Category Archives: Granny Squares

Granny Squares and their Uses

Posted on 03/07/2014 by monsteryarns

I do love Granny Squares. Their “squareness” always surprises me. Their colour range is endless and most crocheters keep their first wobbly attempt at making one. However their versatility is underplayed. Just a quick scoot around my normal knitty haunts … Continue reading →

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Pie Cushion and the Liebster Award(s)

Posted on 28/08/2013 by monsteryarns

So what does one make on holiday? This was a question in the back of my mind for weeks before we went away. And now the time has come to reveal my creations – this is Project 1. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Pram Blanket for Clever Babies

Posted on 11/07/2013 by monsteryarns

I’ve seen many blogs recently committing and finishing large projects – complex shawls, large throws, blankets and on and  on. I always wanted to make something large. And this is my attempt. Using some lovely summery soft cotton DK in … Continue reading →

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Granny Squares are not Square

Posted on 23/05/2013 by monsteryarns

You may remember that a few weeks ago I came to appreciate Granny Squares for two reasons – I fell in love with a wonderful pattern in Best of Interweave Crochet (23 March) and I went to a Granny Square … Continue reading →

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