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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Granny Squares

While recuperating I wanted something fun to do - and this is what I decided.  I remember when I was a kid (yes, indeedy I can remember that far back) that many people had Granny Square Afghans on the back of their sofa.  The afghans were always done in a lighter yarn than worsted, and in deep, saturated colors.  I always wanted one, yet over the years (oh those many years) I never got around to one.  Well, now is the time.


 I used Caron Simply Soft Lite yarn - it really is soft, and has a pretty sheen to it, and I love the colors available.  So with my little crochet hook and my yarn I started off.

 A nice stack of squares.  They are approximately 5" x 5"

 Another stack - love the colors.  .  .






And here is Mr. Lincoln to give us some idea of the size of the little blocks.  I'm not sure how many blocks I need, but I know it is a LOT.  I want it to be big enough to wrap up in, on a cold winter night.

I needed more black yarn and since this yarn isn't carried locally,  I had to place another order.  It has been five days since I ordered and checking the FedEx tracking I see that the yarn has gone from Dallas, TX to Phoenix, AZ in 5 days.  What are they using?  The FedEx Wheelbarrow?  

Have you ever made a Granny Square Afghan?

Fuzzy borders are from Picmonkey - love that program.

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6 comments:

  1. Lynda (Granny K)January 9, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Your squares are so pretty! It's going to look lovely!

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  2. QuiltgalJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I also started crocheting some granny squares in bright colours like yours surrounded in black. I also love that colour combination. I will try to get some picture on my blog in the next few days.

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  3. FranniJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    I always wanted a granny square afgan also. Could never make enough blocks. What I did do was make one huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge granny square about 4 feet x 4 feet and that was the best I could do.

    I do love your colors, I hope the pony express gets your yarn there soon.

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  4. BrowndirtcottageJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    OK....I always said I was going to make one of these some day!! I especially like the black you are using!!

    So glad to see you will still be creating after the quilting has stopped!!

    Hope you are getting better day by day!!

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  5. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Love the colors in your granny squares! It is hard to be patient and wait for a package when you've got crafting on your mind!

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  6. LiliNovember 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Oh my goodness Jo, I am making one right now with all the bright colors and black too! It's my third one, but first one in black. And yes, I am doing it because of one that I remember at my Aunt's house when I was a child. xo

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