Funkadot makes loops

So I started making a few granny squares with the sunburst pattern in an aran/wool mix my mum bought for me. And, as I was making a few I realised I hadn't actually decided what I was going to make with them! I had been thinking of making myself a nice bag, but with the yarn I'm using, it wouldn't be useful for much, apart from a handy knee-capper in wet weather.

Anyway, as I've been doing a contrasting edging in a marbled aran I also have, I thought it would make a nice blanket, or armchair throw. The marbled wool is gorgeous and really adds a nice detail, as the colors knit up as a stripe, using really autumnal shades of browns, blues and greens.

I'll see how it goes as I continue on. No doubt I'll change my mind again a few times...I'm a woman though, thats my prerogative, right?

Well, I never thought I'd be excited to see my first granny square completed, but here it is! Its crocheted in DK acrylic and measures 7" x 7". I learned the 'puff stitch and the 'cluster stitch' while doing this as well, which actually took me ages to figure out. Once I could see how the the instructions translated into a stitch, it was definitely a lot clearer.

I seem to have a bit of bother reading the instructions, as I definitley find it easier to be shown rather than read what I've to do.

Anyway, I'm not sure If I'll continue on with any more of this particular square, as the colors aren't my first choice, probably better for a baby blanket or something. I do actually fancy making myself a nice afghan, although its not really coming up for warm blanket season, its always nice to have one about.

If you like this granny square, then you can find the pattern here free!