✨ A Note from Connie (The Twisted Granny)
Every pattern in my shop is designed and created by me, stitch by stitch. If you’d like your favorite design handmade into a finished blanket, custom orders are available. Because each piece is crafted with care, please allow approximately 4–6 weeks for completion, depending on the size.
I don’t sell ready-made blankets. All prototype blankets are donated to women’s and children’s shelters across the USA, where they can offer comfort and warmth to someone who needs it most.
If you’d like to order a one-of-a-kind handmade gift for yourself or someone you love, send me a message for details and pricing. I create blankets in any size from baby to California King, in any color combination you choose. It’s your vision, brought to life with my hook and heart. 💛🧶
Connie M Relyea (Twisted Granny)
Welcome to the Twisted Granny Showcase
Where every stitch tells a story and every blanket finds a purpose About
This isn’t just a crochet blog.
It’s a living scrapbook of kindness, creativity, and second chances. 🧶💗
The Twisted Granny Showcase Blog was created to share the journey behind my prototype crochet blankets—pieces designed, stitched, and perfected by hand, then lovingly donated to women and children shelters across the country. Every blanket you’ll see here began as an idea, became a pattern, and ultimately found its way into the arms of someone who needed warmth, comfort, and a reminder that they matter.
Here, I’ll be sharing:
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🌸 Donation updates – where the blankets go and the shelters they support
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🧵 Behind-the-scenes peeks at new crochet patterns and prototype designs
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🧶 Stories from the heart – why I create, why I donate, and why handmade still matters
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✨ News from The Twisted Granny Shop – new patterns, blanket releases, and upcoming projects
This blog is for the makers, the dreamers, the givers, and the quiet heroes who believe that something as simple as a handmade blanket can change a moment—or a life.
If you love crochet with purpose…
If you believe creativity can be generous…
If you want to follow along as art turns into impact…
✨ I invite you to subscribe and stay awhile. ✨
Each update is a new chapter.
Each blanket is a promise kept.
And every visit means you’re part of this journey—one stitch at a time.
With gratitude and yarn-filled hands,
Connie – The Twisted Granny 🧶💖
FYI: Every pattern in my shop is designed and created by Connie Relyea (twisted granny). Every pattern can be custom ordered/handmade. It will take anywhere from 4-6 weeks to make, depending on the size. That being said, I do not sell off-the-rack blankets. All of my prototype blankets are donated to various shelters across the USA.
Hello, and welcome.
I’m Connie, the maker behind The Twisted Granny—a lifelong crocheter, designer, and believer in the quiet power of handmade things. 🧶
My crochet journey spans more than five decades, shaped by countless hours with yarn in hand, a love for texture and color, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Every blanket and every pattern I create is designed, written, tested, and perfected by me—one stitch at a time. There is no outsourcing, no shortcuts, and no mass production here. What you see is the result of experience, patience, and a genuine love for the craft.
This philosophy of create with intention, give with heart is the foundation of everything I do. Crochet, for me, has always been about more than yarn and hooks—it’s about care, connection, and showing up for others in quiet but meaningful ways.
Through The Twisted Granny Showcase Blog, I share donation updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses of my creative process, and news from The Twisted Granny Shop. It’s a place for fellow makers, supporters, and anyone who believes that handmade work still matters.
Whether you’re here to follow the donation journey, explore new patterns, or simply enjoy the stories behind the stitches, I’m grateful you’ve found your way here.
Thank you for being part of this path—
one blanket, one pattern, and one stitch at a time.
With yarn-filled hands and a full heart,
Connie – The Twisted Granny 🧶💖
At The Twisted Granny Showcase, our mission is to unite craftsmanship, compassion, and purpose through the art of crochet. What begins as a single idea and a hook in hand becomes a thoughtfully designed prototype blanket—created not only to refine patterns, but to serve a greater good once its role in the creative process is complete.
Every prototype crochet blanket featured here is handmade with intention, care, and decades of experience. Once its design journey is finished, it is donated to women and children shelters, where warmth is more than physical—it is emotional, symbolic, and deeply needed. These blankets are offered as a gesture of comfort, dignity, and reassurance during times of transition, hardship, and healing.
The Twisted Granny Showcase exists to document and share this journey. Through donation updates, behind-the-scenes design stories, and news from The Twisted Granny Shop, this blog celebrates the belief that handmade work holds power beyond aesthetics. It tells the story of how creativity can be generous, how art can be functional, and how something lovingly made by hand can offer peace in moments when life feels uncertain.
We believe that no blanket should simply sit unused once its purpose as a prototype is fulfilled. Instead, it should continue its story in the hands of someone who needs it most. By repurposing our original designs as charitable donations, we ensure that every stitch carries meaning long after the pattern is complete.
At its heart, The Twisted Granny Showcase is a space for makers, supporters, and kindred spirits who believe in giving with intention. It is a reminder that skill honed over a lifetime can still serve quietly, humbly, and generously—and that even the simplest handmade item can become a source of comfort, hope, and human connection.
One blanket.
One shelter.
One stitch at a time.
With gratitude,
Connie – The Twisted Granny 🧶💖
✨ Quick Note for My Wonderful Pattern Buyers
I want to share a little reminder that helps ensure you get the best results from every Twisted Granny pattern. Each design is carefully written and tested, and every stitch is placed with purpose.
Please follow the pattern exactly as written. When extra stitches or personal adjustments are added mid-project, the design can change in ways that make the final blanket difficult or even impossible to complete. This often leads to confusion, and I’ve noticed some messages suggesting a pattern “needs work” after it’s been altered.
If you purchase a pattern from me (or from any designer), you’ll get the best results by trusting the instructions from start to finish. If you ever have a genuine question or need clarification, I’m always happy to help.
Thank you for supporting handmade designs and honoring the work that goes into creating them. 🧵💛🧶