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Friday, August 5, 2011

~ straight up granny ~

After I finished my granny ripple bag, I wanted to start another baby blankie.  I wanted to do a granny stitch, so I went and got my Jan Eaton book "200 Crochet Blocks" and found her 'granny stripes' pattern.  I love Jan Eaton's patterns, but the edges weren't working for me, so I figured a different way.  Also - I'm not working stripes, so I decided to call this baby blankie 'straight up granny'.  I hope it all makes sense.  If you have any questions let me know.  :)

**Please note that I am not claiming this pattern as my own - it belongs to Jan Eaton - I only changed the way the edges are.

 Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

15 comments:

  1. Grace AnnAugust 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Great! Thanks! I'm going to have to try this!

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  2. Gramma RitaAugust 5, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Looks great, Debi, and I love the color of yarn you're using. :) I started yet another project tonight that I am not happy with. -sigh- So, plan C is to either do a granny stripe or a granny square. I am leaning toward the squares as that will make it a more portable project. Then again, I like the idea of a granny stripe so that when it's done, it's done, and doesn't need assembled. Decisions, decisions. I know I'm tired wasting my time trying new things and not being happy with any of them. ;) Anyhoo, as I said, your straight up granny is looking very nice. :D

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  3. Heather - The Good LifeAugust 5, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Very pretty Debi, What yarn are you using? I really like it. It has a fallish or autumn look to it. Have a great weekend. :-)

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  4. hooksandyarnsAugust 5, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Thanks ladies. :)

    Rita - I know how you feel. That happens to me sometimes and then one day I find myself wanting to do 3 or 4 projects at once.

    Heather - I'm using Red Heart Stripes - color is 'sonoma stripe'.

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  5. Happy in redAugust 6, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Love it, thanx for the instructions!! As soon as I read the blog I thought: oooh I want the patterns and there you are giving us the pattern!! Yay. I am thinking you could also do this as a scarf!
    Esther.

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  6. Sharon MarieAugust 6, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Very nice Debi. I'm not doing too much crocheting right now but when I do, I'm rather stuck in the "granny" mode. Have a nice weekend.

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  7. deebrieseAugust 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Debi: Thanks I like this edge. It leaves the possibility open to do a granny edge all around. I have a granny stripes WIP and there is no sc between groups of grannyes and it puckers a bit..I may need to rip and start again with this pattern! Thanks for sharing..

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  8. hooksandyarnsAugust 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Thanks ladies. :)

    Neicee - I've always put a chain in between the 3 dc groups. One time I tried working a granny square without the chain and it puckered - I didn't like it, so back to the chain 1. :)

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  9. asekncAugust 6, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Has anyone told you lately how awesome you are????
    Woman, you totally rock!
    I love that yarn! And thanks for sharing the pattern with your own modifications.

    Thanks for stoppin' by my blog and for your sweet comment my friend. It really was loads of fun!

    Have a wonderful weekend!!!
    Hugs,
    ♥Anita

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  10. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Your writing is so neat! I wish my own handwriting were as pretty and neat as yours :)

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  11. Pearlin JAugust 7, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    thanks for the pattern.that it has a symbol chart makes me very happy :)

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  12. ColeAugust 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    LOVE the color of this one! Perfect for an autumn babe :)

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  13. The Gingerbread LadyAugust 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Very pretty. And just as pretty is your handwriting!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I love the pattern and I am working on it now. The third row does not line up right and do I just finish the pattern out with the third? Sorry for the questions, I am new to crocheting. Just started in February. Please email me at peggy.jones@ymail.com. Thanks

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  15. hooksandyarnsNovember 27, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Hi Peggy - can you email me a picture of what you have so far? If I can see what you have worked, I'll be able to help you.

    To continue to work this pattern - just repeat Rows 2 and 3.

    My email is dlyrs@juno.com

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