I started noticing that every house that I go into has at least one granny square afghan slung over the couch. Who made all of these afghans? Why don’t I know all of these people who crochet large blankets as gifts for their friends and families? I guess since I don’t know any of them, I’ll have to make one for myself!

I’m using this great granny square tutorial from the purl bee. Granny squares are super easy and quick. I really love the rhythm my hands go into once I get started.

I started making my 3-round squares with Lion Brand Jiffy yarn in denim, violet, and country green. Then I realized that I would have to make approximately 1 zillion (or 168) of these squares to make an afghan. So I decided to add another round:

Now I only have to make approximately 1 billion squares (or 72). Twenty-one squares down, fifty-one to go!

Dave is off to Eugene, Oregon tonight to check out the University of Oregon’s architecture program. I wish I could go along! He’s taking our camera with, so I probably won’t post much until he gets back. But I will surely be filling my time by crafting the evenings away, so expect some craft-filled posts at the end of the week. Happy spring everyone!