I need a more presentable way of photographing these blankets. I might have to borrow my little twin nieces and put them to work. I am pretty sure the blankets would look much better hanging off of Thing 1 and Thing 2, rather than hanging off the back of my couch.
Two days of work and I now have a finished product. Not much different than those I made for the girls or the two blue and white blankets that I made before that. A 30-34 inch granny square with variations in color placement. I think that's what I like about the granny square. Its quick, and although you get the same shape, you are in complete control of the pattern. You can do all one color, or you can add as many colors as you'd like. You don't have to really take measurements with a square, you just keep adding rows until its as big as you want it, always yielding a perfect square. It makes a beautiful addition to any bed.
This blanket was among the first that I made for Miss J when I was still learning how to make a granny square.I forgot how much work crocheting is on the hands. I thought I would have finished on Monday, but I had to keep stopping because my fingers kept cramping up. I hope this wont be a continuous issue if I decide to go ahead and stock up on blankets. I can't wait to get more materials. If I have to do one more blue and white blanket before I do any other color I might have to hurt myself. Luckily Miss J has asked for one in pink, and some other color that I can't remember. I am going to go find the brightest, hottest pink I can. I have to take a short break from the pastels.
So what do you think? Could you see yourself tucking your little one into a granny square at night? Also, if I go ahead with this whole Etsy store thing, what the heck am I gonna call it? I have been thinking for at least 6 months and nothing. Right now, pictures are stored in a folder called Schemes of Love. Any suggestions?
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