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Super squares Saturday: Hobobag and Tunisian sampler squares

Granny square project!! Who loves squares projects??
So easy so versatile for so many different items.
 Recently in a Facebook group I saw they had started a square along project.. any kind of squares! Being primarily a crocheter I immediately think of the granny square but I don't feel like a granny square blanket... 
so I disregard starting anything but then I see someone making granny squares for a tote!!!
And well,, I always want need a new bag! Perfect! I remembered some cute bags in magazines I have ( I'm hopelessly addicted to magazines!) and here it is. From the magazine For the love of crochet , My squares project..

A hobo bag!! How stinking cute is this bag!?
And so simple..Blue denim color yarn  with off white and brown tweed yarns! Perfect bag for fall or winter.. should it take me that long to get it done. The holidays tend to slow down 'all about me' projects! 
I have 8 more white squares to make then I can start the flowers. Need to find the perfect lining , add some pockets.. and a leather handle. 
I'm very much looking forward to having this bag! Been along time since I made myself a handbag.

And as my obsession continues with Tunisian crochet I've found my next squares project... when the hobo bag is complete ( I will Not start a new squares project until that one is complete ... I mean it!! 🙄)
Click link above for the pattern. 

I'm currently doing a Tunisian stitch scarf sampler and really like how it's getting me quickly used to this different way of crochet or knit .. it's kinda both. Like a hybrid of crochet and knit. I think after a blanket like this I'd have a good handle on the Tunisian stitches! 

Working on another new Tunisian technique now! More in that Tuesday though!

I hope everyone has a blessed weekend and takes time to give thanks for their amazing creative abilities. 
God has blessed us all with many and different gifts! I know I'm so thankful! 
Have a blessed , productive and creative weekend! 
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