Granny Square Lapghan

 




Granny Square Lapghan

Found In: https://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Lapghan-Patterns/Crocheted-Granny-Lapghan

Hook(s) Used: I/9/5.5mm (Boye)

For: The oldest niece

Started: December 2014

Finished: June 22, 2015

Yarns Used:

RHSS Multi/Print- Bikini
RHSS- Pumpkin

I have a tendency to buy yarn that draws my attention as far as the colorway. Bikini did just that. I want to say that I started on the blanket because it seemed simple enough and I loved how the pattern started to look with the yarn. Then, my niece saw it and claimed it as hers. I couldn't say no to a then 3-year-old (I can't say no too much to the now 9-year-old and her 4-year-old sister but that's another story...)!

So, the first skein that I used was around 7 oz and was a regular Red Heart skein. I ran out and it was such a hard time to find more because the local Joann had run out. I had to order the other skeins online but they were considered kids. They were way softer and 5 oz each skein. The Pumpkin was used for the border only. Also, this blanket was my first time blocking. The corners came out okay but everything else came out about the same as unblocked.

Lesson learned. I can't just up and decide to make random blankets LOL! I have to plan these things out and buy a few skeins at a time and not just one...

The last time I saw that blanket, it was in my niece's closet. I would like to make another one in the near future but I'm not a fan of how holey granny blankets are.

Happy Hooking and Stay Safe!

Location: Maryland, USA

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