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March 21, 2011

It's Contagious

Gray skies, wind and rain.  Not my favorite forecast.  However, I took advantage of the perfect yarn weather and sat down with hook in hand.  This is the result of my efforts since Saturday just before bedtime.  Ten rows of granny stripe make a good beginning to a blanket.  (I chained 219 to begin mine.)

If you haven't succumbed to the Granny Stripe Blanket Fever, you may not understand the attraction.  Repeatedly, I read that people have been turned off to the idea because granny squares are so boring.  After giving the granny stripe a chance, lo and behold, they find it is completely different.  It's fun and highly addicting.  Highly.  It's good to know I'm not the only one who can't put it down.

Check out Flickr for inspiration.  (Lucy at Attic 24 is my inspiration.  I love her colorful blankets and other crocheted goodies. They're so fun and full of life.)  Then grab some yarn and a hook.  And be ready to be taken over by the Granny Stripe Blanket Fever.
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5 comments:

  1. Sew Pretty DressesMarch 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Oh how I love the colors. I can now see how this is addiction. I got some pretty mean chains going on over here! =D

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  2. Sew Pretty DressesMarch 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    addicting not addiction! Good grief!

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  3. RachaeldaisyMarch 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    A beautiful blanket created on a grey, rainy day... perfect for keeping you snuggly on a future grey, rainy day. The colours are wonderful, There's nothing boring about these lovely Granny Stripes.

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  4. The Muse of The DayMarch 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I like how Lucy combines bright colors yet there is a softness to the whole color combination. I, too, find crochet work addicting, although my eyes are a bit cross eyed from my current project. Lately we have had a bit of warmth on the mountain, did we steal from you guys? Carolina

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  5. Melissa PMarch 21, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Carolina: I am happy to share a little warmth with you. But I'm missing the ten degrees that flew East. Good thing I've got this blanket going.

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