A update request on my progress on the Granny Square blanket reminded me that it existed...I seem to forget these things. So out it came for a brief bout of progress. At this point my my brother pointed out that it "looks like something grandma would have." Yes--duh. That is indeed why it is aptly named Granny Squares. Or hexagons in this case.
I'm using a pattern I found on Ravelry--but it links out to this blog post. It takes just a few hexagons to learn the pattern and then it's completely brainless from there. Except for the joining of course, which involves acrobatic feats of headstands and blanket twisting. Ambidexterity is helpful as well. But all of that is still better than crocheting all of the hexagons and then sewing them together. If I crocheted 200+ hexagons separately, all I would ever have are 200+ hexagons. Which isn't so bad for Peanut who found them to make delightful tea cakes and schmancy necklaces.
this is gorgeous. i am in love with all the bright fun colors. peanut has found some wonderful new uses for hexagons!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful with all of those bright colors! Love the necklace too. Minxie looks so comfy all cuddled up with a nice ball of yarn.
ReplyDeleteooohhhh how pretty!!!! I wish I had the patience to make one of these!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are wonderful...so fun and happy! Peanut likes it. The necklace is a cute touch. Your afghan is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSO Pretty!! How can you not be cheerful snuggled under it?
ReplyDeleteYou are so crafty. I have neither the time nor the inclination....
ReplyDelete...to explain yourself to a woman who rises and sleeps under the blanket of very freedom you provide and then questions the manner in which you provide it?
ReplyDeletewow, Mary! That is gorgeous! I dont think I would have the patience for that. That is the type of blanket that would give me the warm fuzzies on the inside when I would use it!
ReplyDeleteOkay, if I didn't admire you so much, I think I wouldn't like you at all. How in the world can so much talent be inside one woman? I, too, am making a granny square quilt. Except, I started mine 30 years ago and it is still sitting in my cedar closet. Perhaps I should send it to you and you could finish it for me, you know, because I am sure you have plenty of spare time!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, this is exquisite. It makes my blanket look very sad, indeed. I just cannot believe how much work goes into something like this. I think this would win first prize at the Minnesota State Fair, which is the second largest in the country, and boy oh boy are there some beautiful handiwork there. Still, yours would win hands down. It is brilliant. I am so impressed.
Oh, I forgot to ask, what type of yarn are you using for this project? Are you using Rowan Handknit DK cotton?
ReplyDeleteThanks all!
ReplyDeleteLynn--I do love Rowan yarns--but this was more of a mish mash of whatever I had. There was mostly Cotton from Knit Picks and some Debbie Bliss and even (gasp) one or two acrylics in there.
Thanks, because I was thinking that if I used Rowan, this would be a pricey project! It is good to know that you can get a finished quilt this beautiful with a mish mash. And I won't tell anyone about the acrylic yarn. I promiseQ
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