Welcome to Day 22 of our National Craft Month celebrations! We’ve been having such an amazing time sharing exciting and fun craft tutorials with you every day since March 1st!
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Today I’m really excited to share our Project of the Day from our friends at Caron International Yarns. This granny square blanket evokes sunshine and springtime! The colors aren’t bright and in your face; instead, their understand, muted and simple. That’s not to say this design is boring. In fact, it’s sure to keep you busy all season long!
Past Perfect Mitered Granny Throw
Create 56 granny square motifs and stitch the pieces together to create the wonderful throw.
Materials:
- Waverly for Bernat (100 g/3.5 oz)
- 55280 Celadon 2 ball(s)
- 55415 Princess 2 ball(s)
- 55140 Beautiful Blue 4 ball(s)
- 55148 Breath of Blue 5 ball(s)
- 5mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Measurements (approx.):
- Width – 46.5 ” [118 cm]
- Length – 53 ” [134.5 cm]
Gauge:
- Motif = 6.5″ [16.5 cm] square.
Blanket Instructions:
MOTIF (make 56).
- Note: Ch 3 at beg of row, counts as dc throughout.
- With A, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring.
- 1st rnd: (RS). Ch 3. 2 dc in ring. (Ch 2. 3 dc in ring) 3 times. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
- 2nd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp. Ch 1. *(3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * twice more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Break A.
- Beg working in rows as follows:
- 3rd row: Join B in any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Turn.
- 4th row: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) twice. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) twice. 1 dc in top of ch 3. Break B.
- 5th row: Join C in first ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Turn.
- 6th row: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 3 times. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 3 times. 1 dc in top of beg ch 3. Break C.
- 7th row: Join D in first ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Turn.
- 8th row: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 4 times. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 4 times. 1 dc in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Finishing:
Join Motifs following diagram.
Edging:
- 1st rnd: (RS). Join C in bottom right corner sp. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp. *1 sc in each dc and each ch-1 sp to next corner. 3 sc in corner. Rep from * twice more. Work 20 sc along next Motif. (Work 21 sc along next Motif) 6 times. Work 20 sc along last Motif. Join D to first sc.
- 2nd rnd: With D, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 3. Miss corner sc. 1 sc in each sc to next 3 sc corner group.** 1 sc in first sc of next 3 sc group. Rep from * around, ending at **.
- Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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I have always wanted to learn to tat. The lace is so pretty. I also heard that its very hard to learn. Love this “granny” blanket btw.
Crochet a sweater, cardigan, or tunic. I think it would be fun to wear something i made besides a hat or scarf.
I’ve always wanted to learn woodworking. That way I can make nice wooden storage units for all my other crafts!n 🙂
I awlays wanted to try knitting a blanket on the loom.
It looks easy enough, but where to start?
Now that I’ve crocheted several different doilies I would love to try tatting!
Weaving. I love thread, yarn, & fabric. Making my own textiles is such an intriguing thought.
I have always wanted to try knitting, but have never tried.
I’ve done most textile crafts, but I’ve always wanted to try tatting. I guess because it is so different.
I would like to try knitting, I would like to design my own sweaters and accessories. TF te chance to win.
I’ve always wanted to learn tatting. I do many other needle crafts and haven’t tried tatting.
Wire wrapped jewelry, because its so pretty.
Years ago I learned to crochet but don’t remember much about it now. I am always seeing crocheting projects I would love to try.
I do so many needle crafts but I’ve never tried tatting.
I am just learning to crochet, but I love the look of the tunisian stitch, I want to learn how to do that
Crocheting. I knit and have more scrap yarn than you can imagine. i want to make a granny square afghan.
I’ve always wanted to try spinning and dying my own yarn. I’ve even looked at spinning wheels, but they are way more than I could afford. But I’m fascinated with the process.
Needlefelting! Such cute animals and things.
I would love to learn to quilt…so much beautiful fabric!
I have always want to learn how to sew so that I can make my own unique clothes in the colors and fabrics of my choice. Thanks for this giveaway
my granma made tatted lace, gorgeous lace and though she taught me knitting, crocheting and embroidery, she never taught me tatting … i’ve tried, but need some extra help to get the hang of it. someday!
I’ve always wanted to try spinning wool into yarn. There is always an exhibit at the state fair and the ladies seem so relaxed. They show you how to do it with a drop spindle, but the spinning wheels are just fascinating, and a bit hypnotic.
I always wanted to tat. It just looks like fun and is something I have never done.
I’d love to try tasting- just because it’s almost a lost art!
I’ve always wanted to try stained glass because you can make such beautiful projects.
Tatting! It’s almost a lost art and requires such patience (I think), seems like the concentration required would be almost meditation.