My granny squares blanket is still growing... Initially, my idea was to use as much of the stash as I could in the true spirit of a Granny blanket making. I have run out of the grey wool now, so I am on to the border. The work is slowing down as the rows are getting longer and longer and I had to buy more wool because now using odd balls of yarn is not possible. I love making this blanket!... I started with an idea but as the wool runs out, I have to improvise so, in a way, the end product will be as much a surprise to me as to others... Now it is the blanket dictating to me what to do next!
I don't think this crochet experience will be the last as my eyes keep getting distracted...
I can visualise every single bed in this house being covered one day by a crochet throw hand-made by "Moi"!...
I am already browsing through those 200 crochet blocks. You might say I am definitely hooked on crochet at the moment!
Isn't it remarkable, how Granny Squares have made a resurgence? So many of us can remember thinking, "NEVER again!" (Of course, we were subject to those awful "hot," "neon" colors. . .)
Posted by: Kim | June 20, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Sounds like so much fun! I can't wait to see how your blanket turns out. I think I'm starting to catch the granny square bug to, with all those beautiful examples floating around on blogs. Must polish up on my crochet skills! :)
Posted by: Marie | June 20, 2007 at 08:48 PM
Hurray for Granny Squares!! I am on my 9th and last big square and I just have to crochet it together by this evening!! It is fun and grows really fast: the 200 blocks looks like a great books!!!
Posted by: 2paw | June 21, 2007 at 04:27 AM
I love the quilt on the cover of Period Homes. Hummmmm I am inspired again to learn how to crochet.
Posted by: Gina L. | June 21, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Toujours aussi jolies tes petites hollandaises qui tricotent. Le crochet, surtout comme tu le pratiques; devoient vite passionnant. C'est normal, don't panic !
Posted by: Christine | June 21, 2007 at 09:32 PM
I have a fluorescent crocheted blanket and have every intention of doing another one in the future. Can't wait to see the final finished one!
Posted by: dawn | June 21, 2007 at 11:34 PM
I love the idea, that a blanket (or cushion or anything else) is dictating what to do next. I never thought about it in this way, but you´ve expressed it ecaxtly the way it is. Starting with a vague plan and then let the colours do the rest. I really can´t wait now to see your blanket!
Posted by: Krawuggl | June 25, 2007 at 06:12 PM
It would be wonderful to have a crocheted rug on every bed. I would also like a patchwork quilt and a knitted blanket, I think that will take many years to achieve.
Posted by: little jenny wren | June 26, 2007 at 12:02 AM