Today I'm sharing this really cool way to use yarn to pay homage to the books you've read. And I don't know why I kept using the phrase "keeping tracks". What a goober. 😘
Oh my! - yess! These are such a fun idea and I love incorporating books and crochet together. - you should totally make a bookbag or maybe a cozy cardigan to wear while reading! ❤
So much more appealing than the stress of a temperature blanket. My adult son just wandered by as you were sharing this idea. His comment 'so cool'. Thanks for the inspiration ❤
Oh, this is a great fun idea. I crochet, but TLYarns has an amazing granny square tutorial on UA-cam. I can see making a blanket/throw ,maybe a pillow for your comfy place you read in, a Jethro Cardigan to cuddle up in to read, oh my the flood gates are open 😮
That is such a fun idea. It’s funny that you mentioned temperature blankets, because those are exactly what came to my mind. I also think it would be fun to design knit squares. I love your idea of mounting granny squares on the wall too.😊
This is such a fun idea and so in tune with you, Tayler. I'm not much into reading but the Earth Tone Girl with her socks knit along related to the books covers hooked me to the audiobooks.
Fun idea! I actually don’t do anything to keep track of books I’ve read (and thus tend to forget what I’ve read and what I haven’t). But as knitters we love to play with colour so what a neat way to put together colour palettes and think about our books.
I have also seen people who, rather than doing a temperature blanket, they will do a genres read this year blanket, where the squares they make are based on the genres of each of the books they have read. You can make your pallet as simple or complex as you want depending on how many genres you choose (could be as simple as 2 colors: fiction for 1 color; non-fiction for another color). If people who knit don’t want to learn how to crochet a granny square, they could find a mosaic/slip stitch knit pattern and incorporate the different colors into squares of that.
@ I didn’t know there was a 2nd one! I really enjoyed the 1st and passed it on. I watch the Good Books podcast and love the interaction with you and Brandon. I have read quite a few if your suggestions- all the Bardugo books, JMMiro, currently on Bringer of Dust, already read Night Circus. Loved that one. The 2nd book was just ok for me. Keep up the great work on both podcasts, kudos!!
Great idea. Granny squares are so versatile - blankets of course, pillow covers, totes, scarves ...and there are many variations of granny squares plus triangles and hexagons.
As someone who does a lot of comfort rereads I think you might be able to do something really cool and temperature-y with this to see how much you hang out in a given book/world. I also wonder if you could do something like this with like a bee keepers quilt if you are like me and can crochet but really really don’t want to. FWIW you actually can also knit granny squares. Someone taught me and I promptly forgot how because not my jam.
I think this is a great idea, love it actually. You can extend it too patterns as well depending on the number of colors in the cover. Doesn't have to be complicated but it can be as detailed as the creator wants to make it. This is an awesome idea, thank you
Hey there, I'm also working on a book blanket that ties in with my Goodreads goal for this year. Wasn't really interested in a temp blanket, sinceI live in MO so the temp blanket would be about the same color too many times. I'm using a Fisherman's Ring granny square. The plan right now is for a throw-size. I've got 15 more books to get through for the year, then have squares plotted for the months, seasons, and then background squares. I'm really excited about it! I do find myself looking at the dang book covers though before I decide what to read next, so I don't get too "like" squares nearby. So much for don't judge a book by its cover!
Ok I love this and am super tempted to give it a try! Also there are definitely a few patterns out there for granny square cardigans which omg book themed granny square reading cardi?! Amazing
I’m pretty new to your knitting channel as I REALLY want to learn to knit. I just made my first hat which is not good (gaps/weird bulge? - not sure what the heck I did). Anyway, hoping to learn from you. Also watching your book channel as an avid reader. You guys are fun to watch and I think I will try Night Circus. Last but not least, I LOVE how you have decorated your “office.” Beautiful!
Thanks for your book recommendations. I just finished Unusual Monsters and thoroughly enjoyed it! It appears we have similar taste in reading. I have read the Golem and the Jinni as well as The Hacienda. I will check out your husband's channel for my next read.
Your Granny square is cool. I read The Golem and the Jinni, so long ago and it was very good. I to am following your book channel to. I keep track of my books in Goodreads
I have been wanting to do something similar to this but a knit version rather than crochet. I am always looking for a way to combine my two favorite hobbies of reading and crafting.
I’d be interested to see how someone’s favorite book genre is translated into the color palate of their squares. Cover art does seem to vary based on the type of books being read.
I was going to say the exact same thing. I work in a bookshop and it's interesting to look at the colours publishers will often use for different genres of fiction. Red, Orange, black, grey, white, strong contrasting colours for thrillers and crime. Pinks, yellow, pastel green and purples for "Chick lit". Dark, rich jewel tones for historical fiction. Blues and silvers for Sci-Fi, Greens and earth tones for Fantasy etc. etc.
I LOVE this idea! What a great way to combine my love of fiber art with my reading. I journal my reads already, but this is a whole new dimension of fun! I wonder if the squares will show a pattern in the colors of the books I am attracted to? I'm very keen to find out. Thank you for sharing. 😊
There are lots of modular knitting patterns that could be used as well. Like the Questionable Blends Blanket by Craft Me Happy or the Pirouette Shawl by Purl Soho.
This is such a good idea!! I would have to do it over a couple of years for a blanket lol because I'm not a fast reader and I'm lucky to get through 12 books a year, but I love this I'm going to do it :) Currently I use LikeWise to keep track of the books I have read or want to read
I also saw that post, but I don't crochet. I thought you could do something similar using knitted mitered squares. I have not made one yet but have created a chart for The Night Circus.
I think this is a terrific idea. But, i have a comment that i hope is not taken as criticism. I realize that we often associate a book by its cover, much like we do with album covers. i think, in most case, however, that the cover is the vision of a second creative mind. Sadly, these great graphic designers/artists of book covers often go unmentioned.
OMG Tayler, looking at all those ends to weave in gave me the heebee jeebees. You really need this tutorial. ua-cam.com/video/toCk0jHlqt0/v-deo.htmlsi=j2sG0brYSWQc1Asi I made about 50 granny squares for my sister to make Xmas Trees and Xmas stockings and only had 1 tail to sew in per square. 😊❤
Today I'm sharing this really cool way to use yarn to pay homage to the books you've read. And I don't know why I kept using the phrase "keeping tracks". What a goober. 😘
lol!
I think granny squares are a fantastic idea! Quick and easy to make, and usefu!
I saw a knitter make a (crochet) vest out of granny squares. I’ve seen patterns for sweaters.
Granny square book bag!
@@janetcannonteacher omg stop. That’s genius.
Oh my! - yess! These are such a fun idea and I love incorporating books and crochet together. - you should totally make a bookbag or maybe a cozy cardigan to wear while reading! ❤
That gives me another idea: use covers of favourite books to select colour schemes for knitted garments.
Yes!
This would make a great idea for a variation of the temperature blanket trend.
Right?! My thoughts exactly. ❤️
So much more appealing than the stress of a temperature blanket. My adult son just wandered by as you were sharing this idea. His comment 'so cool'. Thanks for the inspiration ❤
@@louisebaker340 totally agree! And super stoked that your son appreciates it as well. ☺️
Oh, this is a great fun idea. I crochet, but TLYarns has an amazing granny square tutorial on UA-cam. I can see making a blanket/throw ,maybe a pillow for your comfy place you read in, a Jethro Cardigan to cuddle up in to read, oh my the flood gates are open 😮
That is such a fun idea. It’s funny that you mentioned temperature blankets, because those are exactly what came to my mind. I also think it would be fun to design knit squares. I love your idea of mounting granny squares on the wall too.😊
Very fun idea!! Can’t wait to see the blanket with the granny squares!
This is such a fun idea and so in tune with you, Tayler. I'm not much into reading but the Earth Tone Girl with her socks knit along related to the books covers hooked me to the audiobooks.
Fun idea! I actually don’t do anything to keep track of books I’ve read (and thus tend to forget what I’ve read and what I haven’t). But as knitters we love to play with colour so what a neat way to put together colour palettes and think about our books.
Great idea..I sent this to my niece who is a librarian for a fun project for her library!
Hi Tayler, thank you for sharing this awesome idea 😊🤗
I have also seen people who, rather than doing a temperature blanket, they will do a genres read this year blanket, where the squares they make are based on the genres of each of the books they have read. You can make your pallet as simple or complex as you want depending on how many genres you choose (could be as simple as 2 colors: fiction for 1 color; non-fiction for another color). If people who knit don’t want to learn how to crochet a granny square, they could find a mosaic/slip stitch knit pattern and incorporate the different colors into squares of that.
I don't know how to crochet but I shared this link with my daughter who is a crocheter (?). Thanks for sharing!
I read the Golem and the Jinn and think the granny square idea is pretty cool!
How did you like the book?? I’m excited to start the second one.
@ I didn’t know there was a 2nd one! I really enjoyed the 1st and passed it on. I watch the Good Books podcast and love the interaction with you and Brandon. I have read quite a few if your suggestions- all the Bardugo books, JMMiro, currently on Bringer of Dust, already read Night Circus. Loved that one. The 2nd book was just ok for me. Keep up the great work on both podcasts, kudos!!
Great idea. Granny squares are so versatile - blankets of course, pillow covers, totes, scarves ...and there are many variations of granny squares plus triangles and hexagons.
I love this as an alternative to the temperature blanket! Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
Isn’t it cool?? You’re very welcome Star.
I loved the Golum book!
This is a fantastic idea!!! The Night Circus is one of my favs. Enjoy
I'm in...great idea!!!!Had I known this years ago, I would have crochet a King size blanket!
I use Goodreads to record all the books that I’ve read but this is a great idea to use all my scraps and track the books.
What a great idea! I may have to start this tonight...
That's a great idea!!!
Great idea! Btw, The Seven Husbands is a great book I read this summer, and made my sis read it too!
There are lots of ideas to make them into book covers as well.
As someone who does a lot of comfort rereads I think you might be able to do something really cool and temperature-y with this to see how much you hang out in a given book/world.
I also wonder if you could do something like this with like a bee keepers quilt if you are like me and can crochet but really really don’t want to.
FWIW you actually can also knit granny squares. Someone taught me and I promptly forgot how because not my jam.
I love the idea .
I think this is a great idea, love it actually. You can extend it too patterns as well depending on the number of colors in the cover. Doesn't have to be complicated but it can be as detailed as the creator wants to make it. This is an awesome idea, thank you
Pillows are great and too
Right?! I think it would be so cool to see it extended to patterns. Glad you enjoyed this!
Hey there, I'm also working on a book blanket that ties in with my Goodreads goal for this year. Wasn't really interested in a temp blanket, sinceI live in MO so the temp blanket would be about the same color too many times. I'm using a Fisherman's Ring granny square. The plan right now is for a throw-size. I've got 15 more books to get through for the year, then have squares plotted for the months, seasons, and then background squares. I'm really excited about it! I do find myself looking at the dang book covers though before I decide what to read next, so I don't get too "like" squares nearby. So much for don't judge a book by its cover!
Good idea!
Ok I love this and am super tempted to give it a try! Also there are definitely a few patterns out there for granny square cardigans which omg book themed granny square reading cardi?! Amazing
I’m on this bandwagon already. One book and one square done and catalogued. 😊
Thanks for sharing Taylor. With a little sewing know how, how about a lined granny square project bag. 😉
I’m pretty new to your knitting channel as I REALLY want to learn to knit. I just made my first hat which is not good (gaps/weird bulge? - not sure what the heck I did). Anyway, hoping to learn from you. Also watching your book channel as an avid reader. You guys are fun to watch and I think I will try Night Circus. Last but not least, I LOVE how you have decorated your “office.” Beautiful!
Thanks for your book recommendations. I just finished Unusual Monsters and thoroughly enjoyed it! It appears we have similar taste in reading. I have read the Golem and the Jinni as well as The Hacienda. I will check out your husband's channel for my next read.
Your Granny square is cool. I read The Golem and the Jinni, so long ago and it was very good. I to am following your book channel to. I keep track of my books in Goodreads
Granny tote bag!
I have been wanting to do something similar to this but a knit version rather than crochet. I am always looking for a way to combine my two favorite hobbies of reading and crafting.
I’d be interested to see how someone’s favorite book genre is translated into the color palate of their squares. Cover art does seem to vary based on the type of books being read.
I was going to say the exact same thing. I work in a bookshop and it's interesting to look at the colours publishers will often use for different genres of fiction. Red, Orange, black, grey, white, strong contrasting colours for thrillers and crime. Pinks, yellow, pastel green and purples for "Chick lit". Dark, rich jewel tones for historical fiction. Blues and silvers for Sci-Fi, Greens and earth tones for Fantasy etc. etc.
I LOVE this idea! What a great way to combine my love of fiber art with my reading. I journal my reads already, but this is a whole new dimension of fun! I wonder if the squares will show a pattern in the colors of the books I am attracted to? I'm very keen to find out. Thank you for sharing. 😊
There are lots of modular knitting patterns that could be used as well. Like the Questionable Blends Blanket by Craft Me Happy or the Pirouette Shawl by Purl Soho.
This is such a good idea!! I would have to do it over a couple of years for a blanket lol because I'm not a fast reader and I'm lucky to get through 12 books a year, but I love this I'm going to do it :)
Currently I use LikeWise to keep track of the books I have read or want to read
Fun…..what an awesome idea! Maybe a table runner, a lined bag or granny square slippers (by Naztazia on Ravelry).
Make a book bag! 😊
@@amyhermans8723 I LOVE this idea!!
I also saw that post, but I don't crochet. I thought you could do something similar using knitted mitered squares. I have not made one yet but have created a chart for The Night Circus.
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If sb doesn't want to crochet, it would be possible to make a mitered square and just use 3-4 colours per square. 😊
Your first granny square goes well with every book you've shown so far...lol. hmmmm
I think this is a terrific idea. But, i have a comment that i hope is not taken as criticism. I realize that we often associate a book by its cover, much like we do with album covers. i think, in most case, however, that the cover is the vision of a second creative mind. Sadly, these great graphic designers/artists of book covers often go unmentioned.
I have often wonder who are the designers of book covers. There are so many book covers that are so stunning.
OMG Tayler, looking at all those ends to weave in gave me the heebee jeebees. You really need this tutorial. ua-cam.com/video/toCk0jHlqt0/v-deo.htmlsi=j2sG0brYSWQc1Asi I made about 50 granny squares for my sister to make Xmas Trees and Xmas stockings and only had 1 tail to sew in per square. 😊❤