I, like a whole lot of crafters I do know, am into a whole lot of completely different crafts. I knit, crochet, sew, do cross sew, even paint on occasion.
I like all these crafts by themselves, however I additionally like it when completely different crafts mix in the identical venture, whether or not that’s actually doing, say, knit and crochet in the identical venture, or taking a motif or design concept from one craft and translating it into one other.
That second case is what’s taking place right here, with these granny sq. cross sew patterns.
Initially designed by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet to be a stitchalong venture, this assortment of granny squares is available in massive and small sizes you need to use for various functions. I like the concept of utilizing the small ones as a border on a venture, or stitching the massive ones to make the entrance of a pillow. You may even mix them in a venture wit a band of the smaller squares between the bigger ones.
Every small sample is nineteen by 19 stitches, which comes out to 1.65 inches or about 4 cm sq., whereas the bigger ones are 39 by 39 stitches, or 3.25 inches/8.2 cm sq..
As designed the sample makes use of 16 colours, as every sq. makes use of 4 completely different colours and there are 4 variation. You should utilize as many or as few colours as you want whenever you make your design.
You’ll be able to seize this free sample from Fats Quarter Store.
And in case you’re desirous about crocheting actual granny squares, try this crochet granny sq. child blanket, which is the right venture to follow the essential approach. Or have a look at this granny sq. dish towel, which has a motif and coloration decisions that coordinate superbly with the cross sew model.
Do you want to mix crafts or do one sort of craft that’s impressed by a unique craft? I’d love to listen to about it!
[Photo: Fat Quarter Shop]
