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and it was going so well

So there I was, cruising along on the last round of my giant granny square. That’s right, I’ve crocheted up five 100g balls of Taiyo right quick! I was trying to outrun the yarn on the last, rather long go around – the blanket’s going to be about 40″ square – and then when I go to turn the last corner?

I neglected to go a proper corner on the previous round. Had to rip back two rounds.

Argh.

On the plus side, I do think there’ll be enough yarn. And I’m getting the urge to knit something to back it with, rather than using fabric – maybe just mitred stockinette or diagonal garter stitch, but I don’t know. It might be nice to back it with fabric, and I do have some really nice organic cotton jersey.

Oh, the possibilities.

(If I ever get to finish this thing.)

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11 responses to “and it was going so well”

  1. Christa Giles Avatar
    Christa Giles

    I’m making one of these for the LYS where I work.. .and I’ve found a few botched corners as I go, but I don’t want to rip back, so I just work 3 DCs into the space between the first and second DC of the not-a-corner cluster, then the chain, then the other 3 DCs into the space between the second and third DC of the not-a-corner cluster.

    And then I tell myself that I’m keeping the traditions alive, of leaving something wrong in a project “’cause only God makes things perfect!”
    A bit of a cop-out, but I’m okay with it. Also a good example to pull out when newbie knitters or crocheters lament about making mistakes and having to rip back.. this shows them another option :)

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  2. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Hi Laura,

    I know that you’re not as much of a sewing blog as a knitting blog .. but as a craftster who enjoys some of the mixed media projects, I totally support the idea of backing with fabric. :)

    Also, I was wondering if you’d be willing to divulge (in an upcoming post) your ‘go to’ shops if you wanted to pick up some fabric for a project.

    Thanks!

    Rebecca

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  3. mai Avatar
    mai

    well, at least it’s easier to rip back and pick up those dropped stiches than it is with knitting, right? :)

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  4. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    perfect timing. i follow your blog and find it so helpful. love your sock book. i am trying to do a granny square afghan and after the second colour it starts to bias. It looks slanted. what am i doing wrong.love to see pic of yours. i am using acrylic leftovers.

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  5. Wendolene Avatar
    Wendolene

    You’re really adventurous to be contemplating *knitting* a backing for your blanket (which looks awesome already–great stash-buster)! I would just get it off the hook and say ok–done.

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  6. stitches.and.tulips Avatar
    stitches.and.tulips

    I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and wanted to drop a note to say hi. What better time than on the giant granny-square post! I love the giant granny square. I can also appreciate your frustration with having to rip back. I always try to think of ways to avoid it but I always give in eventually. Good luck – can’t wait to see the finished product!

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  7. Seanna Lea Avatar
    Seanna Lea

    Hopefully your crochet experience mimics mine and that the fixes are easier and less time consuming to make!

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  8. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    I suggest backing with fabric. If you back with yarn, you’ll end up with a very heavy blanket–after all, crochet uses up a lot more yarn than knitting, so if you add knitting on top of that, it can get pretty hefty. If you back with fabric, you can make a nice border all around by cutting the fabric larger, then folding over the edges twice to make a doubled edge, mitring (sp?) the corners. Very tidy.

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  9. Suzanne (Yarnhog) Avatar
    Suzanne (Yarnhog)

    That giant granny square totally grabbed my attention. Despite the many, many lots of yarn taking over my guest room, I couldn’t resist buying 10 skeins of Noro Iro in a gorgeous, brilliant colorway just perfect for my family room from a Raveler who happened to be destashing it for a song just to make my very own giant granny square. Now I’m just waiting impatiently for it to arrive so I can start. I can’t wait to see yours finished.

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  10. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    I’ve been trying to make a Granny Square for a week, now, and I just can’t get it right. Mine keep looking like a pansy! I’ve watched the videos on YouTube, and I’ve tried other sites and patterns. What pattern do you use for your Granny Square? I would love to know. Thanks!

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  11. Patti Avatar
    Patti

    Which reminds me of the time my mom was making a giant granny square afghan and she somehow ended up with not 4 but 5 corners! I never found out how she managed it but it is still a running joke in my family.

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