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July 24, 2007
Babette
Babs is doing quite well, thank you very much!
I'm following Ann's lead, doing a section at a time. The picture above shows through section 4. While Ann is seaming her sections as she goes along, I'm going to wait until I'm through with section 6 - and then I'm going to seam. At least that's what I'm telling myself.
I love that we're doing this project together, and even if she is beating me (It's NOT a contest!!!), I love looking at her results to see just how good my blanket is going to look! Check hers out! She's already seamed through section 5! How fantastic does it look?!?
I've totally gotten the hang of the crochet, now that my Addi hook is here. My squares now are so much better and neater than my first squares that I almost (ALMOST) want to rip out the first ones and do them over. We'll see. I'm sure they look fine to anyone but me, because now I know all the little tricks to make them super neat, but that's okay. It's supposed to handmade and crochet seems a bit more wonky looking to me than knitting anyway. These ARE granny squares for goodness sake!
Don't worry - I'm still knitting. I've been telling myself that I have to do one repeat on my monkey sock before I can make the next square. It's working out quite well. I'll probably have a finished sock either today or tomorrow and at least a few more squares. Although when my yarn for Bee gets here - all bets are off!
Posted by Cara at July 24, 2007 12:12 PM
Topics: Babette
Comments
i'm winning
:)
Posted by: ann at July 24, 2007 12:14 PM
I love that you can make deals with yourself (sock/crochet/sock) and stick to it. So cool. Your crochet looks great!
Posted by: KT at July 24, 2007 12:17 PM
Another fabulous project that I am so happy you are sharing with us! You are such an inspiration to me.
Posted by: Joan at July 24, 2007 12:29 PM
This project is just too awesome! It looks beautiful. I just love the colors!
Posted by: Jen at July 24, 2007 12:31 PM
It looks beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 24, 2007 12:51 PM
Seeing all these colorful squares together makes me happy. It's looking so cute!
Posted by: Nonnahs at July 24, 2007 12:53 PM
Little tricks for crochet neatness? Would you share with the knitters who'd like to branch out into crochet? I think I've finally gotten off my knitterly high horse...
thanks!
ps looking good so far!
Posted by: Cassandra at July 24, 2007 01:06 PM
Beautiful vibrant colors! Do you really like the Addi hooks better? I've been wondering what crochet hooks to buy.
Posted by: tiennie at July 24, 2007 01:14 PM
I'm with Cassandra - tips for neatness? I could maybe use those! Are they stuff you figured out on your own, or do you have some URLs to recommend? Babette is looking fabulous, and it's giving me the itch to start my next crochet adventure. Just got to finish the LTL bag first!
Posted by: Amanda at July 24, 2007 01:42 PM
Very nice! Love all the colors.
Posted by: Tonia at July 24, 2007 01:47 PM
that babete is going to be beautiful :)
Posted by: cristina at July 24, 2007 03:16 PM
oh dear... i thought i had avoided babette's siren call... hmm... it could solve my dilemna of what to make for an stilltoemerge baby boy...
Posted by: penny at July 24, 2007 03:16 PM
Gorgeous work, Cara. But then again, aren't all of your projects?
Posted by: JulieFrick at July 24, 2007 03:39 PM
Ok I am making granny squares. You guys make them look so fabulous! And I just love how they are all different shapes.
Posted by: Sarah at July 24, 2007 04:19 PM
It is looking really, really good so far.
(Continuing to resist Babette. Continuing!)
Posted by: Dr. B. at July 24, 2007 05:02 PM
Surely I'm not the first to think this is your next fab photo card.
Will there be leftovers and if so, can we make a knitted version?
xoo kay
Posted by: Kay at July 24, 2007 09:40 PM
Watch out, this crochet thing can take over. I find myself secretly crocheting granny square things in between the knitting although I think of crochet as not quite first class craft.
Posted by: Denise at July 24, 2007 10:36 PM
look at you with the hook!! I am thinking that bee is gonna sting you good - sting you right back to the knits ;-) they are beautiful though!!
Posted by: margaux at July 24, 2007 11:28 PM
These little sqaures make me smile. Totally beautiful, C. Thanks for your comment on my blog too :) xo
Posted by: Lolly at July 25, 2007 09:00 AM
Neat! I'm teaching a friend how to knit and she has a friend who's going to teach her how to crochet so she's promised to teach that to me so I can get in on all this crochet love!
Posted by: Scribbles & Bits at July 25, 2007 10:05 AM
I really, really love the colors you're using for babette! It looks gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy at July 25, 2007 10:12 AM
i love how klimt-y the granny squares look when they're put together. lovely (yours & ann's)--cheers!
Posted by: kelli at July 25, 2007 10:33 AM
This is looking so nice! All the colors! I may have to put this on my project list ;)
Posted by: Carol at July 25, 2007 11:00 AM
Beau-tee-ful! I especially like the colors of the large square. Makes me want to learn crochet...
Posted by: Lizbon at July 25, 2007 02:44 PM
It really is turning out beautifully. It's amazing how good granny squares can look!
Posted by: Nancy at July 25, 2007 04:25 PM
looks great. i really like your colors. i tend to put off seaming til the very end, cuz it drives me nuts. :)
Posted by: elise at July 25, 2007 05:58 PM