Well hello my lovelies, so good to have your company today. Yes, especially today as I am almost popping my socks off with excitement and need desperately to share it with someone who gets it. Husband is most certainly not one of those people, he does try I think, but he isn't very convincing. He indulges me in the same way that you would indulge an over excited child who is a teensy bit irritating with their over excitement.
So what am I going on about, shall I come to the point? Well last night just after I had finally settled Little B to sleep, I took up my hook and yarn in an attempt to work through a design idea that had popped into my head whilst I was milk tankering. It was a design for a square that I've been pondering over for a few weeks now, even though it was all quite vague up until last night. Yes, last night, the Vague Idea suddenly went POP!! And there it was, all very clear and exciting and inspiring and no longer vague at all. Ahhh, it was a great moment!
Do you remember when I wrote this post a few weeks ago and I showed you the Wagon Wheel square that I'd made from a pattern in the oh-so-dated granny square book? Well...I really wanted to try and design my own version of this kind of square. I felt sure that with a little effort I could do it, could make a granny circle fit neatly within a granny square. I wanted my version to be a bit denser too, without so many holes and gaps as the one in the book. But more than anything, I wanted to design a square that would be simple to make. I wanted to create an easy pattern to work but one which would still have great visual impact and loads of possibility for colour-play.
And do you know what?
I think I've managed it!!!! I've really gone and done it!!!!!!
Yay for me!!!!
I can't tell you how excited I am about this new design. Yes I am, really, really, really, really, really pleased with it. Really I am! Jeez, I was sooooooooooo excited last night I could hardly get to sleep, my mind was buzzing and quite honestly if I didn't have a needy seven week old baby to care for, I think I would've sat up all night and made dozens of these squares just for the absolute pleasure of it.
So what do you think?? Do you like them?? Oh I do hope so, please tell me you like them?!
The above photo shows the Wagon Wheel square from the book on the left, and on the right is my own "Granny Wheel" square. See how mine is less spokey and holey? I also got rid of the rather irritating 4th round of chain-loops which I didn't much care for in the wagon wheel.
And here is a reminder of the delightfully frightful Hostess Apron which is the inspiration for my next blanket. I'm going to be joining my Granny Wheel squares into rows and linking them with stripes. But in blankety format of course. And in beeeaaauuutiful colours too.
I tell you, I am waaaaaaay beyond excited about all this (hmmm can you tell?) I am fizzing and popping and bursting to get started, but I am still deliberating on which yarn to go for. Can't rush that decision cos it's so important to get it right. Plus I'm also still working slowly but surely on my little zigzaggy StashBuster blankie......but soon it'll be time.
Yes, soon it'll be time for a New Blanket to begin.
Oh Happy DAys!!!!!!!!
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ps Will I be sharing this pattern? Why Yes of course! I do intend to make a full tutorial for my new Granny Wheel square, but not for a little while yet. I'll keep you posted xx
Edited to add :: thank you all so very VERY much for your wonderful and enthusiastic response to my sock-popping hooky excitement! I'm really pleased you like my new creation and I can't wait to get my greedy mitts on a new yarn stash and begin churning these out. It's going to be huge fun, I can just tell :o) xx
((thank you )) again, you lot are the best xx
I would so love to have the pattern for these squares, they are just beautiful. I hope you get around to posting it sometime soon. It would be a great summer project.
Posted by: Laura | April 26, 2013 at 08:31 AM
have you managed to write up pattern for granny wheel squares?
Posted by: Denise in Newcastle upon Tyne | June 13, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Can't wait for the pattern so anxious to try it, you are so creative love the pattern Lucy, Thanks for sharing, Diane Thomas,USofA
Posted by: Diane thomas | May 26, 2012 at 03:51 PM
Im loving your blog and posts, I was just wondering whether you have done a tutorial for this?? I am desperate to create something like this!! have only just discovered the addictiveness of granny squares and would love to try these too. Many thanks for your inspiration!! x
Posted by: Zita | February 06, 2012 at 02:22 PM
Lucy I love your blog and Granny Square design!!!! I love that you're so full of wonderful creative design ideas! Keep them coming and I look forward to your blogs xxx
Posted by: Melanie | January 31, 2012 at 06:46 PM
hi i am moran from israel i jest discover yore blog and it is butiful and so hendy thenkyou
Posted by: moran biton | January 30, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Love you! Thanks so much for the beautiful creations. So lovely and the vibrant colours!!! I enjoy reading all your posts. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Catherine | January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM
hahaha! Fab! Love the edging on the apron though...really reminded me of your candle trim that you made toward the end of 2011.
Tutorial hottly awaited and you've had me looking at creative cotton AGAIN! I'm gonna have to give in and buy some...currently £1.75 at Cucumberpatch (16 balls cost £3.50 shipping)
Good to look back at this Lucy - thanks to you (and your friend) for the reminder xx
Posted by: KayElleC | January 14, 2012 at 09:56 PM
The square is magnificent. Is there any way I can get the pattern? I would be happy to buy it. It is really something.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 13, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Today is a dark and rainy day here in Sweden, but much lighter for me now - after reading yor blog I immediately started on a granny blanket for my grandchild! What a nice and easy pattern! I have never written before but you have also inspired me to making a big Ripple blanket and a caver for an IKEA stool! Thank you!
Posted by: majsan | January 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Hi, i have reading your blog for one year , and started crochetting then.I am from venezuela and crochett is not a popular craft here.I wish i coud make a wheel granny blanket for mi grandson,your crochetting is beutifful, happy and very modern even when it is old fashion inspired.Colours and yarns make the difference. Sorry for my English, hope you can understand it and my gratefulness.Elena
Posted by: Elena | January 02, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Oh my goodness Lucy, I just LOVE all your hookiness ...every single bit of it is smashing !!!
Thank you for such a wonderful blog, heart skippiness on a Tinternet scale of loveliness :-)
Posted by: Fiona | May 09, 2010 at 06:29 PM
aww,hooky hideout,,it takes me back to when i was little!!we used to use sheets and blankets to make these dens!!good times,,,i love your colourful crocheting,,im just working on a granny square blanket at the mo and loving doing it,cheers helen
Posted by: helen welch | April 22, 2010 at 10:22 PM
i adore this wheel pattern SO MUCH! please make a pattern SOOOOON! :-) you do such lovely work.
Posted by: danielle thompson | March 26, 2010 at 08:28 PM
I just wanted to share how wonderful your instructions are! I never thought I could do it until I stumbled onto your website...thank you!
Posted by: Denyelle Klayton | March 24, 2010 at 03:04 AM
I'm trying to learn to make your circle to square and I just can't figure out the join at each row. I haven't crocheted in years and only have your posts to guide me. Can you tell me how I'm supposed to change colors and join and move on to the next row all while it looks good? I'd be ever so grateful.
Posted by: Tina | March 22, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Oh you've spoiled us! Your tutorials are so great and easy to follow! I can't wait to learn how to make this! Also, how do you make your basic granny square? I tried to find a tutorial online, but they don't compare to yours! Thank you!
Posted by: Gelia | March 17, 2010 at 01:42 AM
How clever is that! You go girl! You have made my start of spring even better. Awesome job, and a wonderful blog! :o)
Posted by: Diane | March 16, 2010 at 01:29 PM
What are the instructions for this nice square ? I love your colours !!
Posted by: Gen | March 15, 2010 at 02:58 PM
wow,,what a lovely colourful site you have made,,,yep i am definately feeling inspired to have ago at crochet again,,,its been so long!!i have just discovered knitting socks and was starting to get a bit obsessed with it all!!!!One question??what sort of wool are you using in your projects??it looks so soft and pretty??thanks helen x
Posted by: helen welch | March 14, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Hi attic24, I am so looking forward to your tutorial and pattern, I have been making granny squares with your "bobble" pattern but want to try the new one.. when you have time, please post. Hope spring comes very soon to your part of the world.
Posted by: Kate | March 11, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Oh, and yes of course, they are totally awesome! Yay for you! Indeed! I just this evening completed my first granny square of your flower variety, and am just excited to do more!
Posted by: Juliana | March 02, 2010 at 04:43 AM
When you have the time, could you please make a tutorial for these squares like you did for the flower in the middle squares? I will send you one of my crochet flower pins with freshwater pearls! You can choose at my store; www.julianascreations.etsy.com and look in the accessories section. I can also share the pattern with you. :)
Posted by: Juliana | March 02, 2010 at 04:39 AM
Love, love the granny!!!!!
Posted by: liset | February 28, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Your excited post made me smile. I like your version much better. Looking forward to your new blanket! :)
Posted by: Monika | February 28, 2010 at 12:54 PM