Hi everyone! It’s Cindy here. I’m thankful that I have crochet to help distract me from scenes like what we saw in our nations capitol yesterday. This was going to be a Hooking on Hump day post but I couldn’t concentrate on writing it yesterday.
I’ve completed three more types of squares since I first showed you this project.
My previous post showed the beginnings of this flower but not the completed columbine square. Each square has gotten a bit more difficult and requires a lot of work behind the flower part to create leaves and the background.
The clementine also required you to do some surface crochet to add a little dimension and color to the flower. It doesn’t show very well but it’s there (the burgundy on the outside of the orange circle is one).
I think the purple aster square is my favorite so far and probably because it has plenty of purple in it. Those of you that crochet might notice that almost every round until you get out to the background is a different color. That results in plenty of yarn tails that have to be sewn in! I’ve been doing the sewing after every few rounds because if not they can get tangled in your work.
I’m currently working on the hollyhock square and have completed the main flower and I’m now working on the outer leaves. I addition to working on the squares the designer has us working on a larger motif in sections.
The acanthus will eventually be a rectangular shape with a few more leaves and some background to it. Except for the clementine we only need to make four of each of the squares but we have to make eight of these acanthus. I’m glad the designer spaced out the work for this one as it’s very a intimidating design. Her instructions are very clear and there are videos included to help you understand the process.
I’m enjoying working on this project (except maybe for all those ends we have to weave in) and can’t wait to complete it. When I finish the hollyhock squares I can join all the motifs for the inner section and then add the inner border. I expect to show you that next time. If you are interested in finding more information on this blanket you can find it on the Janie Crow website.
Crochet is a wonderful stress relieving hobby and I’m glad I have it to help me on days like yesterday. I also am thankful for the ladies that join me on Zoom meetings weekly to craft together. Since we can’t meet in person like we used to do we now gather on Zoom and I’m thankful to have them join me.

I’m are joining Brian for the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
The purple aster is our favorite too we are looking forward to seeing the purple asters bloom this spring.
Oh wow we went to the Janie Crow website and we can’t wait to see yours put together. We bet it’s going to be gorgeous.
Hari OM
You know I just love this, Cindy… I love the hollyhock and totally appreciate the level of work involved here! Just a tip, I never sew ends, I simply gather them up as I crochet, at the back of the stitches. I do know that some places this is not so easy, but it does save a lot of time when using multi-yarns! YAM xx
What a beautiful blanket this will be! Wonderful work, Miss Cindy!
The hollyhock is my favorite right now, but then too I like that columbine and the Acanthus – oh, heck I like ALL of them. What a masterpiece you will have when you are done!!!
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Cindy, these are beautiful!
WOW, those are all very pretty and I think the purple one is my fav too. Hey, your link was there and it looks just terrific. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Beautiful work. I wish I was crafty. I’m not. I’m glad you’re enjoying your project.
Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. ♥
You are very talented. All I can crochet is cat toys.
Love these!
Claire
we love that you had the columbine furst… it is like a little sun what brings hope that the cold times are over soon… in any way…
QWhata labor of love goes into each piece!! Beautiful!
Wow they look so beautiful ❤️
We love all those different flowers. Maybe you’ve started a new thing – ‘Biodiverse crocheting’!
Cindy all are just lovely; I’m in agreement with you I like the purple too.
Hugs Cecilia
Lulu: “Our Dada says these squares remind him of the fancy ceramic tiles they have on the walls of his favorite restaurant out here!”
Chaplin: “I’m surprised he remembers what his favorite restaurant looks like at this point.”
LOL at the Oceanside animals post…
Love the detail on these squares! I’m in the middle of Lucy’s(Attic24) Dune blanket and then on to her 2021 Meadow CAL!
Those are beautiful! I used to crochet a lot, so I know how much work and creativity is put into those motifs. Maybe when I retire, I can go back to that hobby again.
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Hi friends’ human, Ojo here! Those are lovely!
These all turned out beautifully. I am particularly fond of the Purple Aster. The details of it are just spectacular. I might have to work a few of those into a blanket in the near future just for fun.
You are so talented. They are beautiful!
Oh, these are SO beautifuls!!!! I kinda likes the Holyhock one! Ma is almost finished with her afghan…okays, her ‘weighted’ afghan…BOL! okays, so Ma forgot to check the weight of the yarn before she decided to make a ‘twist’ pattern (lots of yardage!) afghan…looks okays…just not sure how much she’s gonna use it. Anyhu, your squares are gonna make a FABulous blankie! or wall hanging…maybe too beautifuls to put in an afghan
Kisses,
Ruby ♥