Hello friends! I’m back with another crochet update! Early last month, I shared my newest project: a multi-colored granny square blanket. At that time, I had completed 15 rounds of my very cheerful blanket. Now it is mid-March, and the blanket has more than doubled in size. I’ve crocheted 33 rounds, and I’m loving every stitch of it!
You may be wondering about the smaller granny squares you see in the picture. Well, I had a squirrel moment one evening as I was happily yarning over, round by round. I got to thinking (which is always dangerous) . . . wouldn’t this blanket be cute if it had a border of smaller, coordinating granny squares?
I’ve started to research the best way to go about adding a border of smaller squares that matches my vision. We quilters would call it a pieced border, which can be tricky. But as long as we have a well-written pattern and maintain a proper seam allowance, we can usually be successful! I’m not as confident about my ability to create a “pieced border” on my crocheted blanket, especially without a pattern. I see some crocheters use a “crochet as you go” method. But I have to be honest, that really challenges the way my quilter’s brain operates.
At night as I’m about to fall asleep, I think of different ways I might tackle this project. If worse comes to worse, these smaller granny squares could be joined to make a darling pillow to coordinate with my blanket. But if I’m honest, I hope I’m brave enough to give my vision a whirl.
As Clark Griswold’s mother said to him while she was standing on a snow-covered lawn in her pajamas, staring at a house covered in unlit twinkle lights: “Clark, baby, I can picture it in my mind, and it’s breathtaking.” Friends, I can picture this finished blanket in my mind, and it’s breathtaking!
Have I convinced you yet to give crochet a try? I sure hope so, as I’d like everyone to become as hooked as I am. Thanks for stopping by and reading my ramblings.
~Taunja
Project Notes:
- Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn in sport weight
- Colors: Moon Stone, Axinite, Boulder Opal, Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Mekong, Lilac Quartz, Peridot, Amazonite, Royal Azurite, Morganite (river washed), and Rhodonite Radiance (variegated)
- Where to Buy: Jimmy Beans Wool or Dots Yarn Den.
- Hook: Clover Amour G 4.0mm
You have chosen beautiful colours and it is so very cheerful. Love your vision of smaller ones all around the border. This will be such a treasure, Taunja!
Thanks so much Sigi! We didn’t get as much snow as they predicted, thankfully, but it was still a good day to stay inside and sew and crochet. I feel like I got a lot done! I hope your snow has melted and you will see first signs of spring soon!
Beautiful colors you’ve chosen for your blanket! And I’m sure you will figure out a good way to attach the granny square border. I look forward to seeing the finished blanket!
Thanks so much Barbara! I appreciate your encouragement! I did get one side on yesterday and it magically fit just right! Thank you God for these hobbies we love!!
Beautiful. On vacation think I will try to make it.
Sounds like a fun plan!!
Hi!
Are your yarn bobbins to keep the details of the colors or to use as bobbins?
I use them as a record of colors, like a color swatch. But I also find them useful when I’m auditioning which color to use next on the granny square. I lay them along the edge of the last round I completed, and I can get a good visual of which colors I want to come next! 🙂