Proud moment…
Eeeek…I taught the big girl to granny square. She’s really, really good. Her granny square is lovely & square & even.
Pt Lonsdale is home to a beautiful shop called Wildpurl so the lucky girl learned to crochet using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. This was absolutely the perfect yarn for a small person to learn with. It doesn’t separate at all.
Our break was really lovely.
The pace at Lonsdale is super slow & the only planned activities for the day are the run, coffee & the dog beach.
I devoted my down time to crochet & was feeling quite pleased with my efforts until I laid these squares & the 21 I had at home out & realised that I’m probably only half way to my goal. I really think that I’m going to have to revise the original plan & just make it big enough to drape across the foot of the bed. That would be OK wouldn’t it?
Jeana Marie
1129 days ago
love your header! & love pt lonsdale – it is not too far from me, but i have yet to look at wildpurl.
downscaling is perfectly fine. no guilt! 6 years ago i started a crochet tablecloth with fine white cotton (*sp!!thtk@#) for a friends wedding gift. it now measures not quite 60 cm square with 4 extra squares a quarter of that size. 1 year ago i gave up and appliqued them to a large piece of creamy linen with a few thrifted doilys. it will be a quilt. i looked at it today, took a photo – will post it later this week probably!
Jeana Marie
1129 days ago
and as if i haven’t said enough already – i m e a n t to say how wonderful your daughter is crocheting!!! (can she help with the king size?
Jhoanna
1129 days ago
Sounds like you had a lovely and relaxing break. Yay for the big girl! Love how your granny squares are looking all together.
And definitely love the new header too!
Frances
1129 days ago
I can relate…mine has gone from QUEEN size, to single to foot warmer. If I keep it up I’ll have a mitten.
thetwowindmills
1129 days ago
Glad to hear you had a nice break. Its so lovely that your passing on your skills to you daughter. i have given up on learning to crochet. Though I would love a crochet rug I don’t think I’d get past the first square. Yours looks great!.
Pip
1129 days ago
Oh I love your Header! It’s just like you! Yes! Yes! Yes!
Claire
1129 days ago
Love your new header… and your squares look fab. Keep going!!!
So exciting about the big girl crocheting.
I missed you and your blog and your tweets!
Christie
1129 days ago
love the new look
and NO you can’t revise your plan, finish what you started miss!
boobook
1129 days ago
I think that you should keep at it too!! Why stop?!?
I really like the new header too miss Kirsto!! Super good!!
angela
1129 days ago
Hey, nice header!! And nice work sharing the joys of granny squares with the big girl!
Between the two of you, you’ll be finishing the project in no time! Keep going!!
Angela xx
CurlyPops
1129 days ago
Sounds like a blissful weekend away….
I can’t comment on the crochet as I am an utter failure at that!
Bohemian Gypsy
1129 days ago
Hi Kirsty,
Congrats on teaching the big girl how to crochet, and by the way I really love the colour combo of your granny squares, beautiful and earthy. Nice one Kirsty.
Regards
Michelle M
englishrose
1129 days ago
oh, I’m loving your granny squares – they look fantastic. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I’ve tried every kind of tutorial, but I just can’t make them! But you’ve inspired me to have another go…..I’ve just discovered your blog by the way, and I love it!
Jennifer Rose
1128 days ago
nothing wrong with downsizing a piece of work, but maybe get your daughter to help with the squares and you wouldn’t have to? Something that 2 members of the family both worked on
littlelovelies
1128 days ago
I love the new banner!
I would have lost my patience for squares way before the half way point – so I think your doing great!
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handmade romance
1128 days ago
Love the brown squares! This blanket will be divine.
Nice work with the big girl too. I learnt knitting and sewing and other crafty ways from my mum. There were times when I wasnt in to it as much as others but Im sure glad she tried and passed on her knowledge to me. I have definitely been greatful of this over the past few years as I’ve found my crafty ways again.
LOVE the new header, it totally rocks!!
Liesl
1128 days ago
How lovely to have another crocheter in the family. I think you should enlist her help to finish your rug, too! (I know what you mean about the downscaling … my “big” blanket is rapidly becoming a knee rug!)
I just love the colours that you are using. The squares are beautiful.
(un)Deniably Domestic
1128 days ago
You should be proud. I love working with my girls as they are beginning to discover the domestic arts. And, I love the grannies and see them as halfway done woohoo! Finish it. You will so pleased. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Mal* (turning*turning)
1128 days ago
I guess my feeling is that a finished project is better than a WIP, even if it doesn’t match your original intention!
Oh, I love to crochet. Never picked up the knack of knitting, but I could crochet for days.
Christina
1128 days ago
Oh my. My darling mother tried to teach me how to crochet as well. Hmmmm, my square was not even or square! Perhaps becuase my mother is left handed and I am right handed? Perhaps becuase your daughter has more skill?!
PS. Sometimes I think it is best to take a break from a big project like this and come back to it later.
Melanie
1128 days ago
i really adore those colors. All choclately and coffee looking. Yum
Lexi:: PottyMouthMama
1128 days ago
Really loving the new look Kootoyoo – so fresh and vibrant.
Love these gorgeous shots. Young hands mastering the yarn.
And that granny, oh she’s totally delicious in her chocolatey goodness. xxx
polly pratt
1127 days ago
Hi,
The granny squares look great and the colours are stunning together.
Melanie
1127 days ago
Kirsty, your photo of the big girl is stunning. I love the light and shadowplay. Beautiful
Glad you had a slow and happy easter.
JustJess
1127 days ago
Beautiful header! Love Holly Hobbie. Those grannies look great in the browns. Grew up in Pt Lonsdale – great memories. x
design for mankind.
1126 days ago
oh they look so so good! and i LOVE the header!