If you're in my Brynwood Needleworks Facebook group, you've seen the post I put up recently with a granny square piece constructed from 2,000 small grannies. Each one was created using sewing thread and a 0.5 size hook. It took the woman two years to construct, and it's pretty impressive.
It reminded me of the few mini squares I started years ago using #12 pearl cotton and a size 1 hook. I seem to remember starting them to use for artist trading cards, or some other small project. These are all I've made (so far), but now it's got me thinking about using them to create a table mat or runner. Not a blanket, for sure! I do have more colors set aside in a plastic divided container, and most of the colors are represented in the squares you see here.
I have a number of other projects that are in line ahead of this, but it would be easy to make a few each night while sitting with Handsome. I really just wanted to show these to my crocheting friends for a little inspiration.
I took it pretty easy yesterday. I'm sorry I didn't respond to the past few posts until last night. Missing Tag hit me all at once, and it just hurt too much to stop to thank all of you for your kind words. Even so, I was in tears as I typed each reply. If you've ever lost a dear pet, I know you understand. It's a hurt that never really leaves. You just learn to live with it. One year out was still to overwhelming for me. Thank you for being there for me, and for all your kind thoughts. I really appreciated reading your memories of him, too.
I think I may start that squirrel today! The spoolies are fun, little projects, but when I'm working on them, I'm totally immersed. It will be fun to see what I can come up with. I'll share more tomorrow.
It was snowing and blowing all day yesterday. I'm hoping for a quieter day today. Even the little girls (the cats) didn't want to go out in it. Bella and Carly didn't mind so much, but they didn't hang around outside any longer than they had to either.
I'm off to take care of all the girls, and then have a little breakfast myself before I get going with my day. I'll be back tomorrow!
These are too cute & would make a pretty runner.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the Squirrel!
They are gathering dried grass & twigs to build up their nests here.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteThanks so much! I'm thinking they might work as a border for a runner, too. (Fewer to make. lol) Squirrel is in Friday's post! They're getting active around here, too. I love seeing them in the yard.
Happy Weekend!
xoxo
Donna
Ooohhhh! Those are pretty little pieces! But, come on, Donna, 😆 I'm never gonna get my sewing/craft room cleaned out... it's like herds of squirrels come bounding through every time I get on here.... oh, look, more ideas and inspiration...and then I go retrieve supplies I thought I should get rid of... it's just hopeless. 😉 Enjoy your creativity today!
ReplyDeleteHi Lois:
DeleteThanks for giving me a giggle today. I know exactly how you feel. I really don't want or need a bigger house, but studio? That's another matter. sigh
Hope you have a great weekend!
xoxo
Donna
I used to crochet doilies but now my hands don't even like contemplating that idea. I love your wee 'grannies' and they're going to make something really special I know. I did see that 2000 square piece and was in total awe, not only over the work itself but the dedication it took to make it.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI haven't tried for a little while, so I just may find out I have the same issue. I sure did when we were still in Florida and I knit once a week. We'll have to wait and see. The gal who did the 2,000 square piece definitely has my admiration. I agree with you completely, girlfriend. Hope you have a great weekend.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: You my friend are quite the enabler. Every day I see something you are creating I just have to think maybe I could/should do that. Then I am reminded of my dedication to my watercolor journey (and all the money hubby has generously invested). My trigger arthritis fingers would no longer allow me to crochet with thread to make those beautiful tiny granny squares. I will enjoy whatever you create with yours! We actually got rain last night. YAY!
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry, dear. I'm guilty as charged. You know how I love group participation. lol I do admire your dedication to one pursuit. I love seeing what you create, too. I understand about your hands. My legs are my kryptonite these days. If I stand too long, they hurt, and if I sit too long they hurt. If I were a horse... (you know the rest). Have a lovely weekend, my friend.
Deletexoxo
Donna
I do crochet, and those minis you have are going to turn into something wonderful, great colors too. I replaced all of my hooks with Furls. Which I can say was all because of you. I remember a post way back. One way or another you enable everyone, and that's a good thing. We had a lot of rain last night, the six inches of snow and ice that was here is gone. My sump pump will run for a month now.
ReplyDeleteShirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteI do love my Furls, too! I'm happy to have inspired you to get them. They're a dream to use. I know I'm an enabler...guilty as charged. We got all that weather, too. It was a sloppy mess today as it was all melting. I know we need the moisture, so I'm sure the farmers will be happy. My rugs, not so much. We're fortunate to be on a hill (with no sump pump needed), so it's all just going to run downhill from here. If you have that much water, I'll pray your sump pump keeps up. Happy Weekend, dear.
xoxo
Donna