It doesn’t matter if the “influencers” say that granny’s are on the out. If you enjoy what you’re doing keep going! There are ALOT of us out here that love grannies now and forever. Granny lovers will still be watching you on your journey. I know I will!
I agree but darn that Elise....when she predicted amigrurumi would be popular thats about all that showed up on my feed! So much so I took a hiatus from yt. A little goes a long way for me on amigrurumi, lol. Same for granny stitch. Untill I seen a review on this very book! Then I found an interest. But sadly Barnes/Nobel did not have it in stock when I finally got to go. 😐 And thanks to this lady I learned there was a knock off not to get❣️
Wow love the new granny squares and colour scheme, based on this I think I might have to get the book! I think the cushion idea with plain purple back and two more squares in the same colour scheme would be lovely 😍
I think it is crazy when any industry says something is out especially in the yarn/craft industry. so many new people come to the craft everyday and learn to crochet doing grannies. Crochet what you like and want and don't worry about what the world/trends say. Crochet what makes you happy. After all that is why we crochet, because it makes us happy. Love the squares you've made. They are very pretty.
Hi Tami! Love these squares! So pretty. 😊 I don’t think grannies are out. Yarnspirations just came out with a bulky bernat yarn that forms a granny without changing colors. Besides, too many people enjoy granny squares, they won’t let it go. I think that’s a great idea to do the solid backing for a pillow, using a pillow form. You’re doing great! ❤
Make whatever you want to make. It's your time to do with as you please. I'm stressing out because of the LA fires. I'm not in an evac zone but the air quality keeps tanking and my husband makes me use our O2 supply that we have here. But I know making calms and soothes and there's this new book out that I have on audible...
Granny squares have been around forever. I don’t think they are going out. They’ll always be granny squares. Looks like a valentines square. So excited about the amigurumi video. ❤️ Happy New Year. 🥳🎉
Love the new squares and the pillow idea! Instead of making the lavender square for the back bigger, I would make 3 more solid squares using the colors you will have on front. So 4 decorative squares on front and 4 solid colors on back using leftover yarn from the front. There are ways to make pillow covers removable but I’m not sure how. Good luck with the new project! I have the book you’re using in my Amazon cart right now 😂
I like the big granny squares they looked good and I like the color scheme you used, I don't think they are out for 2025, honestly I've never been a trend follower so I just do what I want anyway. I want to make one of those granny square cardigans and a blanket; and i want to use the yarn I have as i'm trying to use up my stash, no new yarn until the other is gone (exception: the gift card from Joann's)
I would put 2 purple on the front and 1 of the other 2. I would put the one with the big "flower" on the top left and the other on the bottom right. And on the back I would do the purple in 1 very big square.
Hi! if you are trying to your scraps only, then small items with a color scheme. if you have a ton of certain colors, try a bed-sized blanket made of squares. Don't worry about what fad is popular. Granny squares coming in or out, unless it's about selling all of this stuff. Do what YOU LOVE.
H Tammy. I definitely wouldn’t consider you too new, you do really good at the things you make. Have you tried the I love this cotton yarn? My granddaughter wanted yarn to try Ami, it was suggested to me to get her cotton to try with. So I hope that was a good decision!! Your squares are turning out great,
I have some cotton yarn but I haven’t tried working with it for amigurumi. I think I saw Joann’s has some yarn now like the yarn in the woobles kits but I have tried either
I think I have the same book, tho mine is called “a modern girl’s guide to granny squares “ it’s the same author, but the cover is different, not sure if it has a different title here in the uk, it has the three squares you made in it 🤷♀️
Most pattern designers will allow you to sell what you make if you give them credit. I’d steer clear of selling licensed characters and stuff like that. Have heard some horror stories of people who have gotten into trouble (from some comments I’ve gotten since I’ve been here on TH-cam. But not experienced personally)
Actually, I think Granny Square projects are trending. I see many Granny projects on You Tube for blankets, scarves, sweaters, and one just caught my eye yesterday. It was for a scrap granny beanie. But even if they aren’t trending, so what. Do what you enjoy.
It may be cheating, because I have the Modern Guide to Granny Squares book and I remember one that is mostly white with little red and pink hearts scattered over it. 😊
I dont like influencers. To me they are on a hidden power trip that i avoid. If i like something i stick with it. If i want a change i look for one or create my own. For instance my family likes potholders n bowl cozies: i took a doily n made a a back for it (usually black for the backside) n done it as a bowl cozie n potholder. Another time i took a potholder i liked n made it into a bowl cozie. I used a hook two sizes larger for the back to help it be a little bulky. Came out great/better than before on my first ones i made. More pliable too n still retained the bowl shape. Influencers are over rated imo. Now inspiration is another thing altogether. I can get inspired by watching someone but influencers are controlling, imo.
What is you favorite granny square project?
It doesn’t matter if the “influencers” say that granny’s are on the out. If you enjoy what you’re doing keep going! There are ALOT of us out here that love grannies now and forever. Granny lovers will still be watching you on your journey. I know I will!
Yes I agree. We don’t need a big influencer dictating what we do! 😂 I love making granny squares so I’m gonna keep making them!!!
I agree but darn that Elise....when she predicted amigrurumi would be popular thats about all that showed up on my feed! So much so I took a hiatus from yt. A little goes a long way for me on amigrurumi, lol. Same for granny stitch. Untill I seen a review on this very book! Then I found an interest. But sadly Barnes/Nobel did not have it in stock when I finally got to go. 😐 And thanks to this lady I learned there was a knock off not to get❣️
Granny squares will always be my favorite thing to crochet. I just order the granny square cards!
I don't think granny squares will ever be out. They're so versatile and classic! ❤
i agree
Granny squares will always be in.
I love your squares. I'm a fan of the bigger ones. Now I kinda want to make a granny square pillow!
Your colors for next week suggest a Valentines Day theme to me💕♥️
Granny squares will never go out! I love how big they are, they are so pretty 😍
Thank you so much!!!
Wow love the new granny squares and colour scheme, based on this I think I might have to get the book! I think the cushion idea with plain purple back and two more squares in the same colour scheme would be lovely 😍
I think it is crazy when any industry says something is out especially in the yarn/craft industry. so many new people come to the craft everyday and learn to crochet doing grannies. Crochet what you like and want and don't worry about what the world/trends say. Crochet what makes you happy. After all that is why we crochet, because it makes us happy. Love the squares you've made. They are very pretty.
Granny Squares forever!!!
Hi Tami! Love these squares! So pretty. 😊 I don’t think grannies are out. Yarnspirations just came out with a bulky bernat yarn that forms a granny without changing colors. Besides, too many people enjoy granny squares, they won’t let it go.
I think that’s a great idea to do the solid backing for a pillow, using a pillow form.
You’re doing great! ❤
Oh thanks for the heads up! When I get through some of my yarn stash I’ll have to check out the new yarn!!!
Oooo I got that book for Christmas!
Me too! 🥰
I love granny’s,I won’t let them go out!LOL. 🧶🧶🧶💜💙💚🎅🖤🩷💙💜🧶🧶🧶
They are fun to make.
I like the idea of purple granny square backing and then one more of each of the other ones
i like the bigger granny squares, it would make a nice blanket
The color palette you chose is so good! Definitely taking inspiration!
Granny squares are always in!!! 😊
It’s good to see so many people in my comments saying this!!!!!
Hey Tami, I think I saw the same video about Granny Squares going out.. I would doubt it lol.. Yours turned out very pretty 💞
Make whatever you want to make. It's your time to do with as you please. I'm stressing out because of the LA fires. I'm not in an evac zone but the air quality keeps tanking and my husband makes me use our O2 supply that we have here. But I know making calms and soothes and there's this new book out that I have on audible...
Granny squares have been around forever. I don’t think they are going out. They’ll always be granny squares. Looks like a valentines square. So excited about the amigurumi video. ❤️ Happy New Year. 🥳🎉
That’s good to know! It was one of those videos where people make predictions for 2025. Just thought I’d see what you all thought!
Love the new squares and the pillow idea! Instead of making the lavender square for the back bigger, I would make 3 more solid squares using the colors you will have on front. So 4 decorative squares on front and 4 solid colors on back using leftover yarn from the front. There are ways to make pillow covers removable but I’m not sure how. Good luck with the new project! I have the book you’re using in my Amazon cart right now 😂
Oh I love the idea of 4 different coordinating colors!!
I love both of your squares ❤❤❤
Love granny squares. Want to make something after the blanket, one large square... A pillow sounds good ❤.
Very pretty!
Thanks so much!
I like the big granny squares they looked good and I like the color scheme you used, I don't think they are out for 2025, honestly I've never been a trend follower so I just do what I want anyway. I want to make one of those granny square cardigans and a blanket; and i want to use the yarn I have as i'm trying to use up my stash, no new yarn until the other is gone (exception: the gift card from Joann's)
Good to hear because I’m having fun making them!! I want to make a Cardigan and am Using up some of my stash too!!!
I haven’t made Granny Squares since the 70s! Yours are coming out very pretty.
I would put 2 purple on the front and 1 of the other 2. I would put the one with the big "flower" on the top left and the other on the bottom right. And on the back I would do the purple in 1 very big square.
Hi! if you are trying to your scraps only, then small items with a color scheme. if you have a ton of certain colors, try a bed-sized blanket made of squares. Don't worry about what fad is popular. Granny squares coming in or out, unless it's about selling all of this stuff. Do what YOU LOVE.
H Tammy. I definitely wouldn’t consider you too new, you do really good at the things you make. Have you tried the I love this cotton yarn? My granddaughter wanted yarn to try Ami, it was suggested to me to get her cotton to try with. So I hope that was a good decision!! Your squares are turning out great,
I have some cotton yarn but I haven’t tried working with it for amigurumi. I think I saw Joann’s has some yarn now like the yarn in the woobles kits but I have tried either
Thank you so much for the sweet comments!!
Hey Tami
Try a 2 weight yarn or three wt.for smaller squares
Ally learnt about community page yesterday, that would be good for me.
Loving your squares. Are you using a size G hook?
@@barbaramcmahon3956 I’m using a clover 4mm which I think is a g but not 100% sure
@@craftymompreneur Thank-you.
I think I have the same book, tho mine is called “a modern girl’s guide to granny squares “ it’s the same author, but the cover is different, not sure if it has a different title here in the uk, it has the three squares you made in it 🤷♀️
Hmm maybe I don’t know!
I'm thinking of making crochet items to sell. How do I know what patterns I can use? Are any patterns copyright? Just want to do whats correct!
Most pattern designers will allow you to sell what you make if you give them credit. I’d steer clear of selling licensed characters and stuff like that. Have heard some horror stories of people who have gotten into trouble (from some comments I’ve gotten since I’ve been here on TH-cam. But not experienced personally)
@craftymompreneur thank you! Appreciate the feedback.
Actually, I think Granny Square projects are trending. I see many Granny projects on You Tube for blankets, scarves, sweaters, and one just caught my eye yesterday. It was for a scrap granny beanie. But even if they aren’t trending, so what. Do what you enjoy.
I guess that the next scheme is Valentine's Day.
Bingo!!! There’s some perfect squares for it in the book!
It may be cheating, because I have the Modern Guide to Granny Squares book and I remember one that is mostly white with little red and pink hearts scattered over it. 😊
That’s one of them and no, it’s not cheating!
lol! If granny squares are out? Naaaaaaahhhhhh
I dont like influencers. To me they are on a hidden power trip that i avoid. If i like something i stick with it. If i want a change i look for one or create my own. For instance my family likes potholders n bowl cozies: i took a doily n made a a back for it (usually black for the backside) n done it as a bowl cozie n potholder. Another time i took a potholder i liked n made it into a bowl cozie. I used a hook two sizes larger for the back to help it be a little bulky. Came out great/better than before on my first ones i made. More pliable too n still retained the bowl shape. Influencers are over rated imo. Now inspiration is another thing altogether. I can get inspired by watching someone but influencers are controlling, imo.