Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Square Crochet

Hello Lovelies,
literally within minutes of finishing my Kaleidoscope blanket I was off to my Stylecraft stash with my hook. I am officially a crochet addict :0)

Towards the end of a project I always start planning the next in my head. I was yearning for some granny square simpleness.

The lovely Heather at Little Tin Bird  had treated me to a sneak peek of her latest secret project a couple of weeks ago and I loved it ,a LOT ! Heather has finished her baby blanket now...... take a look at it here. Isn't it wonderful . I love the small blocks of colour .Heathers choice of colours is just gorgeous and even better , since it's also made from Stylecraft ,I had a similar selection already.

So that was my main inspiration for my latest project. I've been making these squares for just over a  week now .They are so quick and relaxing to make . I recon I'm about half way to the number needed for my latest  baby blanket.......



I love the look of the squares piled up on my ripple baby blanket ,made back in November last year.
As you can see I've made my squares with a white centre . I'm not sure how much I'm liking it but the plan is to join the squares with white using single crochet(U.K. double ) joining on the front . So hopefully that will make it look better.




I've been wanting to try this way of joining for a while now . Do take a look at Debbie's gorgeous blanket , with squares joined in this way . I love the extra texture it gives.

Trouble is that just today I found this on Pinterest....so now I'm tempted to do a white round of Double (U.K. treble )crochet on each square . Ooooh , dilemmas :0)



Speaking of Pinterest, I've been good and resisted joining so far . I've heard how addictive it can be and I already spend a lot of time online some days. It doesn't stop me looking at other lovelies collections though. Heather has a lovely collection of pins .
But I HAVE to link to Rachel's ....wow , it's huuuge and everything is such great eye candy :0)

Hope you enjoy the links .
Jacquie x
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44 comments:

  1. Kit8 February 2012 at 19:01

    wow!! these are amazing and you have obviously been very busy :o)

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  2. Heather8 February 2012 at 19:02

    ooh you do make me blush!
    I think your new blanket is lovely :)

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  3. pinkgreen8 February 2012 at 19:07

    Wow, there's no stopping you with that crochet hook!! The squares look fab and I can't wait to see what it looks like with the white edging. XX

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  4. Mar8 February 2012 at 19:10

    very very nice
    colours are lovely!!
    congrat!!

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  5. Nicky8 February 2012 at 19:25

    I love it all, I wish I could crochet! Pinterest is very addicting but oh so much fun.

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  6. busybusybeejay8 February 2012 at 19:27

    What inspiration from you and Heather.Great ideas.Not much knitting or crocheting going on here at the moment.We a have a 4 month old kitten!

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  7. VintageVicki8 February 2012 at 19:30

    Its looking good so far :) One of the best things about Stylecraft yarn is the range of colours :)

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  8. Amy8 February 2012 at 19:49

    love the grannies!

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  9. Astri8 February 2012 at 20:20

    I love your blog and I love those white centered grannies. I put white with EVERYTHING! You've been pinned. :-)

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  10. Carol8 February 2012 at 20:27

    Love your grannies. I think Stylecraft is a great yarn and I am using some to make my Roses and Daisies blanket. http://smileattheflowers.blogspot.com/2012/01/back-to-blanket.html
    Like you I've resisted Pinterest, have looked at the occasional link but don't think I'll be joining........ must resist, must resist..
    Carol xx

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  11. Stocki8 February 2012 at 20:36

    Lovely post Jacquie...I was popping about all over the place following your lovely links! I linked to Deb's blanket yesterday too...it is a stunner isn't it! I think yours is going to be finished by the weekend at the rate you are going :)x

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  12. Hillery8 February 2012 at 21:18

    I think this blanket is going to be gorgeous, Jacquie. Can't wait to see your progress.

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  13. Unknown8 February 2012 at 21:42

    Loving your little squares the colours are adorable ;-) Im off to check out your links. dee x

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  14. Sue8 February 2012 at 22:23

    Those little squares are gorgeous Jacquie, I love the white centres they remind me of little flowers. Your pinterest links are gorgeous too.
    I hold up my hand not only am I a crochet addict but a pinterest addict too, such fun!
    I've got two projects on the go, no three projects on the go at the moment, I know carazy!
    ♥

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  15. Hazels Crochet8 February 2012 at 22:52

    Oh I love the simpleness in this one, the colours are gorgeous!!!

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  16. Penny8 February 2012 at 22:54

    I do like your little grannies Jacquie, they remind me of flags somehow. I always want to be brave and use a black or white border in my blankets but somehow always chose beige or grey instead. Black or white always look so great but seem so definite to me. I hope I can pluck up the courage to use them one day. xox Penelope
    ps. I am a bit of a Pinterest addict !!!

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  17. freerangegirl8 February 2012 at 23:54

    So pretty and I love the edging on your blanket. I'm really enjoying your blog, your projects are so inspiring!

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  18. pippa moore9 February 2012 at 02:48

    I have really got into crochet mainly from finding lucy at the attic by accident and then finding your site through her. I don't blog myself but love to tune into other bloggers that craft. (personally i think people would laugh at my stuff however i might give it a go. i just think you and lucy are so talented. It doesn't come that easy to me or maybe i'm just a little impatient. Still making the russian dolls though one of my patients was very impressed and requested one!! i've made about six of them so far and plan to give some away as presents to neices etc. just love them because they're nice and simple for my brain! well I don't think mine was half as nice as yours but I am getting better at them.Just love the stylecraft wool as well its cheap and loads of colours to choose from.Really love your blog too its great very inspiring especially at three in the morning when you cannot sleep gives me something to do!!

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  19. Anonymous9 February 2012 at 05:19

    Hi there, I just started following your blog the other day. It is now 12:14am I should be in bed but had way too much coffee couple of hours ago. I love the way you teach how to do the squares. I love the colors.

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  20. serendipity9 February 2012 at 06:34

    That's going to be a lovely blanket. The white centres seem to make the colours brighter somehow! xx

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  21. Anny9 February 2012 at 07:28

    I so understand your addiction Jacquie as I am also a crochet addict....others just don't understand!!! Your new blanket looks like it will be just gorgeous. As I wrote yesterday what we are making is not just crocheted items but history and memories for our families and friends :)

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  22. Suzanne9 February 2012 at 07:50

    Crochet is a healthy addiction, keeps you relaxed haha. I also have the Pinterest addiction, it is indeed a time consuming thing. Although many great things are found there. Like the squares!

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  23. Sigrun9 February 2012 at 08:35

    Very pretty - what a lot of granny squares!

    Sigrun

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  24. Jackie9 February 2012 at 09:20

    It's lovely Jacquie ~ the colours are great and I think that the white really brings out the colours more too. Looking forward to seeing it progress :O)x

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  25. Rubyred9 February 2012 at 09:30

    Hello Jacquie,
    I love your grannies with a pop of white, the colours are lovely!I think I need me some Stylecraft wool!
    Thank you for the link to my Pinterest, I'm such an addict but I resisted joining for ages! Tons of crochet inspiration and free tutorials, you'd love it!
    Have a lovely day, hope you manage to fit in some crochet time!
    Rachel x

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  26. AnneO9 February 2012 at 10:59

    I actually like the white centers! It's different and a bit quirky (don't know if you write it like that), and that's an element of fun in my opinion! :) Love to see how it ends up as a blanket.

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  27. Iris9 February 2012 at 10:59

    I like the white center and the color combination a lot :) With a white border it will look amazing I think!

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  28. Anonymous9 February 2012 at 12:18

    I love these squares! And I think you shouldn't add another round in white; the raised border will be awesome enough :)
    Can't wait to see it finished!
    xo,
    wink

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  29. Tania9 February 2012 at 13:15

    You know what? I reckon it's time I came out of the closet too. I Am Officially A Crochet Addict. (And I can't believe you just threw all that eye candy in front of me!)...

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  30. ♥ emma bear forever ♥9 February 2012 at 13:21

    Oooo lovely. I love stylecraft double knit yarn, the colours are fabbyastic xx

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  31. YarnRoundHook9 February 2012 at 14:36

    I like the white middles. I wonder if it'd look nice joined with a chain zig-zag like this blanket of Angies... http://www.lemondedesucrette.com/2011/08/25/kaleidoscope-blanket-small-square-and-zig-zag-joining/
    I'm on pinterest and do not find it addictive at all!

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  32. busybusybeejay9 February 2012 at 19:48

    I've applied to oin Pinterest.How long will i have to wait?

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  33. Sandra9 February 2012 at 20:54

    Love these little squares, saw Heather's too and thought those simple blocks of colour were really effective. have been a bit 'off crochet' just lately but you may both be inspiring me back to the hook... x

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  34. Annie Cholewa10 February 2012 at 11:38

    Pretty colours ... but I can see why you're torn about how much white to include, that blanket Sue pinned is gorgeous. Your coloured squares will certainly 'pop' with a nice white border :D

    I don't find Pinterest too time consuming, but I use it mostly just to pin stuff so I can find it again. It's Twitter I'm resisting!

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  35. Anonymous10 February 2012 at 22:57

    Looove the squares! Just dropped in to tell you that I've got an award for you over at my blog! :)

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  36. TwoLuLa11 February 2012 at 03:16

    Hi! Carol and I at TwoLuLa love to visit your blog. It is always so inspiring! We have given you the Versatile Blogger award. Please see our post at http://twolula.blogspot.com/2012/02/we-are-sooooo-excited.html

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  37. Janette...11 February 2012 at 06:05

    Ohh gorgeous, I cant wait to see how it turns out!!! Jxx

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  38. Christina Broad11 February 2012 at 09:26

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  39. linda11 February 2012 at 12:59

    Hi Jacquie I too have given you this award, please visit my blog if you would like to receive it. :)

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  40. Juliejaz11 February 2012 at 16:11

    So pretty! I just had to pin them.

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  41. Unknown12 February 2012 at 11:31

    The squares are gorgeous! I'd have to do the few rows of white. Just love the white/colour contrast. So clean and crisp. lol xxx

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  42. Connys Cottage12 February 2012 at 15:13

    Hello,

    very great colors.I like yoour grannys.

    Greatings send you Conny

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  43. Haak en Smaak12 February 2012 at 22:01

    Oh wow! Great color combinations! Love it!

    Daphne

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  44. Unknown30 May 2012 at 09:24

    Lovely work - just started one for a friend. How many squares/what are the measurements of the ideal baby blanket?

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