2014 is going to be a good year. Even though I'm sure everyone was thinking the same thing as the ball was dropping at midnight on New Year's Eve, this year is going to be extra special for me. Between my wedding (exactly four months from today!!!), my cousin's wedding (I'm the maid of honor), living in my dream home, and all the other things I'm blessed with, 2014 is looking like one for the books.
Through Instagram, I noticed a few "everyday" projects starting up on January 1st. One in particular stood out to me. Haley started crocheting a granny square afghan. Her goal was to crochet one square per day and by the end of the year she would have an entire blanket. I loved this!! I loved the idea of having a very special handmade afghan to commemorate this amazing year, so I grabbed a crochet hook, some yarn, and a youtube video and started this very special 365 project.
I am definitely no crochet expert but I think I'm getting the hang of it! Don't look too closely, but I really think it's looking great. So far there are 31 squares. The key to this project is that I don't go crazy about getting one square done each day. Some days I do none, other days I do several. Overall, I knew my goal was to have 31 done by the end of January and 31 I did!
Are you working on any 365 projects?
This is awesome! I wish I knew how to crochet. I sleep with the afghan my Great Aunt made for my Grandma before she passed away and it just means so much to me. Maybe one day I can learn and make some of my own to pass down!
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Wow this looks great! And I really like the colors
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! I've been wanting to make a Granny Square Afghan for a while now but wasn't sure if I had the time. This is a great way to keep it stress free and fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Great idea! I'm working on a 365 photography project. Let's hope my manual photography skills get a little better in 2014!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely idea! I've never gotten into any 365 day projects. I keep considering it but never follow through. My wedding is a little less than four months :) I can agree that 2014 is going to be a good year.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely idea! I've never gotten into any 365 day projects. I keep considering it but never follow through. My wedding is a little less than four months :) I can agree that 2014 is going to be a good year.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog from the linkup on A Dose of Paige! I love the colors of the afghan, that's a really cool idea. On a random note: it's awesome that you live in Memphis. My mom is from Memphis and everyone on my mom's side of the family lives there, so I visit a lot and have great memories there. I'm excited to start following you! You can check out my blog at ideasofemily.com :)
ReplyDeleteThis is your year girl! Enjoy every minute of it! Can't believe you are getting married in 4 months! How exciting! And wow you are doing an amazing job on the blanket! Such a special and sentimental thing to carry with you through the years!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 31 squares! Found your blog through the weekend reads link up and I'm excited to follow along xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, that's just gorgeous!! I can't crochet for the life of me so I'm just in awe!!!
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