Tuesday, 16 February 2016

I've Started Another Project

I still need to do the edging on both my Cozy Stripe Blanket and my Harlequin Shawl, so naturally I started another crochet project.

I gathered all my cotton yarn together in a basket, got myself comfortable and warm on the couch, and started making some simple, colorful granny squares.
My plan is to make as many squares as I can - with colorful centers and the third round in white - and then seam them all together into a blanket for our master bedroom. Sounds perfect, doesn't it?

This is going to be my long-term, portable, not-too-intense project, one that I can work on while watching TV, answering random questions from the girls, watching swim lessons, waiting for dinner to cook...I'm sure you know what I mean. Plus it will put a considerable dent in my yarn stash, which is always a good thing.
This project is making me very happy already, colorful squares certainly have that effect.

Oh, and did you notice I have sewn in my ends already? Looks like someone has learned her lesson.

I'm joining in the Winter Project Link Party at Thistlebear.
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17 comments:

  1. Leslie Germain16 February 2016 at 13:08

    That will be gorgeous when it is done!!!

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  2. Jane16 February 2016 at 15:09

    Fabulous colours, going to be amazing!

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    1. Crafty Cucumber17 February 2016 at 11:53

      Thanks Jane. The colors are really nice to work with, especially on these grey winter days.

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  3. Lisa16 February 2016 at 21:52

    Those colors are so bright and cheerful. It's going to look so pretty. I am still making my granny squares. I too have learned my lesson to sew in the ends as I go.

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    1. Crafty Cucumber17 February 2016 at 11:55

      I have to be so disciplined to sew in my ends as I go as I am always excited to get started on the next square; but it is worth it, because a while heap of ends at one time is no fun at all.

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  4. Unknown17 February 2016 at 09:17

    I love that last photo. Great composition!!

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  5. Sharon - creativity and family4 March 2016 at 14:36

    Just come over from the link party, I need to get and do my post!! I'm glad I'm not the only one starting new projects, trouble is I'm not getting the others finished! Your squares look so cheerful :-)

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    1. Crafty Cucumber7 March 2016 at 08:41

      Oh I am with you...I have vowed not to start anymore projects until I have finished the ones I have on-the-go. It is hard to do, because starting something new is so exciting, isn't it?

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  6. Christina5 March 2016 at 13:22

    I love granny squares, they are such wonderful building blocks for blankets. x

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    1. Crafty Cucumber7 March 2016 at 08:41

      Granny squares will forever be my favorite...

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    2. mamasmercantile8 March 2016 at 07:21

      Such a great project, love the beautiful colours of yarn.

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  7. Jennifer Hays8 March 2016 at 11:55

    Hi Rachel, thanks for linking up! I love to make granny squares and I'm pretty sure that's what my next blanket will be. I haven't made very many lately and I miss them. I love the bright colors of yours.

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    1. Crafty Cucumber8 March 2016 at 12:59

      Thank you Jennifer...granny squares, especially colorful ones, will always be my favorite.

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  8. Alison14 March 2016 at 07:51

    Hi Rachel, lovely to have found your blog...Granny squares are fab, aren't they! I love the colours you're using.

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    1. Crafty Cucumber18 March 2016 at 09:01

      Welcome Alison, I am glad that you are here. I do love making granny squares...and the brighter the colors the better.

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