and cuddled with, so who will notice if everything is nice and square? Have fun with your new project :)
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Thank you Lynne. I am unsure if I should block my squares. I almost feel that if I do, I should block them as I finish them, to make the job not seem so big. But I'm not sure if it's necessary.
DeleteI hadn't blocked squares before, but did on my last solid granny blanket - it made such a difference. It somehow became more polished and fluid, and went together so much better. I haven't tried it on this type of granny yet, but I will! I used Attic 24 method of steaming the wool by holding a iron over the crochet but not touching. Works like a dream. Good luck with the blanket - the colours are fab!
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah. My first granny square project was a large single square blanket and I did not block it. I think I should do it because it's very much out of shape. Glad to hear that Lucy's steaming worked good. I might have to try it.
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