Inspired by this post on Moonstruck creations, I have decided to take up the challenge!
It is based on a post by Hazel's Crochet, the idea being to create either a granny square each week for the whole year (52 squares in all) or if you are the enthusiastic type one each day (365 squares in all).
Being realistic I know I have no chance of making a square each day, I have neither the time nor quite frankly the staying power for such a commitment, but one a week? Well I think I can mange that!
The original challenge is to use a colour that reflects your mood at the time. Well I am not about to rush out and buy any yarn especially for this project, reduce, reuse and recycle are my watchwords for the coming year. With that in mind I will be limited to choosing from what I've got, can recycle or can purchase cheaply. Initially I am going for using up what I've got.
So here's the first of the squares ...
...and the mood cautiously optomistic.
I chose a greenish shade as I'm looking forward to spring and the new growth it brings both practically and metaphorically, whilst it is a pastel colour to represent the cautiousness I feel.
1st one complete - 51 to go!
1st one complete - 51 to go!
These will make a nice warm throw when they are all done. I admire your commitment and wish I could crochet so that I could have a go as well. It's one of those skills I've never managed to acquire in spite of several attempts!
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea of this, some people on my IG feed are doing it. It makes me wish I could crochet.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are joining in the challenge!
ReplyDeleteIt will be lovely to see what we all end up with. And I am absolutely with you re. reducing./recycling and keeping things as inexpensive as possible, I'm using up my stash as well.
Helenxx
What a great idea. At the end you could tell what sort of year you have REALLY had! I'm busy with a blanket in the same design as Attic 24's, however it is one that I keep going back to so I am about two years in!! It's a great way to use up some stash. Have a wonderful weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea of this but I'm not sure I would keep up as I have so many other things I would like to make. I really like your description about your choice of colour it will be interesting to see how it changes week to week x
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