I’ve taught a fair few people to crochet over the years, friends and members of the various craft groups I attend. I was recently asked if I would run something at The Amble Pincushion as their usual crochet tutor has retired. I’ve agreed to teach a 2-hour session on making classic granny squares, something suitable for beginners. If it works out I may do more.
Granny squares seemed a good choice. The catwalks and clothing shops have featured loads of garments that include crochet squares this year. I’ve even just seen a picture of a jumper made of crochet-printed fleece on the Nicola Knits Blog– simulated granny squares!
To get ready, I’ve been preparing yarn packs and handouts. I’ve even made a promotional video.
I’ve also been making lots of granny squares, most of which I made up into a sleeveless pullover. I used shades of brown, beige and white, crocheted them together and added a double crochet edging.
I used four different colour schemes for the squares and joined them sequentially.
The only thing I would have done differently is join the squares together as I went along – it did take ages to join them up. I used the crochet method which gives a really neat join.
I edged the neck, armholes and waist with a band of several rows of double crochet, placing some decreases at the underarm to improve the fit.
If I wear this for my course I’m hoping it gives my students confidence that I know what I’m talking about. Maybe I should call it my credibility top!
I just heard today that the course is fully booked, which is great news!
Have you been on a craft workshop recently? What did you enjoy most about it?
Stitches by the Sea 
I love granny squares and have made lots over the years. The brown reminds me of the bedspread I started crocheting when we were engaged in the seventies. I added my favourite oranges and a few other colours. Old photos show that everything in our first flat was brown, clothes, furniture, crockery! Anyway, I must have been slow back then because the work turned into a baby blanket for our first baby instead. Our three babies used it then we passed it on to a new niece.
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How lovely! Sounds like you created a family heirloom!
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Hi Jackie,
This looks great. Iâm delighted that your course has sold out (but sad that I wonât get the remaining place after all!)
Please could you refer to us as Amble Pin Cushion rather than The Amble Pincushion?
Much obliged,
Norma
Norma Arthur
Managing Director
20-22 Queen Street
Amble
Northumberland
NE65 0BZ
Tel. 01665 714584
http://www.amblepincushion.co.uk http://www.amblepincushion.co.uk/
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I love the tonal browns, so pretty!
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Thank you. I’m pleased with how it turned out. Wish I’d joined the squares as I went along though. It took ages!
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is it easy to join them as you go?
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As long as you’ve worked out the layout on paper first. The joining up is the tedious bit so if you do a bit at a time as you go along you avoid having to do the whole lot at the end.
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Wow I love the browns!!!
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Thank you. I’m really happy with the effect.
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