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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Fabulous picture! I can never take pics of birds. He looks rather thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I could have gotten a better shot if I'd had time to check my settings, but he was there and gone in no time at all.
DeleteGreat picture! I wonder what he was thinking.
ReplyDeleteThe background is really interesting, too. I wonder what settings you used to achieve this slightly blurred look, emphasising the bird.
Thanks Rossi. It's the f-stop that gives you the blurry background (or bokeh - pronounced bok-ee) I wrote this post to try to explain it for us non-photographers http://purfylle.blogspot.com/2014/12/where-to-start-with-dslr-camera.html
ReplyDeletescrolls down to the bits on f-stop and aperture value
Off to read this post now .... Lovely shot too :)
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Deletesuch a beautiful picture
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous photo. I'm so glad spring is coming back. Thanks for the photo that reminds me of spring.
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Not long now before the weather changes.
DeleteFabulous capture! I love that you can also see that it's carrying something in its mouth - perhaps getting ready for nest building? Is it a Hooded Crow?
ReplyDeleteI think he came looking for some snacks of the 8 legged variety in our patio. He is a butcher bird.
DeleteBrilliant capture, I can never get a good bird photo
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It helps when they hang out in your patio long enough to take a shot :o)
DeleteGreat photo. Loving the detail. Stopping by from #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeletefab photo, I love birds, we have so many here!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have a lot of variety.
DeleteAmazing capture! Its so hard for me to get a photo of birds as they never stay still. =) #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly challenging! A faster shutter speed and a bit of luck helps.
DeleteThe details on this capture is amazing! You can still see something that's on his beak - dinner, perhaps?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
#SundayPhoto
Yes, I think there is a bit of a snack there, but he does have a hooked beak which is mostly what can be seen.
Deletei know butcher birds are ruthless killers but i do love them anyway. this grey backed is so cute. we have them come flying in for a feed of mince which they love. great snap!
ReplyDeleteAnd they have the prettiest voices!
DeleteGreat pic!! Are those tiny feet sticking outta his mouth?? Or is that his tongue??
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