After my dad passed away in 2010, I came across a few of my very first crochet projects while cleaning out his attic. One of which, was the multi-colored, granny square doll blanket pictured below. This finding reinforces the fact that handmade items are a representation of history — this blanket sharing a bit of mine.
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| Doll blanket I made when I was about 9-years-old. |
For the latest installation of my Home Hooking column for Interweave Crochet’s Summer Issue, I share a bit of my story about learning to crochet as a child, talk about why granny squares are a great way for kids to learn to crochet, and give the pattern for a modern take on a dolly classic.
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| Hello, Dolly! blankie shown in Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) yarn |
Grab the issue on stands or at Crochetme.com today– digital copies available, too!
Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie
I remember my mother making my sister and myself a poncho in the 70′s with the same style of granny squares.When my first child was born I made a pink blue and white baby blanket of the same tiny squares.I still have it. when I see granny squares they always take me back to those days.
I’m 55, but I just learned how to crochet. Been knitting for years. So I made a huge granny Lap-Ghan (lap afghan). Your doll blanket of years ago reminds me of the multi yarn I bought as a kid. Thanks for sharing…love grannies.
this is the cutest blanket! I love your choice of colors. I’m doing mine in a deep purple, dark pink, and white (just what i had on hand). The only question I have is, which color do you use to attach squares? I was thinking maybe the darker of the two that I’m connecting? For example if I attach purple and pink, id use purple to attach. If pink and white, I’d use pink. This is only the third baby blanket I’ve ever crocheted, so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I’d use whichever color is on the outer most edge of the squares so the stitches blend well. Hope that helps!