The Granny Square Scarf is so flirty, feminine, and full of style. After creating it, I fell in love with the cute scallops around the outside edge–in fact, I love it so much I had to write up the pattern for you!
Crocheting the Granny Square Scarf
You can use any colors or yarn that you like to make this scarf. I think I made mine out of granny squares leftover from afghans. There always seems to be a whole row (almost) of squares that just didn’t quite fit in whatever afghan I’m currently working on. The blue scarf pictured here is crocheted using Vanna’s Choice, and the brown one below is made with Stylecraft Special DK.
Versatile Colors
As you can see, the edging color can be whatever you need it to be, to match your coat or favorite outfit. I chose chocolate brown for this one’s border, and it really seems to make the pastels colors pop.
The pattern is very simple, but I’ve included three different corner detail options. Making scarves like this is one of my favorite things to do with leftover granny squares, especially when I don’t have enough for another afghan. You can find the pattern in my Etsy or Craftsy shops.
What I’ve Been Up To
It has been a lovely autumn week here. We watercolored leaves for our art class. Since we don’t have art every week, it is a nice change in our day when we do.
I am working hard to finish up some patterns to share with you. Hopefully, I will get them all posted in November. The home front has been pretty quiet, which I’m enjoying. I don’t know about you, but it seems like October and November hit at light speed, and we’re sliding downhill to Christmas rapidly.
Changes in Our Lives
The grandkids are settling in, and I am getting used to the idea that Hubs is now a Grandpa. It just cracks me up. The eyes with which I look out on the world feel about 16, but the rest of my body feels older. For about five months now, I have been working on some weight loss, and I’m finally starting to see some results. (Hopefully, those chocolate chips that keep calling my name aren’t going to make me gain it back!) I love dumping my “too big” clothes into the donation bag–quite a nice thing to have to do since I am not really working on losing weight as much as I should be right now. Real life is enough exercise for me; I can’t even seem to make time to go to the pool!
The other obstacle I’m fighting right now is being on time. It seems as though everything is working together to make me late to every single thing I have going on in my life. I’m not sure why either. For example, I drive my Mom and her friend to church every Sunday. After being told (repeatedly) that I am getting them there late, we finally sat down and figured out the right time. It turns out they are supposed to be there 15 minutes earlier than I was told.
I hope things are going better for all of you.
Oh, and I bought more yarn. Yes, I have repeatedly told myself that I have more than enough yarn, and I really do! I have enough of every color to last me awhile … except for that certain light yellow color which I really, really need!
Remember to always shop your stash first!
Talk to you later,
Karen
