If this is your first time reading about my current crochet challenge, make sure you go back and read this post for a refresher or my self-imposed rules.

As I post each square, I will post the name and difficulty rating given to each square by Diana Krenz in her book 100 Vibrant Granny Squares, which I’m using for this challenge. Then I will give my difficulty rating and notes about the yarn I used and any new stitches, etc., that I encounter. See squares 1-2 here.

This square looks hard, but it’s not bad. We used the bobble already in the first two squares, so there weren’t really any new stitches. I might be in a rut following the color suggestions too closely. The only thing suggested differently in the book was the blue should be yellow. I can’t feel too bad about using the similar colors though. They obviously work or they wouldn’t be published in a book!

This square would look good with any variation of colors for the flower. I can see it with a black center and cream petals for Queen Anne’s Lace. Or a brown center with gold petals for a sunflower. It is a very versatile pattern.

It measured about the same size as the others squares I’ve done.

I have thoughts on this square. It’s beautiful and quirky and fun, but it’s that quirk that made me up the difficulty rating to 2.5. There is a decent amount of crocheting in front of or behind that makes it just a little harder.

Things I love: the overall intricacy of the pattern, the color choices, the texture.

Things I don’t love: The center is not straight. I don’t know what I could have done to make it straight, but it’s not really a big deal. Also, the outer petals on the flower are not tacked down, so if you wanted to, you could fold it forward. Again, not a big deal, but that leaves the potential for it to ruffle and not sit right after washing or use.

This is a solid square. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something a little less lacy. Again, I used colors that were very similar to the original square. When I put all the squares together for their photo shoot, I realized how similar this looks to the Kali Square. The similarity will either work for or against us when we sew the squares together, but only time will tell.

This square was again easy to follow. If you are familiar with back and front crochets, you will have no problem completing it.

Crochet: A Haiku

Stitching bright flowers
Into a garden of warmth
Blanketed in love

Project Status: 0/10

I might be a little mad at myself right now for making this part of the challenge. A lady from my church is due to have a baby next week and doesn’t know what she’s having. If she has a girl, these squares would be perfect. BUT I said I could only make one blanket. It seems too early to (1) take away my blanket safety net or (2) to break my own rules.

So, I’ll let you all decide…is a Baby Blanket the same as a Blanket or Afghan? Comment your thoughts below. (I might be asking you to help me cheat…)

I have two other ideas for these squares, but I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag too soon. I have enough yarn to continue in this colorway for a while. So. many. choices.