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Monday, March 5th, 2012 | crochet

My pace is slowing down a bit after my initial excitement, mostly because I remembered that crochet is harder on my hands and wrists than knitting is! I’ll have to take it easy.

I’m using a lot of scrappy bits of yarn for my blocks, mostly Koigu KPPPM with some Socks that Rock and random one-off leftover balls in my stash. I did discover that I have enough Koigu semi-solids to knit a striped sweater, so I’m considering not using those in the blanket! Currently my plan is to crochet around each block with cream before joining them together – although I only have 10 blocks so far, so we’ll see what happens.

My most favourite square, so far:

15 Comments to more wool-eater

Tanis
March 5, 2012

Oooh. So pretty! I love the middle one that goes from blue to purple to pink. These would make a gorgeous blanket. Though they look pretty awesome on their own too!

Bonnie
March 5, 2012

I love these. They make me want to learn to crochet.

Katie
March 5, 2012

So fun and pretty! Lots of uses for these – blanket, bag, pillow. Thanks for the inspiration!

Leslie
March 5, 2012

I do hope you release a pattern for these. Btw I absolutely loved the Bender that you made a few months ago.

Elizabeth
March 5, 2012

Pretty, pretty, pretty! How long does it take to make one square?

Dani
March 5, 2012

Great idea Laura! I have so much sock yarn that I could use up on something like this. I have to admit though, I am pretty rusty on crochet. Haven’t touched it since I learned how to knit!

Allison
March 5, 2012

The color combinations on those squares are fabulous! My stash is envious…

Gillian
March 5, 2012

Will you crochet the squares together or do you plan to sew them? I think they will be beautiful and I’m really looking forward to seeing a photo.

Brandi
March 6, 2012

I love the color combinations..very pretty.

KnittingPony (Mel)
March 6, 2012

Wow – what a beautiful pattern! I love the colours so much, especially the first photo

Nicole
March 6, 2012

These are so cute! I can’t wait to see what you end up doing with them

YarnAddictAnni
March 7, 2012

Gorgeous squares. I’ve been working on a granny square blanket in lots of different colours, but all crocheted together with pale lemon. Looks great. Love the look of your squares. Very unusual.

Knittripps
March 7, 2012

Your squares are beautiful. I can’t wait to see how it turns out. I am sure it will be stunning!

Tammy
March 10, 2012

I agree with Leslie! I would love the pattern! The way you blend the colors accentuates the beauty of the it. The final blanket is going to be stunning!