How many angels can dance on the head of a crochet needle
I’ve always been addicted to wool. Give me a ball of yarn and a crochet hook and I will happily sit and churn out granny squares, which will then be converted into a blanket, a top, a scarf… the possibilities are endless. My husband is of the opinion that crocheting is for old people – this is, however, no longer so. Thank heavens that the ranks of the needle-crafters are swelling. Wool shops are flourishing and the crochet needle is back with a bang.
I’ve been exploring different crochet projects, since we are currently teaching our Heavenly Haven moms wool-related skills, so that they can make items for reselling.
Teaching always starts with the basic “granny square”. This is a basic crochet square, in one colour or multiple colours (the latter, I think, is prettier). Here is an example:
A step up from the granny square, is the hexagonal:
And then, my favourite – the frilly flower centre granny square (a tad more advanced, but great fun once you’ve mastered it):
The fun with all these squares is that you can complete any number of them, add them together, and have a lovely finished product. Watch this space for some photographs as the project develops!