I am enjoying this crochet throw. It is not difficult but I am glad I mastered the Join As You Go method, even if you still have to sew in ends separately. The fast progress inspires keeping up with the ends. Just 8 colours, how restrained?!
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| Cath Kidston inspired Granny Blanket |
Last week’s tally was 31
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| Solid Colour Granny Squares |
Finished another 17, an average of over two a day but I also had to undo 3 sides of the remaining 17 squares I had not joined last week, joined them as I went and finished all ends off securely! The JAYG looks a bit like blanket stitch, I am liking the effect more and more.
So 48 in total, a nice tidy 4 rows of 12, the finished tally will be 12x12 rows so 144 but…
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| Week 2 - 48 squares! |
Although very lovely, plain squares are not as interesting as can be. I have started a central oversized square to replace 16 solid squares, changing colour every round. Well I have nearly finished the big square so really another 12-14 squares. My goodness there are lots of ends that I haven’t woven in yet. The equivalent of 60 squares, nearly half way!
Crocheting simple granny squares gives me a lot of brain space to think, I am in danger of adding another “extra” to this blanket too.
How is everyone else doing with their
One-a-Day?
So 48 in total, a nice tidy 4 rows of 12, the finished tally will be 12x12 rows so 144 but…
Crocheting simple granny squares gives me a lot of brain space to think, I am in danger of adding another “extra” to this blanket too.
Wow, your blanket looks stunning. Especially love the big granny
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am enjoying the big granny too!
DeleteAh, it's lookking lovely Fiona! I do love the colours you have chosen :)
ReplyDeleteKaren xx
and there's me wanting some stronger colours in and I am not allowed :o
DeleteI did another 21 on my Granny Patch, but wasn't able to blog about this week. Am on vacation with the little guy... but your blanket looks fab!
ReplyDelete21, wow...but you will look really impressive when you post next week :D Enjoy your holiday.
DeleteI love your big granny. It's so coloured, lovely. Have a great week! Greetings from Germany. Sabine.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sabine...Guten Abend aus england! Fiona x
DeleteIt is wonderful and left repy on my blog too.
ReplyDeleteWendy in oz xo
Love the projects, so colourful. And what a great use for that stand!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, it looks stunning! My patchwork granny is coming along very slowly, I am secretly doubting my choice to make tiny squares (mine are only 3 rounds), these big ones look amazing! But I still love working on it though :-)
ReplyDeleteGreets from Belgium x
array of colours ...beautiful
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try out that join its looks very neat and doesn't leave a ribbed effect.
keep well
Amanda :-)
Coming along so nicely! You will be done in no time with making more than one a day. Isn't it even a thing of beauty just to see all you stash on your stand!
ReplyDeleteI have a TaDah post for my One a Day project. I finished my autumn throw so now busy playing Elf for Christmas. :-)
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
I love the idea of the central, multi coloured granny! Might have to pinch that one day.
ReplyDeleteSometimes simple is best. In saying that though I love your idea of a central panel. I've never attemted JOYG. Another thing to look into...now all I need is a few more hours in the day....or a lottery win so I can give up work :)
ReplyDeleteYour granny squares are gorgeous, your join as you go is so neat, I love the multi coloured granny it is going to look fab. Have a good week. Deb xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been a busy bee! Your granny is looking great and I love the idea of a colourful central square. May I also say, that flower granny on your bench is one stunning piece of crochet loveliness, I want one too!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's good to work on something simple and quick! I love the colours you're using xx
ReplyDeleteHey, lovely to see you over at Rosy Hill. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour blanket looks lovely, the addition of the central granny square is so effective and the colours are just beautiful. I agree about how effective the JAYG can look. Well done for undoing the edges of all of those squares - I think it's worth it in the end, especially considering how much time and effort JAYG saves in the end.
I'm looking forward to looking around your blog now!
Abigail x