Which explains why I thought I'd play with leftover Noro Silk Garden to make samples, showing how crocheting yarn with long color changes makes easy squares, with beautiful color but no need to stop and think about changing colors or make any decisions.
Three squares in, I had to be honest. They looked mushy. The geometry of the granny square wasn't shining through. I ripped out all but that one on the left, above. I switched it, as shown on the right: Changing colors every round, mixing the leftover bits and skeins I have on hand. So much better. I figured I'd make 4 squares. 
But I can't stop. I was away last weekend, took a sweater project that went untouched. But granny squares? Oh yes. I've moved fully into can't stop/won't stop. How serious is it? I am starting to stalk Ravelry for small destashes because my bag o'Noro bits is almost empty. (Do you have any to get rid of? No!just kidding! But..not really..... I mean, I'll use small amounts.....) I'm having a blast with it.
There are just a few spots left . Its fabulously timed to treat yo'self. See you there?
8 comments:
So wish I were going along. I have no silk garden for you, sorry. Try that Kay. I bet she does...
You're going to have a grand time! I know this is a top-drawer knit and crochet weekend, but please do not overlook the lonely acrylic yarn choices for granny squares. (Babies do throw up, etc. on blankets, you know). Lion Brand has this new yarn called "Shawl in a Ball" that also has long color runs and makes FAB squares! Can't wait to see the pix from your weekend!
enthralled with your grannies. scrumptious colors. have a wonderful weekend, the lodge looks simply devine.
Lovely grannies! Great idea as well!
I so, so, so wish I could join you all! It sounds like such a wonderful weekend. As for grannies? Oh, I've been charmed by them since I first crocheted one . . . back in junior high (to make a "potholder vest" . . . remember those???). Since I've sort of lost my knitting mojo for the moment, maybe I should just work on some grannies instead! XO
Oh I wish I had known about this earlier. Mohonk is a fabulous place. I know you all will have a fabulous time.
The blankets are gorgeous.
Now I need a big granny blankie.....
This is good activity make you happy and easy to understand i have made this one its so easy
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