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Pattern (adapted from): Flowers in the Snow
Yarn(s): various worsted weight acrylics I had leftover from other projects
Hook: I (5.5 mm)
Yesterday, it rained all day long. ALL.DAY.LONG. I pretty much jogged to my son’s school (the drizzle was cold and I thought I was late–I wasn’t, which leads me to the conclusion that I need a watch synced to school time) and my Keens are still sad.
ANYWAY. It was the perfect weather for crocheting. My littlest didn’t wake up til 10am (!!!), so I actually got in a solid 2 hours of crochet during the morning.
One of my 25 before 26 goals was to make a big afghan. Um…I have yet to start. I really liked this pattern, but I wanted to see if it would be quicker than making a regular granny square afghan. How would I know?! A pillow!
I started the squares for this on Friday night. I made most of the colored circles through the weekend and got started on the ‘linen’ colored edges as soon as my oldest went to school. I used the method in the pattern for crocheting the edge and joining at the same time. It was surprisingly fast!
After I had the front done (within the 2 hours in the morning), I set to work on the back, using up most of the little scraps I had left. I worked on it throughout the day, finishing up the back by the time my husband came home from work. Thank goodness for grandma, who took the little one before I had to run to school (and get all wet)! I finished putting it together, and did all the weaving in of ends, late in the evening, after all the routine hustle. I just crab-stitched it all together. I like the faux-piping look.
I love projects that use up these little bits of yarn I have! I give a resounding THUMBS UP to this project. Now, I need to figure out my colors for the afghan! I’m thinking various shades of blue and yellow, accented in white.
I think it looks pretty good on my loveseat.
Oh my goodknits! I love this pillow, the colors are amazing!
Thanks, Meg! Having an assortment of little scraps of yarn helps with these types of projects.
Awesome pillow, the colours are so cute. :)
thank you!
That pillow is beautiful!! I must try this method of joining the squares as you go. Nice job!
it’s awesome! I had no idea such a method existed. It makes me think of granny squares in a whole new way.
I love it – it reminds me of my Summer Garden Granny Square throw which I have been working on FOR EVER! I really like using white in my projects as it makes everything look bright and fresh.
I agree! I used this “linen” colorway for the pillow because it’s what I had on hand. I like it’s warmth!
That pattern is GORGEOUS! I love the colors you chose, too. So pretty!
isn’t it so pretty?!
Making the pillow only made me want to make an afghan even more! It’s so simple!
I really like it! The stripey back is excellent :)
Thank you! I didn’t really envision the back in any particular pattern at first. I was glad I decided on stripes.
that pillow is gorgeous! I love the multi colour look. I just taught myself to crochet and really want to make a granny square quilt. I just need to decide on colours.
Deciding on a color scheme is half the fun! Good luck!
once again, you amaze me.
I have no life. :)
Really great project for using up your yarn. It came out quite pretty.
Thank you! It took care of some of the random scraps I had hanging around.
Yes!! This page will be bookmarked as I’m really gearing up to do some crochet projects! I’ve always loved the look of granny squares :)
Me too! My mom taught me to crochet a granny square. I made a blanket for my cat and then turned to the internet to acquire the rest of my skillzz.
I LOVE THIS. I want to make it. Ugh, as soon as my list of projects tires down………. =\
Boy, I know how that goes! When you get a chance, you won’t regret it!
Can I please hire you to be my live in crafter? Or wait, can you hire me to be your live in nanny and I can just pilfer all of your handiwork? You’ll get a free George in the deal!
haha! can we just set up a marriage between our babes? I want to move to Canada. ;)
Hi! Gorgeous covers! Will you be selling these? I’d love a couple!
Hello, Meghan!
Thank you for the lovely comment! Because I didn’t come up with the pattern, I would not feel comfortable selling them. If you want to set up a trade or something, we can discuss that!
Oh afghans! I once started one in middle school that has YET to be completed! D:
I should try this one. I’m so interested in this square joining method.
This pillow looks SO good. I love the faux piping look too.
amazing. i just sew but i do appreciate all the hard work that must go into one of those. well done.
I love this! I’m currently working on a version for my best friend’s birthday present. Can I ask if you went straight from the squares to the crab stitch edging or did you do a round of double crochet first?
Thanks!