Autumn Granny Squares
I completely forgot to write about this cosy crochet blanket. I finished it before the summer holidays. It got a wash and was then stored away before I realised I should probably show it off a bit and then put it up for sale. Actually, now is a pretty good time to do it because the colours remind me of autumn, and that’s just where we’re heading.
Join As You Go Grannies
Amazingly, for me, this is the first time I’ve used a join-as-you-go method for a granny square blanket. Whilst I’ve done plenty of continuous joins, this is slightly different due to all the colour changes. It looks so much better than if I’d whip-stitched the squares together (which is what I always used to do).
The border is quite plain but I didn’t think it wanted flouncy. Just some crochet scallops between every other cluster. In the alternating clusters, it’s just a UK dc (US sc). To stop it from curling too much, there are chains between them.
There’s something about this blanket I really like, and I’ll be jiggered if I know what it is. Maybe it’s the simplicity of it, or it could be the autumn colour palette. I haven’t quite put my finger on it yet, but it doesn’t really matter, does it? I like it because I do!
The Yarn Colours Used
The colour scheme wasn’t a choice I made; it was determined by what I had left hidden in the cupboard under the stairs. Over the last few months, I’ve been making an attempt to get that down to a more manageable collection. I’m trying to train myself not to impulse-buy yarn too. It’s not working that well, I’ve just transferred my lustings to fabric instead.
Anyway, if you are at all curious about the colours, they are Stylecraft Special DK in: Saffron, Gold, Pomegranate, Petrol, Spice, Parma Violet, Khaki, Spring Green, Magenta and Lavender. It’s deffo less than a ball of each, but I couldn’t tell you how much exactly, as none were full balls to begin with.
It’s a blanket that I wish I’d made bigger. Well, I couldn’t; didn’t have enough yarn stash! I hope that it finds a home…
Tour Of Britain: From Crochet to Cycling
In a complete random change of subject, I popped out to have a very speedy look at the Tour of Britain this morning. This was at the end of my road, just before midday today. I timed it very well; I was out and back home within fifteen minutes.