Colors of America Throw: Four Motifs In and Loving Every Second
Okay, friends, progress report time! I am four motifs into the Colors of America Throw, and I have to say… I love it. I knew red, white, and blue together were a classic combo, but seeing it come to life in yarn is something else.
Let me catch you up if you missed my first post about this project: I'm working on this throw to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, and it also holds a little extra meaning for me because of my dad's Army service. Every stitch feels like a small way to honor that. So, I'm a little emotionally invested. No shame.
Look at These Little Beauties
Here are all four completed motifs. I couldn't wait to show you.
Motif #1
She’s lovely 💕
Motif #2
The colors just pop!
Motif #3
Look at the texture.
Motif #4
It’s coming along.
Can We Talk About These Colors?
I know red, white, and blue is not a new concept. But something about seeing it in the Knit Picks Brave Worsted yarn makes it feel fresh. The red is rich and bold. The white is crisp and clean. The blue has this depth to it that ties everything together. Laid out next to each other? Absolutely stunning.
There's something about the way these colors interact in this pattern that just works. They don't fight each other — they complement each other. It feels celebratory without being gaudy, and patriotic without being over-the-top. I think that's a hard balance to strike, and this pattern nails it.
Not Your Grandma's Granny Square (Kind Of)
When I first saw this pattern, I thought it was just a traditional granny square, but instead, it’s a little bit of a different variation.
This pattern uses double crochet, which, if you're newer to crochet, is one of the most common stitches you'll use. Super useful to know! But here's what makes this motif a little different from a traditional granny square: in a classic granny, each cluster is made up of 3 double crochets grouped together. This pattern uses clusters of only 2 double crochets.
It sounds like a small thing, but it actually makes a noticeable difference in the finished look. The motifs have a slightly more delicate, refined feel compared to a standard granny square; the clusters aren't quite as chunky. It gives the throw a cleaner, more polished appearance, which I think works beautifully for a project like this.
Honestly, it's the kind of detail you might not notice at first glance, but once you see it, you can't unsee it. If you've ever made a traditional granny square and wanted to try something just a little bit different, this might be your next project.
A Verse for the Season
As I've been working on this throw, this verse keeps coming to mind:
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.”
— Psalm 33:12 (NIV)
Simple, straightforward, and meaningful. As we head toward America’s 250th anniversary, it’s a good reminder of where true blessings come from and a reason to be grateful. This throw feels like a little stitched-up celebration of that.
What's Next
Four motifs down, and two more to go. I'll keep sharing updates as more motifs come together, and eventually, the whole throw all laid out. That's going to be a satisfying photo, I can already tell.
If you're working on something patriotic, something meaningful, or something you just can't stop staring at, I'd love to hear about it. Drop a comment or come find me on Facebook. Let's talk yarn.
Until next time,
Ariana 🧶
