Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Granny Rectangle (as opposed to a Granny Square)

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Quick post today. March break and trying to keep the youngest busy. Here is something I thought was quite magnificent. Ever wanted to granny something but it was NOT a square? Well here is your chance. I grannied this lovely stool/storage thingy and BELIEVE me it is 100x better than what it used to be.



See pretty granniness? If you want to granny a rectangle here is what helped me. If you would like specifics on how to tighten near the end to get that secure tucked in edge, email me and I will tell you how.

And I have storage as well!


And crocheting trim on pillowcases. What are you up to?







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21 comments:

  1. Sal11:35 a.m.

    I love the crochet..beautiful colours!
    ;-)

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  2. made with love11:57 a.m.

    Fab crochet, I love the pillowcase,
    Have fun,
    Rachael XX

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  3. Hen12:22 p.m.

    Wow, both are lovely.
    Hen x

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  4. Selfsewn12:26 p.m.

    patchworking!

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  5. DebbyMc12:59 p.m.

    Very nice !

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  6. Rebecca1:06 p.m.

    I love the crochet, this is something I really want to learn but imagine it is quite hard! x

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  7. A Thrifty Mrs3:08 p.m.

    Love it!
    I am currently cleaning out vintage tins and patching up the insides of a vintage trunk.

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  8. topchelseagirl3:33 p.m.

    They're lovely.

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  9. vintage flair14:02 p.m.

    What a lovely Idea!
    I am rubbish at crochet,keep having a go though.
    Take care
    Bridie x

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  10. Vee7:20 p.m.

    Now that's wonderful! I've never seen crochet used in that way and it is just great. Your sense of color is so pure. I wish I had some of it!

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  11. lynn8:36 p.m.

    lovely..it does the soul good when you create wonderful things..nice work...lynnie

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  12. The Vintage Kitten10:56 p.m.

    Lovely!..........

    P.S The LA duvet cover is the one in your sidebar. Im disappointed as I assumed the pillowcases would be included but they aren't. The material feels lovely though X

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  13. bellaboo4:58 a.m.

    Grrrr! I spent three HOURS trying to crochet a granny square yesterday and I STILL can't get it!Going to go on to you tube for a demo AGAIN and try to follow it.
    Your crochet cover looks great...will I EVER get there?

    Bellaboo :o)

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  14. Dawn8:46 a.m.

    A great makeover!

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  15. Country Style Living4:39 p.m.

    What a transformation! The crochet makes all the difference....

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  16. Brabourne Farm7:52 a.m.

    What a great idea! I love crocheting these gorgeous things but only ever use them for rugs. Thanks for the inspiration. Leigh

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  17. Twiggy4:01 p.m.

    Looks gorgeous, well done.
    twiggy x

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  18. Unknown4:36 a.m.

    Thats Fab!! I have also just finished a box like that....note to self, go take a piccie and post it on my blog too!!! I love the crochet cushion in an earlier post, would love to know how you put the final product together because I too am in the middle of a granny square which was meant for a blanket but boredom is taking over with it!!! xx

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  19. melanie7:47 a.m.

    Great make over, very nice indeed.
    I am planning on making some crochet trimming for our pillow cases too, makes them look much nicer. :) xxx

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  20. Susan Freeman12:54 p.m.

    I love your grannies! I'm new to crocheting and can't do anything nearly as wonderful yet. I also like the crocheted edge on the pillowcase. Just lovely!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  21. Krawuggl7:20 a.m.

    What a brilliant idea, love it a lot!

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