Pre-Vacation FOs
having half done projects makes me a little anxious. i'm not project monogamous but i don't like to have too many projects hanging around before i start something new. i certainly didn't want to bring an old project on my vacation (which actually starts 2 days from today and not three as i mentioned yesterday. i found out yesterday that my weekly friday meeting has been cancelled -- yay!).
if you're one of my contacts in flickr or a friend in ravelry, this FO isn't going to be a surprise, but if you aren't .... i present to you ....
a giant granny square!!!
my version of the granny square is 34 inches square and is finished off with a simple single crochet edge.
my baby niece needed a spring/summer blanket and so i collected all of my random skeins of sugar 'n' cream cotton and got to work. initially i was going to make a bunch of smaller squares and you know, sew them up, but then i decided that a giant granny would be so much more fun. and less of a pain in the ass.
like for my version of the ripple afghan, i selected the colors at random, without pre-planning, and the sequence of colors never repeat. i used a size I (5.5mm) hook to keep the blanket nice and drapey. i'm really happy with how this turned out and maybe some day i'll make one big enough for a bed.
and LBK (little black kitty) seems to like it too. (by the way, don't be afraid to knit or crochet something other than dishcloths with sugar'n'cream. it's cheap, colorful, easy care, easy to find, and softens over time and washings.)
more FOs tomorrow.
ooooooh! I was thinking of making a baby blanket like this. You just gave me the inspiration I needed. Yours is gor-GEE-ous!
Posted by: Gingi | July 05, 2007 at 04:05 PM
It's gorgeous!!! I might have to make a ginormous one for a light summertime blanket for my own bed. Thanks for giving the a-OK on sugar'n'cream...I've never tried it; always been too hesitant.
Posted by: Katie | July 01, 2007 at 02:22 PM
gah, i love it!! glad you said that about sugar n' cream because i am always hesitant but i have TONS of the stuff.
Posted by: meg | June 22, 2007 at 12:40 PM
I HAVE seen that giant granny square on Flickr and Ravelry, but I am delighted to see it again. It is so lovely. :)
Posted by: Laura | June 21, 2007 at 09:11 PM
So beautiful... I love how all the colors work together.
Posted by: Sara | June 21, 2007 at 03:08 PM
LOL You're so cute! Pre-vacation FOs as opposed to post-vacation ones? :) That blanket is stuffed with some very pretty colors.
Posted by: Felicia | June 21, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Beautiful! I wish to recline on it and get the exact same look LBK has!
Posted by: Scribbles & Bits | June 21, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Oh MAN, I think I like this even more than your Ripple. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | June 21, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Beautiful! While I do use Sugar 'N Cream for dishcloths and not much else, what I don't love is that it's not colorfast. That bugs me a little bit. Have fun on your vacation!
Posted by: Wanda | June 21, 2007 at 09:32 AM
Fabulous pictures, cute cat, and HOLY COW THAT'S A GIANT GRANNY SQUARE!
Posted by: Kristen | June 20, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Oh yay!! I love it - great colors!Thanks for showing it off to those of us who are still awaiting our Ravelry invitations!
Posted by: Kirsten | June 20, 2007 at 11:26 PM
Pretty! cute cat too!
Posted by: Coleen | June 20, 2007 at 10:55 PM
That picture of LBK makes me miss *my* LBK! She's away at "camp" until I find a permanent place to live...
Your huge granny square is pretty awesome. Every granny square should be a huge one!
Posted by: elizabeth | June 20, 2007 at 07:50 PM
That is gorgeous! I want one too. But maybe I should think about finishing the other three blankets I have going on. Hmm.
Posted by: Michelle | June 20, 2007 at 06:00 PM
What a lucky little girl your niece is; that's a beautiful granny square.
Posted by: Julie | June 20, 2007 at 05:47 PM
Brillant! I never thought of making a giant granny square. I think I need one...
Posted by: Cheryl | June 20, 2007 at 05:00 PM
That is excellent! I never thought of a giant granny square! Now I want one...
Posted by: Cheryl | June 20, 2007 at 04:58 PM
And it's even prettier in person!
Posted by: Carole | June 20, 2007 at 04:21 PM
what a great gift! it's really beautiful!
Posted by: melissa | June 20, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Darling!
Posted by: Suzanne | June 20, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Wow, so colorful and pretty!
Posted by: jessica~ | June 20, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Wow! I want to snuggle up in that ...
Posted by: Danielle | June 20, 2007 at 02:48 PM
you are the nicest aunt!
Looks great!
Posted by: kat | June 20, 2007 at 02:38 PM
It's gorgeous! You're my color hero!
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | June 20, 2007 at 02:32 PM
It's BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Adrienne | June 20, 2007 at 02:32 PM
Oooo, I love the colors!!
Posted by: margene | June 20, 2007 at 02:25 PM
That's really cute!
Posted by: Macoco | June 20, 2007 at 02:22 PM
Ooooh, that is neat!
gorgeous colors, so comfy looking, your niece is a lucky girl.
Posted by: Jenn C. | June 20, 2007 at 02:20 PM
Oh wow, it's really beautiful. You seriously make me reconsider my crochet contempt.
Posted by: Tracey | June 20, 2007 at 02:09 PM
So cute! And clever too.
Posted by: Cheryl | June 20, 2007 at 01:53 PM
Ooh, beautiful colors. It looks great and must feel wonderful!!
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube | June 20, 2007 at 01:47 PM