another granny square blanket

Isn't it the best crochet therapy ever? I really do love the simple granny square, a timeless classic. I never get bored with making these and its very satisfying to sit back and look at a neat stack.

A couple of weeks back it was full on granny square production line. Here are some of the photos I took. Currently have 36 joined and another 60+ to make. Its a great project for adding to as and when you feel like it. I like that kind of no pressure kind of project.

classic granny squares

I pick it up and instantly smile and the happy colours. I have a few baskets full of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK plus a whole box under my bed full of new yarn (oops!) Its going to be big, perfect for snuggling up on the sofa. Full of merino yarn which is so soft and machine washable (added bonus). Just need to decide on a nice wide border. I'll be picking this up over the weekend and playing with colours.

My preferred joining method is join-as-you-go because I love the vintage feel of a patchwork blanket. Each square so far is unique and some of the circles are made from previous hat projects, I do love Fyberpsates Vivacious DK.

My current hat is being knitted in the new colour called Burnished, its beutiful. So I plan to add some of that when the hat is finished this month. That will make it two hats knitted in one month.

Comments

Renee said…

Hi there. I love this blanket you’re making. My daughter and I want to make a similar one. Do you have a pattern for the squares? If so, where could I find it? Thanks much! Renee

11 January 2021 at 19:30

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