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RE: #needleworkmonday :: The versatile Granny Squares
This was such a good read! I too have noticed many crocheted blankets and sweaters in shows and movies now. Most of them do seem to be granny squares.
I have to honestly say I have always seen granny squares as old fashioned and could never bring myself to like or appreciate them. This history you shared helps. It really does make sense of how the name was formed. Maybe it’s the thickness of the yarn and the non matching colors I normally see? But looking at your post I love the hexagon shape with thinner yarn and the circle to granny square! I could see myself doing a pillow out of these. I’m curious to see what you might make from them ;D
Thanks for this background and ideas on granny squaring!
Thank you @crosheille! I enjoyed my research for this post :)
Ah.. you are one of those who dislike them :D But you are right, when the colours don't match or if they look too thick, they are not very appetizing. :D
But when they do, they can be quite an eye pleaser :)
Yes yes, do try the hexagon one. I liked that they are patchworky. The only difference is that you have to take a longer time to work each piece first before being able to patch them :D I have a problem with continuation. I did 2 hexagon and I stopped haha.
Haha yes I agree! There are some that choose the right colors and size and they do look pretty amazing!
Lol, I’d probably do the same thing, stop at the second then move on to something else! 😅