Block Party

Still going at it with the granny squares!  I am the s-l-o-w-e-s-t crocheter this side of the Milky Way, though. I'll think I'm being so speedy — until an hour passes and I stop to admire my pile of two. Whatever, I'm having fun!

These granny squares aren't the only blocks I'm working on 'round here! Last weekend my daughter, Marissa, bought me the odd-color yarn needed for a Spirit of St. Louis costume-themed square! And there's an architectural-themed one planned too, but it's going to require coffee, chocolate and Pamprin to figure out the pattern.

I am also working on my first vintage potholder — and by working I mean: I've printed out the pattern. One of the ideas I gave over on A Burning Love For Potholders and Oven Mitts Ravelry Group is to crochet a potholder representing each one of the 12 months -- from holidays to zodiac signs! So I picked a decorative rose potholder for January, a symbol for the Rose Parade!

I'm so happy to have discovered how enjoyable it is working in squares! I love how portable it makes a project! And block ideas keep stacking up, one of which will be knitted, fer sure! That one will also debut yet another "inspired by" theme. I absolutely cannot wait to share the details, but I am going to wait until a few more things are in place.

Good thing I have a lot of crocheting to do while I wait. The I-Can't-Believe-It's-Already-Spring-I-Wish-It-Were-Winter-Again-Blanket needs one-hundred eight squares. At last count, there was eighty-eight to go. So I'm thinkin' it may get done by the end of summer.

 Are you stock-piling supplies and ideas for some good ol' fashion summertime craftiness?

Comments

[I Am Art Blog]

I LOVE all these squares! I want blankets of everything. I love all these color combos you are coming up with.

[isaida]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your squares! I can't wait to see your blanket.

And your craft room is awesome. Love the big window. I want a room like that.

[Akhila]

I love the squares and I love your craft room .Look how neat all the yarn is stacked there. Wish I can come over and crochet with you:) I too make loads of granny squares. Right now I am working on a granny blanket. My friend just told me to pop over here and check you out. loved it already added you to my blog:)

[Ronnie]

Holy nuts, I love these colors you've got going and really your crafting space is just brilliant!

[amy]

I love your squares....they remind me of the granny square afghan my granny made for me! I am thinking of ideas for summertime fun. They may never become anything more than ideas though!

[Truly Myrtle]

I am so loving your squares - my stash isn't as muted though - I don't know what I'd come up with :)
And, look at your sewing room! So neat and organised and clean...I have a corner in the playroom...not so calm!

[Renee]

Oh my goodness, these squares are lovely! The colours, the white border, everything is great. They look worth the time you put into them. Also, loved the peek of your crafting space - beautiful pictures.

[Michelle]

I LOVE the organization of your crafting space. It's so tidy and visually stimulating! It also reminded me of my former intense desire to own a vintage train case... I"m headed to ebay before I forget. :-D

[Knittynutter-Angie]

LOVE your workspace, I want one !!
I am also getting addicted to granny squares and love your colours.

[Deedo]

Just seeing your granny squares makes me want to dig out a crochet hook and yarn! Inspirational pictures and post, indeed. :)

[BellaKarma]

Linda ~ Thanks! And your candy wrapper idea had me contemplating the colors on the Mother's Cookies bag. Thanks.

Isaida ~ Thank you! Yep, I love my cozy crafty corner!

Akhila ~ Thank you so much for dropping by and for the sweet comments!

Ronnie ~ LOL, thank you! I'm sort of shocked that the colors came together the way they did.

Amy ~ Thank you! And I'm so happy it reminded you of your granny's granny square! That's so cool. :)

Truly Myrtle ~ Thank you! But keep in mind that it's just a little corner in a master bedroom -- the corner that stays the most clean and organized. ;-) I was surprised there were enough muted colors in my stash too!

Renee ~ Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind observations. :)

Michelle ~ Thank you! Yes, I am all about visual motivation! I like to keep out and display as much craft-related stuff as possible. And OMG, I need more vintage train cases too.

Knittynutter-Angie ~ Thank you! My little corner has gone through some variations, but I'm liking this current one the best right now. :)

Deedo ~ This makes me so happy! Thank you! :)