Granny Squares

January 26, 2017 by adaisygarden

I spend a lot of time in the car,

so I’m always looking for small projects I can do while “just sitting there”. . .
(not driving, btw)

I’ve seen such beautiful crochet “modern-looking” patterns on Pinterest,
that I thought I’d make a bunch of little granny squares
(the only thing I know how to crochet)
and later piece them together in one of those pretty patterns.

I’ve never “pieced together” any crochet squares, so I’m hoping I’ll be able to
figure it out. . . Probably find some help on Youtube tutorials…

The first square I made, I used three colors I had picked out…

But that was too hard and took too much time,
(I wanted to finish it before my grandkids had kids)

so I decided I’d just do each square a solid color and then it might even look more “modern”. (Whatever that means… vintage is new, new is old, retro is back… I’m so confused…)

Any ideas on what pattern I should make?

I used to hate grey, but now I really like it.

Does that mean I’m old? The only people who liked grey when I was a kid were old people.

I guess that answers my question…

I have a stack of each color, and they look so pretty.

Maybe I should make three blankets – one in each color?

I don’t think so. . .

This yarn is super soft and a pleasure to work with.

Let me know if you have any suggestions. Remember I’m new-ish at this. . .
All I know are the stitches associated with a granny square.

A while back, I made my daughter a blanket that was just one huge granny square. It was fun and quick to make and I still love the colors she picked.

Crocheting for me is relaxing. Helps me think and I enjoy the creative side of it.

Have fun being creative today! 🙂

Daisy

Posted in Crafts, Crochet | Tagged Crafts, Crochet | 19 Comments

19 Responses

on January 26, 2017 at 3:55 pm | Reply Laura

I know nothing about crochet, but I do know that your little granny squares are really cute!
I like grey…but then, I’m old. Ha, ha!
- on January 26, 2017 at 11:03 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  haha! You’re not old! They say you’re only old if you think you are!
on January 26, 2017 at 4:30 pm | Reply Debbie

I am of no help with this, but love your creativeness! Blessings!
- on January 26, 2017 at 11:04 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thanks, Debbie! 🙂 Good to hear from you.
on January 26, 2017 at 4:44 pm | Reply apuginthekitchen

I always wished that I could knit and crochet, how lovely and I love the colors.
- on January 26, 2017 at 11:05 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thanks! I learned the basic stitches when I was a kid and my Mom taught me… but recently I re-learned by watching Youtube tutorials. They’re great because you can stop and rewind. haha
on January 26, 2017 at 5:05 pm | Reply kandynolesstevens

Oh Daisy – I just simply love you, your sense of humor, and your blogs! I am with you on the transition to loving gray. The tri-color are cute, but you are right they take forever. They would be cute if you had a few of those to intersperse throughout. I can’t wait to see what you come up with in the end. Kandy
- on January 26, 2017 at 11:07 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Your comment is so sweet! You also made me laugh! So good to hear from you! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and comment 🙂
on January 26, 2017 at 6:09 pm | Reply quilt32

These colors are so pretty together and, yes, I’m sure you’ll find all kinds of help on YouTube.
- on January 26, 2017 at 11:08 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  You’re the expert, Lillian! I love all your projects. 🙂
on January 27, 2017 at 6:43 am | Reply KerryCan

You could look at quilt patterns, those made with square patches, for ideas of how t0 arrange the three colors to make different patterns!
- on January 27, 2017 at 8:52 am | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Yes! I started to pin some of those to get ideas. Thank you! 😊
on January 27, 2017 at 9:21 am | Reply alphabetstory

you could line them up diagonally from corner to corner.
- on January 28, 2017 at 8:05 am | Reply adaisygarden
  
  That’s a good idea 🙂 Thank you!
on January 30, 2017 at 7:59 pm | Reply Tanglewood Knots

Those colors look beautiful together! YouTube is a great place to find ways to put them together, and most of the video tutorials are very helpful for new/beginner crocheters. Search for How to Join Granny Squares and you’ll find a bunch of good ones. I recommend tutorials from Jayda in Stitches, The Crochet Crowd, and Bag-O-Day Crochet. You could join them to make blankets, sweaters, hand bags. I’ve even seen tutorials for making slippers out of granny squares! Good Luck!
- on January 30, 2017 at 10:43 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Great ideas! Thank you 😊
on February 1, 2017 at 9:14 pm | Reply Rhonda Sittig

Hi Daisy– I’m afraid I’m no help (never learned to crochet!!), but I like the white the best!! sweet and clean to wrap up a baby!! Will you show us what you decide when it’s done. (and so smart to use the car time to crochet!! ) I’mabout to launch into a wedding quilt for our Wisconsin daughter Laurel and her John. have to finish by August 12th! Happy crocheting!! hugs hugs.
on February 21, 2017 at 2:10 pm | Reply Create-A-Holic Writer

I love making squares. You can create so many different things with them. Try making an infinity scarf with 2 or 3 rows of squares to your desired length. Right now, I’m working on some really pretty lace squares that I plan to design into a poncho. They’re coming along well so far!
- on February 21, 2017 at 4:12 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Lace squares! It sounds beautiful!