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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I like the 2nd and the last photo: Raptor and Chirpy. :)
ReplyDeleteI think they're my favs too :)
DeleteStella, I'm so jealous of your mad photog skills! Maybe someday I'll get a real camera, instead of my phone! (Please tell me you have a real camera, not just your phone??? If you do this on a phone, I just may have to kill myself.)
ReplyDeleteThe camera does all the work, there's no way I could do this with a phone. (I forbid all killing!)
DeleteGreat shots, wildlife is always tricky to capture!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucinda, these little guys rarely sit still, give me a tortoise any day!
Deletegorgeous shots stella. we have had a willie hanging about for a few weeks now. they are so sweet i think. i love the way they wag at you so cheekily.
ReplyDeleteI think willies are so incredibly brave, they'll take on anything and anyone no matter how big. They are just adorable. I hope your willie moves in permanently.
DeleteHe looks quite aggressive or protective in some of those shots, wonderful to see the expressions this clearly
ReplyDeleteI don't think he had a nest nearby and he was definitely enjoying a spot of lunch so aggressively hunting is the expression on his face I think.
DeleteI love photos of birds but mine are never as good as this?
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
It takes a lot of practice and persistence, a high failure rate, but mostly luck. He came in nice and close, just a few feet away. I probably took 20 shots (or more) of him to get these few.
DeleteAmazing shots! He looks like he is showing off his might to you =) #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteI do think he was. He came right up close to check me out and gave me a good talking too. :o) I think they are the bravest little creatures ever!
DeleteSuper pictures of him. Quite a bit different to our dinky pied wagtails.
ReplyDeleteI had to go and google the pied wagtail. He looks more like our peewee then our wagtail. We have these little plain looking fantails too. I'll have to try to capture a few photos fantail photos for the blog.
DeleteOh well done for getting these shots - our wagtails never stay still long enough! They are one of the birds I can watch for ages as they bob around. We have 3 species in France (that I know of - Pied, Grey and Yellow) - I have only ever seen a Yellow once (in the UK) and boy was it yellow!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for adding Mr/Mrs Wagtail to #AnimalTales
I'm getting the impression now that Australian wagtails are quite different to yours, and the name may be a misnomer with them being closer to a fantail then a wagtail. They really do wag their tails though! Thanks for teaching me about some new birds :0)
DeleteWhat great photos. He's a lovely looking bird too! #animaltales
ReplyDeleteI tried to visit your blog but the page kept crashing. I'm so sorry, I wanted to read all about if children should stand or not on pt. From my point of view the answer is, it depends on their age.
Deletei love the last photo, looks like he/she is having a go at something
ReplyDeleteI think he might have been giving me a piece of his mind :p
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