It’s with much pleasure – and some anticipation – that I’m introducing granny square “Abby” to you today! The anticipation stems from a mix of feelings (“will other people like her too”, “what if I overlooked a mistake in the – gazillion times checked – pattern”, “will the tutorial be clear enough”), however, the pleasure wins: I’m simply very happy and proud to publish and share this granny square.
The inspiration for the pattern was found in an old “Teleac”-craft course (early 80’s), that my mother gave me some time ago. “Teleac” being a paper version of today’s online classes, like “Craftsy”, would explain this best, I think.
Where the filet-technique is usually found in large pieces of crochet (like these, or here), I immediately liked the little center piece of filet in combination with the kind of stitches you’d normally crochet a granny square with. Not being able to find a stitch glossary in my mom’s book, and what’s more, not even recognizing the symbols used, I just started doodling.
After much fun, but time-consuming doodling, I finally came up with “Abby” as she looks right now.
She premiered in my “Les Tourettes Shawl” (link to that post, here) – and I loved how that turned out.
While crocheting this shawl, I thought “Abby” might be a great square to make a cushion cover with as well, and so I made these two.
For the blue/red one, named “Bram”, I simply crocheted 4 “Abby”-squares, blocked them into shape (essential) and machine sewed them onto the gingham and striped cover I made.
Now the white/yellow cushion – “Margriet” – has 4 squares as well, but I’ve added two rounds of dc’s once the squares were all joined. I really like the fact that – even after blocking – this cushion does not have the bit more stretched look of “Bram”, but this is just a personal preference.
Both “Bram” and “Margriet” are for sale in my Etsy shop – for a sweet, festive price!
The pattern/tutorial for “Abby” can be found here (link to pdf), and/or here (via the “Tutorial/DIY”-tab on my homepage).
It goes without saying that I’d love to see your “Abby”-squares, so please tag them with #maRRosegrannysquareabby if you’re posting pictures on social media.
Have fun, and have a great weekend!
Love,
Marianne xx
Dank je wel Marianne voor het patroon, het is zo mooi allemaal wat jij laat zien, en maakt, ik geniet er heel erg van.
Jij ook een fijn weekend!
Groet, Els Algra
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Aw….. dankjewel, Els – wat heerlijk om te horen! Graag gedaan, hoor! Marianne xx
Wat een leuk en origineel patroon. En ook nog eens multifunctioneel! Ik bewaar ‘m!
Ah, dankjewel, Daphne – wat leuk te lezen! Ja, multifunctioneel is “Abby” zeker …..
Ooit, ooit ga ik nog eens een sprei maken met dit patroon!
Veel haakplezier! Marianne xx