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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Absolutely gorgeous, Lucy! Love it. Are all the squares completely different. I've tried picking out a few to see if I can see another one the same, but haven't found one yet - bravo to you!
Posted by: Alison | May 14, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Ohhh, wonderful!
Posted by: szecsi | May 14, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Yet another totally awesome blanket! And such lovely photography, too.
Posted by: Lululiz | May 14, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Hi Lucy
You've done it again...made another wonderful colorful throw. I LOVE it!!
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | May 14, 2009 at 02:27 PM
looks lovely lucy, well done!
and i like the pic of you too, cant believe youre 40, def dont look it! x
Posted by: Jennifer McLachlan | May 14, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Beautiful, beautiful! But I hunger for the hexagon blanket in one of your photos. That is soooo lovely! You're very talented. I'm glad I found your blog today!
Jess x
Posted by: Jessica | May 14, 2009 at 12:37 PM
the colors match so well with your round cushion. great job on the shell edging. i always found that edging patterns from book is dull and boring, this is something refreshing. indeed it looks so sweet to be put together.
Posted by: jeane | May 14, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Gorgeous!
I salute you for your persistence!
Posted by: emy | May 14, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Hi there, I love your blog and I hope you dont mind but I've added it to my blogroll on my site.
Take Care
Love Melanie xxxx
Posted by: melanie | May 14, 2009 at 10:45 AM
it looks absoluteyl fab lucy have you seen this thought it was a lovley compliment
http://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/2009/05/attic24.html
Posted by: valerie | May 14, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Hello Lucy
What a beautiful blog. Your photos are exquisite - so crisp and colourful. I will have lots of fun back tracking through your site.
Cheers - Joolz - Australia
Posted by: Joolz | May 14, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Lovin your colour choices...and the way you've displayed it...and the cushion...and...and...the writing....
Posted by: Chrisy | May 14, 2009 at 03:31 AM
Have I commented yet? Oh who cares! It deserves two comments anyway! It's absolutely stunning! So glad I found your blog, which inspired me to start my own blog and start crocheting! Keep up the good work of making beautiful things for us all to see!
Posted by: Stacey | May 14, 2009 at 03:09 AM
its lovely Lucy..YOu always do such a beautiful job..
hugs,
Posted by: lulu | May 14, 2009 at 02:52 AM
Wow - beautiful blanket!
I would also be interested in knowing how many of each color you used.....I'm so inspired - you have fabulous color sense!
Posted by: Cynthia | May 14, 2009 at 02:05 AM
It's absolutely stunning! You are very talented! I love the cushion too!
Posted by: Jess | May 14, 2009 at 02:02 AM
Hi! I discovered your blog fortuitously on Ravelry (linked to your pattern for crochet hexagons, which is wonderful) and I've just spent the good part of an hour perusing your lovely photos and writing. I love love love your pictures... so colourful and happy and inspirational.
Thanks for letting me stop by! I'll be back again for sure-
Leanna
Posted by: Leanna | May 14, 2009 at 01:25 AM
I absolutely love it!! Did you join these squares after you hooked them? I would love a tutorial for sure on how to put it all together and the crochet around the outside (double crochets?) Thank you so much for sharing, so inspiring! Why does yarn have to be so expensive!!
Lori Faeber
Posted by: Lori Faeber | May 14, 2009 at 12:38 AM
just beautiful! x
Posted by: noelle | May 13, 2009 at 11:17 PM
You clever creature.
I'm "flippin'" jealous!
Posted by: freefalling | May 13, 2009 at 10:53 PM
love it, love it, love it!!!
whats next??
carry on crocheting love Jx
Posted by: Janette | May 13, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Absolutely beautiful as always! Love the way the little circles and squares seem to pop out when I look at the pictures of the whole blanket! And the edging is perfect!
Posted by: Kelly | May 13, 2009 at 08:11 PM
It's amazingly beautiful! And it's even more astonishing together with your other lovely creations. ♥ You have an unbelievable sense of blending the colours!
I'm trying to crochet your round pillow, I really appreciate your tutorials, they make my day! You're a great favourite, really!
Posted by: Annelie | May 13, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Hello Lucy
I am having problems posting a comment. I wanted to say how inspired I have been by your blog. So much so that it has made me want toknow how to do crochet. I have joined a crochet class which starts next month. I can't wait! Your blanket is stunning, the choice of colours reminds me of a bed of lupins.
I can't wait to get started on some of the projects you have posted on your blog!!!
Thank you for the inspiration.
Take care
Isabelle x
Posted by: Suzy's Vintage Attic | May 13, 2009 at 07:36 PM
It's gorgeous Lucy! You are a crocheting machine!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | May 13, 2009 at 03:51 PM