Here lately I have been inspired with all the granny squares I have seen people doing on flickr and ravelry. Needless to say, I had to join in!
Once again the Granny Square bug has bitten me. I am now officially obsessed with cranking out these red and black octagons! I have been wanting to do a granny blanket with black in it for some time. And I do love red!! So I grabbed some yarn from my stash and started putting colors together.
After crocheting up a few of these octagons and laying them out I knew I had the makings of an afghan. I think this is really going to be pretty. I plan on joining my octagons with a tapestry needle and black yarn, it will be a lot of stitching, but I think it will be well worth it. The tones of red along with the one variegated yarn are really pleasing me.
I used Square #31 from the Crochet Motifs book. (I do love me this book!)
I also managed to put some left over Noro to some good use with another Queen Anne's Lace scarf!
I was in JoAnne's Fabrics and saw this book! When I got home I grabbed my new book and a cup of tea, I couldn't wait to sit down and look it over from cover to cover. As I was flipping pages I thought to myself, "this really looks familiar". Well...it should be, because I had a copy of this same book on my bookshelf. LOL!! Can you guess I have a lot of knitting and crochet books??! I could take it back, but I decided a crochet bud will enjoy having this so I am giving it to her. If you haven't had a chance to check this book out, I totally recommend it. It is truly full of inspiration!
I hope everyone has a great week!
I used Square #31 from the Crochet Motifs book. (I do love me this book!)
I hope everyone has a great week!
10 comments:
Awesome granny squares, err...hexagons! The color combo is fab. I have granny square fever myself. Currently working on my third one this year. The 'Crochet Inspirations' book is wonderful, too. I just found this one last week and plan to make a bag. Just need to pick a stitch and yarn! Hope you have a great Sunday, at least what's left of it. :)
I love the soon-to-be afghan's colors!
Dawn: I just love them! I also tend to sew my squares together I dont know why I like it. I just cant seem to get them to lay right when I crochet them together. It will look amazing on your back porch.
So pretty! I love the colors and stitches.
I love your granny squares and would love me some crochet inspiration! Mona at peaceandquilts@gmail.com Thanks!
Stunning. Love the Red and Black. And you know how I feel about that Q.A. scarf pattern. Great with your yarn choice.
That's going to be a fab blanket, sister! Love the red & black.
I know I've already said this, but it bears repeating - You are such a sweetie! The hexagons are looking brilliant. We need to get together soon!
I LOVE the red and black - it looks fantastic. It's just like my wardrobe, too! And when my husband just walked by the screen, he said "wow, that's nice!" Love it so much.
I do so love granny squares and this book looks wonderful can't wait to see what you'll make with it.. colors and shapes...I love your squares too. :)
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