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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Granny Square Blanket Finished !

 Good Morning ! Hope you are having a nice weekend !
I finished up the granny square blanket I was working on , using up my scraps. I did the join as you go method to connect the squares , so it went really fast. There's 180 squares .. I used mostly red heart acrylic yarn..
 Don't you love the springy colors :)

 I had trouble deciding on a border , I didn't want scallops or the big ruffle I've been using and ripped out several before just trying something and loving it ! I think this is my favorite border ever !
 I did a row of single crochet around the whole blanket , then 2 rows of half double crochet.
 I attached the yarn to the first row of half double crochet and did a single crochet around the post , chain 3 all the way around. This makes little tailored ruffles. Then for the second ruffle row I did sc , chain 3 in each stitch around the 2nd row of Half double crochet.
 I finished 2 cross stitch pieces...silent night from Country Cottage Needleworks, and another Prairie Schooler Santa for my Santa tree.
 Yesterday my son who is at the University of Kentucky texted and said to watch for him on ESPN college game day show .. So we turned it on and I thought how are we ever going to find him in a sea of thousands of people .. there he is even waving to us :) He's in the grey and that's his dorm mate from last year behind him.. Too funny ! They were all over the TV! Its nice to be able to see him when hes so far away !
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26 comments:

  1. LisaFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful Blanket. The springly colors make me smile.
    Have a nice sunday.

    Lisa

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  2. KrisFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Another beautiful Ta Daaa for you Priscilla!!! I love the border!!
    I saw your IG's and had to laugh. He is so funny. He had the perfect spot to be seen, didn't he?!
    Have a good rest of the weekend!
    xo Kris

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  3. Julie's LifestyleFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Hi and wow, how beautiful the blanket is! You did a great job putting it all together and I love the border! I love the cross stitching you did too! Have a nice Sunday and I love the photo of your son and his roommate on TV! Lol.
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle

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  4. Barbara F.February 16, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Blanket turned out beautifully! A labor of love.. xo

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  5. JannieFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Well this just brightened my day. You are so "busy" - I don't know how you get it all done, but it's encouraging somehow. Beautiful job. Thx for sharing your crafts and your family with us.

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  6. gillyflowerFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    It's beautiful, so much work! The colours are gorgeous, and i love the frilly edge.
    Gill xx

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  7. BarbFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Your granny square blanket is just beautiful and I love the edging! You are definitely one busy girl - I'm in awe of how much you get accomplished.

    How much fun was it to see your son on TV? Looks like they are having a great time!!

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  8. annies homeFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    love it my grandmother used to do great hand work wish I had learned it
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  9. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Beautiful and I bet it so nice and cozy to take a nap with. Love all the spring colors.
    Mary

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  10. Twyla and LindseyFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    How absolutely beautiful! The colors are exquisite! You should be very pleased with yourself:). Twyla

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  11. Charlene ♥ NCFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Love your colorful blanket, and finished cross stitch to boot! Great finishes.

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  12. BarbFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Great blanket, and lovely finishes in stitching. What a fun picture of your son at UK.

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  13. AbbyFebruary 16, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    I have 'bumped' into your blog a few times now and love what I've seen! I am your newest follower...Abby's Way

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  14. Linda OFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Your blanket is gorgeous, such pretty colours, I've tried and failed many times with crochet, think I'll just stick to cross stitching lol!!!!!
    Silent Night and the PS santa look great.
    And what fun to see your son on the TV, he certainly was in the right place.
    Have a great week
    Love Linda O xxx

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  15. GabrieleFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    Wow, this blanket is wonderful. I love the colors. Awesome! Great work!!

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  16. deb @ frugal little bungalowFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! Congrats on the finish! :)

    I can't decide what I like more..your crochet or your cookies :)

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    This beautiful afghan makes me want to give crochet another try! I have one my mom made in the 70s with green, yellow, and white, same pattern. It's amazing how different it looks in these fun, springy colors. Great job. Cool to see your son on TV, nice looking guy :)
    Take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
    History & Home link party, Tue-Fri, weekly

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  18. Creative DesignFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Beautiful! Visiting from My Merry Messy Life.

    Sheila
    http://sheilazachariae.blogspot.com/2013/03/knit-and-fabric-boxes.html

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  19. UnknownFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Very pretty!!

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  20. Ana Love CraftFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Gorgeous blanket! I really love the border and the pretty colors. Thanks for sharing this! Would love to have you visit me sometime :)
    Have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Hi Priscilla
    Wow, what a lovely job you did with this afgan. I envy your ability to crochet like that. It is truly beautiful. I'm visiting from Mrs Olsons Linky Party and I'm now following you via, FB, Bloglovin, GFC and G+.
    Angel

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  22. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)February 20, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    So beautifully made! Love those colors.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  23. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Priscilla, I love the colors you used in this one! You truly have a gift for crocheting, among many other things! Love that you got to see your son wave. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  24. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow February 24, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    It's gorgeous!

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  25. The Star GalFebruary 26, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    This is definitely on my to-do list. I just have to keep practicing and get my technique down. Yours is absolutely beautiful and I adore the edging!

    Gloria in Virginia

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  26. UnknownOctober 17, 2020 at 12:42 PM

    I just saw a beautiful Granny square blanket you posted on October 6th of 2011. How can I get the color pattern of all the squares you used and the instructions to make this blanket? Its a 77" x 107" 11 rounds per square.... 5 squares across and 7 squares down.
    Thanks,
    Melinda

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