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March 10, 2015

Granny Squares

  I am currently in between projects.  

I do have an afghan that I need to start on for a wedding present but I haven't made it to the craft store yet to pick up the right color yarn. 

I needed something to keep myself busy so I started whipping up grannies in all different colors to use up some of my yarn scraps. 






I'm not normally a big fan of granny squares but when I saw this afghan on Pinterest I fell in love.

This blanket is heavenly.

So much patchy goodness in one blanket is almost too much for me to bear...
Photo source : Pinterest
There's something so primitive and old fashioned about it. 
So much charm...

I tried tracking down the source of the photo to give proper credit but it leads nowhere.  
I'll just go by the photo.  Seems easy enough.  Four rounds on the granny square, last round in white and then join.  

I probably won't finish it anytime soon.  It will be one of those standby projects that will get worked on here and there in between other projects.  Hope mine turns out as nice as this one.

Blessings,
Beca

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23 comments:

  1. Manja A.March 10, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Sehr schöne Arbeit! :-)
    Liebe Grüße, Manja

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  2. Julie's LifestyleMarch 10, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Beca, what a great way to use up your yarn stash! When it's finished it will look beautiful. I too like to have more than one project going at a time. Right now I'm making a granny square cowl that I'm going to donate to our church for their Christmas Crochet Sale. Have a nice week.
    Julie

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  3. Home MeadowsMarch 10, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Great project. I'm in between projects also and have been putting off buying more yarn. I think I'll do a colorful scrap afghan as well. Thank you for the inspiration. I hope you have a great day. Heather

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  4. mamasmercantileMarch 10, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Its beautiful, a wonderful way to use oddments of yarn from the stash. A brilliant go to project...

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  5. Amy at love made my homeMarch 10, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    That is a gorgeous blanket! I am sure that yours will be just as nice!! xx

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  6. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 10, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Granny squares are so satisfying to me because they are so quick to make. I love the eclectic, colorful, scrappy look of the blanket. Yours will be beautiful! Best wishes, Tammy

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  7. NatalieMarch 10, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I have always loved granny square blankets...especially the ones like this that look "quilt-ish). Sadly, I cannot crochet so I've never made one, but it's one of the skills on my "to start to learn this year" list. Thanks for sharing. Great inspiration.

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  8. MlissabethMarch 10, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I like this idea of using white with all the colors in between. I am making a prayer shawl with 2 1/2 inch grannies that make up into what looks like a nine-patch quilt with off-white as the main color. Come to my blog and see, if you'd like. It is a good way to use up yarn scraps.

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  9. MlissabethMarch 10, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I like this idea of using white with all the colors in between. I am making a prayer shawl with 2 1/2 inch grannies that make up into what looks like a nine-patch quilt with off-white as the main color. Come to my blog and see, if you'd like. It is a good way to use up yarn scraps.

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  10. Helen March 10, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    I love the colours of your squares and the edging in white looks stunning, will make the colours pop for sure :) I love having an 'on the go' project where there is no pressure to finish :)

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  11. Tiny Toadstool CottageMarch 10, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Love all the colours together - it will look gorgeous!

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  12. Pam~ Virginia RetroMarch 10, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Love your stack of granny squares. The afghan you found is beautiful. I just got a Learn to Crochet" book from my library. Wish me luck!

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  13. Lucy BowenMarch 10, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Love the squares - the colours go so well together, and what a great way to use scraps.

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  14. creations.1March 11, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    A beautiful granny square afghan!!

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  15. Géraldine B.March 11, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    A wonderful afghan indeed !!! Have a creative day !

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  16. AnnaMarch 11, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Keep going !!!
    Have a fun !
    Anna

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  17. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    I love scrappy granny blankets :) I made one using a blue yarn for the edging but that white one is gorgeous too

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  18. lindaMarch 11, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    I love granny squares and it will be a great way to use up your stash yarn. :) xx

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  19. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 11, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    I like having a project I can work on any time I have a spare minute. And I LOVE the pretty little doll in your banner. I want to get back to making dolls soon! And bunnies! lol Sweet hugs, Diane

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  20. Caffeine GirlMarch 11, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    In between projects? You must have more self-control than I do. My affliction with startitis means I'll never be without a handful of WIPs.
    I have come to appreciate the granny square. The one in the photo is wonderful!

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  21. PradeepaMarch 11, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Your granny squares look very neat. They would make a lovely afghan!

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  22. IrisMarch 12, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    just hopping over from KCCO - I always seem to be drawn to granny squares! What a beautiful cozy blanket they will make!

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  23. Jill at emeraldcottageMarch 13, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    I love this idea for using up scraps. I sorted my scraps basket today - it's a bit full - so this is perfect, thankyou for the idea :)

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