Year of Projects: Crochet Master Class – Bullion Stitch Blocks, week 3
(This post is part of my Year of Projects: Crochet Master Class
The subtitle of this post should be: Unraveled.
Yesterday, I learned that squares for Heartmade Blessings, the intended charity recipient of my bullion stitch blocks, cannot contain any black yarn. So last night, this:
became this.
I know I didn’t have to pull back the entire block, but I really wanted to use the same group of colors throughout all the blocks. I also pulled back three other partial blocks that I had started in the same color scheme.
The rainbow yarn is a must. I received it in a swap and while I love the funkiness of it, I don’t really know how else to use it. So this morning, I dug into my stash and came up with these yarns.
Much brighter color palette, for better or worse. I'll be pulling back a scrap pet blanket and granny square if needed for this project.
Since this block, the Poppy Bullion Block by Donna Kay Lacey, is so fun to make, I really don’t mind starting over. I do hope to have at least eight 12″ bullion squares to donate at the end of the month, but we’ll see. I still haven’t decided if I will unravel my other bullion block, Hybrid Peas by Margaret MacInnis.
I hadn't added any black to this block yet, but I might want to use the same yarns as the other blocks.
If you are interested in doing some bullion crochet yourself, I discovered that Donna Kay Lacey has a great photo tutorial available as a free Ravelry download. I haven’t tried her technique yet, but I have to believe it works since her bullions are just gorgeous.
I bet you were gutted, but I do like the block without the black too though, the White sits very well against the rainbow colours. I am a fine one for going all guns blazing towards something without reading the small print, I don’t ever seem to learn either!
Hope you have a great week.
Thanks, Faith! I didn’t see it in the original post but I probably should have checked since I know several charities have rules about using black yarn.
Sorry you had to do that, I love black in contrast with the colors. There are so many charities that take squares with black, think I would have donated them accordingly. Later you could make more for this particular charity.
That’s true, Sandy. But then I’d have to weave in the ends
. I must say, they were really easy to unravel since the ends weren’t woven in yet.
Hey I like it even better the second time round! It looks really funky. Ripping out only really bothers me before I start doing it. Once I make the decision and get started it can be quite freeing.
I agree, Minding My Own Stitches. I only dislike ripping out when using one of those yarns that gets easily snagged and is hard to undo.
So sorry for the setback but I do like your new colors every bit as much. Someone will be receiving a bright, cheerful blanket!
*smiles*
Thanks, Kim! These colors are definitely much brighter than the last set!
So sorry you had to “frog” the squares. Oh well there are those projects in life.. It was nice to get to “know” you through your intro post. I have seen you around and follow you but,did not have background. You do awesome work.Love that rainbow yarn… Have a chainy Monday from Tusc. Alabama.
Welcome, mary i! It wasn’t that hard to frog, since the ends weren’t woven in. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words.
It’s really great how you’re so adventurous in crochet! I like how you’re using up scrap yarn for these squares.
Thanks, Kepanie. I think granny squares are the perfect way to use up scraps.
I wonder why you can’t use black yarn? I can see it not being the main color, but a little contrast? Oh, well, I don’t make the rules!
I don’t make the rules, either, Anastacia. Apparently you can’t use black because it signifies mourning (although, some of the blankets are gifted to people who are mourning a loss).