granny squares – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

It’s Working!!!

This is a project I am completely winging. I started some granny squares years ago and just started making some more about a week ago. Just some really basic squares with fun colors. My husband helped with the design idea. When he’s up for it, he’s got some great ones that I then finagle intoContinue reading “It’s Working!!!”

Basic Granny’s

I started making these Granny Squares a long time ago and I guess I’m finally in the mood to keep going. I think I want to make some kind of cardigan, but I’m just not sure how I want it to come together. Ideas are floating around, but right now I’m just having fun makingContinue reading “Basic Granny’s”

It Is Done- Yippie!!

This is one of the largest projects I have taken on. And I am so grateful I knew to weave ends as I went, instead of leaving it all for the end. It’s going to be sad to see it go, but I’m sure it will be appreciated. Our neighbor got one final mow inContinue reading “It Is Done- Yippie!!”

Pacing Myself

After a couple days of finishing these blocks my right arm is very unhappy from neck to fingertips. I knew better. I should have stretched and rolled frequently, but I was so in the zone. I swore to take a break. For two days I stared at this pile. The most arduous parts completed andContinue reading “Pacing Myself”

The Dangers of Granny Squares

I’ve returned my attention to the afghan I’m making for our neighbor and have been sucked in, despite my protesting joints. With each piece I finish I get closer and closer to putting it all together; to seeing my ever evolving imaginings come into existence. The stacks are nearly complete. Growing taller as the hoursContinue reading “The Dangers of Granny Squares”

Slow and Steady

Two squares done! Ten more to go! All the ends are sewn in because I will not leave them all for the end. It’s exhausting, but I’m determined to have this blanket finished before winter. I’ve got all the pieces for four more squares ready to be crocheted together. I realize I’d have less endsContinue reading “Slow and Steady”

Granny Square Time!

We have a neighbor who has been mowing our lawn all Summer. It has been such a life-saver! And he is so nice about it. He was actually the first person we got to know when we moved in. My husband and I are introverts, especially when we’re struggling. Being social is just more energyContinue reading “Granny Square Time!”

Holiday Granny Squares

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned how much I love Granny Squares, but they are definitely one of my favorite things to make. The repetition, color play, symmetry, and evolving shapes really satisfy my artistic and creative self. They soothe my soul. I do, however, get a bit obsessive. Especially this time of year. I’mContinue reading “Holiday Granny Squares”

Three Granny Squares: Progress is Tough

The farther along I make it with these sweaters, the less time I have to work on them. It’s one thing for the kids to see the squares as I make them. It’s another when I’m stitching them together and it’s starting to look like an actual piece of clothing. So I’ve got some lateContinue reading “Three Granny Squares: Progress is Tough”

Quick Granny Squares, hahahahaha

I’ll just make a bunch of squares for each kid and then simply sew them up and be done. They’ll be really cool, simple, and quick. Riiiiiight. Of course I can’t just make them something with a simple design. I can’t just follow someone’s pattern. Nope. I’ve got to play around with how to fitContinue reading “Quick Granny Squares, hahahahaha”