At least for right now! I ripped out and re-did the grey granny square and…
Unraveled
Joining in with Kat today for an unraveled post although I’m not sure if I’m allowed to participate since my unraveling is crochet and not knitting. I’m joking . . .
Anyway. I have 2 new granny squares to show you. The first is finished:
And it’s not bad. The start/finish edge is still a little wonky but maybe I can fix that by blocking it. My tension is getting more even and I’m starting to feel more comfortable with the crochet hook. I don’t love the color combo but I went with what I had which is a bunch of skeins of Rowan Handknit Cotton. I think I’m just not great with color theory but I can work on this. Also, I don’t leave weaving in all those ends.
Which brings me to granny square number 2. It’s a work in progress:
And so far it’s all one color. I also tried a different pattern where the chain 2 between granny clusters is eliminated. I sort of like this tighter look and I definitely don’t miss weaving in the ends but it’s wonky at the start and now I can see that I’ve got an extra granny cluster in one of the corners. I will definitely be unraveling this one and then moving forward again.
It’s a process and I’m enjoying it quite a lot right now.
As for reading, I am listening to Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent and I am reading The Grey Wolf with my eyeballs. Both are entertaining and enjoyable.
I hope you are having a successful knitting (or even crocheting) week and that you’re reading something terrific.
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I am really impressed with your colorful granny square! That is a great way to utilize yarn leftovers! Go you for learning this new skill! You are inspiring me to try again at crochet!
You have renewed my interest in crochet. I have been eyeballing the granny square cardigan. It’s so “old school” looking, but I like it, and evidently granny squares are back in style. Who knew?! I think your progress is very good, Carole. A tiny bit wonky, but it would block out, and you should have seen my first knit. My husband said, “what is that”?
I think your squares look great! It’s good to learn a new skill and you’re certainly doing that. My SiL always says that crochet is faster than knitting, so I’m sure you’ll be crocheting like the wind in no time!
Look at you go with the crochet! Mine always look a little wonky, but I find it’s much easier and faster to rip and redo in crochet than in knitting.
I’ve got the audio of Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent on hold at the library. I hear it’s wonderful!
I think your granny squares look great and I really like the colorful one. A good reminder to me to get back to making granny squares (my left over sock yarn is really piling up!!). That Shakespeare book has not appealed to me, but everyone who has read it says it’s great. Maybe I should give it a try…
I am not an expert by any means, but I think your crochet squares look great, especially being your first! There is a way to crochet those ends in as you go. I don’t always remember to do that! I haven’t crocheted in a while, but will be finishing a big colorful blanket from a couple of years ago… for Addie’s graduation present! (!!!)
Started a new job a couple of weeks ago. Half days, but then I pick up the grands a few days a week after school. My knitting time is now severely limited.
That did not prevent me from joining Gauge Dyeworks June Summer Club knit along, or from puchasing the HappyPotamus crochet Pattern by HeidiBears that Ann Hanson from Bare Naked Wools showcased in her recent newsletter. It based on variations of the granny square.
I haven’t crocheted much in years so it will be a challenge to learn new things built on old skills.
Love that you’re enjoying the process..
I think you’re making excellent progress with your grannies, Carole! They’re just so charming and versatile. I always weave my ends in as I crochet, so I highly recommend that. I also think you’d have better results with wool instead of cotton. I know you’re just using what you’ve got around for now (which, of course, I highly support), but I think you’ll notice a difference with wool. XO
Who knew something that looks so simple could be SO HARD! 🙂
Your squares look great!
If you like the colorful but don’t want to weave in ends, how about something like Noro yarns? The yarn does the color change work for you.
Have fun! You’re making me want to try crochet again.