Scrapghan Update #2

Hello, and welcome to the last few days of March 2024 and Happy Easter to all those who celebrate!

I decided to include a Scrapghan update here since it is made with granny squares and fits in with granny square month. This on going project was started in September 2023 as a way to use up the scrap yarn I have been collecting over the years. I love this project since it allows me to use up my scrap yarn and to be creative by mixing yarn colors I never thought would work together! So far so good!

To date, I have been able to make 75 -3 1/2" (8.9 cm) squares, using the 4-row Framed Granny Square pattern and have put together 54 squares into a colorful Scrapghan that is about 26" (66 cm) x 29" (73.6 cm). This is just the beginning since I have only used half of my scrap yarn and will be making more granny squares and adding a border. 

As noted in my previous Scrapghan blog post, the squares were joined together using the invisible join method. This method creates a flat seam that is not visible, making the squares look like they are seamlessly connected. B. Hooked Crochet has a great video explaining the invisible join method.

You can read about the beginning of this project: "Scrapghan-Travel Project" posted on September 28, 2023 and read about my progress in "Scrapghan Update" posted on December 29,2023. 

After the Scrapghan is complete, I will post the free pattern which will include instructions for the border, so stay tuned for updates.

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you!   

Granny Hearts

Happy first week of Spring! I hope the weather is warming up wherever you may be!

For the past few weeks we have been have been working with granny squares and granny stripes, making a table runner, a baby blanket, and a colorful spring blanket. This week we combine a granny square and a heart to make colorful heart motifs. The Granny Heart is easy to make, works up quickly, and is fun to do! It starts with the classic granny square for the first few rounds and then we work the heart magic turning the square into a heart!

Here we go a skein, fresh off the hook:

                                        Granny Hearts

There are many uses for Granny Hearts! They can be used as as appliques to brighten up a jacket, skirt, or backpack. You can use them to make a garland or bunting, as an ornament, a coaster or simply give them to someone you love!

The pattern includes instructions to make a garland (bunting) and attaching a string or ribbon to make an ornament.

or you can make Heart Coasters!

Share the love with family, friends, and co-workers by hooking up some of these colorful Granny Hearts!

Have a hooky day! Lynne

*All images are copyright by Lynne Samaan and D60 Crochet, please do not use without permission, Thank you!