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Hi there & welcome to Annie's Place. A place inspired by and named after my late Grandmother Annie. Somewhere I can be creative, and share my love for all things handmade. I like nothing better than sitting with hook & yarn, crafting something home spun & completely unique, or rustling up some yummy baked goodies. I live in a town with a beautiful embankment, situated on the River Great Ouse. You may know me as CosyKitty on Ravelry. Why not stop a while.....?!!

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

Candy Coated Granny Square Happiness

Hey hey lovely people, I'm back today to share some Candy Coloured Crochet Happiness with you. My desktop PC is conveniently situated in front of my bedroom window, where I can stare out over the River Great Ouse watching the world go by. People going about their business and youngsters rowing in fours and eights with great vigour and verve. It's super sunny today and I'm fantasising about warm summer days. 


I sorted through my stash of yarn this past weekend. I came to the realisation that because I have so many odds and ends I should do something to utilise them. The jumble of colours amongst the pile were really seducing me, and I thought they would look nice worked up into a Granny cushion. So I set to it.


I thought a traditional granny square pattern would fit the brief, and as each row of colour has been added I've gotten more and more excited about the overall scheme. I started with the colour I had the least yarn available in, and worked forward from there. The randomness is really working well. There's a mix of wool, acrylic and cotton in there, and I opted for a 4mm hook. 


I'm sure to have many more lovely hours playing with this over the next few days. Fitted in amongst the more mundane activities necessary to modern life. Oh to be able to dedicate more time to all things hooky related! 


I shall do a proper ta-dah post as soon as I can. But before I leave you today I thought it might be nice to include a few blogs I'm thoroughly enjoying. 

Bunty Living

Deliciously Ella

Sweetbriar Dreams

I have a million reasons to thank you all for your continued presence here at Annie's Place. It's nice to know you're out there still despite my sporadic posting. Do say hello...xx 

See you soon xxxxx
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33 comments:

  1. Shami Immanuel18 February 2015 at 11:36

    Very nice blanket.Whenever I visit your blog I feel relaxing seeing the colors. Thanks.

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  2. Unknown18 February 2015 at 11:52

    Lovely! If you didn't say these were random yarns I would've thought you were following a colour pattern... : )

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  3. Lazy Days & Sundays18 February 2015 at 12:01

    Gorgeous colours that are going so well together even if they are odds and ends from your stash. Look forward to seeing the finished article.

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  4. isabella18 February 2015 at 12:25

    i love this blanket and its colors!
    Isabella

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  5. Unknown18 February 2015 at 12:30

    I have cali king granny stripe blanket started myself. I am about up to a queen size. I figure about 4 more skeins to finish the blanket and make my pillow shams. Its a heather gray with a tiny pink 4 granny middle. I am going to love it. Its thick and warm. I can wait to see yours finished. I love the colors. I love all your beautiful work. I am going to work on some of your motif work just as soon as I get some hooky stuff done. Thanks for sharing!
    ~Crystal
    Crochet A Day In The Life
    http://krystlewv.blogspot.com

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  6. loopandbar18 February 2015 at 13:23

    Lovely lovely colours:) Love the simplicity of it. I'm just embarking on a random colour project myself, one square, many colurs, mixture of yarns, we'll see how it goes! It's quite nice to have a project that I haven't really planned or pre-bought yarn for. It gives a great excuse to buy random single balls of yarn just because I like the colour (and, like you, use up some of my yummy stash!)
    Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out:)
    Kate

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  7. Deepi's World18 February 2015 at 13:45

    Hi Sharron...this is my first time commenting here.You have a lovely blog... I am kind of new to crocheting and love visiting your blog for inspiration. Thanks :)

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  8. Marťula18 February 2015 at 13:46

    Moc hezké.Bezva barvy a provedení.
    Hezký den Marťula

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  9. Aglaé18 February 2015 at 14:06

    Beautiful blanket ! I love colors :)

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  10. Manja A.18 February 2015 at 15:02

    Sehr schön! ;-)
    Liebe Grüße, Manja

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  11. Anonymous18 February 2015 at 15:30

    I love the mix of colours - it would make me very happy to see a cushion cover like that everyday. Its so much fun!

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  12. linda18 February 2015 at 16:24

    So pretty with all those yummy colours. :)

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  13. Morgan18 February 2015 at 16:24

    Fabulous colours - and the sun is shining gloriously here in the Fens, so spring can't be far away xx

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  14. sweetbriardreams18 February 2015 at 19:23

    Oh Sharron, I am drooling at the colours of your blanket (or is it thinking of the sherbertness of those love hearts!). Thanks so much for the mention too, that was very sweet of you! I look forward to seeing the finished result!! Take care xx

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  15. Samantha Roberts18 February 2015 at 22:53

    The colours of your granny square are looking so sweet together and I like the idea of using up your scraps and mixing fibres too. Enjoy your hooky time, Sam xx

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  16. Joy18 February 2015 at 23:15

    Hello lovely ...... I'm rather sporadic too these days but still here and enjoying seeing your lovely work and virtually keeping in touch! Keep well and I do hope you are soon enjoying lots of sunshine xo

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  17. Amy at love made my home19 February 2015 at 00:22

    It is so perfectly love hearts in the colour choices! Just gorgeous!! xx

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  18. Meredith19 February 2015 at 01:29

    Those colors are beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  19. Hartslove19 February 2015 at 02:48

    Your granny blanket is looking very pretty! It was a nice surprise to find your update in my Bloglovin digest today. I always enjoy your colors and neat work. Today I especially like the scene you described at the beginning: an upstairs window providing you a sunny view of the river and the happenings down below. Alexine in Maryland, US

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  20. Jane19 February 2015 at 07:54

    Lovely to have you back Sharron, I always enjoy seeing what's on your hook. Your scraps cushion is lovely, you have such a way with colour. I like the idea of mixing fibres, more possibilities with colour combination. Enjoy the rest of the week. Jxx

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  21. GailD19 February 2015 at 09:22

    Lovely to hear from you as always and your pictures are as beautiful as ever, thank you x

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  22. Unknown19 February 2015 at 11:34

    Very nice blanket
    Sara

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  23. Géraldine B.19 February 2015 at 13:05

    Beautiful and looks so warm .... Have a nice day !

    http://woolandcats.blogspot.fr/

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  24. cristina20 February 2015 at 09:02

    It is gorgeous! the colors are delicious! I still think that the photo of your presentation, with grandmother is soooo beautiful .... I wish you a good weekend, Annie! Kisses from Catalonia!

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  25. Elaine20 February 2015 at 13:21

    Hello, I have just found your blog through pinterest, as I am crocheting up some of your Maisie flowers to make into coasters. You have a beautiful blog and such inspiring posts. Thank you so much for taking the time to make tutorials and sharing your work. I'm looking forward to following your blog and looking back on what I missed out on. Take care and happy crocheting to you.
    I'm on Instagram as scrappingjoy.

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  26. Caroline20 February 2015 at 22:38

    I love the colours you are using for you granny cushion cover, they remind me of spring. If you are up Peterborough way again there is a lovely yarn store that I discovered just last month in Stamford. It's tucked in a little lane and is tiny but it's like a treasure trove! I live further down the A1 not far from Stevenage. We're nearly neighbours!

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  27. Lee22 February 2015 at 20:39

    Stunning colours,used to love Love Hearts brings back memories.x

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  28. Anonymous24 February 2015 at 21:24

    Oh so yummy! The yarn looks soft and fluffy and the colours ... Swoon! X

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  29. Michelle28 February 2015 at 08:19

    Oh my its beautiful xx

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  30. pat21 March 2015 at 05:12

    Lovely post!

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  31. Anonymous30 March 2015 at 16:59

    Only just discovered this blog, allready loving it!
    Very nice colours for your granny square!

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  32. Alicia9 April 2015 at 20:26

    PRECIOSOS TONOS!!!
    ALUDITOS

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  33. Elizabeth10 May 2015 at 21:41

    I'm so happy to have found your blog! I love your bright, happy colors, they make an old tradition seem so young and lively. I cannot wait to see more :)

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