Last summer when I released my Frosty Forest quilt pattern, I was elbows deep in crochet yarn as I was gleefully learning to crochet by watching Lori Holt’s awesome YouTube tutorials. (For the full scoop on how I got started, check out these earlier blog post: “Oh joy! A crocheted granny square!” and “The granny… Continue reading Progress on my Frosty Forest granny square
Tag: Granny Square
Very Gingham Valentine with granny square friends
Last night I fully intended to put away most of my Christmas decorations. My plan was to take down the Christmas tree and other holiday items but leave out some winter greens and twinkle lights. (When you live in Minnesota, you need that indoor pick-me-up until spring arrives.) My plan was foiled the minute I… Continue reading Very Gingham Valentine with granny square friends
Granny square pillow for autumn
A couple of weeks ago I shared photos of two chunky granny squares I made from the same yarn I've used to make my crocheted pumpkins. (Yes, I am totally getting carried away crocheting!) I’ve now joined those two chunky granny squares into a super cute autumn pillow. This little pillow measures about 11” square… Continue reading Granny square pillow for autumn
Chunky autumn granny squares
Last weekend while watching the final days of the Olympics, I began crocheting some additional pumpkins. Both my daughter and a good quilting friend have put in their requests. As I was crocheting, I wondered what a granny square would look like using that chunkier yarn. So, as often happens to me when quilting, I… Continue reading Chunky autumn granny squares
Frosty Forest quilt needs a granny square pillow
Hello quilting friends! I’m popping by to share a “squirrel” moment I had recently. I was getting myself organized for handwork that I could accomplish while watching the Olympics in the evenings. I have four quilts that need binding, so this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some inspiring athletic events and get my work… Continue reading Frosty Forest quilt needs a granny square pillow