Ok. I admit it. I have been seduced by the dark side. After many years of knitting, I have now decided to have a go at crochet. Well, a granny blanket to be precise. It all started a short while ago when I happened upon a blog called Attic24. It was such an explosion of colour that I resolved to try to crochet again. Oh yes, I have tried before but unsuccessfully. I ordered one of the yarns that Lucy recommended from First4yarns. The cotton has been so popular that they have created their own pack called Lucy's Creative Cotton Pack. The colours are much better represented in their photo. Apparently, they have been inundated with orders so I had to wait a while for mine. It arrived this week and here it is.
I enlisted the help of a friend who was very patient with me. She not only showed me how to crochet but also a way of fiddling the ends of yarn in at the same time. It all looks so neat and there is no sewing the ends in.
Here they are. Sunbathing. The idea is to make a nice blanket for the lounge. We live in an old farmhouse that gets quite cold in the winter so it will be nice to have a blanket to snuggle under. I think I will have to buy some more cotton to make the blanket a generous one.
Some individual squares.
This blanket has also been a welcome distraction to the stripey sweater which seems to be taking forever. I am sure my hair is growing quicker than the jumper! I am now half way up the first sleeve so the end is in sight. I hope to get more done this week.
Oh what a coincidence. I met a nice lady today who has promise to show me how to crochet when we will see each other in September. She makes flowers and vegatables. Well done, the squares look fab. Jeanette
ReplyDeleteI love the texture of crochet! I'm glad to see more people giving it a try.
ReplyDeleteThe dark side welcomes you. {mwhahahahaa}
ReplyDeleteBut seriously, your scuares look great, I can't wait to see your progress! I've been working on my blanket now for, what, two weeks, and I think I've made about ten hexagons. Not even one a day, how embarrassing..
Ooooh, the colours are gorgeous and your squares look great! I haven't got very far with my crochet, but think I might have to order the starter set too.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your squares! A granny blanket is the only reason I would learn how to crochet! Sounds like your blanket will fit right in at your farmhouse!
ReplyDeleteLucy's (attic24) site can be addictive. She has some great patterns. Her bag is especially popular. Welcome back to crochet...and see I am struggling with learning to knit...it's all for the socks....
ReplyDeleteOhh lovely squares, lovely colour combinations, you can tell it's going to be a gorgeous blanket. I'm glad you're trying crochet, it can be super fun because it's so quick. It's very tempting to make an explosion of colour myself as soon as I'm done with the all-white!!
ReplyDeleteThe squares are gorgeous, I love the colour combinations and tucking the ends in as you go sounds like a fantastic idea. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeletei love crochet, ive ordered lucys colour pack too been waiting quite a while hoping it will come soon! your granny squares look really colourful, i cant wait to see more of your crochet, fliss xx
ReplyDeleteOh noooooo, the dark siiiiide! I am NOT a fan of crochet, precisely because of the feel (and look) of the resulting fabric. But your squares look fabulous, even I have to admit. Would never have guessed they were your learning squares!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the words of encouragement. I am really pleased with the squares so far. I think this is a temporary, blanket only, blip on my otherwise exemplary knitting record. But the dark side definitely has an attraction!!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! And those colour combinations are scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely! Gorgeous, fun colors. I've thought of learning crochet, just for the blankets. Even a baby blanket takes forever in knitting...
ReplyDeleteOh! I love those colors. And what a wonderful job you're doing. I don't know how to crochet those sweet little squares (yet!)...
ReplyDeleteI think half of Blogland has been seduced by Lucys gorgeous crochet ... I did her ripple. Your grannies look lovely , very pretty
ReplyDeletewow those are amazing for beginner crochet squares, my first attempts were so bad it was hilarious. love the colours, I've admired them a lot on Lucy's blog, that girl has spread crochet colour throughout the world xxo
ReplyDeleteVery nice! When I see grannies, I too am enticed by the dark side! :)
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