Crochet has given me a lot of pleasure and relaxation over the years.
I have had a lot of happy moments, creating handmade items for myself and others.
When I give a crocheted gift, a part of me goes into it,
selecting the yarn, the pleasure of creating,
the thoughts and feelings I have as I work, it's all part of the fun.
Crocheting granny squares is one of my favourite crochetting jobs.
I like the history behind these squares,
they were the "scrap-craft" of our ancestors.
In years gone by, there was no such thing as throwaways,
yarn scraps became granny squares.
These days , it's all about creating the little squares,
the nostalgic feeling the squares represent
and the cosy feeling that goes with it.
13 comments:
I need to do some granny squares...I have a rapidly developing "Scrap" stash that I "can't" throw away.
How lovely! I'm working on a blanket now made of grannies in a hexagon shape. Grannies are the perfect take-along project. :-)
Dat ziet er mooi uit.Die kleurenkombinatie bevalt me zeer goed
groetjes, Julianna
Trudette,
Wat mooi!! Het doet me denken mijn 'moemoe'. Ze had zo'n groot gehaakt kussen in de zetel, met hetzelfde motief...
Groetjes,
Saskia :)
Yes my mum gave me a blanket she made during the war, its so colourful and it brings such gorgeous memories back for me when I was a little girl. I think your blanket is going to be a treasure for the future. Well done love and hugs Shirleyxxx
Wat een mooie kleurencombinatie! Heel erg mooi. Ik binnenkort weer vierkantjes haken voor een sprei voor Bridget. Ik had er vroeger ook een, door mijn oma gemaakt. Door een Deense of Zweedse blogster dacht ik daar weer aan. Zij had een sprei van helderwit met lavendelblauw, ook heel mooi. Maar mijn dochter wil rose, rood en wit. Ik ga maar eerst op zoek naar mooie kleurtjes. Ik vind het een leuk werkje voor 's avonds.
Groetjes, Collie
Wowww Trudette,dat is prachtig,ik hou daar heel erg van.
Liefs Riet.
Prachtige kleuren, zeker straks als een plade! Wou dat ik daar wat handiger in was ;o)
I love the colors of your grannies!
Something I always come back to making no matter what else I crochet or knit :)
I love the colours you use
My purchases from your Etsy shop have arrived :o) The little bags are Charming and the Rainbow Birdie is Adorable! I just love to look at it.
Thankyou so much
x
Sumea
Great post! I also like giving gifts I've crocheted because it's such a personal process. And I love the way granny squares let me use up yarn remainders too!
I didn't know the history of granny squares, so thank you for that little piece of fascinating history. Your granny squares are gorgeous, love the colours.
Love Vanessa xxx (do you mind if i knit)
I confess I am a crochet fan myself, the best way to releive the guilt of vegging out on the sofa in front of the tv :)
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