Thursday, March 28, 2013

Granny Square


I can crochet my sister showed me how when I was ten but my problem I don't actually know what I'm doing!
What I mean I can't follow a pattern because I don't know what my stitches are called. So I think I need a book for beginners to work out what exactly I'm doing.
But squares no problem and I've recently found out that squares like these are called Granny squares. This another project I've finished and I've started another in purples, my DD favourite colours.
Although I did try to work from a pattern and totally lost it when trying to work out how to do a cluster, well its now several square too late to work it out but I'm happy how they're turning out.
It will be another year before it will actually get finish but for now its a welcome change from cross-stitch.

26 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely crochet work Debby...something I can't seem to do...just what you need this weather to keep you warm

Anne

cuilliesocks said...

Beautiful work, just right for this awfully cold weather, love it Debby, Kate x

Deb said...

love it Debby, I am the same as you, I learnt when I was very young but only going round and round a blanket, I don't know where to start! I am determined to master it this year though!
Debxx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Multitalented, Debby! Hugs, Lesley

Marian said...

Knap werk hoor en succes hiermee
Je vorige kaart is ook heel gaaf mooiiii

Groetjes

JenniferD said...

Looks great Lovely colours! Not really sure how you fit it into your day with all your stunning cards. Hope you have a Lovely Easter

Sandra H said...

It's gorgeous Debby and the colours used are lovely too xx

Lou said...

Hi! really lovely work Debby,love the colours and design.
hugs Lou.xx

Mary J said...

Wow, that is amazing Debby! Love the colours you're using!

scrappyjacky said...

I love the colours you've used....I wish I could crochet....but can never get the hang of it.

Linny said...

A beautiful blanket Debby. The stitch you have used is a treble.Linda x

Anne said...

It's gorgeous Debby. Love the rich colours.
I'm like you, can do it but no nowt about it lol
Anne x

Debbie said...

Ha Ha, I did laugh Debby cos' I am exactly the same. Have been crochering since I was about 12 and the only thing I ahve ever done are squares which I sew together and make blankets, for ever occasion. My Nana, My Baby Neice, etc.
I am very quick, but can't follow a pattern either.
Your blanket is just gorgeous. Debbiex

Elizabeth said...

Gorgeous blanket, Debby, and I'd say you don't need to be able to follow a pattern, you're doing just fine without one :) However, if you are determined to learn more you could check out some of the great videos on YouTube - that's where I went when I took up the crochet hook after a break of more than 20 years and it really helped. Hope you have a happy Easter weekend. Elizabeth xx

xxxtglxxx said...

Oh Debby, I remember learning to crochet and knit before I could do much else! I was always fascinated seeing my mum do stuff, and insisted I had my own tapestry kits and cross stitch kits all before I was ten years old! lol :)

Like you I can do granny squares (with my eyes shut) but my mum used to do all the cotton crochet doilies and they were just beautiful :)

Love your cosy blanket - I could do with that now! :)

Happy Easter hun!

hugs

xxalisonxx

Chrissy said...

Well done Debby,gorgeous cozy blanket..I have one my Grandmother made, need not say how old it is..lol..but I think they are wonderful on the sofa, love your colours..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Dianne H said...

Love those blankets. I used to do them as a teenager - the limit of my crochet too. But we called them Peggy Squares. My grandmother's name was Peg - perhaps that is why we called them that lol.

Desire Fourie said...

Beautiful Debby and I am sure it will become a treasured heirloom.
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Irene said...

Hello Debby

Oh my word such a beautiful blanket with stunning colours.
luv
irene
xxxx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

This is fab Debby! I can crochet but have never done anything this big! If you look on the internet there are loads of sites that can help you with the different stitches! Hugs Susan x

May said...

This is gorgeous Debby, I really must learn to crochet as I would love to make a blanket too... The colours are Beautiful... Hugs May x x x

Diane.W. said...

WOW!It's gorgeous,clever you!!!
They sell for quite a bit too with shabby chic/vintage being popular :) x

Beryl said...

How fabulous Debby. I love crocheted blankets and this one is gorgeous. Great colours. I made about 45 years ago and it's still in use today - on the back of my sofa at present.
Beryl xx

Zippy said...

Lovely crotchet, the blanket looks snuggly and warm! xx

Anonymous said...

Love it, wish I could crochet.....everyone that has tried to teach me has given up!!!! Love S xx

Archies Mum said...

Lovely blanket and really like the colours you've chosen