Joyful Living

My baby afghan is nearly completed

I've been making this afghan for my newest little nephew.  I had thought that he wasn't due to come until the middle of the month, but found out on Labor Day that he was actually born on August 28th.   Oops!  So, I've been working hard to finish it up.  The picture I have posted is what it looks like at this exact moment.  I only have about 20 rows to finish the main part of the blanket and then there is a fancy lacey border.  I may be able to finish both today, if not by tomorrow.  I will post a picture next Wednesday of the finished afghan.

I am really happy with this pattern.  It works up quickly and was easy enough for me to memorize in just a few short rows, so I am able to watch a movie or listen to my podcasts without getting too distracted.  I am always frustrated by patterns that are too intricate to do that.  I much prefer to be able to turn my mind off while crocheting.  I'm not saying that I don't enjoy advanced patterns, just that I don't do them as often and tend to prefer patterns I can memorize. 

After I finish this afghan, I will probably work on the quilt I am making for my dad.  I have all the blocks cut and pieced, I just need to finish sewing the top and then sandwich and quilt and then finally the binding.  I already have five (probably more) projects lined up behind the quilt, so hopefully it won't take too much time.  I will be glad when it really starts to cool down here.  That always put me in the mood to sew.

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15:08, Wed 10 September 2008 .. Posted by Squeaker

I have made this pattern, several times, and it is wonderful to work with. Like you say, you learn the pattern quickly and it doesn't take a lot of brain power to continue it and it turns out absolutely beautiful. Very Pretty!

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15:37, Wed 10 September 2008 .. Posted by smmagers

Opps. Not matter what he will love the blanket. You did a great job. It is beautiful. God Bless, mj

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15:45, Wed 10 September 2008 .. Posted by tiffibug

It is so pretty! You've done such a nice job. Can't wait to see the finished product.

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19:00, Wed 10 September 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

Oh it is just beautiful!!!! I wish I could crochet. My mother did and was very talented, but I never learned. That is one of my goals though.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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13:51, Tue 16 September 2008 .. Posted by trudy

Shelley, The blanket is beautiful. You do such good work. Your nephew will surely love it.

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14:36, Wed 24 September 2008 .. Posted by JubileeFarm5

Your blanket looks great! The coolness in the air definately gets me in the sewing mood as well. You may not get the coolness as early in NC as you did in Utah though :) The pics of NC were great!! I loved it when I visited there on my honeymoon 15 years ago.
Blessings
Melanie

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18:16, Sun 28 September 2008 .. Posted by hipchick

That is a nice blanket. Very pretty color. I make a soup that is very much like the one you posted. Mine doesn't have hamburg in it but I may add it next time I make it.