Hello friends, as promised here's my little update post for my patchwork granny. It's been very neglected in recent weeks, so I decided it was high time I got on with adding to it. It's probably one of the easiest projects to do, a simple 3 round traditional granny square in a block colour, joining as you go. As per usual, I'm super slow at making any major progress on the many UFO's I've got outstanding, but I'm ever the optimist and I shall complete each and every one of them if it kills me.
The more this patchwork grows, the more I fall in love with it. The Stylecraft Special DK I'm using for this & my granny stripe has been a dream to work with, something I didn't think I would say about Acrylic. Having opted for cotton for most of my previous projects, I was unsure how I would get on with it. But so many folks had raved about it, I just had to give it a try. Disappointed I wasn't. It's fantastic value for money, and comes in a great palette of colours.
I've thrown the odd bit of King Cole and Paton's acrylic into the patchwork mix too. Just some spare stash that was sitting idle on my shelf, waiting for the right project to come along, and this was definitely it! It's a great stash buster project. Something to eat up all those left over scraps of yarn. I decided on a 4mm hook for this one, and am happy with the size of each square at 2.5 inches. It's growing, albeit slowly, 156 squares down, and many more to go. Once the granny stripe is out the way, I shall dedicate a lot of time to this. You can gather additional inspiration from these two great examples here & here.
I also have a very neglected Colour Burst Flower Blanket that needs attention. You can see it there draped over the back of the chair above. It's high on my to-do-list, but I just need to replenish my stocks of Rico Creative Cotton before I can press on with it.
Before I disappear, I just want to thank you all for making me feel most welcome here. It's 10 weeks today since I penned my first post, and I'm so grateful to be embraced by all of you. I appreciate the time you take to read my ramblings, and look forward to reading every comment! I feel very fortunate that I can make a small contribution in this wonderful crafting community.......x x x
Ooh continue, it's going to be so pretty. My sis and I hooked one for the beach house and it's lovely, also with Stylecraft.
ReplyDeleteYour patchwork granny is beautiful! Hey, I'm new too :) Love your blog, it's very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSharron, before you know it, the Patchwork blanket will be too huge to carry around! I'm at 640 squares right now. Mind you, still about 400ish to do.
ReplyDeleteFunny that your second project is a sunburst granny... mine is too. I started to join my sunbursts as I go today and am about 1/3 finished. (Baby Blanket).
Love the mantelpiece of your fireplace btw, wish we had something as cosy as a that *sigh* No chance with a toddler, though...
Oh Wow!! That looks beautiful, can't wait to see the finished product!!
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ReplyDeletealso mein Englisch ist fürchterlich , aber ich denke Du kannst es Übersetzten.
Du zauberst wirklich schöne Sachen, so farbenfroh.
Ich habe mich als Leserin bei Dir eingetragen und freue mich mehr von Dir zu lesen.
Ganz liebe Grüsse
Chris
Your work is beautiful so glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteYour patchwork granny is looking gorgeous! There are also less loose ends to weave in with each square being the same colour! I love the finished look so far!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely projects you have on the go. I'm doing a flowers-in-the-snow cushion at the moment. So many colourful ends to weave in on this one!!
It's looking absolutely wonderful! ♥ I'm using Stylecraft for mine too, mostly stash, but I also ordered some colours that are new to me (Silver, Apricot, Cloud Blue and Denim) and I am very happy with that addition!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend and stay warm :-) xxxx
Congratulations on your 10 week anniversary :-) Your blog is wonderful and your crochet is mouth-wateringly beautiful. It fills me with inspiration. Now i just need more hours in the day.......
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It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your blanket!!! I'm hoping to make one also but I'm having to slowly by the yarn for it. I want to use about 20 different colors. Talk about optimism. I'm loving your blog. It's so bright and cheerful. Keep on keeping on and it will be done before you know it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sharon
I think we are thankful that you bless us with all this beautiful crochet.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Meredith
Love, love, love your patchwork blanket. It reminds me of Elmer the Elephant :)
ReplyDeleteYou've done some lovely crochet creations. Thank you so much for sharing with us x
That's looking amazing, can't wait to see it in all it's glory. I use Stylecraft alot and find it perfect for blankets as it drapes beautifully and feels fantastic also it washes really well! I have a blanket on the back boiler at the moment it has about 430 squares, it's going to be BIG!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished blanket. It's looking gorgeous, as is your flower blanket. Thank you for sharing your progress!
ReplyDeleteI have just begun a three-round granny patchwork too and I keep putting it down to work on other projects as it seems so overwhelming. After seeing yours though I'm encouraged to keep going. Yours is so beautiful! Thank you for the bit of brightness in an otherwise cold and Sony week here in the northwestern U.S.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Http://www.betsy-thesimplelifeofaqueen.blogspot.com
Just discovered your blog. Totally love it. Cheeky question, what font do you use? I think its so relaxed and informal. Would love to steal it (Not even sure if thats allowed!) :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Sharron!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all: sorry that I'm not commenting as often as I should, because I really love your crochet and I should let you know that more often! :)
It's funny: I'm also more the cotton yarn fan, but I, too, started working with Stylecraft Special DK recently, and LOVE it! (I think the company should send some free skeins to the people who recommend Stylecraft on their blogs... *gg*)
Anyway, what I wanted to ask you today: Since I really love stopping by at your blog, I was wondering if you'd like to come over to my site and write a guest post for me, introducing your lovely blog to my readers?
I've only started this new series today with the first guest post here:
http://made-in-k-town.blogspot.de/2013/01/meet-jenn-from-color-n-cream.html
and for more info you can check out my introduction:
http://made-in-k-town.blogspot.de/2012/12/guest-posts-2013.html
I'd love to hear from you!
hugs,
Barbara
Hello Sharron...Thank you so much for calling by my blog today and for the kind comments....It's so lovely to be here and I'm a new follower!....I love your Patchwork blanket...the colours mix beautifully together and it will be such a treasure!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week,
Susan x
Don't worry about unfinished blankets :) I feel that blankets tend to become as beautiful (or maybe even more) when they're tucked away for some time (And also, as fervent crocheters we just can't always be content with only 1 project at the time right ;) )
ReplyDeleteLove, Kirsten
aha! lovely to discover that you have a blog! how nice! Heather x
ReplyDeleteHi there I've just found your blog and am in love with your crochet projects - really inspiring. I really want to make a granny square blanket now but know I 'MUST FINISH RIPPLE FIRST' ! Well done on your 10 weeks in blogging, I have only just started but I hope I can make it as interesting as yours as I go on x
ReplyDeleteHi, I love your sunburst blanket ... Stunning. I've just made a granny square blanket but edged them in one colour whilst I was joining them ... In progress piccies can be found at www. toadstooltales.wordpress.com and just writing my next blog to show border pics. I only started my blog in January and so far I'm loving it! Also loving the online support from our gorgeous crafty community. Love reading your blog. Emma x
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