Classy Bench Shot
Pattern: Heirloom Afghan by Darla Sims
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Fall/Ranch Red/Gold/Carrot
Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
Ravelry Link: Click Here
I am never, ever making this again. Seriously. I do think every crocheter ought to have an afghan like this under their belts, but this was ridiculous to make! It’s to the point where even though I like the 63 blocks of crochet cable stitches, there’s no way I’m even going to try to attempt it.
I will say I did dig the continuous braided join, mostly because I hate whip stitch so very much. Here’s a couple more fancy outdoor pictures for you guys to drool at.
And here is the ultimate test of a successfully crocheted afghan.
Kitty Approved!
And here’s a virtual afghan for you, which is why this blog probably loaded slow for you guys. Each block should link to a bigger version of the blog for you to look at. Sorry about the inaccurate colors and blurriness of some photos. I’m too lazy to go back and take more pictures. Let me know if anything’s broken and also which squares are your favorites!
FYI, the bench photo is the most color-accurate. :)
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Go to Tami’s Amis to see what other people finished this week!
September 30, 2011 at 8:23 am
Lovely!!! And just in time for snuggle-weather!
steph recently posted: FO Friday
September 30, 2011 at 8:29 am
It looks great :) I was excited to come and see it today, after seeing the blocks emerge for your War on WIPs, and I like even better now it’s all put together
Nat recently posted: Angles are Attitudes*
September 30, 2011 at 8:32 am
I love the finished afghan! The interactive afghan is equally as awesome!
sparkeespud recently posted: FO Friday: Dream Catcher Baby Blanket
September 30, 2011 at 8:58 am
Your afghan is gorgeous! I know just what you mean about not wanting to make another though.
Karen recently posted: FO Friday: The Lousy Photo Edition
September 30, 2011 at 9:28 am
It is stunning! Love the colors.
September 30, 2011 at 11:21 am
I agree with your cat. What a spectacular job! And now you’ll have years of snuggling under it to make up for the pain of making it. ;)
Paula @ KnitandSeek recently posted: FO Friday — First Puff Edition
September 30, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Wow! It looks amazing, what an amount of work, well done, gorgeous!
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September 30, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Wow I think that is really amazing. I love the colours. I want to start making a blanket for the fall, I need something to snuggle under. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog today. Have a great weekend.
McGreen Experience recently posted: Let’s Catch Up……….
October 1, 2011 at 1:14 am
Very amazing blanket! Love the fall colors
Rachel recently posted: Input needed
October 2, 2011 at 12:22 pm
That came out beautiful – well worth the effort!!!
Sharon (witchyknits) recently posted: WIPW number 19
October 3, 2011 at 6:45 pm
I love the colours!!! And just in time for the chilly weather.
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