Friday, September 14, 2012

Giant Granny Completed!


I finished my giant granny!
Learning to crochet has been a huge challenge for me.
So this was a major accomplishment.


It's not perfect. 
I still have some of that wonky twisting going on.
 But I don't think the wonkiness will matter this winter 
when it's freezing cold outside and I need something to cuddle under.

Someone suggested that I try turning my project around, from front to back,
 between each row.  Have any of you had success doing that? 
 I will try that on my next granny and let you know how it goes.
Yes, I want to make another one!



I used a size  I/9 (5.5 mm) hook and "I Love This Yarn" in soft blue, medium blue, 
turquoise, pistachio, limelight, soft pink, pink, cream and white.
Mine has about 50 rounds and a scalloped border to finish it off.
I used two skeins in the colors I repeated most often, soft blue and white,
but only needed one skein for each of the other colors.


42 comments:

  1. Beautifully made and a lovely selection of colours too. Any wonkiness is embraced and part of its own little history! Sadly I lost ability to crochet years ago - I stopped for a while and erased all skills from my memory banks!
    I hope that life is being kind and warm
    Best wishes
    Jenny

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  2. Congratulations with this beautiful granny square!!!!!

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  3. It looks wonderful! Well Done!
    I love your choice of colours. I have never managed anything this large but I did a cushion cover in a similar pattern and experienced the wonkiness too! And I too was told to work it from the back but havent had a go yet.
    Its still looks wonderful and if you hadnt have said I woudnt have noticed.
    Gill xx

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  4. Love the colors....just wonderful!

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  5. It's really beautiful and will feel so warm and cozy this winter. You should be proud of yourself!

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  6. Your work looks very nice! Such beautiful colors! I made a giant granny once and it was wonky; had never heard to turn it around, but may try it. You wouldn't think something with this many openings would be warm, but they are!

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  7. Gorgeous... it's turned out lovely, the colours look brilliant together. x

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  8. I love the colors and I am sure you will get lots of good "snuggle time" under that quilt.
    My sister crochets all the time and has done a quilt/throw for each one of her 13 grandkids.

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  9. It's so pretty. I do wish I knew how you got that asymmetrical thing going, though. It's WAY cool! :)

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  10. Congratulations! What a cozy blanket. It's simply beautiful.

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  11. The blanket turned out great! I'm sure it will be really warm and cozy during the colder month. :-)

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  12. Es muy bonito. Una gran obra
    Un abrazo
    GRACIAS por no tener palabra de verificación

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  13. It looks great and I love the colors! Congrats on completing your project-enjoy:@)

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  14. Wow . . . look at you! Very pretty! Quite an accomplishment . . .

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  15. Wow, now that was a lot of work! Great job

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  16. Hey Gayle, congratulaitons on finishing your throw. It looks great and you know most of the large granny square type throws I've seen pics of, have that wonky thing happening so don't worry too much ......

    The colours look lovely. So have you got your next crocheted project planned?

    CLaire :}

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  17. Looks beautiful to me !!
    Good job !!
    xoxo

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  18. CONGRATULATIONS!! Your giant granny is gorgeous, the colours beautiful. Well done for teaching yourself to crochet, that's a wonderful achievement.
    Anne xx

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  19. Great job! And I like the colors you've chosen too. It definitely looks like it will warm you this winter!

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  20. Very pretty! Lovely gentle colours that remind me of sea glass and other wonderful things.

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  21. VERY nice, Gayle! I love the colors you chose. I had a few minutes today and spent it on Pinterest. Through a pinner who started following my crochet board, I found the coolest Granny Square...made to look like a log cabin pattern. She used it to make a pot holder, but when I find the colors I would really like to use, I want to try and make an afghan with that pattern. And I'm sure you are right...this winter when the snow is blowing and it is cold you won't care if everything is perfect or not. :-)

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  22. Wow, that blanket is beautiful! The colors are really pretty.

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  23. Oh, it came out so beautifully! I love all the pretty colors!! Great job, and what a treasure to have and cuddle with! xo Heather

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  24. I think it's beautiful. Good Job for just learning to crochet. I love crocheting in the winter months, keeps my legs warm while my hands are busy.

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  25. Beautiful! I love it!

    I want to learn to crochet. Did you have someone teach you or did you teach yourself?

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  26. That came out so beautiful. The colors are great. You did a great job. I love that scallop edging. You are gonna love it this winter!

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  27. Congratulations! Turned out beautiful and I really like the colors.

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  28. Whoo hoo! It's gorgeous! Congratulaitons - you should be proud of yourself. And I'm sure you are!

    xo
    Claudia

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  29. *gasp* Girl.. thats stunning! Now, if you don't point out the imperfection, no one will ever see it! Trust me! You should try your hand at doing little granny squares. I have seen some with an owl, hello kitty... all kinds of different things in the center. It would be a great way to try out some new crocheted stitches too :-)I have a fabulous pattern to make a granny square blanket.. here is a link to a photo of it on my blog: http://cheryl-comfort.blogspot.com/2008/10/show-tell.html You'll have to scroll down to see it-- if you want the pattern let me know and I'll send it to you.
    big hugs,
    Cheryl

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  30. I can't believe you are just learning to crochet-that piece is beautiful. Congrats!

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  31. Yahooo for you...this is way too lovely for words. xoxo Hugs

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  32. Wow! Well done. Not something that I've ever tried (or managed) to do. That will keep you wonderfully cosy this winter and it has such pretty colours.

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  33. What a beautiful crocheted blanket. I can't believe you just learned to crochet. You did an awesome job. I'm wanting to do one soon. I love crocheting when the nights turn cold.

    xo
    Danielle

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  34. For a learner it looks fabulous. I can't knit or crochet.

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  35. I love the colors of your afghan! Great job. You are going to love curling up with that this winter!

    Blessings

    Linda

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  36. So lovely and soft looking, and just my colors. You will be snuggly warm this winter.

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  37. You did such a wonderful job! Just beautiful!

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  38. Hello! I am checking in to thank you for you comment on my blog. Since you were the only one to comment by Friday you should get the book if you would like it. Please email me to let me know where to send it if you would like it. Btw, I love your granny square throw. I want to learn also someday. My email is smash585@earthlink.net

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  39. Doesn't it feel wonderful to have something so beautiful to be completed? It will bring you much joy on cold days! It is so beautiful!

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  40. The colours are so pretty. I've not yet got the knack of crocheting.

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  41. It IS PERFECTLY Lovely and you are so right...a great accomplisment. It's been ages since I've crocheted a granny square, but I've noticed how they have made a huge comeback recently.

    It's actually been ages since I crocheted until just recently when I started my Christmas gifts which are Fleece Blankets that have a crocheted edging. I posted about that a few days ago.

    It's been way to long since I visited your blog. Glad I came today. Hope you'll have a chance to stop by CITexas Gal....it's Fall Ya'll there, too, and I have a crocheted tablecloth you gotta see. Hope to see ya there soon...Sue

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies