Thank you to all of you for taking the time
to read and to comment!
The pattern
for the dress (in the last post) was in a Finnish sewing magazine years ago (I tried to find it, but somehow
don't seem to find the magazine now), it was just a simple summer tunic; one
seam in the back, bust darts in the front, slightly a-line, no lining. I have
been quilting - a lot before, some might say - and oddly I loved binding the
quilts and how the binding added the final touch. I use bindings to attach the lining
to the outside and to finish the raw edges of the neck and sleeve openings
instead of facings. I have also adjusted the length and the amount of A-line
shaping. In the future I think I will try to make a collar and might try to add
sleeves. This dress is my ongoing project, sort of like a starting point. At
first my main focus was to get the upper part right, so that the neck line and
the shoulder seams and the sleeve openings would be just right. Some have
pockets while others don't. The pattern is very simple and I think that is the
beauty of it, it leaves a lot to the imagination to work with.
If you listen to
the Knitmore girls podcast, you know that they
have "The famous last words" contest ongoing until the US Thanksgiving. Being a child of 60's, having seen all the brown/orange/green granny square blankets in real, made me
sort of dislike the granny square. I could not see the beauty of it, all I
could think of was this color combination that was not my favorite then - I am
saying was not, because strangely enough, tastes change and I am careful about
my words now and brown and orange and green are good colors ...
Anyway, I said
or at least thought that if I ever made a granny square blanket, I should stop
altogether making stuff. Then to my amazement, a parade of beautiful granny
square blankets and other things granny began marching over the screen. I was
speechless, never mind what I said before. I wanted to make granny squares!!
This
little blanket has grown very slowly and it ended up quite small, because I did
not have more of the center square yarn (Kauni two-ply). I only wish I had the
color eye to make these bright and happy blankets I have seen in the web, mine
is quiet and maybe little shy, it is almost like it was saying that I wish I
had the courage (the green squares) to be bright, but all the browns and light
reds sort of hush her down.
The grey/violet socks are finished (hope to get good pictures of them soon),
a new pair has
been cast on (the colors totally off...)and a new bracelet tumbled off the crochet hook. These bracelets are pure joy to make. You could definitely knit the beads - see Betsy's work for some inspiration.
This is all for now. It has
been snowing the whole day, heavy snow with lots of water in it. I better get
out and do something with it. I don't think waiting for it to melt is a good option.
Wool with you,
Lene
Your granny squares are beautiful! I felt as you did and then lately found myself attracted to them. Now you have inspired me to go to my stash and start!
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is beautiful - with a fresh modern look to it! I remember granny squares being more "open" and not as tightly knit as yours...yours are much nicer and warmer!
ReplyDeletePlease look at masondixonknitting.com when you have a minute. Click on "MDK" patterns across the top of their blog and click on blankets. They have some unusual designs that are just beautiful!
And your bracelet that "just fell off your needles"...amazing! The only thing that ever falls off my needles are stitches! You are so very talented - I want to be you in my next life!
Happy knitting!
No no no! Your blanket does not need to look like other blankets! It needs to look like itself. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGranny squares can be beautiful! Your blankie looks lovely and warm.
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud at the idea of waiting till the snow melts. I have such thoughts in March, but not before then :-)
mk
For some other granny squares that will negate all preconceived notions, take a look at the beautiful work this French blogger produces:
ReplyDeletehttp://clothogancho.canalblog.com/archives/2013/10/05/28155064.html
your granny blanket is art! i really like the fine yarn granny blankets i see often. when i sit down to make one, that will be my spring board.
ReplyDeleteim so glad you still take time to share your photos...i love them very much!
be careful shovelling xoxo
Resistance is futile! I am off to Craftsy to learn how to make those wonderful beads.
ReplyDeleteReading your entries and seeing your beautiful work brighten up my gray day! Thank you. :-)
ReplyDeleteI understand how you feel about granny squares. I do, too, although I enjoy occasionally making them! I never thought I'd use the words "elegant" and "granny squares" in the same sentence, but your granny squares blanket is elegant and all grown up. Very tastefully done in your inimitable, lovely style.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is absolutely gorgeous. I am new to crochet, I never loved it until... I saw some granny-blankets. So I took a hook and got started. But yours is... just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour granny squares are beautiful and reminding me that I have a whole bag full of my own just waiting to become something. Hopefully something as nice as yours. :-)
ReplyDeleteEverything that you make has such a beautifully finished look to it. I really enjoy reading your blog and seeing all your crafts. You are a very talented woman.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will always blog. I have been following you for several years and your words are like pearls. I love anything that you write. You are one of the most creative people I have ever come across and I hope you will blog for many years to come!
ReplyDeleteYour crochet granny square blanket is lovely as is all your work.
ReplyDeleteYour work is so very beautiful. Would you please share your granny square pattern? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour work is truly beautiful. Would you please share your granny square pattern? Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteYou need to be a part of a contest for one of the highest quality sites online.
ReplyDeleteI most certainly will recommend this site!
Also visit my web blog - buy instagram followers