Yesterday after spending almost two hours fusing the pieces of my coat (and I'm not done yet!) I decided to sit for a while and try my hand at a Granny Square.
One of my goals is to become a better crocheter. I made this skirt which I love, but it took many months of work (I felt like Penelope, who knitted during the day and undid her work at night). Right now all I want is a Granny Square blanket, not the one from the 70's but the modern versions which are bright and cheerful.
I first followed the instructions from the book the Happy Hooker, but I wasn't getting it so I turned to You Tube and I got my Aha! moment and then I was able to follow the tutorial for the blanket I'm coveting
If you look at the sample above is not quite right, I messed up on the count, but I'm happy I figured it out and now I can start dreaming about the colors I want.
Happy New Year everyone!
Wow - I've had my crochet hook in my hand for the last two days too...do you think something's going around? :)
ReplyDeleteThe modern version is sooooo nice. That is something I would love to do.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a new project for the
new year :)
Happy New Year!
I've got a link to a Granny's square how-to in my bookmarks, but I'm not ready for it yet. I'm making little birdies (hand sewn), and I want to get some thrummed mittens done for the deep cold that should come soon. After that, no promises.
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Hola Lisette,
ReplyDeleteMe alegro mucho saber que uds también guardan la tradición de botar agua a la medianoche. Aqui hay tan pocos cubanos y solo las mujeres en la familia nos aseguramos de conservar la tradición.
Ya veo que has estado muy trabajadora cociendo y tejiendo.
Vistes el Domo-Kun hat and scarf que le hice a uno de mis hijos?
Saludos!