Granny Squares Weekend

I know that being able to create and write books is a huge privilege. It really is a dream come true. You have and idea, you jot down some potential projects and then….then the reality hits you, it’s kind of a responsibility. Oh my, will I be able to think of enough ideas? It is then, in the middle of the night…the wee small hours that the projects come to you. When I was putting together a list of project for Granny Square Weekend, you might be surprised to know that some projects actually didn’t make the final cut. We had too many.

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With this book I wanted to make, recreate and write down all those staple patterns I use on a regular basis. This is like exposing my secret stash of go-to makes which I use regularly for gifts and ‘thank-you’ pressies.

Favourite Projects

I’m going to be honest; I have three versions of the Boho bag which is on the front cover. These get used constantly in the summer. I have about 4 version of the sunglasses case; (mostly because I have a small sunglasses obsession). The is a different coloured version of the headband in every outdoor coat I own.

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If you follow this blog regularly you will know how many cowl scarves I own and wear regularly. You will also know that I have long championed the concept of the ‘lazy-edged’ blanket.

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Perhaps I have revealed too much, but this book really is like opening up the crochet part of my head and emptying out all my crafty wisdom. If you love patterns I think you will be pleased, but don’t just flip through to the instructions. One of the joys of working with my glorious editor, Wendy is that she allows my voice to come through in the text. There are lots of my top tips and tricks embedded in the chapters.

I really do hope you like this book. I so love the way it looks and the fact I have been able to capture all my favourite projects for you.

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Giveaway

This weekend I am running an exclusive ‘GIVEAWAY’ from now until 6am on Monday 23rd April 18. Please leave a comment below telling me what your favourite crochet project is then you will be entered into a giveaway for one lucky person to receive a signed copy of the book. Congratulations Kate – you were the number which I randomly picked out. Thank you all so much for leaving your lovely comments. I adored reading them so much.

Thanks

Emma x

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53 thoughts on “Granny Squares Weekend”

  1. I love making Animals to give to my grandchildren and blankets for their parents, whether they want them or not! Gifts are usually well received, especially handmade with love gifts!

  2. Megan McCormack

    Oh don’t make me choose just one! There are so many amazing things to make and so many gorgeous crochet projects that it’s impossible to have a favourite! Anything bright and colourful is always a winner for me 🙂

  3. I love your ideas, the colours you choose and certainly grannysquars 🙂
    I live in Germany and my English is not very good, but I can read and understand English crochet patterns!
    I would be thrilled and happy, to win your lovely book 🙂

    Many Greetings from Germany,
    Gerti

    1. Sorry, I forgot to wright you what´s my favourite crochet projects. These are amigurimis and blankets

  4. Jules Posgate

    I love making all things crochet, whilst doing one project I’m already planning the next one! I particularly like making crochet animals, dolls for small children and blankets too. I would love a copy of this book for more inspiration.

  5. Wendy Burnett

    Hi Emma wow another beautiful book I’m still deciding which animal to make from cute crochet animals, probably the rabbit I’ve been very busy crocheting the flowers for my daughters wedding, so thrilled with how they looked ig: ourtimenow84 Thank you for this opportunity ♥️

  6. My favourite thing that I have made is my rainbow & grey striped blanket. It’s lovely and colourful without being too crazy!

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  8. I bought your cute crochet animals book last year and fell in love with all the characters but my absolute favourite was Emily the Rabbit. I made it my 4 year old niece for her birthday and she adores it, goes everywhere with her including on the car to school.

  9. Carolyn Dewhirst

    Many projects are appealing to me, but the deep blue cushion is the one that stands out. Very straightforward but effective. Great! 🙂

  10. I love making scarves and hats. They work up quick so I feel like I’m accomplishing something, and they make beautiful gifts!

  11. I love to make blankets, either from squares or stripes. I’d like to try making garments!

  12. Andrea Haigh

    Blankets and shawls are my favourites, with a bit of amigurimi on the side. Love the versatility of granny squares, I’d love to win a copy of your book.

  13. Phyllis Myall

    My favourite makes are shawls and blankets. Would love your book for some new ideas.

    1. Ooh it’s so difficult to pick! I love the bunting I made from your Granny Squares Home book so can’t wait to make the new one in this book, but i’m also making the blanket, and I really want to make the bag in your new book now!! Oh it’s too impossible to pick!! I give up, all of them!

  14. I love to make home decorations (blankets etc.) And scarves and shawls. The projects look amazing.

    Sweet greetings,
    Emily
    (casacreaemilia.blogspot.nl)

  15. I enjoy making blankets, but I’m loving the bag on your cover. I’d like to make that soon!

  16. Liz Butler-Meadows

    Hi Emma, I like that bobble hat, even though it’s not quite the weather today!

  17. Jennifer Nunez

    I LOVE your pillow and the Fingerless Gloves!! I’ve gotta make myself one of each! Thank you so so much, Emma, for sharing your “gift” with all of us!! Your colors to patterns are just amazing! 🙂

  18. Lucinda Robinson

    Blankets definitely. Currently making a mandala madness one but your designs are giving me ideas for future projects!

  19. I made the most beautiful granny square poncho for my granddaughter. She loves it and I enjoyed making every square

  20. Tracey Millyard

    I love making blankets from fairly plain to really fancy ones and one of my favourites is the one in your book Granny Square Home (my husband gave me the book for Christmas) as I really like the colours. I would love to make the bag on the front of your new book, it looks fab!

  21. Ruth Bessant

    I returned to crochet after many years by making stripy blankets but , this winter, have loved making fingerless gloves and scarves for family. I have found that smaller projects keep my interest alive. I would love to make more bags so look forward to using your book.

  22. I love making little gifts for my grand children! e.g. scarves, mittens,
    bag-charms, and toys.

  23. I like to make scarves, shawls and cowls. I’ve been learning for only a year and so haven’t tried much else yet but I do also like granny squares and how versatile they are. Your book looks lovely.

  24. I like crotcheting lots of different things to give as gifts including fingerless gloves, and would absolutely love to make the granny square version in your new book! I was excited to receive your ‘Granny Squares Home’ as a birthday present recently and am about to make the caddy from that.
    I especially love granny squares!

  25. Sylvia Williment

    The shawl that I made before my son was born. It was used by him and his sister and by her children (my grandchildren).

  26. A HUGE fan of your work, love your zigzag blanket, your rabbits and desperately want to make the Boho bag so would love to win your book xx

  27. Hands down it’s making other people blankets. Then I get the pleasure of seeing their faces when I give it to them. Another unexpected bonus is seeing them pop up on Facebook in photos as sleepy children snuggle in them, babies lie on them to play, they’ve been taken on planes all over the world, made into dens or are just glimpsed on adult friends and family members’ beds. It’s a lovely thing to make such practical gifts.

  28. Blankets are definitely my favorite, but I think your granny square bag is calling my name! Your work is beautiful:)

    1. I made a blanket (and several toys) for Cats Protection, I always think giving is better than receiving!

  29. Hi Emma, loving your work I love to make blankets using granny squares joined up as well as one big granny square and I would love the chance to win your book so I could make your boho bag for my Auntie. Good luck everyone

  30. I love the cushion! I’m doing well with blankets so I think it’s time to try something I can keep on the sofa all year round!

  31. Mandy Morley

    No matter what new stitch, square,blanket or clothing I crochet I still don’t think that you can beat the good old traditional granny square! It’s endless with colour combos, easy on the eye, quite therapeutic when you see them piling up ready to be joined into whatever & a great stash buster which I love doing as they’re all individual & unique! I’d absolutely love to win this book & would definitely try all the wonderful projects in it

  32. Carolyn Seiver

    I absolutely love the bag and hat/cowl set! Its great to see a new modern twist on traditional grannies!

  33. Carolyn Seiver

    I absolutely love the bag and hat/cowl set! Its great to see a new modern twist on traditional grannies!

    My personal favorite things to crochet is amigurumi and triangle scarves. Ive made so many! So stylish and its amazing how you can change a look by what yarn you choose!

  34. My favourite is the granny stripe scrappy blanket as I’m new to crochet, , but I’m hoping to teach myself to make toys and bags this summer

  35. I would love to win a copy of your book! I’m pretty new to crochet & would love to make a granny squares bag in lovely vibrant summer rainbow colours!

  36. Ginny Brennan

    I love making scarfs, cowls, baskets and small animals! I’d love to win your book, it looks to be full of lovely patterns!

  37. the Sunglasses case! Or the boho bag! It’s too hard to pick just one when everything looks so lovely

  38. I love to make blankets. At the moment I’m working on 3, amongst them a scrappy granny square blanket. Using all my Stylecraft Special dk leftovers.

  39. Hi
    My favorite make was a doll and a blanket I made for my new granddaughter. They are treasured, which makes giving handmade gifts
    so lovely.

  40. I just Love to crochet!! I love blankets, scarf,, and Granny squares we may havê a wonderful works!! Thank you!!!

  41. I love making shawls and blankets. Your book looks fabulous – so many things I’d love to make!

  42. They are all beautiful. Congratulations on a fantastic book. I love the fingerless mitts!

  43. I love the bag in the first pic, so colorful! But my heart lies in the quick and easy projects, so the headband and the sunglasses case will probably be the first patterns I try!

  44. My favourite projects are hats & handwarmers, as well as small items of decor for the home.

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