Monday, May 27, 2013

A Learning Granny Square

The granny square is such a wonderful crochet producing many lovely items ... everything from coasters, pin cushions, hats, sweaters, afghans, etc.  In my latest venture in teaching someone to crochet I decided to use the granny but to incorporate the most basic stitches into the same square ... single, half double, double and treble crochet.  (The stitch instructions are at the bottom of this post).

With some eye popping, happy colors and a size I hook ...

Chain 4, join to first chain to form a circle. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
With white, chain 1, two single crochet in circle, *chain 2, three single crochets in circle*, repeat from * to * two more times.  Join to first chain.  Four corners made,  fasten off. 

Join red in any chain 2 space corner, chain 2, 2 half double crochets, chain 2, 3 half double crochets in same space.  In next space, *3 half double crochets, chain 2, 3 half double crochets*, repeat from * to * and join to top of beginning chain.  Fasten off. 

Join green color in any chain 2 space corner, chain 3, 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets in same space.  *In next space, 3 double crochets, in corner space, 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets*, repeat * to *, join to top of beginning chain 3.  Fasten off. 

Join yellow color in any chain 2 space corner, chain 4, 2 treble crochets, chain 2, 3 treble crochets in same space.  *In next spaces, 3 treble crochets in each, in corner space 3 treble crochets, chain 2, 3 treble crochets*, repeat *to*, join to top of beginning chain 4.  Fasten off. 

Join white to any corner space, chain 1, 2 single crochets, chain 2, 3 single crochets in same space.  *In next spaces, 3 single crochets, in corner space 3 single crochets, chain 2, 3 single crochets*, repeat * to *, join to first chain. 

We will always be using the white for the single crochet rows (1st and last) of the granny but will be mixing the color sequence of the red, green and yellow.  We'll be forming strips of different number squares and assemble for a lapghan.  Stay tuned for the finished project!



single crochet = insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch.  You will have two loops on hook, yarn over and pull through the two loops.

half double crochet = yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, (three loops on hook) yarn over and pull through all three loops.

double crochet = yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, (three loops on hook) yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops again.

treble crochet = yarn over hook two times, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, (four loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over pull through two loops again, yarn over and pull through last two loops.

Happy Crocheting!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Memorial Day




Remembering in thought
and prayer those who
 have  and are serving.
Thank you and 
God bless you.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Yarn Dilemma(s)

 

The greengate blanket is now half done, actually more then half done.  Half way was row 85 and then work in reverse.  I'm now 7 rows on the second half and I have to wait as I have run out of the light blue.  With all the yarn I have you would think I would have a light blue tucked away in the stash, but no.  So, a jaunt to Michael's is on the agenda.  Trying to condition myself to go in, get only the blue yarn and leave.  I can do it, I can do it ...  (time will tell!) 

I'm really itching to start the Flower Garden Afghan from the last post.  Let's see if I can hold out another weekend!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

And the hook is moving ...



My greengate blanket is moving along ... now at row 70 ... 85 rows will be half way.  Its pure simplicity and just plain comforting.  Am loving every stitch that is going into this.

Hey Stitchy... ever be it slowly, I am making progress on your CAL.   Lets see, I think I have 15 rows to go.  Its going out today with me to MIL's where along with a good cup of coffee the afternoon will have the steel hook flying.  Right now this is my Sunday afternoon project.

And let me introduce you to the next project to go on hook ...
Flower Garden Afghan ... am trying very hard not to start this one yet, but I'm not sure I will be able to hold out too much longer.   There are just so many amazing patterns.


Wishing you many blessings on this Sunday.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day


 


Blessings and Joy



Friday, May 10, 2013

Finding Fabulous on Friday




 

 
The forecast calls for 80 degrees and mostly sun and I'm on the home front for at least for the morning.  Windows wide open letting the freshness of spring float through the house.  Looking forward to a few hours of quiet solitude, puttering and enjoying the harbor of home and the grace of His presence.  Finding that I don't have to look far to find fabulous.  Simplicity in its finest form.  True blessings. 
 
May your day hold grace and joy...