Saturday, 19 January 2013

Giant granny square FINISHED!!!

HELLO!
I finished my giant granny square!  
I thought that it was going to be ANOTHER one of those unfinished things that lurk in my basket! ( I say basket, but really it's a foot stool that I shove everything in!)

I was a little unsure about a white boarder, but I had an idea that needed something plain.

!!!!!!!!!!!FLOWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

48 to be precise! 
All made on the inside pegs of my flower loom.
I stitched each flower on using a little yellow bead for the flower center.

I'm a very happy bunny, and am pleased with how it has turned out!





The secret I found to keeping it square is to simply turn. As you finish each round, turn your square over to work the next round. I also joined my yarn on a different corner for every round. I hope that helps anyone thinking of making one too!

Till next time
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21 comments:

  1. Jackie19 January 2013 at 13:02

    It's a beautiful blanket and the flowers around the edge are a really pretty finishing touch ~ love it! :O)x

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  2. Gehaakt met Liefde19 January 2013 at 13:04

    Wow, it turned out gorgeous!! lovely colors and the flowers are a wonderful addotion!

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  3. Amber19 January 2013 at 13:18

    Awesome! It's very cheery and fun!

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  4. Happy in red19 January 2013 at 15:00

    So purty, well done!!

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  5. YarnRoundHook19 January 2013 at 15:40

    Oh, it's gorgeous and the addition of the flowers was inspired!!

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  6. Alison19 January 2013 at 17:19

    Love the blanket & the flowers! Am definately going to steal the flowers idea. I have (way too many) button needing to be used, so will used some of the, as centres.

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  7. Petunia Pill19 January 2013 at 18:44

    Gah! I love it! And those flowers...just the perfect finishing touch!

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  8. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 19:17

    This is soooo pretty! And thanks for that idea of using a flower loom - I got myself one ages ago and I never use it; this is the push I needed! :)
    xo,
    wink

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  9. Soleil19 January 2013 at 22:05

    So lovely blanket! And flowers... very pretty!

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  10. Martina19 January 2013 at 22:33

    wow, it looks so great!!
    xo,martina♥

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  11. homemade@myplace20 January 2013 at 02:38

    Amazing1 love everything about this blanket!!!!
    thank you for the tips!!
    xxx Alessandra

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  12. Unknown20 January 2013 at 11:24

    Wat mooi gemaakt en lekker warm nu!
    Groetjes Tineke
    bollies53.blogspot.com

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  13. Junk Mama20 January 2013 at 21:21

    super cute! Thanks for the tips on keeping it square. I giant granny is on my ever-so-long list of crochet to do's.

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  14. Jemma@athomewithjemma20 January 2013 at 21:46

    Oh my goodness!! Talk about beautiful!! I love your designs and colors! So talented!!

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  15. VLW22 January 2013 at 01:39

    This is a delight! Colors, flowers--perfect. I've never even made a basic granny square before. Is there a formula you use to do this?

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  16. katy tarzia24 January 2013 at 21:24

    Oh my!! its simple beautiful. Now I need one too.

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  17. Handmade@Home7 February 2013 at 00:37

    Hi,Thanks for the tip.I am making one too I am on the 13th row and it is starting to go wonky.How large did you make it.This is my first blanket still learning.
    Karen

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  18. Pammy Sue23 February 2013 at 19:20

    This is totally to-die-for CUTE! Wonderful job. So happy and fun.

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  19. Unknown26 February 2013 at 11:11

    i really love those flowers around the border...it adds so much pizazz!!
    how do you make those flowers?

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  20. Unknown28 February 2014 at 11:13

    Im had to do that to. turning it. but i like having one right side and one wrong side but the uneven wonkey square with saggy ends drove me insane. so i had to turn it each round.

    your blanket is lovely

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  21. aline9 June 2014 at 21:45

    Turning in each round does help to keep it square. I just made one. Did you block your blanket? I am wondering if I should. Flowers look lovely.

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Hugs to you all.
xxx