Granny Square Crochet Along Revisited (Week Three)

Another week down and what a great week it was. Lot's of granny squares were completed but as always there could be only one winner for the weekly draw. Congrats to Mary Cyphert Jellison for winning a years subscription to Mainly Crochet. I bet you can't wait to browse through all the wonderful patterns now at your fingertips.

This week we have a copy of the Breezy Shell Skirt pattern up for grabs thanks to Beverly Ross of Cozy Cactus Creations.

The breezy shell skirt is a light skirt that is perfect for summer! The pattern includes instructions for customizing the size and amount of ruffle, so you can make your skirt just as you want it. The skirt looks fantastic solid, or striped, so you can make it for the wearer's personality and style preference. The drawstring waist keeps it up, and helps the fit to last through some growing.

Granny Square Crochet Along Revisited (Week Two)

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I LOVED all the squares from Week One. Such a diverse range of colours. Feel free to join in this week even if you haven't completed week one because you do not want to miss out on entering this weeks draw. You can always go back and complete week one later on.

You can find all the information on this CAL HERE

This weeks draw is for a subscription to Mainly Crochet.

10 Ways To Get The Perfect Finish On Your Crochet Afghan

As I mentioned in the previous post '10 Different Ways to Join Granny Squares' I like to plan ahead with my blankets/afghans. I always have an idea in my head how I would like it to end up and generally they come together pretty well.

Today I thought I could do a roundup of 10 different crochet borders. I hope this will help you plan the end result you would like for your afghan (if that is what you are making with your granny squares from the CAL)

Granny Square CAL (Week Three)

I love checking my Facebook page to see all the Granny Squares that have been entered.

If you have just joined us in this CAL (crochet along) you can get a refresher in week 1, you can also have a look at the squares we worked up last week in week 2.

First of all I apologize for the bad quality photo's. My photos are not that good to start with but it is pouring rain here right now so the photo's had to be taken inside.

Right, lets get started.

7th Granny Square.

http://stitch11.com/stash-bustin-crochet-flower-in-a-square/

To make this square 8 inches you will need to add 2 more rows as follows,

Round 8: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner, ch 1, [*skip 4 st, 3 dc in nxt st, ch 1,* Repeat between * 3 more times. (3 dc ch 2, 3 dc) into corner sp. ] Repeat between [] until you reach the beginning ch 3. Join to top of ch 3 with a sl st and finish off.

Round 9: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner, ch 1. [*3 dc into next ch 1 sp, ch 1* Repeat between * 4 more times. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner] Repeat between [ ] until you reach the beginning ch 3. Join to top of ch 3 with a sl st and finish off. 

8th Granny Square.

http://signedwithanowl.blogspot.co.nz/2012/10/mini-mandala-block-tutorial.html

To make this square 8 inches,

Round 6-9: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3dc) into corner, ch 1. [*3 dc into next ch 1 sp, ch 1* Repeat until next corner. (3 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) into corner] repeat between [ ] until you reach beginning ch 2. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st.

Finish off.

9th Granny Square

http://www.bobwilson123.org/afghans--granny-squares.html

3D Layered Flower

To make this square 8 inches.

Round 4-7: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3dc) into corner, ch 1. [*3 dc into next ch 1 sp, ch 1* Repeat until next corner. (3 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) into corner] repeat between [ ] until you reach beginning ch 2. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st.

If you like to plan ahead like me you might also like to check out last weeks post, 
10 Different Ways To Join Granny Squares

I hope you enjoyed this week and don't forget to post your pictures on my Facebook page for a chance to win a pattern for free.

10. Different Ways To Join Granny Squares

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Since eventually we will want to be joining our granny squares to create a blanket or other item I thought we could do a roundup of all the different techniques so you can plan your blanket. Some of these methods allow you to join as you go which is pretty handy if you are making a large blanket like me.

Note: if any of these tutorials are yours and you would like them removed please let me know :)

1. Granny Join

http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk/2009/06/granny-square-joining-tutorial.html

2. Whip Stitch

http://bunnymummy-jacquie.blogspot.co.nz/2011/06/sewing-granny-squares-together.html

3. Single Crochet Them Together

http://www.knotyournanascrochet.com/2013/08/blooming-roses-crochet-baby-blanket.html

4. Join As You Go

http://myrosevalley.blogspot.ie/2013/02/granny-square-join-as-you-go-tutorial.html

5. Slip Stitch

http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/joining-granny-sqaures.html

6. The Invisible Join 

http://doyoumindifiknit.typepad.com/do_you_mind_if_i_knit/2010/02/joining-up-with-an-invisible-stitch.html

7. Scallop Join

http://gourmetcrochet.blogspot.co.nz/2010/01/scallop-join.html

8. Flat Braid Join

http://gourmetcrochet.blogspot.co.nz/2010/01/flat-braid-join-how-to.html

9. Simulated Braid Join

http://gourmetcrochet.blogspot.co.nz/2010/01/simulated-braid-join.html

10. Chain Join

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4478&lang=us

I have also compiled a roundup of different borders. http://www.knotyournanascrochet.com/2013/04/10-ways-to-get-perfect-finish-on-your.html


Are you still learning to crochet? This class offered by Craftsy and hosted by Vickie Howell will get you on the right track and have you crocheting like a pro in no time. 

Designed to be an introductory course it will guide you through the basic stitches and best of all you will learn to create granny squares and be able to use them in some of the wonderful projects above. Make sure to check it out here Online Crochet Class

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Granny Square CAL (Week Two)

Hi everyone,

I hope you are keeping up alright, I love the squares that were completed last week. And congrats to Ashley C Newton for winning the free pattern.

If you need a refresher on the rules please see week one.

Farm Applique's Giveaway Winner

And the winner is.......
 MELODY SKEES

Could you please email me knotyournanascrochet@gmail.com within 3 days. If I don't hear from you a new winner will be drawn.
CONGRATULATIONS 

Taking a break to work on farm blanket

Since it is so close to Christmas I have decided to take a break from my crochet business and writing free patterns. I am currently taking time to focus on my farm blanket. For those that have no idea what I am talking about I am making a cot sized blanket to enter into the farm show here and writing out the patterns as I go. It is not until February but there is a lot of work to go into it. Here are some pictures to show you the progress.

The patterns are not free but can be found here in my Ravelry Store. Eventually I am hoping to have the whole pattern for sale together but at this stage it is only the appliques.

The ones still to come include:

Farm Truck

Cow

Cat

Crochet Sheep Applique

Farm Blanket - Sheep Block

This it the first block in my farm themed blanket that I am making for the Te Puke A&P show home industries competition. It is currently being tested but the pattern will be available for sale soon. Each block measures 12 1/2 by 11 inches. The sheep measures 9 x 6 1/2 inches. Pattern will be available on Ravelry and Craftsy

Car bobble square chart

To follow the chart start in the bottom right corner. Grey squares are bobbles.

Sc Crochet block done with a 4.5mm hook and dk yarn measurements are:

Width: 7.5 inches

Length: 8 Inches

29 sc across and 32 rows high.

Note: These measurements were taken from the flower bobble square so are just an estimate. This chart has not been tested. Please add finished pictures to Ravelry or send me a photo at kuddlynkute@gmail.com

Special stitches – 5 DC Bobble (B)

Instructions for the Bobble Stitch:

http://crochet.lifetips.com/cat/58302/advanced-stitches/index.html

Bobbles are worked on wrong side rows.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 30, sc in 2^nd ch from the hook, sc across remaining stitches (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Follow chart for remaining rows. 2-32

turtle bobble square chart

To follow the chart start in the bottom right corner. Grey squares are bobbles.

Sc Crochet block done with a 4.5mm hook and dk yarn measurements are:

Width: 7.5 inches

Length: 8 Inches

29 sc across and 32 rows high.

Note: These measurements were taken from the flower bobble square so are just an estimate. This chart has not been tested. Please add finished pictures to Ravelry or send me a photo at kuddlynkute@gmail.com

Special stitches – 5 DC Bobble (B)

Instructions for the Bobble Stitch:

http://crochet.lifetips.com/cat/58302/advanced-stitches/index.html

Bobbles are worked on wrong side rows.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 30, sc in 2^nd ch from the hook, sc across remaining stitches (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Follow chart for remaining rows. 2-32

Sorry about the turle being so close to the edge, turtles seem to be longer than they are tall :)