Yesterday, a little more than an hour before sunset (4:37-ish if that sort of things matters to you), I finished work on the last square I would need to complete my current front burner project.
All of the ends of all of the squares were woven in and trimmed, and what remained was to join the squares and weave in and trim the ends the joining would generate.
I had intended to get a photo of all of the finished squares laid out and unjoined, but the weather did not cooperate.
There were clear skies and sunshine to be sure, but there was also a stiff breeze with strong wind-like bursts that made it impossible to lay out the squares and get a photo of them before they were blown topsy turvy.
So instead of taking a photo, I drew a diagram for myself to use as a guide, got out my hook, my scissors, and my bent-tipped yarn needle and did as much as I could before I went to bed.
Then when I got up I resumed my joining efforts — sandwiching it in between doing things that had to be done and running errands that had to be run.
I even went out to my favorite coffee shop and commandeered a large table that made the joining easier, if not effortless.
Then, not even twenty-five hours after I had completed work on the last square, I finished all of the joining. Every end woven in and trimmed.
Here is an overview of the front:
as well as a detail of the design that emerged:
Along with this overview of the back:
and the corresponding detail:
This is my second attempt to make the “Textured Squares” project featured in Maggy Ramsay’s book, Magic Motif Crochet, and while I have not yet succeeded in making her project, I have succeeded in using the pattern as a springboard for making the project my very own.
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Absolutely gorgeous! It was worth working in a soft gray to see the beautiful lines and patterns emerge.
The textures are just wonderful! And monochrome really makes the textures the star of the project.,
Beautiful texture and design, Leslie. From the time I saw the first square I couldn’t wait to see the completed project. I love your work and each time you begin anew the photos and the storytelling add to the shared experience for those of us who follow along with you. Thanks so much.
I’ve been totally taken with those squares… I think this project would make an amazing wall hanging!…. hope a pattern will be available.
Very nice blanket!
About two years ago I saw this magic motif on your blog for the first time. I was interested, but I could not find the pattern anywhere, so I had to find out by myself: http://dehakerij.blogspot.nl/2013/02/magisch-motief-verbeterd-magic-motif.html
(I have to test the pattern again, so do not follow it blindly!)
Now I am considering to crochet a summer blanket in a cotton-acrylic blend.
So beautiful! The quiet shade of grey showcases the texture of the motifs. It’s another fabulous example of your talent.
Wow wow wow wow wow!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!
I have been following your progress, its done, and beautiful. Congrats!
~Crystal
hi what beautiful work you have!! I agree with the other lady that said doing it in one color promotes the texture. I have been looking for a couple of years for a pattern to make a turtle hat and can not find anything that I like. I live 5 minutes from the u of md.( go terps!!) I would like to try this pattern. would you please explain it to me? TIA and keep up the pretty work!!