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7/29/2012

Explore the World of Granny Squares!

It was a close race. Neck and neck between Granny Squares and Socks right from the beginning. I closed the voting on Saturday evening, and when the dust settled Exploring the World of Granny Squares won by just two votes! This was an event worthy of all the Olympic excitement in the air!

Now that I know what I'll be working on, I need a plan. I have a basic Granny Square dishcloth pattern that I'm going to start tonight. But Granny's are so much more than that, and I really want to learn about them. Where did they come from? How have they evolved throughout history? What can you use them for? After brainstorming this afternoon I decided that I'll do a series. My initial search of the internet turned up about 3,250,000 results when I Googled "Granny Square". And when I searched Granny Square books on Amazon there were 414 results. Clearly there is a lot of information available. My goal is wade through, answer basic questions, experiment with colors and textures, hopefully create some great projects and share the whole adventure with you!

Thanks so much playing along and casting your vote. I'm excited to be part of the Year of Projects community. It's such a fun and encouraging bunch and I can't wait to see what happens next.

That's all for now friends! I'm off to begin my project.
Until next time,
Be blessed and stitch & read with love!

12 Comments

Pumpkin link

7/29/2012 03:00:01 pm

Granny squares have defeated me twice in the past, I'm hoping that your successes will inspire me to have another try. I also really want to know some of the history of the granny square, I'm so excited for this little adventure!

Cathy link

7/29/2012 04:27:59 pm

Wow, over 3 million results, that is indeed something! Look forward to your explorations :-)

Faith link

7/29/2012 06:48:07 pm

good old granny squares, I'll be interested to read your posts off this, there is something so timeless about granny squares that I should think most people would never get bored of them.

Sue link

7/29/2012 10:56:16 pm

Yay granny squares, looking forward to seeing how you use them. It may even inspire me to pick up a crochet hook

Marie/Underground Crafter link

7/30/2012 12:47:06 am

The "classic" granny square pattern was originally published by Weldon's yarn company as a way to use scraps. There are tons of patterns available now, and most crocheters (including me) just refer to any square motif made in the round as a granny square. I love making grannies, and I think you'll have fun with them, too!

Robin link

7/30/2012 11:49:11 am

Thanks Marie! I have come across the name Weldon's of London and the year 1897 as the first time the pattern was in print. I've got my research feelers out - trying to find when/where the term "Granny" was first used (which publication and the pattern they printed with it). Can't wait to see what else I find!

mary link

7/30/2012 12:50:26 am

I think that is one of my greatest problems with Grannies...there are so many choices and so many wonderful projects..that I can't choose one...I keep trying different ones...instead of just clamping down and deciding..

Sara link

7/30/2012 09:05:30 am

I love granny squares. I participated in a few swaps this year. One blogger is doing a 366 granny square challenge this year. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with as well as the history.

7/30/2012 11:52:21 am

I can't imagine doing a Granny a day! I bet I'd be good for a while and then I'd start putting it off. Before too long I'd be looking at a weekend marathon! I've never done a swap, but I bet it was a lot of fun. Who knows - we may end up with one here! Thanks for stopping by.