Saturday 26 January 2013

GRANNY SQUARE COAT WIP

Top of the jacket/coat with one sleeve made.....76 square so far
 
PJ's and hair all over the place this time hehe, having a lazy day as it snowed again.
 
Phil says he wants a waistcoat in the same granny square...few projects to finish first.
 
HEXAGON VERSUS SQUARE
Have to say the hexagon is far easier to construct a good fit...squares are so rigid a shape.
Hexagons can turn corners.
 
 Started out with a square neck line didn't like it so trying a deep 'v'  instead...just a straight line from the neck one line of squares missing basically.
 
TRUE TO THE GRANNY SQUARE.
As I am using lots of small ball ends, the reason for the original designed granny square and almost every colour I have, something around 30 colours.
I don't think any one square will be exactly the same. The DK Marble in a cream/beige/grey colour is making for  tonal effect that I love
 
Not sure if I will ever wear it out side lol....but it will make a great lounging around the house, coat.
Very warm and cosy.....going to do the length next...bum length or knee length???
Watch this space.
Not so keen on the wide sleeve so I have draw it in for now and thinking about how I will do the cuffs

Happy Hooking everyone x
 
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10 comments:

  1. Teresa Kasner26 January 2013 at 18:49

    I love how colorful that is and I do hope that you wear it all over town! And with Phil in a matching waistcoat!! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Sue Pinner27 January 2013 at 03:48

      Thanks hehe now that would be a sight for sore eyes lol
      Hugs xx

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  2. Betsy26 January 2013 at 19:18

    Love all the colors. I've never been brave enough to make an item of clothing from granny's or hexies but yours is beautiful!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. Sue Pinner27 January 2013 at 03:49

      Me too, not sure I will either might just be for inside the house
      Hugs xx

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  3. Marjo26 January 2013 at 19:24

    Looks beautiful !!

    Love
    Marjo

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    1. Sue Pinner27 January 2013 at 04:07

      Hi MARJO, tried to leave a comment on your blog but it wouldn't let me, but such good news for you and a huge relief for all your family
      Huge hugs xx

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  4. Floortje28 January 2013 at 13:00

    I love your jacket-in-the-making! It's so colourful and looks really comfortable and warm.

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    1. Sue Pinner28 January 2013 at 13:03

      Hi thanks...couple more rows added in length and the second sleeve is being added today....definitely growing on me too lol
      Hugs x

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  5. Martina2 February 2013 at 09:45

    i love the colors so much!! great work♥♥

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    1. Sue Pinner4 February 2013 at 08:39

      Hi thanks finished it Friday...still to post pictures though
      Hugs x

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