January 28, 2011

Granny Squares

So, after my initial visit to Dottie Angel, where granny is trés chic, I suddenly and overwhelmingly fell for granny squares. Yep.
From Posy Gets Cozy
by Ingrid Jansen
Found on Arian Armstrong's blog {who just happens to have illustrated the Magpie logo}
Via Design*Sponge

I mean, how cool, right? Ok, so here's the crazy thing: I don't know how to crochet. Sure, I can add a simple trim to a sweater, but that's it. I have no idea how to make a granny square. {Bad crafter!}

So, in order to right that wrong, I'm turning to Martha. Where else?
Bookmark c/o Martha Stewart Living
My first project? This gorgeous little bookmark. And if all goes well, there just might be an entire blanket in my future!

Happy crocheting!

9 comments:

Creative Design said...

I'm not fond of granny squares, however, after seeing your posting, I think I have changed my mind! I LOVE the first one!

Jenny Bartoy said...

Amy, so funny you're posting this. I've been working on a post about granny squares as well -- should publish next week on the blog. I was never a big fan of the granny squares, but I recently have become more aware of how cool they can be. I love the stuff you found and will link to your post in mine. Thanks for the inspiration, as always!

Unknown said...

What fab pictures, the granny makes are gorgeous - I love the stool covers x

Unknown said...

Crocheting is easy peasy, and you'll love how fast it coms along!!
Have fun and can't eait to see your creations!

Mama Magpie said...

Thanks everyone! I look forward to your post Jenny!

Corinne said...

Please tell us how this goes - I would love to try this sometime but have never felt brave enough. :)

angie said...

I have had a weird thing for granny squares as of late...I always hated them growing up and all of the sudden I made a cute hat and I've started a messenger bag for my daughter from granny squares...go figure.

Mama Magpie said...

Creative Design and angie, isn't it funny how our tastes change? I think sometimes just seeing how someone else has interpreted something can do it for me. Like that blanket! Who knew granny squares could be so lovely? ;)

Jessica said...

Granny Squares we're the first thing I ever learned to crochet! SO this bookmark is a great place to start :) I know from a lot of experience, my own as well, that people are sometimes put off by the multi colouredness of this type of a blanket...but squares can be made with 1 colour and sewn together to make a solid colour blanket...there's a versatility here that is often overlooked - Have fun!