Granny teardrop afghan

Granny Teardrop Afghan

The granny teardrop afghan captures the tenacity of the classic matriarch and envelops you with her never ending tenderness. 

Granny squares her strong shoulders, straightens her back. She’s dependable, resilient and tolerant. She’s able to withstand the most willful child and roughest horseplay. 

Granny just isn’t square anymore! Today, she sheds tender tears of happiness and reveals her most feminine side.

The Motifs

The teardrop motif maintains the look and feel of the classic granny square but softens the intersecting lines of the pattern. The squares become diamonds and the teardrops flow into large scallops.

With two simple shapes at the core of the design, Granny’s teardrop afghan will become a family favorite. If you practiced Granny’s teardrop and square motifs, you are ready to create this most enchanting afghan!

Assembly and Inner Border

A striking blue border embodies her strength, femininity and complexity. Colorful scrap happy yarns celebrate her diverse and fun-loving life! Arranged in a pleasing display, this afghan pays tribute to the dearest of grannies. So without further adieu, we start the assembly process and add the border.

If you would like to crochet the pieces together, check out the Twisted Yarn tutorial on How to Crochet Granny Squares Together. Since the granny squares  and teardrops in this example are laid out on the diagonal already, assembly is even simpler. Start at the bottom and work row by row until you get to the top! Just remember you’ll need to substitute the special instructions as you round the teardrop!

Outer Border

For most projects, the edgings add that subtle finishing touch. But for the granny teardrop afghan, the final border rows are the focus of the design. They transform a common granny afghan into a masterpiece! They not only lay the motifs flat but they accentuate the teardrops into deep, flowing streams of emotion.

Are you ready for this final adventure? the glorious finale? one last peek into Granny’s heart?

$4.00

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