Granny Square Day (15 August 2019)

Granny square day is fast approaching on Thursday 15th August. The other night I got home and declared the rest of the evening to making granny squares. I popped a one pot chicken casserole in the over and sat down with my yarn stash of Debbie Bliss merino yarn, perfect.

What better way to finish off a busy day at work than messing about with colour and squishy yarn. I do love a basic granny square, so satisfying seeing a neat stack to be added to a new (on going) blanket project.

Making them during the summer is the best part, because you get to join them and use the blanket ready for the autumn and cosy Sunday afternoons on the sofa watching films or reading a book.

glorious granny squares

This year there are lots of preparations going on in Instragram and Simplycrochet Magazine has a digital booklet full of gorgeous granny squares for you to make. I've added the link for you to check out all the latest designs, and download your own free copy, granny squares have never looked so good.

I know what I'll be doing this weekend, fancy joining me? I'll post some updates over the weekend on my Instagram account. once I've tried out a few designs.

Comments

Elise said…

Sounds like the perfect autumn day to me! Joining granny squares and watching a movie! I also love Debbie Bliss yarn, I currently use a lot of the Baby Cashmerino but would love to try her worsted weight as well. Gorgeous blog! Didn't even know you had one!

10 August 2019 at 06:59

Eight by Six said…

Thanks for leaving a message, I've had my blog for many many years now. The Debbie Bliss range is so gorgeous.

12 August 2019 at 06:45

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