I tried to make one of the fabulous crochet blocks from my '201 crochet motifs, blocks, projects and ideas' book by Melody Griffiths on Sunday - I loved the look of this log-cabin patchwork inspired block, so I gave it a whirl . . .
I didn't use the colour scheme, but just had to go with what yarns I have, which are pretty limited! It was a test piece but I'm gonna use it anyway as I want my blanket to look quite spontaneous and experimental. I like the idea of it looking a little like lego blocks, a little 'modern art', a little rustic/tribal - it'll be a mish-mash basically!
I joined the four treble squares to the larger patchwork one as I wanted to see if the idea will actually work, I think I'm going to have some trouble with the treble squares pulling against the straight lines of the log-cabin effect square . . .
. . . back to the drawing board maybe, but I might just carry on and let it 'evolve' hehe! I've very little yarn and I'm thinking of just using the dribs and drabs I have and acquiring odd balls of cheap yarn wherever I can find them, over the next few months. If you want to join up to Pip's project just click here
. . . I'll maybe do a monthly post on the progress of the blanket, when there's something of interest to show! I DO hope to continue learning to make different kinds of granny squares/blocks in between (possibly daily, possibly not!) . . . it's all a bit of fun :D
Alison x
6 comments:
Lovely idea, I started crocheting just last year doing basic granny squares, it was just this week I picked up my 200 crochet blocks by Jan Eaton that I realised I can actually read the pattern!
My first blanket took 120 squares and is huge, my second I made larger squares so only took 80 - this is a house warming present for my son and his girlfriend, my current one is about the same again - for my daughters new home.
Look forward to seeing the progress
That's a lot of squares..... I'm putting off making my many quilt ideas. Not sure until when though :)
Wow, another idea for crochet squares, lovely! Thank you!
Hey Alison all the best with your blanket idea.....love the description of little lego blocks or modern art.
Think a quilt in those colourful squares would be great for a boy.......
You're going to be busy crocheting all those squares , definitely a labour of love if you go ahead with it. But it's something that will be used and love for many years to come.
Decisions, decisions, look forward to seeing which way you got with it.
Claire x
Such a fun project! It's possible the variance of one style granny square versus the other will look cool once it's all done--but then you have to take that risk. Or maybe doing the "plain" squares in the same style, just without all the color will be better? I know you'll come up with something great.
I've never seen a project like this one before, lovely idea. I like those grannies with the flowers on, just 4 of those little squares will make a beaut. cell phone cover for my little $15 Tracfone SVC for seniors that I have to carry around my neck. I like this little phone as it has large keys and letters on the screen and it costs me $7/mnth for service.
My favourite things to make these days are ipad and nook covers with felt birds and giraffe and elephants on. People go made for the cutesy animals.
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