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My granny tee is finished

You might remember this post from about ten days ago, well I've now finished my 4th granny tee and I'm currently finishing off my fifth one this week that I stared last year (oops).

Indigo Blue came about when I took delivery of my Scheepjes Skies mini skien box (heavy/aran) and I'm in love with this yarn! I was sitting watching a film when I had the sudden urge to crochet another Granny Tee by Sarah (aka annaboos house)

The mini skeins are perfect and I ended up using two boxes plus a larger 100g skein for the sleeves and joining. It has amazing drape and the colours are a subtle shift of indigo that is going to look fabulous over a white t shirt with jeans and flip flops. Perfect partnership and so bang on trend for the tie dye look that's about for festivals for this summer. 

The total cost was around GBP35 not including delivery and I think for a custom made jumper that's not a bad price. I measured it as I added rows then I added side slits to my granny tee, just like my Amma Granny Top I made in silver last summer (pattern link)

I buy my yarn from Lusciously Loopy because the service is first class and I like to support independent businesses. Lynn stocks the Scheepjes Skies mini skein packs and the full size 100g skeins and she's super helpful when it comes to helping customers in the UK and Worldwide. Go visit her web site and have a look at the yarn ranges she offers.

You can watch my progress over on my Instagram account. for my next granny tee and a knitted jumper from the fabulous We Are Knitters (WAK) range. If you click on the log at the top of my blog you can get a discount off your first order, cool eh? Oh and I'm proud to be part of the  #WAKAmbassador 's program

granny tee number 4

showcases the 4 granny tees I've made so far




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mamasmercantile said…
They are beautiful, I bet they are comfortable to wear too.
11 June 2019 at 06:56
Jane said…
That is soooo beautiful! Best, Jane :)
12 June 2019 at 02:03
Lazy Days & Sundays said…
Looks lovely and a really gorgeous colour.

Mitzi
12 June 2019 at 03:42
Jane Airey said…
Beautiful- I love the blue one! Can I ask what size hook you used?
20 July 2019 at 06:05
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