Learn how to create a seam free, single sided Crochet Granny square for perfect results every time.
The humble Granny Square is the crochet staple of Nanna's everywhere, which is how it came to be known as a 'Granny Square'. Originally it was just called a crochet square.
The Granny Square is often the very first thing we are taught when learning to crochet, so it would follow that it would be simple to have a perfect square every time and those new to crochet often get discouraged when this is not the case.
However, to get a perfect square actually requires a bit of experience, good fundamentals and advanced row starting techniques, otherwise you are left with seams, the reverse side of stitches showing every second row or even a slight spiral effect.
This granny square is made without turning your work and has a right and a wrong side.
The humble Granny Square is the crochet staple of Nanna's everywhere, which is how it came to be known as a 'Granny Square'. Originally it was just called a crochet square.
The Granny Square is often the very first thing we are taught when learning to crochet, so it would follow that it would be simple to have a perfect square every time and those new to crochet often get discouraged when this is not the case.
However, to get a perfect square actually requires a bit of experience, good fundamentals and advanced row starting techniques, otherwise you are left with seams, the reverse side of stitches showing every second row or even a slight spiral effect.
This granny square is made without turning your work and has a right and a wrong side.
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How unusual...
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it? That's one of the reasons I love it so much.
DeleteWhat an interesting photo, where did you find this?
ReplyDeleteI've had it so long I don't actually remember but I think I picked it up from an antique shop.
DeleteIs it for making shoes? x
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It sure is. You can't see it so well in the photo but it's hinged in the middle so that it can be removed from a shoe.
DeleteLike this as quirky and makes me want to know more
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad, it was a last minute, desperate 'I need a photo, and it will have to be a still life, what cool thing do I have I can shoot?' decision.
DeleteThis looks quite old, is their a story behind it?
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
I don't know how hold it is, and I don't know what it's original story is either unfortunately. It is stamped with 8B which is a ladies shoe size, I wonder when shoe sizes were standarised because that would give a clue as to how old it is along with the actual style. A good old fashioned shoe maker would probably know.
Deleteooh i love this photo. i thought it was a shoe last but then i wasn't sure. but i see that it is. it is a lovely object.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry :o) People think I'm strange to have a shoe last as a decorative item - but I love it.
DeleteWhat a clever find. Thanks for linking up to Vintage Beauty!
ReplyDeleteI love the name shoe last. It makes me wonder about the origin of the word.
ReplyDeleteI love word etymology. OE has this to say about it: "shoemaker's block," from Old English læste, from last "track, footprint, trace," http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=last&searchmode=none
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