About a year ago I saw this post:
http://yarnaway.blogspot.com/2013/02/falling-out-of-love.html
Like that blogger, I am interested in an afghan where the squares are attached as you go. I like the colors that she chose. I wonder if she ever did finish the piece...
The original pattern she used can be found here: http://www.free-crochet.com/detail.html?code=FC01260
Funny thing is, that picture would never have caught my eye. I don't like the uneven edges or the tassels. And using a round of white in each motif would make more ends to weave in. Blerg. Lesson: I need to be able to see beyond the colors and finishing because I am probably missing out on patterns that I would LOVE!
Anyway this blanket was in my mind when I happened upon a sale on Vickie Howell Sheepish which comes in a lot of brights. I chose turquoise, red, white, teal, chartreuse and pumpkin. I think the yarn's 30% wool content will make for a warm throw even though it is an open design.
I started my blanket in late March of last year. But spring marched into summer, and who wants to make a wool blanket in summer? I made some progress in the fall but then Christmas crafting got in the way. The skeins are always sitting in a thirty-one tote (seriously, I get invited to one of these parties like once a month...sigh) ready to be worked on when I'm in between other projects. I'm hoping that now that Christmas is over I can focus on this blanket and finish it by March!
I am pretty happy with the way it is turning out. What do you think so far?
Jamie, this is just lovely!! I should have had you choose MY yarn when I started. Can't wait to see the finished product!!!! :)
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