Hello and welcome to a colourful Ta-dah crochet-project finale-reveal type thingy!
Yes, today is the day to reveal my finished Circles-to-Squares Throw...woohooo!! I have to admit I am Very VEry happy to be sharing this with you today, honestly, it's a Pleasure Cruise all the way for me today. I've been sat up here in the Attic, sipping coffee from my rainbow striped mug, merrily uploading the photos for this post and my heart has been singing at the very sight of these images.
There is something about a photograph of something one has created that kind of sharpens the appreciation of it, do you know what I mean? The same is true about seeing things in the mirror :: quite often when I need to make a decision about a design or a piece of work, I will lay it out on my bed and look at it in the mirror, kind of sneak up on it from a different angle so to speak. It might sound daft, but it works, trust me. And looking at photographs does something similar, allows a step back, a more objective viewpoint. And it feels delightful to really like what one sees.
I finished this little throw on Sunday evening. Sat in my chair, hooking myself into a quiet frenzy whilst the Little People laughed their way through a film. The final three rows of this little throw forms a pretty shell edging that I designed myself. I had to practice it a little first around the edge of a spare granny square, had to spend a little time hooking and tweaking and frogging and messing with it until I was happy with the design. And I am :: Happy with it!
Yes, it turned out just great. I did manage to take some step-by-step photos whilst I was working this edging and will write a little tutorial for it :: I know that many of you are currently working away on granny square blankets, and all good Granny square blankets need a good edging in my opinion. It absolutely makes the blanket, gives it that final ta-dah flourish.
As you may well know if you've been following the progress of this WiP in recent months, I've used Rowan Pure Wool DK. Just recently I've had several emails requesting specific yarn info for this project, so here, for your information are the details ::
Yarn :: Rowan Pure Wool DK, crocheted on a 4mm hook.
Thirteen colours used in total, as follows ::
Top row, left to right....
041 Scarlet
027 Hydrangea
042 Dahlia
026 Hyacinth
028 Raspberry
039 Lavender
025 Tea Rose
Bottom row, left to right....
032 Gilt
040 Tangerine
019 Avocado
006 Pier
007 Cypress
008 Marine
You can see the start of this project here look, back in mid March, when I first discovered the method of joining-as-you-go. WoW, what a discovery that was!
This throw has been a real pleasure to make.
One Hundred "Summer Garden Squares" (pattern here).
Eight rows of Grannying.
Three rows of shell edging.
Measures 95cm square.
See how beautifully it can be slung around the furniture?
See how drapey and happy it looks?
Looks like it doesn't have a care in the world doesn't it?
So....
....want to see it all laid out?
Laid out flat and pretty?
In all its beautiful squarey, hooky, shell-edged glory?
OK...
here...
it...
is...
Ta-dah!!!!!!!!!!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you like it?
Ahhh good, cos I do too. Yes, I really, really do.
Can you remember I made this throw quite specifically to fling o'er the back of my pale blue Lloyd loom chair?
So here it is, in situ, looking quite lovely with the plumpety-plump round cushion.
Shame about the seat though eh? Its in desperate need of an Attic24-stylie makeover. In fact I've already begun to think about this....
....have assembled together an assortment of fabrics from my modest stash, in order to try and fashion a patchwork seat cover. I've never done anything like this before, never attempted any sort of recovering or upholstery jiggery pokery, so I'm not too sure how it's going to work out. But I am flippin' excited at the prospect of giving it a go. Oh yeah, you betcha.
And here I am look, doing my customary with-crochet pose this morning, feeling quite proud of my hooky creation.
Hmmmm, well would you mind very much if I showed you it again?
Can I, you sure you don't mind???
Oh goody, heeeheee, here it comes.....
Ahhhhhhhh--oooooooooohhhhhhhh-eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now you just need to picture me dancing a little jig all around it.
Oh yeah, both feet still firmly in the Bonkers Camp.
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lovely throw, and that is a fabulous fabric stash. good luck with your next project.
Posted by: P.K. | May 12, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Oh yes i love it!! so much!!
Posted by: lucylaine | May 12, 2009 at 12:18 PM
How gorgeous!
The border finishes off all the pretty granny squares beautifully and the scallop edging is very pretty.
Congratulations!
No wonder you're happy. =]
Posted by: inkberryblue | May 12, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Lucy, está fantástica. Me encanta!. Yo hice un almohadón con los cuadraditos de flores. Tal vez te mande una foto. Un abrazo enorme. Y Gracias. Perdoname que te escriba en español.
Posted by: Andrea | May 12, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Always love the reveal day!! Fabulous blanket!!!
Posted by: Sarah | May 12, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Ab fav gorgeous, what can I say except your an inspiration. Can't wait to see your next project. xx
Posted by: Tania Hrziwnatzki | May 12, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful:-) I've done 3 granny-throws the last 8 months but none with that lovely edging of yours. I have to do that too! Now I'm about finishing one blanket, done after your Ripple pattern.
Thank you so much for letting me in to your colourful world! Very unusual for me to write in english I must say:)
Posted by: Anna-Karin, Sweden | May 12, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: dottycookie | May 12, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Very, very pretty! I love how happy it looks and how happy it makes you!
Posted by: ranette | May 12, 2009 at 01:05 PM
LOL , it's gorgeous - I've nearly finished my cushion cover - I'll show you a pic when it's done. Thank you
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | May 12, 2009 at 01:06 PM
OMG! It is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Tam | May 12, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Refreshment, as always. Thanks Lucy.
Posted by: Angie | May 12, 2009 at 01:07 PM
CLEVER PERSON!!!!!!!!!!! Lovely Lucy as usual!!!!!! When you are covering your chair you should cover it with a cream or white calico type fabric underneath the patchwork to line it. It will give it some stiffness and make is more long wearing and will also stop the original pink cover showing through. How many balls of wool does the blanket actually use by the way?
So pleased you are happy with your lovely blanket. It is truly gorgeous.
Love Emma xxxxxx
Posted by: emma | May 12, 2009 at 01:08 PM
LUCY!!!!!!!! :o)
It's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! WONDEROUS!!!!!!!!!!!
Rainbowness at it's best :o)
I Love it, I really, really, really LOVE IT!!!!!!
BRAVO LUCY!!!!
Am doing a little standing ovation here, jumping, clapping, smiling :o)
XXXXXXX
(((((((super congratulatory hug)))))))
Sumea
Posted by: Sumea | May 12, 2009 at 01:09 PM
This is soooo beeeautiful-inspiering-breathtaking-aaawesom-beau!
Love your blog, it always makes me smile :). Thank`s
Posted by: Sandra | May 12, 2009 at 01:13 PM
coucou
c'est fantastique toutes ces couleurs
du bonheur pour le yeux
de la joie pour le coeur
bravo
Tine
Posted by: Chez Tine | May 12, 2009 at 01:15 PM
WOW, It is absolutely fantastic! I love it! The colours are just amazing!!
Posted by: Kelly | May 12, 2009 at 01:17 PM
You don't happen to REALLY like this throw by any chance do you???? It is gorgous Lucy and it would have made me happy too. In fact it does make me happy it's so cheerful! Looking forward to learning how to do that edging - it finishes it off beautifully.
Posted by: Gina | May 12, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Oh dear, oh dear another beauty to make!
I LOVE IT. Just finished my hexagon blankie (only ends to weave in) but ready to start a new project soon. Was planning on the ripple but can't decide after seeing this little wonder. It looks great.
BTW you're so right on the border it really frames your work and gives it the finishing touch
Posted by: Nathalie | May 12, 2009 at 01:33 PM
Sooo sooo beautiful! I am almost finished my hexagon blanket (thanks to your pattern!) and I love it! I think I might have to make a granny one next! Oh, and I love the cushion you made. Is there a pattern for that too?! he he. I am addicted now! : )
Posted by: Meredith | May 12, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Absolutely beautiful! A real work of art. I love it. Well done! :-)
Posted by: Louise | May 12, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Oh, my! That was FUN! Got my heart beating faster than does my cuppa coffee in the morning. As a newbie to crochet (and an old-bee to knitting), I'm enjoying your inspiration. Many thanks! I'm also looking to "reupholster" some chairs and furniture in our living room - but I'm waiting for them to fall asleep, so I can tackle them with some fabric. Looking forward to your progress in that area too! Thanks for the colorful inspiration!
Posted by: Susan | May 12, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Well, good morning, Beautiful!!! You and your absolutely stunning throw make quite a lovely pair. Your delightful exuberance is very cute and charming. Love your stack of fabrics! I think I spy a couple of 'familiar' fabrics in your pile! Happy patchworking, happy day!!!
Posted by: cathleen | May 12, 2009 at 02:08 PM
It's lovely. As usual, thanks for the inspiration.
Yesterday I started to join my granny squares into a blanket and found out that I managed to make them of 3 different sizes! They differ for 1-2 cm. :-( Maybe you'll make a post on how you manage to make them so even-sized? ;) Ironing didn't help mine.
Posted by: Elena, Moscow | May 12, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Everything just looks so fresh and colorful. I love it!
Posted by: brianna marchaj | May 12, 2009 at 02:17 PM