But what even is a Granny Square I hear you cry? And, moreover, why, in the name of all that is holy, is it called a Granny Square? Well, my dear friends, I have some answers. A Granny Square is a square (duh) made of crocheted yarn that starts in the middle and works out and can, as you will see if you patiently read this post, into all MANNER of wonderful motifs, from very simple to the downright wacky. Why is it called a Granny Square? Damned if I know. Probably because who else has the time to sit around crocheting squares? Seriously though, if you know, please let me know in the comments below. Every day is, after all, a school day.
So, the learning bit out of the way, let's look at some pictures. As I mentioned, I got a bit excited when I was doing my pinning yesterday. Some of my pictures were of beautiful, grown-up, muted palettes, like this:
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| Picture from Ravelry |
Some were more complex variations of this grown up style using different sized squares:
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| https://www.flickr.com/photos/26574806@N04/5232013914/in/pool-crochet_afghans |
Then, things got out of hand. Sunflower Granny Square? Er, yes please!
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| http://beacrafter.com/crochet-sunflower-granny-square/ |
How about an owl? An owl?! In frigging crotchet?! To go on a blanket?! Of-bloody-course!
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| http://craftgawker.com/post/2012/11/08/40413/ |
Then, there's this rather tasteful Cath Kitson-esque one, which after seeing the wonderful owls might be a bit of let down.
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| http://sandra-cherryheart.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/painted-roses-blanket.html |
I urge you to look at the rest of the board, and I'm sure you won't be able to resist making an owl granny square. Even if it's only the one to put in a lovely grown-up blanket... There's also an absolutely magic Tetris one. Absolute genius.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, and I'm looking forward to sharing my progress, just as soon as I've decided on my theme.
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