I’ve always been addicted to wool. Give me a ball of yarn and a crochet hook and I will happily sit and churn out granny squares, which will then be converted into a blanket, a top, a scarf… the possibilities are endless. My husband is of the opinion that crocheting is for old people – this is, however, no longer so. Thank heavens that the ranks of the needle-crafters are swelling. Wool shops are flourishing and the crochet needle is back with a bang.
I’ve been exploring different crochet projects over the last couple of weeks, since we are currently teaching our Heavenly Haven moms wool-related skills, so that they can make items for reselling.
Teaching always starts with the basic “granny square”. This is a basic crochet square, in one colour or multiple colours (the latter, I think, is prettier). Here is an example:
A step up from the granny square, is the hexagonal:
And then, my favourite – the frilly flower centre granny square (a tad more advanced, but great fun once you’ve mastered it):
The fun with all these squares is that you can complete any number of them, add them together, and have a lovely finished product. Watch this space for some photographs as the project develops!
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These pics look great Jolindy. I have heard that this is a great past time for many people.
Thanks Wade – I love teaching the Haven moms new skills, so I have to learn so that I can teach
Wow! That’s so cool! I really need to take up a hobby (other than work, eat, sleep and shout at kids), but don’t think I have the patience for this. My granny upholstered a whole lounge suite in granny squares in the brightest of green, maroon, yellow and blue. It looked much nicer than it sounds. She also made little cloths and toilet roll holders. My kids have a crochet monkey in the garage too! hehe
I didn’t think I had the patience to crochet, but I actually do. And it is very rewarding to finish a project, and much faster than knitting. You may love it, Lizette! 🙂
Hi.
I’m visiting from the Reciprocal Bloggers group. What pretty crocheting! At least one of my daughters – and maybe both – would love to learn to crochet (and knit and sew), but I have to find a local “tutor” for her, as I myself was never taught. Wish I had been!
Hi Tina – thanks for the visit! I learn more exotic stitches from Youtube tutorials of which there are loads! Can send you some links if you like?