What could you possibly make with two granny hexagons? Why this of course…
No not the child… the shrug!!!! I started on Sunday night while I watched a movie and it was all finished by Tuesday night… so quick!! All you do is make two granny hexagons (just a granny with six sides instead of the usual four), fold them in half and sew them together up the back and across the shoulders (leaving a gap for your neck) and before you know it you have a Granny Shrug.
I finished this one with a pretty scalloped edge around the fronts and along the back (single crochet around the neck), and two simple little ties to hold it together with a bow. I used an 8ply (DK) yarn and a 4.5mm needle to give it a bit of drape. Im so happy with how it turned out, and Maia loves it! Yay!
I think I NEED to make myself one!
You can find how to make one here (at Kootoyoo- a very cool site) and the written pattern is here (Thornberry is another great crochet resource). Make one, go on… you wont regret it I promise!
Anyways, crochet hexagon madness aside I hope you are having a great week, thank you all for your lovely comments about my work recently ~ you’re all so kind and I do appreciate the time you spend reading about what I do and writing your thoughts… I really love reading them. I also appreciate everyone who reads and leaves quietly, thank you for stopping by too! Lots of love Janette xxx
PS. I do apologise for the excessive use of exclamation marks in this post…
I have been looking at the granny shrug for quite a while I think I will have to really get moving and make one.
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Do do… It’s my new favourite project!,
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What a cute little shrug. I love it and your little girl is too cute.
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Thanks Kashi!
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Aww your daughter is gorgeous… she makes a perfect model and she obviously loves her beautiful shrug… my daughter is 27 and I think she might like it too! I can’t get the written pattern (PDF) to open on the link you gave so I’m off to Ravelry to see if it is there.. thanks so much for this Janette :)x
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I bet she would, I’m making a trip to lys this morning myself. Hmmm wonder why the
Link doesn’t work? There are hundreds on ravelry!
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This is so cute!!! I was just on the search for shrug patterns too this week! My girls are in a wedding in early April and their cute little dresses are going to need a shrug to keep them toasty!
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Ohhhhhh do make ut, so quick and easy… Do you notice that hose are my prerequisites for a good project?!
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“No not the child… the shrug!!!!” Hilarious! 🙂 I love this. So simple but so pretty. And your daughter is adorable! 🙂
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Thanks, of course I’m biased!
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It’s perfect! You definitely NEED one and excessive use of exclamations is completely understood. Happy Thanksgiving Janette!
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Thanks Sara, happy thanksgiving to you too my friend! Jxx
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That little shrug is so cute, I love the purple you have used too!
That reminds me that i need to buy a black shrug, if only i had hindsight and been able to make my own huh 🙂
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That shrug is lovely, love the purple. Your daughter makes a fantastic model, can’t believe it’s such a simple pattern.
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Its really simple and easy- you should give it a try!
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Love your patterns they are so colourful and modern
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Hi,
Love this, going to give it a go but can’t quite picture how it is sewn together, possible to post pictures of where to sew please? Thank you
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