Afghan squares – Hooked on Häkelmaschen

Swirling Blooms Square – pattern test & colour inspiration

Discover the Swirling Blooms Square by A Yarn of Serendipity. Read my pattern test and see how Duck Egg, Sage and Midnight create a beautifully balanced colour palette.

I recently had the pleasure, once again, of testing a pattern for Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity: the Swirling Blooms Square.

Love at first sight! At least that’s how I felt when I first saw the design.

The pattern

Swirling Blooms is another Afghan block that matches Pam’s other designs perfectly in terms of size and stitch count. The pattern was designed using a #4 cotton yarn (aran / worsted weight). Depending on the size of the crochet hook used — 4.5 or 5 mm — the finished size of the square is given as 11 or 12 inches. This corresponds to approximately 28 or 30.5 cm.

The pattern is written in US terms and rated with an intermediate skill level.

My test version

My Swirling Blooms test version is made with Stylecraft Special DK, a #3 (double knit / light worsted) yarn. It’s a 100% Acrylic yarn with a length of 295 m per 100 g.

I used a 4 mm hook and my finished square measures about 24 cm.

Crocheted Swirling Blooms Square made with Stylecraft Special DK in Duck Egg, Sage and Midnight.

The colours

Pam offers two colourways in her pattern: one with four colours and the other with three.

Aren’t they lovely?

Copyright: Pam Knighton-Haener / A Yarn of Serendipity

This time I found it surprisingly difficult to choose my own colours! But it wasn’t a lack of ideas; quite the opposite. I could picture this square in so many different colours I simply couldn’t decide.

Ultimately, I settled on three colours: Duck Egg, Sage and Midnight.

Swirling Blooms Square, colour palette with yarn samples and finished square

1820 Duck Egg
1725 Sage
1011 Midnight

While I liked the colours together, I wasn’t entirely sure whether the palette would work.

I’ve had Midnight in my yarn basket for ages, but this is the first time I’ve used it. It’s a beautiful, very dark blue — almost black, but much softer than black. Nevertheless, the contrast to Duck Egg is quite strong. Sage from the Stylecraft Special DK range is also lovely. However, it can sometimes appear surprisingly vibrant depending on the colours around it.

In the end, I decided to trust the process!

Pam’s colour placement is very balanced and it worked wonderfully: Combined with Midnight, Sage loses the vibrancy it can sometimes have and instead feels calm and balanced. At the same time, it softens the contrast between Duck Egg and Midnight, creating a smooth transition between the two colours.

I’m really happy with how it turned out!

I followed colourway 2 from the pattern and replaced the colours as follows:

Colour A — Duck Egg / Colour B — Midnight / Colour C — Sage

My thoughts about the Swirling Blooms Square

I really enjoyed working on this square! And I love those pretty details like the petals.

Close-up of the textured petals on the Swirling Blooms crochet square.

The design mainly uses basic stitches and I think even an ambitious beginner should be able to make it. The row-by-row pictures are very helpful as always and the easy navigation makes it really comfortable to work with the pattern.

I’m already working on a second one in a different colour combination, and I’m curious to see how much the overall look of the square will change.

Get the pattern

If you’d like to make the Swirling Blooms Square for yourself:

Swirling Blooms Square on Ravelry

Colour Stories and Crochet Memories

Crochet memories, Afghan squares and colour stories — a look back at years of testing beautiful designs for Pam Knighton-Haener.

I was quite surprised when I realised that I started testing patterns for Pam Knighton-Haener of A Yarn of Serendipity almost six years ago. Our collaboration began sometime around August or September 2020 — it certainly doesn’t feel that long ago!

If I remember correctly, I responded to a tester call she posted on Ravelry back then, and shortly afterwards she invited me to join her testing group.

Since then, I’ve had the chance to test around 30 of her wonderful Afghan square designs. I think I’ve written about most of them here on the blog… although I really should gather them all together in one place someday. To be honest, though, I’m still trying to figure out the best way to present all of my projects in a clear and organised way.

A few days ago, Pam contacted me and asked whether she could use some of my photos for her newly updated Etsy shop — especially because she loved my colour combinations.

Of course, I said yes straight away! As someone who loves playing with colour, that compliment probably meant even more to me than I can properly put into words.

Looking through and sorting the photos for Pam, I decided to standardise the backgrounds a little. I’d been meaning to create some colour boards featuring these squares for quite some time.

As a nice side effect, this also makes it much easier to combine them into collages. That also gives me the chance to show you at least a small selection of the squares I’ve tested for Pam over the years.

Here’s a little overview — arranged from left to right, top to bottom.

Row 1
Sweet Delusions Square + Mystified Square + Pinwheel Square + Wheel of What Square

Row 2
Tied Up With Bow Square + Dahlia of Yore Square + Margaret Square + Efflorescent Square

Row 3
Jewel Square + Head over Heels Square + Around the World Square + Sage Advice Square

Row 4
Joanne Square + Tickle Me Pink Square + Fancy Nancy Square + Em Cabal Square

If you’d like a bit more information about the individual patterns: the links will take you to the corresponding blog posts. I’ve updated them so that you can now find the pattern link at the end of each post.

And speaking of my collaboration with Pam, I should of course also mention the Legacy Blanket and the Mere Curiosity Square.

Pam designed the Legacy Blanket as a tribute to her grandchildren and my version came about when I helped test some of the revised patterns.

The Mere Curiosity Square, though, is an 11-inch Afghan square that Pam and I designed together back in 2023.

Working with Pam has always been such a joy. I love her creativity and the way she combines different stitches and textures. And honestly, there would be so much more to show — but this is at least a little glimpse into the past few years.

And what makes me happiest about all of this is not just being part of the testing process for so many beautiful designs, but knowing that my own colour choices became part of the story as well.

Tickle Me Pink – A Bold Take on Colour

Pattern test of the Tickle Me Pink crochet square: a beautiful Afghan block with a bold colour combination and my personal take on choosing colours.

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of testing another design by Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity: the Tickle Me Pink Square!

I have to admit, I was a bit curious about the name as I’d never heard that expression before. Of course, I looked it up on Google. If, like me, you’re not a native speaker either, it means to be delighted or overjoyed about something.

Pam’s new pattern is now available on Ravelry and on her other platforms. You will find a link to Ravelry at the end of this post.

The pattern

Tickle me Pink is another stunning Afghan square. It matches Pam’s other designs perfectly in both style and size, so you can mix and match them however you like.

The design reminds me a bit of Art Nouveau, the “Modern Style” of the late 19^th century.

The crochet square is designed using a #4 Cotton yarn (Aran / worsted weight). And, as always, the size is a bit adjustable by using either a 4.5 or 5 mm hook. Depending on this, the finished measurements are 11 or 12 inches (28 or 30.5 cm).

The pattern is rated with an intermediate skill level and has all Pam’s usual features like

written in US terms
two different colourways to follow (one with three and another one with four colours)
detailed explanation of all the stitches used
clear and detailed photos for each round that show the exact placement of the stitches
easy navigation between written instructions, stitch definitions, and photos

My test version of the Tickle Me Pink Square

Again, I went with Stylecraft Special DK for my test version as it’s the yarn I currently have the widest colour selection in.

Stylecraft Special DK is 100% Acrylic and has 295 m/100 g (size #3 – Double Knit, Light worsted).

I worked with a 3.75 mm hook and my finished square turned out about 24.5 cm (about 10 in).

Colours, colours, colours

What colour do you choose when a design is called ‘Tickle Me Pink’?

Pam had already gone for shades of pink for one of her colour variations, so I wanted to show something different.

Somehow, I had the feeling that bold colours would definitely work well for this design. So I opted for a combination of Violet, Claret and Parma Violet. A combination that’s completely outside my comfort zone – ugh!

Don’t ask me how I ended up choosing Violet. It’s a colour I rarely use because I find it hard to pair with others. Neutrals such as white or cream often create too much contrast. Combinations with yellow (the complementary colour of violet) or green (a secondary colour) seem quite popular. But personally, I don’t like either of those. I do like the combination of violet and orange (the other secondary colour), but only if orange is the dominant colour. All in all, that doesn’t leave many options!

So, at first I was quite hesitant about my colour choice, but then decided to just give it a go. What can I say? I think the result is really, really good! Strong but pretty! Although I’m sure the design will look good in soft, pastel colours too.

Colour board for my Tickle Me Pink Square

A – 1123, Claret
B – 1277, Violet
C – 1724, Parma Violet

I followed Pam’s colourway 1 and replaced the colours like shown in the photo above.

My conclusion

All in all, this was another pattern I really enjoyed working on. The design is beautiful and well thought out, but what I liked most this time was stepping a little outside my usual colour choices.

It’s always interesting to see how different colour combinations can completely change the look of a design – and this one definitely proved that to me.

My finished test version of the Tickle Me Pink Square

Pattern link

In case I’ve sparked your interest

Tickle Me Pink Square on Ravelry

Happy crocheting 💕

Pattern Test: The Joanne Square – A Beautiful Crochet Afghan Square

Pattern test of the Joanne Square: a beautiful crochet Afghan square with a floral design, plus my yarn and colour choices.

Ooops, I haven’t shown you the results of my latest pattern test yet….

Even though I’m not doing much pattern testing at the moment, I just can’t say no to Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity. So I jumped at the chance when she asked back in February.
She designed another lovely Afghan square: The Joanne Square.

The pattern was published in early March and, as always, is available in Pam’s Ravelry shop as well as on her other platforms. You will find the link to Ravelry at the end of this post.

The Joanne Square goes perfectly with Pam’s other designs and combines beautifully with them.

I like how the pattern gradually develops from the centre, changing from round to octagonal to square. If I had to describe it, I’d say it resembles a flower mandala.

The pattern

The Joanne Square is designed using size #4 Cotton yarn (Aran / worsted weight).

However, the pattern works just as well with any other yarn weight. Only the finished size and, in some cases, the amount of yarn needed will vary.

Using the original yarn, the square will measure 11 or 12 inches (about 28 or 30 cm), depending on whether a 4.5 mm or 5 mm crochet hook is used.

The pattern is written in US crochet terms and considered as an intermediate skill level. Besides basic stitches, you will also come across some special ones. But don’t worry — they are all explained in the pattern. Detailed round-by-round photos help clarify the instructions and show the exact placement of each stitch.

Pam offers two different colourways: one with four colours and another with just three. But of course, it’s entirely up to you whether you want to use one of the given colour schemes or create your own.

My test version of the Joanne Square

For my test version, I went with Stylecraft Special DK and followed colourway 2, the one with three colours.

Stylecraft Special DK is 100% Acrylic yarn (size #3). I worked with a 4 mm hook and my square turned out about 25 cm (almost 10 inches). As I used a different yarn weight, it is somewhat smaller than stated in the pattern.

My colour choice

Colour A – 1842, Cypress
Colour B – 1005, Cream
Colour C – 1822, Pistachio

I usually find it difficult to combine only two or three colours. This time, I quickly realised that I wanted to go for shades of green. Probably because I’ve been longing so much for spring. But Pistachio is one of my favourite colours anyway. Normally I love to combine it with Meadow or Duck Egg. This time I wanted a bit more contrast, so Cypress was my choice. I think the two colours complement each other quite well. The slightly bluish undertone of Cypress really brings out the Pistachio, highlighting the flower-like centre of the square even more. At least, these were my thoughts …

My conclusion

As always with Pam’s patterns, everything is clearly laid out and easy to follow.

Although the pattern is classified as intermediate, I am convinced that an advanced beginner can tackle it. It’s definitely worth a try.

I’m absolutely in love with my Joanne Square. The variety of stitches made it a really enjoyable project, and I can definitely see myself trying a few more colour combinations as soon as I find the time.

Pattern link

If you’d like to take a look at the pattern, you can find it here:

Joanne Square on Ravelry

Looking back … – A short review of 2025

Looking back on my creative year 2025: new crochet patterns, colourful experiments, first collages, a detour into knitting, and hopeful plans for creative projects in 2026.

I hope you all had a great start in 2026!

I just took a moment to reflect on the past year. I felt like last year was dominated by the problems with my eye, frequent visits to the doctor and many treatments. So, I was surprised when I saw everything I had done. They were mostly small things, but seeing them all together still amazed me.

Patterns I tested

I was able to test three lovely designs from Pam Knighton-Haener (A Yarn of Serendipity): the Dahlia of Yore Square, the Around the World Square and the Wheel of What Square.

Patterns I published

I also managed to publish three crochet patterns on my own.

Right at the beginning of 2025 I published my Happy Circles pattern. It is primarily a guide for colourful circles that are transformed into squares. For me, it was mainly an experiment with random colour placement, using a random generator.

I assembled the squares into a wall hanging. But of course they can be used for other items as well.

It was followed by Happy Circles II, which is based on the same simple pattern and was also a trial in random colour placement. This time, however, the squares are assembled to form a cushion cover. I also used a different joining method to make the individual squares stand out more. Plus, the pattern includes instructions for the back. However, the biggest challenge for me was using far fewer colours. The result I got using a randomizer was astonishingly different. You can read about this effect and my solution in this post.

Last but not least I published the Simply Petals pattern. This little square was my contribution to the Granny Square Day 2025. There are certainly many different ways in which it can be used. Last year, I started making a cushion out of it. Regrettably, the project was never completed. Having finished all the squares for the front, I wasn’t satisfied with the colour choices at all. Now they are gathering dust in my craft basket, waiting for a new use.

You can download all three free patterns here.

New crochet experiences

I also finally made something that I had been planning to do for a long time: a flowery collage. It was just a small one to start with, but it was tremendous fun. The pattern I used was Summer Flowers by Bomuldskys.

Tatsiana from Lilla Björn crochet also inspired me to try something completely new: short rows in crochet. It resulted in two beautiful coasters.

And I finally managed to try out some patterns from a book that I had on my shelf – äh, Kindle – for quite a while: Crochet Collage Garden by Chris Norrington. As the name suggests, the book features a lot of beautiful collages made with flowers and leaves. You can read all about the autumnal leaves I made in this post.

My detour in knitting

At the end of the year I made an adventurous excursion into knitting. I took it up after my eye surgery, as knitting is less tiring for my eyes than crocheting.

I tried out and learned a lot of new things in this field too: different ways to increase and decrease stitches, different ways to knit squares and I took my first steps in stranded knitting …

You can read all about my excursion in this post.

Crochet organization

Last but not least I published a crochet journal that I developed over the years. It is free for download. In case you are interested you can find it here.

Looking forward to 2026

I’m excited to see what 2026 will bring! While my eye will never fully recover, I’m grateful that it’s stable for now. As for my crafting plans, I hope to create more crochet flower collages and finally turn my little Simply Petals squares into something beautiful. Or perhaps something completely new will catch my interest – who knows? Whatever happens, I’m looking forward to the creative journey ahead.

Testing the Wheel of What Square by A Yarn of Serendipity

I had the pleasure of testing the Wheel of What Square by A Yarn of Serendipity – a beautifully textured Afghan block that’s easy to customize with colours and perfect for mix-and-match patchwork blankets.

Last reviewed on May 12, 2026

A new design by Pam Knighton-Haener

A few months ago, back in August, I had the pleasure of testing another pattern for Pam Knighton-Haener of A Yarn of Serendipity. Pam has just released her beautiful new design: the Wheel of What Square.

The Wheel of What Square is another lovely Afghan block that perfectly complements all of Pam’s other designs. Like most of her squares, this one is designed in Aran / worsted weight yarn (#4). It measures about 11 or 12 inches, depending on whether a 4.5 mm or 5 mm crochet hook is used. All of Pam’s 11–12 inch squares share the same stitch count per side, so you can easily mix and match them to create a gorgeous patchwork blanket.

About the pattern

The pattern is rated as intermediate, but as always, Pam provides detailed, round-by-round photos that make it easy to follow along – even if you’re not an advanced crocheter.

Pam also includes two different colour versions in her pattern:

Version 1 uses four colours
Version 2 is worked in a single colour for a clean, classic look

My Test Version of the Wheel of What Square

For my test version I used Stylecraft Special DK from my stash and a 4 mm hook.

I opted for some light, summery colours.

As I used five colours in my version, it was difficult to stick to Pam’s original colour scheme.
As so often, I created my own combination – the one you can see on the left in the photo.

My finished square measures about 25 cm (10 in). It’s a little smaller than Pam’s sample simply because I used DK / light worsted yarn (#3), while she used Aran / worsted weight yarn (#4).

I‘m totally happy with how it turned out!

A Spark of Inspiration

I have to confess, after my square was finished and blocked, it was still lying on my desk for quite a while — I just didn’t get around to taking pictures. But seeing it every day sparked a new idea in my mind:

Every time I looked at it, I thought “This design would look amazing in Christmas colours!”

So of course, I had to try it!

My Wheel of What Christmas Version

For my Christmas version, I again used yarn from my stash – a mix of Stylecraft Special DK and Yarnsmiths Create DK, with the same 4 mm hook.

This time, I followed Pam’s Colourway 1, but replaced her shades with my own festive choices:

Colour A: 3090 Claret Red – Yarnsmiths Create DK
Colour B: 1824 Cypress – Stylecraft Special DK
Colour C: 3045 Off White – Yarnsmiths Create DK
Colour D: 1834 Lincoln – Stylecraft Special DK

And the result?

I absolutely love it!

The colours give the design such a warm and festive touch – perfect for the holiday season.

Final Thoughts

The Wheel of What Square is another beautifully written and well-thought-out design from Pam. It’s fun to crochet, looks amazing in any colour combination, and fits perfectly with her other squares.

If you’d like to try the Wheel of What Square yourself, you can find Pam’s pattern on Ravelry.

Pattern Link

Wheel of What Square on Ravelry

Discover the “Around the World Square” Afghan Pattern

Last updated: 11 January 2026

Some weeks ago I had the pleasure of testing another design by Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity:

The Around the World Square – The Pattern

With the Around the World Square Pam designed another lovely Afghan square.
The pattern offers two colour schemes, one with 5 colours and one with 7.
It is designed with worsted weight / Aran (#4) yarn and will have a finished size of about 28 cm (11 in) or 30 cm (12 in) depending on wether you work with a 4.5 or 5 mm crochet hook. The size and the number of stitches per side, of course, fit perfectly with all her other 11 / 12 inch squares.

The pattern is rated with an intermediate skill level. As almost always in Pam’s patterns, there are also a few special stitches here. But – also as always – everything is well explained. Besides, there are plenty of detailed pictures to help. Therefore, I think that even an ambitious beginner can crochet this square.
The pattern is available on Ravelry (link at the end of this post). If you hurry, you can still get a 30% discount until the end of July 2025. The discount also applies to all other patterns by Pam. It’s worth a look!

Around the World Square – My Version

Yarn and colours I used

For my test-version I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 from my stash.
Rainbow Cotton 8/6 is a 100% cotton yarns and has 105 m / 50 g (115 yards / 1.76 ounces).
Hobbii classifies it as a fine/sport weight yarn. Personally, I find that it is one of the thicker types, almost a DK weight. I therefore mostly use a 3.75 or 4.0 mm hook to work with it. For the Around the World Square I decided on my 4.0 mm Clover Amour hook. And, looking at the result, this was the correct choice.

Here my colour choice…

Unfortunately, by now, some of them are discontinued in the 8/6 quality.

My colour placement

I decided on a version with 5 colours. At first, however, I wasn’t sure whether my colours would really go together. That’s why I didn’t simply replace the colours of the five-colour version with my own. Instead, I once again created my individual colour placement. Even though I had doubts at first, I think the colours match quite well.

I have listed my colour placement here.

My square came out with about 26 cm (10.5 in) and I’m absolutely happy with the result!

Pattern Link

Around the World Square on Ravelry

Tested Pattern Review: Dahlia of Yore Square

Last updated: 9 January 2026

Last week I showed you the new design by Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity: the Dahlia of Yore Square.
I had the pleasure of helping to test the pattern. So, today I‘d like to show you my version of this lovely design.

But I have to admit, I wasn’t familiar with the word yore at all. Though, I had to look up the name of the design first. In case you feel the same way since English is not your native language either, here is the explanation I got from Google:

Yore means “long ago” and is used in the same way as “yesteryear”, “days gone by” and “old times”. Yore has a sentimental or nostalgic undertone and implies that the old times described are in some way superior to the present.

My yarn choice

With my yarn selection I tried to do justice to the name of the design. I decided on Drops Muskat as the slightly muted colours and silky sheen of the yarn emphasise a vintage look for me.

Drops Muskat is a mercerised cotton yarn and has about 100 m / 50 g. It is rated as a Double Knit (DK) / light worsted yarn weight (#3), great to work with a 4 mm hook.

I had used this yarn before for another of Pam’s designs, the Sage Advice square. Therefore, I knew that it is not easy to crochet. The yarn is spun from many thin threads, so you have to be very careful not to pull any of them. But the stitch definition and the final look are fantastic, aren’t they?

My colour choice

Drops Muskat
– 87 Pomegranate
– 09 Nutmeg
– 82 Silver Orchid

The colours were a bit hard to capture with my iPhone. So, in my photos, the Silver Orchid looks a little more silver than it does in reality.

My colour placement corresponds to colourway 1 from the pattern. I replaced
– colour A with Silver Orchid
– colour B with Nutmeg and
– colours C and D with Pomegranate

Only in rounds 15 and 16 I used colour C instead of colour B.

My finished and blocked square measures about 26 cm, that’s about 10.25 inches.

About the pattern

The Dahlia of Yore pattern is available on Ravelry (link at the end of this post). The difficulty is rated as mid-intermediate. There are a few special stitches, but all are well explained. Additionally, detailed photos for each round help in case something should be unclear.

And, as always, the size and the final stitch count of the Dahlia of Yore Square match to Pam’s other squares perfectly. So it’s easy to integrate the square into a larger project – perhaps in a blanket or a cushion cover.

It‘s definitely worth trying! I absolutely happy with mine!

Pattern Link

Dahlia of Yore Square on Ravelry

Another new design by Pam: Dahlia of Yore

Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity just released a lovely new design: Dahlia of Yore Square, a beautiful afghan square – just look at that …

Dahlia of Yore

My test-version of this lovely square will follow in a few days. I am just preparing the photos!

Beautiful 6-inch squares – designed by Pam

Last updated: 27 September 2026

I originally wrote this post after testing Pam’s five designs in 2023. I’m updating it now because these squares and my pictures continue to be discovered on Pinterest.

Back in 2023, I had the opportunity to test five granny square designs by Pam Knighton-Haener from A Yarn of Serendipity. The designs were created for the book 60 Quick Granny Squares which was published in 2024.

In this post, I would like to introduce you to these five squares through my test versions and show you the three versions I later made with a different yarn and different colours.

60 Quick Granny Squares – The Book

60 Quick Granny Squares features 60 six-inch granny square designs by different designers. All designs use Cascade 220 Superwash, a DK (#3) 100% wool yarn.

The patterns include both written instructions and charts. Some designs are more beginner-friendly, while others are a little more challenging. The book also includes useful information about different techniques, such as starting a square, changing colours and joining squares. At the end, there are several projects showing how the squares can be used.

There is quite a variety of designs in the book – and I really like the fact that all 60 squares are shown at the beginning, so you can see the whole collection at a glance. It’s definitely worth a look!

Pam’s designs and my test versions

Pam designed five squares for the book:

Running Routes, Sunflower Sizzle, Wriggle, Sol and Shift.

I had the opportunity to test all five designs back in 2023.

For my test versions, I used two different cotton yarns instead of the DK wool used for the book: Drops Safran and Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4. Both are sport weight (#2), 100% cotton yarns with a yardage of 160 m / 50 g.

Unfortunately, I didn’t make a note of the hook size I used. I believe it was a 2.75 mm hook, but I’m not completely sure.

Because I used a thinner yarn, my squares turned out at about 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm.

For all five designs, I used the same three colours: Dark Taupe and Orange from Drops Safran, and Apricot from Hobbii Rainbow Cotton.

A little bit 70s style – but I still like them!

My colour details

Running Routes

Colour A — 65, Apricot
Colour B — 28, Orange
Colour C — 23, Dark Taupe

Sunflower Sizzle

Colour A — 65, Apricot
Colour B — 28, Orange
Colour C — 23, Dark Taupe

Wriggle

Colour A — 65, Apricot
Colour B — 23, Dark Taupe
Colour C — 28, Orange
Colour D — 65, Apricot

Sol

Crocheted Sol square, made in the colours Dark Taupe, Orange and Apricot

Colour A — 23, Dark Taupe
Colour B — 65, Apricot
Colour C — 28, Orange

Shift

Colour A — 23, Dark Taupe
Colour B — 65, Apricot
Colour C — 28, Orange

My new versions of Running Routes, Wriggle and Shift

In 2025, I reworked three of the squares using a different yarn. I wanted to see how the designs would look at their intended size of 6 inches / 15 cm – and, to be honest, I also wanted to try a new colour combination.

This time I used Stylecraft Special DK with a 3.75 mm hook. The squares turned out almost exactly 6 inches / 15 cm.

The colours are completely different, though: instead of brown and orange shades, I went for a combination of soft pink, violet and grey tones.

My new colour combination is:

Hint of Silver · Pale Rose · Parma Violet · Powder Pink

Lovely, aren’t they? I especially love the combination of Pale Rose and Parma Violet.

You can find my versions on Ravelry as well, where I’ve added them to my projects. The book 60 Quick Granny Squares is also listed there, and some of the designers have added their individual designs.

One thing I particularly like about Pam’s designs is that these six-inch squares work beautifully with her twelve-inch squares, too. That opens up quite a few possibilities for combining them in a larger project. I’ve had an idea for that for a while – I just haven’t found the time to make it yet! Maybe one day I’ll finally get around to it!