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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Where ever did you find this book?! It looks amazing and would be a wonderful gift. Maybe I'll get my watercolors out again . . . Thank you so much for sharing this us!
ReplyDeleteI think I may have picked mine up at a charity shop, but they are available online. I believe it was re-released with some additional content of Lady Cottington in retirement, mine is the earlier edition though so I didn't like to comment on the newer version.
DeleteThat book is amazing, Stella! I love the worn leather of the cover, and the watercolors adorable. Thanks for sharing it
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful. It's not real leather of course, just a great picture, but I love the look nonetheless.
Deletewow how awesome is this! I had no idea what this book was about and I love it! the artwork you show is so beautiful and quirkily fun :) (new word there). Thanks for sharing and I see this is a book I need for the granddaughter - she will LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI'm up with 'quirkily fun'! But be prepared. This book is much more awesome then I've shown here.
DeleteOh wow what a fabulous book. I love that no fairies were hurt when pressed in the book. The illustrations look beautiful and very contemporary given how old they are. It would make a lovely present xx
ReplyDeleteI know a lot of grown up 'youngsters' who would be happy to get this as a present too.
DeleteSo, I know we talked about your fairy squishing book a few times... Until I just read your post I never realized what it was about! Flower pressing, fairy pressing.. Hilarious! I'm intrigued and may have to pick this up.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good read as well as being full of pretty fairy's. It's not an easy book to explain in just words.
DeleteWhat a delightful book and I enjoyed reading your post about it. I learned a few things about fairy pressing!
ReplyDeleteI think the hardest part is finding where the fairies hang out.
DeleteThis is was an awesome post :) Thank you so much for sharing! I love books and this is one I would love to add to my collection.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great addition to any bookshelf, and it's worth reading more then once.
DeleteWhat a clever book. Love the "psychic impressions"--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCool fairy book!
ReplyDeleteI have had this book for a long time! Thanks for posting. Hello from Treasure Box Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI wish someone had given me a book like this when I was young.
ReplyDeleteMe too, but I don't think it had been written yet.
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