Then I thought about joining them. JAYGo and Slip Stitch are my two favorite ways. (JAYGo is Join As You Go).
But I really wanted to explore what can be done with them much more. So I went hunting in all my resources. Google is really helpful as is the WAYBACK machine website, in addition to my books and own thoughts. There was a website years ago that listed things to do with 99 squares and also 101 squares. Here is a chestful of ideas to do with squares taken from all over the place and in no particular order.
- one large square for an afghan
- two medium sized squares for a pillow
- a small one for a coaster
- an eyeglass case
- two medium sized ones for a bath mat or other small rug (if on smooth floors, put non slip sheeting under it. I don't want to hear anyone fell)
- an ottoman cover
- a scarf
- a cowl
- a hat
- a wrap
- cover for a stool
- seat mat
- rear view mirror charms
- earrings
- wooden chair back cushion
- folded and sewn into stuffed animals
- wash cloth or dishcloth, done in cotton of course
- baby hat
- purses of all types
- gift bags
- dog sweaters, both my dogs appreciate this idea, the beagle less so than the Dalmatian.
- cat mats
- an applique
- small gloves
- clock face
- cardigan
- pullover
- vest
- coat
- curtains
- Christmas tree skirt
- Christmas stocking
- a skirt
- a pair of pants (I kid you not. I saw this on a man riding in a subway car on the Internet. Chances are you saw it too.)
- hand towel, done in cotton of course
- car seat covers
- a beach bag
- bookmark
- potholder
- hot pad
- pincushion
- doll clothes
- needle or hook bag, could also be used for bingo supplies or other gaming pieces
- gym bag
- a heating pad or hot water bottle cover, yes these are still used
- an ice bag cover, just as you don't want burnt from the hot things, you don't want frost bite from this
- block toy for a baby
- poncho
- slippers
- soap saver
- two plus a zipper can be a coin purse
- an apron
- a headboard for your bed, can be padded or not as suits you
- place mats
- done in thread and stiffened, napkin rings
- tissue box cover
- table runner
- dollhouse accessories
- a sampler afghan, baby sized up to bedspread sized (done with either all basic granny squares in a multitude of colors or a few colors and a multitude of patterns)
- headbands
- wristbands
- sock cuffs
- car visor covers
With this list of more than 5 dozen ideas, you can pick and choose what to make first. Have fun with this. If you choose to make a sampler of any of these, there are many many more granny square patterns out there. Plug into Ravelry's pattern search, granny squares and get a taste. Google granny squares and have a full buffet of square patterns.
Post some pictures of your projects. I'd love to see what you made.
