There has been much interest in my Casual Granny Crochet Along so i want to clarify some details for those of you that were interested in what yarn and colours i will be using in my crochet blanket. I am also listing more information below based on queries regarding the type of blanket you will be making (should you choose to make the blanket). The following information is for those who would like to make the EXACT crochet blanket that i am making. There is no pressure to do this – use up your scraps, choose your own colours if you like. 🙂 And remember, this is casual, no need to make all the squares. Use them for a different project if you like, but please tag #casualgrannyCAL
Firstly, the colours for the Crochet Along!
Here is a list of what i will be using – keeping in mind this is an estimate. I will do my absolute best to stick to the amounts listed here. Colours will NOT change. Worst case scenario you will need an extra ball of something, but i will do i best to avoid that. 🙂
Materials – Paintbox Yarn Cotton DK
You could also use Paintbox Yarns Simply DK for a more affordable option
(1) Paper White (401) x 4 balls
(2) Blush Pink (454) x 2 balls
(3) Spearmint Green (426) x1 ball
(4) Sky Blue (439) x 1 ball
(5) Raspberry Pink (444) x 1 ball
(6) Lipstick Pink (452) x 1 ball
(7) Bubblegum Pink (451) x 4 balls
(8) Peach Orange (455) x 3 balls
(9) Daffodil Yellow (422) x 3 balls
The blanket above is JUST AN EXAMPLE of the type of blanket you will make.
Here’s a break down of the CAL details if you want to make the blanket
(1) One square a month – 10 square designs in total (US and UK terms plus a chart)
(2) Make 8 of each square (about 2/week)
(3) I’ll share at the square pattern and colours i’ll be using at the start of each month (see above – make 4 of each heart square)
(4) The final month will be all about joining your sampler blanket
You can find your first square here
Happy Making!
Mandy xx
It is amazing. .so beautiful. ..love it..
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you like it 🙂
In order to complete the blanket do I need to make 5 of each square or just one? Thank you! Looking forward to participating
Hi Beth,
You need to make 8 of each square. There will be 10 designs – so 80 squares in total. Hope this helps.
Mandy xx
Yes, thank you! One down 😊will post soon!
Can you suggest some alternative yarns? I’m from Canada and fairly new to crochet. Love, Love, love your patterns!
hi! Thanks for visiting my blog. You could really use any 8ply/DK yarn that you have in your stash. Cotton or cotton blend would be great, but i’ve noticed lots of people using wool and wool blends too. Hope this helps.
Mandy xx
Hello! I love participating in this Granny Square CAL. It is so much fun!
I’m wondering, did I miss the posting of how to crochet the white borders that you are adding to your squares?
Thanks,
Teresa
Hi Teresa, i have posted Part A of the joining process, which is adding the white yarn around the edge of each block. There’s no pressure to do it right now, but it will save time when you get to the end. 🙂
http://redagapeblog.com/category/crochet/casual-granny-cal/granny-cal-joining/
Thank you 😊🌸🌺🌸
Thank you for your great Cal.
Do you think i can Join The squares in dark blue? I am so unsure. Will it bei too DARK, unfriendly? Have you ever Joint with a DARK colour.
Thank you for advice.
Best regards,
Marie
Hello! Are you @schautmal.de on Instagram? I just love your choice of colours, so i think you should follow your instincts and join in whatever you like! You’ve obviously got a good eye for colour, so you should trust yourself.
I’ve never joined with a dark colours, but it’s not because i don’t like dark colours…..i just find them hard to see when i’m crocheting at night.
Mandy xx