FO Friday: Grannies on parade
I finished up nine granny squares this week to donate to the Crochetlist April charity challenge, the Binky Patrol in Arizona. These were all made with acrylic stash yarns. Since the squares need to be 6 inches, I’ve made minor modifications to each pattern to adjust the size.
The first two grannies are from The Granny Square Book
This is The Jeannine Square. I added another round of single crochet.
This is the Blooming Granny. Both of these patterns also appear in The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet
You may recognize the next square I finished.
I shared this one in my post on Sunday.
This was one of the bullion squares I was working on as part of my Year of Projects goal. I used the first four rounds of the Hybrid Peas pattern by Margaret MacInnis and then added a half double crochet border.
My next block is from Go Crochet! Afghan Design Workbook
I used the Star Power block and added three more rounds. I think this pattern is super cute, and since it doesn’t have a photo in Ravelry yet, I will probably need to make another one. You know, just to do my part 
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The next three blocks have been sitting around in my stash since 2007 and originated from patterns in 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans
The first two blocks were originally intended to be part of a gift for my aunt. I later decided she wasn’t crochet worthy .
This was actually a finished Willow block, but I unraveled a few rounds and then used two single crochet rounds to square it off at 6 inches.
This block started as the Tricolor Square, but it was also too large. I unraveled a few rounds and then finished it with a round of single crochet.
I originally made the next block after I finished the CYC Certified Instructor Program in Crochet to keep in my teaching portfolio. This one started out as the Coffee and Cream pattern.
Once I started going through my teaching materials, I found this partially completed granny square I made during a granny square class last year. I added a few rounds to finish it off.
And, finally, since I tried to make a project from as many of the books in my granny square collection as possible this week , I made this version of Motif 100 from Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs
Overall, these grannies have been nice diversions in a stressful week, where I worked until past 8 p.m. every night (usually 10-11 hours a day). I don’t think tomorrow or Saturday will be any better. But it is comforting to know that I’m slowly dwindling my stash while making something fun for a good cause. Since I’m not making a blanket, I don’t have to stress about coordinating colors. My guess is that these blocks will ultimately make their way into several different Binky Patrol blankets.
Also, thanks to everyone who shared their opinion about where to host a 365 project. The general consensus is that Flickr is the best option since I plan to use a camera and not my phone (Instagram was a close second). Once things slow down, I’ll set up on Flickr. (And yes, I have been taking my daily photos.)
Edited to add: The Galler Yarns blog posted a free pattern of one of my designs today. If you’re looking for a quick gift to go along with a graduation or Mother’s Day gift card, check out the Gift Pocket Bear. You can read more about this critter in this FO Friday post from last year.
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I LOVE the Jeannine Square in Margaret Hubert’s book. It’s my favorite square.
I had a lot of fun with it, too, Kacy! I wouldn’t be able to pick a favorite granny square though
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WOWZERS! You got a lot done for having a stressful week! I love all the cheery colors and the variety of the patterns is GREAT!
Thanks, geeky Heather. I find that crocheting calms me down during times of insanity!
I agree that these probably will wind up in several different blankets, but I think the ones with the matching variegated yarn would be excellent as a center showpiece for one blanket. Love that colorful yarn, and you’ve chosen nice colors to compliment it.
I missed the 365 question, but I would agree Flickr probably is the way to go. It will be interesting to see what happens to Instagram now that Facebook bought it.
Thanks, Snowcatcher. I received the yarn in a swap and it seemed perfect for children’s blankets.
I’m interested to see more about that, too. Instagram just came to Android, so I haven’t used it yet myself, but I’ve heard good things about it.
Ooooo! They’re all so pretty! The first you have pictured is my favorite! It looks considerably unique from the majority of squares I’ve seen posted around the blogsphere!
Thanks so much, Michelle! I wish I could take credit, but you’ll have to give that to Margaret Hubert for writing the pattern
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So colourful, I agree they would make a beautiful centerpiece.
Thanks Samantha!
Those are so beautiful. Oh how I wish I could crochet.
What a nice parade of squares. Love the Blooming Granny especially, but I haven’t entirely decided whether it’s the pattern or that happy variegated yarn!
Haha, thanks Minding My Own Stitches. That yarn is pretty cheerful!
Www, that’s a lot of squares! I love the rainbow yarn especially. It’s a great selection of squares you made
Thanks, Liz! I’m trying to make 25 by the end of next week!
I like what you did with the colors but my favorites where the off-white and brown and tan.
Welcome, Beth. The earth tones are a bit more in my color comfort zone as well
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So many squares – LOVE the colours you chose. Fab projects!
Thanks, Kim S!
all your squares are soo lovely!
Welcome, Pearlin, and thanks for the kind words!
So pretty. I like the blooming granny the best.
Welcome, Dahle, and thanks. I love granny patterns with flowers, too.
Awesomely beautiful squares!!
Lee Ann
Welcome, Lee Ann, and thanks so much! I had a lot of fun making these.