Newbie Crochet along?

[OneCraftySAHM]

Ok, so I'm sitting here in my computer chair, rocking my 4 mth old in his bouncer with my foot while I practice crocheting my squares...my 2 yr old is running around playing when all the sudden he stops, picks up one of my squares and says "mommy, look, fishy"....lol...guessing it doesn't look much like a square...lol.

[ankey]

Aww, don't give up though! My first couple of squares when I just started looked like crap. Even with my first one for this CAL, I think I started over about 8 times! From the pics you posted earlier, you're not doing bad at all...

[knitted_painting]

I have no idea why they are called granny squares! I've decided to use the Basic Granny Square pattern that I found in this thread, instead of the Lacy pattern. I haven't tried it out yet, but I'm hoping it'll work better then the other one hehe:) I just want to get my first ever granny square finished then I can maybe step up the ladder from being a newbie to being a little more advanced:hook

[OneCraftySAHM]

Ok, here is my 1st correct one, lol...I totally got the pattern down! I've been practicing away! Now I think I just need to tighten up my stitches a bit, whatcha think girls?

 

[yarnart]

Wow, those look great! What size hook are you using? You may want to loosen up a bit on the hook, but I think that too comes with practice.

Keep on "Keepin on"

[fuzzbugjr]

Looks really good. See, we knew you could do it!

 

Barb

[OneCraftySAHM]

Really? You think I need to loosen up? I was thinking I needed to tighten up, lol? I'm using an H hook, I couldn't find my G, lol.

 

[yarnart]

When you were finished with the rounds, did the square measure 6"?

[Melibean223]

looking good =o) Once you get the hang of it, it is a pretty easy pattern Hope to see you pump out plenty more beautiful squares

[OneCraftySAHM]

Uhhhh, nope...it measures about 4 1/2! Oh no! LOL! I hear ya loud and clear, hahaha!

 

Well at least I'm having fun!

 

Back to the drawing board

[OneCraftySAHM]

Ok, I'm confused again...I used the pattern from the crochet cabana...

 

http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/ltc-granny_square.htm

 

It says that each row should be approx. 1", so then mine is ok? I did 4 RNDS, and it measures 4 1/2...so that' ok, right?

 

Are you all tired of me yet?

[yarnart]

Nah, I'm not tired of you anyway...but hey, I've raised a gaggle of kids!!

You are doing ok in that case. Try working 6 rounds and see what you get

[OneCraftySAHM]

How is everyone else doing? Does anyone have any pics to post?

 

[knitted_painting]

I've done 3 squares so far after doing 2 squares wrong so in theory I've done 5 hehe I forgot that the uk term for the dc is a treble so I was basically doing sc instead of dc! I wish everybody would write their patterns in US anddd European terms

I have to be honest I'm already bored with making just squares (it's become so easy I don't even need to read the pattern anymore! I'm not bragging or anything I just feel like I need a bit more of a challenge:)) and I don't know what to do with all of them:think I guess I'm just not a newbie anymore:)

anyway here is a picture of them:)

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[OneCraftySAHM]

Those are great Petra! Wish mine looked that good...I'll get there I guess!

 

 

I'll keep plugging away though!

[yarnart]

I think everyone is doing great. Petra, why don't you try joining your squares now to make a blanket, even a baby blanket. Or, try the more difficult lacy square I had posted, as it has some other stitches you may find challenging.

I think everyone's squares look great! Don't give up!

[yarnart]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g63/Oteaco/Kittyandcrocheting001.jpg

 

7 squares...now I have to go buy some Pink and get some white to add some color.

[fuzzbugjr]

Petra and Veronica

 

your squares look great!

 

On the joining of squares note: Veronica, I crochet my squares together. Right now, thought, my dd has my digital camera so I can't take any photos of the method my grandmother taught me.

 

Barb

[yarnart]

I'm not quite ready to join yet. I tried whip-stitching on a pet bed I am making for my incredibly spoiled chihuahua, and...well, I am looking forward to learning your method. No hurry though, whenever you get a chance.

[crpstx]

I just learned how to do granny squares (thank you crochetcabana.com) and am making an afghan to match my new wall to wall carpet. Have 7 squares joined together to make a panel. So far have 2 panels joined and ready with 2 more. This is fun!

[crpstx]

I'm working on a granny square afghan. May I join too?

[crpstx]

I single crochet mt squares together through the back loops only. They lay nice and flat, and you can hardly tell where you joined them.

[ankey]

here's a picture of one of the first squares I made (that's why it looks pretty terrible - I don't have my camera with me to take pictures of the other ones I've made):

 

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/ankey1110/misc001-1.jpg

 

I used scrap yarn until I realized that I didn't have any other yarn to match so now I have 10 squares of red heart super saver baby print yarn.

[fuzzbugjr]

Very pretty. Good work.

 

Barb

[OneCraftySAHM]

Ankey, if your square looks terrible then mine is off the charts horrible! LOL! I think it's nice! I need some tips here, I'm struggling with this...I mean, I know it should be easy but I just can't seem to get a hold on it. Does anyone have any advice/tips for me?

 

Thanks girls