I've never really managed to get the hang of crochet. Over the years I have bought several books on it and tried to teach myself, with no success. When I was teaching knitting in London my hairdresser, an avid crocheter, came and gave my class a lesson, but I was still none the wiser.
I've looked at all the granny squares and ripple blankets springing up over the blogosphere in the last year or so, but still didn't feel I could join in.
Then, this week we had a crochet workshop at my village craft group. And suddenly, my brain clicked into gear and I started to understand. Like lace knitting, it's much easier to do something when you know why you're doing it. The doubles and trebles and turning chains started to make sense.
Since then my brain has been buzzing and my fingers itching. I've dug out my DK cotton remnants and my crochet books and have been hooking away. Technically I've got a long way to go, but I'm certainly enjoying the learning process.
Well done! Those look quite complicated granny squares. Do I see a blanket/throw/afghan approaching?......am sure Josie would like one for her bed!
Posted by: Jill | September 26, 2007 at 10:25 PM
They look great! I agree with Jill, a blanket would be a great thing to do. Jan (Eaton) has some great crochet square books out as well.
Posted by: dawn | September 27, 2007 at 12:44 AM
I'm terribly impressed at your crochet turnaround. You've got some fabulous dirty, pretty things.
Posted by: Karen B. | September 27, 2007 at 02:45 AM
they look lovely! I've never gotten my head around crocheting either...one day maybe, I'll unlock that secret. well done to you .. can't wait to see what all these squares turn into.
Posted by: polly | September 27, 2007 at 06:43 AM
Wow, your squares are fantastic!!! You are right about learning by doing: it is much easier!!
Posted by: 2paw | September 27, 2007 at 06:49 AM
The squares are great, such nice colour combinations. It is well worth learning to crochet I think!
Posted by: Lin | September 27, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Those granny squares are beautiful. Somehow the crochet thing still hasn't clicked in my brain. 3 people have tried to teach me without success!!
Posted by: patti | September 27, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Your squares are lovely! I like the colours too. I was the same about crochet but I've managed a few basics although I haven't yet ventured into squares :)
Posted by: Ali | September 27, 2007 at 01:51 PM
Your squares look great. I crochet quicker thaI knit, most of my afghans are crohet
Posted by: Paula | September 27, 2007 at 09:56 PM
It certainly looks like you've got the hang of it now!
The top squares look quite complex.
Well done!
Posted by: Carol Wessel | September 27, 2007 at 10:28 PM
They are beautiful! I know what you mean by the brain kicking in!!!
Posted by: mrspao | September 30, 2007 at 10:00 PM