crochet truancy

Hi, guys...

I've been a truant, from Pip's Granny Square School.  I feel really bad about it, but you know what happened?  As soon as I started to work on the Granny Square, all of a sudden I got tired of Granny Squares.  They just seem to be everywhere.  So, although I still am totally charged to learn to crochet, I'm a dropout.  (The instructions were awesome over there at Pip's--it's no reflection on her whatsoever.  'Kay.)

Here's what I want to try now:

Innit awesome?  I love it to pieces.  From the incredibly lovely and useful site Pickles, where you can find instructions to make all sorts of totally ace things like this wreath and this string lamp.  But they also have the how-to's for this baby, which they call Puff Granny as a tribute to the granny square ('cause it's crocheted, get it?!)   As soon as I brush up on my very, very basic skills, I'm doing it.  Makin' the puff granny.  They used their own fat & happy brand of yarn, which is disarmingly lovely, but way out of my price range (as is a pack of gum, so I'm not casting aspersions).  I'm thinking I'll use some of this.  Do you think that will work?

I'm so excited.  Let's hope I can follow through!  (If I can just find my size 15 crochet hook, I'm in business.  It could be anywhere.)

Oh, yeah!  And you've got to check out Pickles, if you haven't already.  They have tons and tons of wonderful tutorials--crochet, knitting, crafty, sewing, you-name-it--over on the left side (scroll way down for English).  It's all cool and colorful and fun and they actually look do-able.

Later, 'gators.  See you Monday!

xoxox.

Comments

[AForestFrolic]

Whoa Mama, you are ambitious ;) That site is waaaay cool...checking it out for sure! I haven't tried the granny square yet, but it's on my really long 'want to try it' list, tee hee. I am so slow at knitting and crocheting, ugh. I'm working on 2 scarfs right now and it's taking me forevah! I always love the links you share, thank you and please...keep it up!

Jamie :)

[erinjw]

did you see the puff mama too? i feel a new project coming on...

[Amanda Chea]

The Lion Brand yarn should work for that project. I've used it for several projects and its one of my favorites. Have fun!

[Panorama]

like your blog! it makes me smile!!
I agree, somehow this croche recycles itself in the net. Not to talk about other things that we do...
But what so ever, I love watching it and find inspirasion in it.

[Unni Strand]

And you could use old single socks and socks with holes as a eco friendly filling!

[Amy Hanson]

Unni, that is a great idea--thank you! Who doesn't have lots of lone socks around? And it would give the cushion a nice weight, no? Great thinking! xoxo.

[Penny]

I say go for it! The Lion's Brand yarn looks yummy.

[christina]

ok now I am going to be waiting everyday for you to let us know how this goes with the less expensive yarn - because how cute is that! Also I am wondering how much time it will take to finish that :)

[Amy Hanson]

Christina, I just went and purchased my yarn (I bought orange--that was all my Michael's had--it's going to resemble the Great Pumpkin!) and a new crochet hook (size H, not 15--I'm such a dork). I'm getting started today, but remember that I'm new to this, so not only will I be trying for the first time, but also deciphering my first pattern. Pray for me. (I'll keep you posted!)

[Amy Hanson]

Sorry about the wrong link to the Puff Granny, all. I must've been really out of it last night. All better!

[Christina H]

The Lion Brand Hometown USA is very bulky as well. You may also find that you like to crochet with torn/cut fabric strips! Welcome to the crochet world. I'm sooo addicted and I've never done a granny square. there are so many things so much cooler. You've been to ravelry, yes?!

[Amy Hanson]

Christina, I have not! I'm still so new, I really think I should complete at least one little thing before I go getting distracted...But maybe once I finish a pouf? Oh, yes...! And I agree, there is sooo much out there now to crochet, everyone can find exactly what makes them happy. How nice.