19 May 2013

GRANNY SQUARE COAT......2nd option?

Wore my Granny Square Coat again today to a VW Show at BODELWYDDAN Castle......
got stopped again lol.
 
I will definitely be making another one for next winter and thought the MINI HEX might be an option....still thinking though.
Crumbs!!....I need a hair cut.
joined the mini hex's with a grey Aran weight....my favourite weight yarn and a 5mm hook.
Not sure if I want to make the next coat with a navy or black though.
But I quite like the mini hex..colour without too much colour.
 
Happy Hooking
 
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23 comments:

  1. Mrs. C19 May 2013 at 22:43

    Oh! I love it! I keep pinning pictures of Granny square coats with all intentions of making one but still have not gotten there yet! I think I will make creating one a summer project ( of many! ) when school gets out! This way it will be done in time for Fall wearing!

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    1. Sue Pinner20 May 2013 at 05:33

      Thanks it certainly gets commented on and so often people want to chat about crochet too...love that. Look forward to seeing you in your coat don't forget to show us all.
      Hugs x

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  2. Anonymous19 May 2013 at 23:18

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    1. Sue Pinner20 May 2013 at 05:31

      Hi I got the comment in my mail thanks for the input, yes a agree a hex is a better 'shaper' motif than a square.
      Hugs x

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  3. Anonymous19 May 2013 at 23:18

    I think the mini hex would be perfect for a coat. Similar enough that it will be the same showstopper, but different enough that they don't appear the same. And I think it would be a great shape to experiment with fit (because it's got a sort of curve opposed to the straight square shape of the grannies)

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    1. Sue Pinner20 May 2013 at 05:35

      I think so too....will try a few possibles before making my mind up though.
      Hugs x

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  4. Sandra20 May 2013 at 05:15

    So you wore your lovely granny square coat! I can imagine that you would be stopped! You are probably doing what others would like to do, but haven't dared! Have you seen Cate Blanchett in her giant granny-square dress? I actually didn't like her colour scheme, you could give her a few tips in colour coordination!

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    1. Sue Pinner20 May 2013 at 11:30

      hehe...certainly a show stopped hehe
      Thay have used GS for so many projects not all work though lol
      Hugs x

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  5. Lindevrouwsweb20 May 2013 at 09:11

    Wow! What an wonderful coat! I love it!!! I just started to make one for myself, see the start on my blog! I hope to finish it soon! How you did the sleeves? it's always a puzzle to find the good shape! Love from Holland! Lindevrouw

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    1. Sue Pinner20 May 2013 at 11:32




      Hi..Thanks I wear it all the time and it doesn't bag at the bum either been washed and looks great after washing....real pleased with it comfy and not too warm for warmer days...I was nervous about wearing it at first but I have had nothing but a positive reaction so far.lol
      Hugs x

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  6. forgetmenotsblue20 May 2013 at 10:48

    I love that coat and the colours you've used are great. I like the idea of using navy in the next coat, I wear a lot of navy. I really like that it's unique and a real statement piece :)

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    1. Sue Pinner20 May 2013 at 11:34

      Hi thanks....I agree a dark one, navy or Black as a back ground colour is definitely one to add to the list.
      We could do a CAL hey? lol
      Hugs x

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    2. Sue Pinner20 May 2013 at 11:36

      oooh! just had a thought what about a royal navy ? or a teal Blue?....I can see a wardrobe full of them HEHEHEE!

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  7. ArmiL20 May 2013 at 12:25

    Very beautiful your coat, wishes Armi from Finland

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  8. Meredith20 May 2013 at 12:48

    You look great in that amazing coat. I think hexagons would be great especially if you did not use half hexagon's to created a straight border, the wave the hexagon makes would create a lot of fun at the front opening of the sweater.
    Does that make any sense at all?
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Sue Pinner21 May 2013 at 09:52

      Hi thanks. Great minds...lol, I was thinking the same a wavy edge some where.
      Hugs x

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  9. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS20 May 2013 at 13:40

    Your coat of Many colors is very very pretty.. Hugs Judy

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    1. Sue Pinner21 May 2013 at 09:53

      Thank You, wasn't sure when I was making it if I would wear it, but I wear it all the time.
      Hugs x

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  10. Kris20 May 2013 at 15:27

    LOVE it Sue!!
    XO Kris

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    1. Sue Pinner21 May 2013 at 09:54

      Hi..thanks Kris, a favourite in my wardrobe now.
      Hugs x

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  11. Campfire1 November 2013 at 20:35

    Lovely coat. Didn't know there was a VW show at BW. We usually go to the classic car show. We went this year and had the usual windy but good weather.

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    1. Sue Pinner2 November 2013 at 03:27

      Hi...thanks, got stopped several times at the show, yes its been going for a bit I'm sure, been a couple of times.
      Hugs x

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