OCTOBER 2015 THEME - Grannies and Garters - Forum

I am delighted to host this, my first KAS monthly theme, and what a fun title to inspire us to get our needles clicking!

From crochet enthusiasts, we are looking for lots of Granny Squares where the pattern radiates out from the centre in traditional, solid or sunburst designs - or whatever you enjoy making.

Garters are, of course, anything in plain knitting Garter Stitch (and its variations) - stripes, diagonals, variegated wool, or the much needed Plain Janes. A reminder that this is the year of Plain Janes and we would very much like to see more featured on the Forum here.

There's something for everyone in this month's challenge, so do let your imagination run riot with colour and be inspired by the wonderful examples below that KAS members have already contributed this year.

So How Many Grannies and Garters

Can We Create This Month?

A reminder it takes 35 squares to make a blanket - and, as host, I have set that as my personal target for the month, but even if you have time only to make a few, they will ALL be welcomed. You will be helping to bring colour, cheerfulness and warmth into the children's lives.

Here is the link to this month's Photo Album,

with special thanks to Linda for setting it up.

http://forum.knit-a-square.com/photo/albums/2015-october-theme-grannies-garters

I am pleased to say that Linda is now onto a second Photo Album of gorgeous grannies & garters. To open it click HERE.

Thank you to everyone- and do keep featuring your squares.

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As we come to the end of October, I would like to thank everyone involved in this month's theme - to Linda for steering me though the technicalities of the introduction, to knitters and crocheteers for such wonderful, colourful grannies and garters, and to all for the kind comments to encourage us along. .

And I made my 35 squares - photographed here in no particular design. To, Linda I was not up all night making them! I must admit, I did start ahead of October 1st, but at just over an average of 1 per day that was not too arduous. The biggest challenge was working out how to take a photograph of them all.

I have appreciated the support I have received throughout the month in hosting the theme and it has been a rewarding experience to know that we will be bringing warmth and brightness into the children's lives. Thank You All.

Replies

mary November 12, 2015 at 12:29pm
Linda Maltby November 2, 2015 at 11:53am

A beautiful set of 35 diagonal garters from Susanne Leverton. So nice to have her back from her travels.
Linda Maltby November 1, 2015 at 2:53pm

Squares from Gail Perlee.

Love the orange black Hallowe'en squares !

Beautiful bright bold colours here !
Diana D October 31, 2015 at 6:29am

Blue diagonals. Thank you Susan for your words of encouragement. It was fun and I learned a thing or two.
Diana D October 31, 2015 at 4:58am

Two diagonal striped squares.
Elaine Jones October 31, 2015 at 12:38am

As usual, I'm just sneaking into this discussion at the very last moment! 21 grannies completed, 14 to go...
Linda Maltby October 30, 2015 at 4:21am

Susan, this has been a wonderful theme, with lots of warm squares and blankets for the children.

Thank you so much for hosting.
Linda Maltby October 30, 2015 at 4:16am

Susan, I have enjoyed making granny squares. Ning has decided to squish the photo !
Anne Powell October 29, 2015 at 11:15pm

Here are my last two.

Thanks, Susan, for hosting this theme. It certainly resulted in many, many beautiful squares!
Susan Donaldson October 29, 2015 at 10:56pm

As we come to the end of October, I would like to thank everyone involved in this month's theme - to Linda for steering me though the technicalities of the introduction, to knitters and crocheteers for such wonderful, colourful grannies and garters, and to all for the kind comments to encourage us along. .

And I made my 35 squares - photographed here in no particular design. To, Linda I was not up all night making them! I must admit, I did start ahead of October 1st, but at just over an average of 1 per day that was not too arduous. The biggest challenge was working out how to take a photograph of them all.

I have appreciated the support I have received throughout the month in hosting the theme and it has been a rewarding experience to know that we will be bringing warmth and brightness into the children's lives. Thank You All.

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