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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Granny Throw


When I started making these squares, the idea was to make a blanket!!But now I have decided it will be a throw. I have to say I am not very excited with the way its shaping up. The colours I am using are purple, pale pink, green, light brown, dark brown and orange. Earthy colours basically.


I wanted to give a common border to all. Today morning I tried this. The colours are more true in the second picture. How does this look. I would love to hear your suggestions.



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35 comments:

  1. pinkundineAugust 3, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I really like the colours you're using, and I think I prefer the second picture - same colour border makes them look more cohesive to me. But I think both look great!

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  2. NinuAugust 3, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Love both, but more liking towards second pic..

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  3. knottygalAugust 3, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    I love the same color border.. gives it a nice look..

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  4. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I really like the colours you have chosen and I think the blue round all the squares will look lovely and keep a nice theme through your throw :)

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  5. Sam FindlayAugust 3, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I have to agree, I like the second picture better. I think with the same boarder it just pulls them altogether!

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  6. Minding My Own StitchesAugust 3, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    I like the bordered squares too! Do you think a dark expresso brown border might add some contrast and make the colours pop? Not that it isn't nice with the blue border but it was just a thought.

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  7. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Wow - beautiful colors!! I agree with everyone else on the border too - very lovely!

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  8. sadodosahAugust 3, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Wow! The second picture does do all the talking and it is screaming lovely. The colours are bright vibrant just like a fresh flower garden. Stunning!

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  9. Dutch HollowAugust 3, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Oh what fun and pretty colors!

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  10. TaniaAugust 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Love it. Not the weaving-in involved, but I bet you're being clever and doing that terrible job along the way...

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  11. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Like everyone, I like the colours, and the blue really works. If it was that bright all over, it might be a bit overwhelming, but the contrast looks great. I think it'll be a lovely throw!

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  12. Wool DiariesAugust 3, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    The blue round makes the colours in the middle POP! I love it!

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  13. Shortbread and GingerAugust 3, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love all the colours - they all go so well together!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  14. hooksandyarnsAugust 3, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I like the blue border also. Looks very nice. :)

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  15. SandyAugust 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Love the blue border!

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  16. Yarn ChangerAugust 3, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I agree, same color border makes it much more cohesive.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Love the colors ! It is gonna be a beautiful throw! I prefer one color for the last round ...the turquoise is lovely...or you can try also a dark color like a dark brown...just to compare :)
    Have a wonderful evening!
    Angie

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  18. LeahAugust 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Love the border colour - it makes everything else look lovely and bright. It's looking fabulous!!

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  19. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresAugust 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Sounds like everyone is of the same opinion. The colors do pop in the second photo. I never feel like I put colors together nicely which is why I haven't started a granny square even though I really want to. I'll figure it out one of these days. Have a great rest of the week. Tammy

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  20. FriedaAugust 3, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I agree too , the blue border would be just perfect ! I think that I may have to put a crocheted throw in my queue after seeing your WIP

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  21. NickyAugust 3, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    me too, i prefer the blue border.
    it will look fab when it's finished. good luck.

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  22. CalophiAugust 3, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Aw, I'm sorry you're not excited about your throw. I really like the second picture a lot!

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  23. Spinster BethAugust 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I'm different ... I like all different color border! :)

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  24. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Personally I like the first photo better. The blue really does bring it all together, but I kinda like it when things don't match.

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  25. Marie/Underground CrafterAugust 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I'm a sucker for granny squares, but your color choices are lovely enough to convert even a "hater." I can't wait to see more!

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  26. trishAugust 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I love your blocks!! I like the border color you chose. :o)

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  27. Tami KlockauAugust 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Gorgeous! Wow, you have a lot there already! I agree with the same color border.

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  28. PradeepaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Lovely choice of colors. Everyone seems to like the blue border but I prefer the first one.

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  29. Pearlin JAugust 3, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I like blue unifying border too.

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  30. Sarah ~ Crafts from the CwtchAugust 3, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I think it's lovely and also like the blue border :)

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  31. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 4, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Well hello Sahm! I just received a lovely little message from you that brought me over here, to your jungle of crochet! I see you are another one of us in the ACA(Anonymous Crochet Addicts)ha ha ha!

    I love how you use your colours. So different from a lot I see around in blogland. Refreshing with someone who dares to use different and bold colours. Your blanket will turn out to be a real treasure I see. I would never have thought of picking turquoise ( I always go safe and would probably have chosen white or grey or even red...)for a border but it really works!!!:D

    Browsed around quickly and I am blown away by all your creations. Hopping on the followers train. See you again soon and have a lovely colorful Thursday.
    Ciao!
    Annette

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  32. K @ Aurora BlytheAugust 4, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    You are using one of my favorite colors to edge all these! Gorgeous! And the little purse you made - oh my! Love the stitch and color combo.

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  33. susieAugust 4, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Beautiful colors you've chosen !
    I like the different border.
    Lovely blog you have !

    greetings from Belgium :)

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  34. knitalatteAugust 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Very pretty color combination. Will be a lovely throw.

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  35. ColetteAugust 4, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Just came across your blog. What a really lovely colourful blog. I can see hours being spent going back through it.

    Have a lovely weekend. Colette

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Thank you for your comments!!Love reading them!!