Patriots Football Afghan

[mseavey2]

Being from Maine, I am one of the football fanatics that live here. I just finished crocheting this afghan for my boyfriends sister who's family is a patriot household. This afghan easily fits a twin size bed. The name and emblem I had to cross stitch on, but as you can see by the results it was well worth it. I have a bad habit of never keeping anything I make. I get too much enjoyment giving it away.

[Bellisima]

WOW....that looks like it was a lot of work...you did an awesome job...I bet they loved it!!!!

[MarvieN]

oh my neighbors husband would love that! He's a huge Patriots fan =) Great job! You have way more patience than me! I'm guessing that is all sc.... I get bored making a hat or bag out of sc, never in a million years could I get through a twin size blanket!

[123mama]

You did an excellant job on the afghan.

 

 

sondra

[mseavey2]

Actually the whole afghan is done using the afghan stitch. The only portion that I sc'd was the edging. I had to redo the wording on the top because I forgot to center it. It definately kept me busy for a while:sweat

[Tampa Doll]

Beautiful Afghan. Lot's of work went into that.

 

Again Beautiful Afghan, but wrong team. Eagle/Buccaneer fan here.

 

You did a wonderful job. I don't have the patience for cross stitch. It is a form of sewing, and I don't do that unless there is no way to get around it.

 

I am sure his sister will love it. Truthfully, any football fan would.

[MarvieN]

I'm with you MaryJo, anything that falls into the sewing catagory makes me shudder lol. I can barely stand using a needle to hide ends in my projects!

 

Ok, I'm pretty new to afghan stitch (assuming this is the same as Tunisian, with the longer hook?) so this may be a stupid question, but how long of a hook do you have to use to get a blanket that size???

[Natasha]

Wow, love that afghan, hate that team! They've whipped my Dolphins too many times.

 

Seriously, that's really cool! I admire your talent and patience. Hate cross-stitch with a passion, so I doubt I'll ever make something as cool as that.

 

The gridiron season starts soon, ya know. I :manyheart football. Can't wait to sit in front of the telly with the hubby rootin' for my team(s)!

[Tampa Doll]

{quote}Ok, I'm pretty new to afghan stitch (assuming this is the same as Tunisian, with the longer hook?) so this may be a stupid question, but how long of a hook do you have to use to get a blanket that size???

 

I used sc in all three of my afghans. I have not tried the afghan stitch or the Tunisian stitch. Sorry not able to help you there.

[mseavey2]

Ok, I'm pretty new to afghan stitch (assuming this is the same as Tunisian, with the longer hook?) so this may be a stupid question, but how long of a hook do you have to use to get a blanket that size???

 

 

I struggled using a 10 inch hook. I have since gone out and purchased a 14 inch hook. I don't know much about Tunisian crochet, but I do believe they are pretty similar.

[faithpa76]

Woooow! My hubby would LOVE that, that's fabulous!

[ullenastar13]

that turned out great! go you! i'm the same way when imake things i love giving them away

[momofgmd]

My dad is originally from Maine and is a huge Patriots fan. I will have to show him this post. You did a great job!

[Broncrochets]

Oh - my - gosh!!! My husband would love that! We're die-hard Pats fans around here. What an awesome job you did! Way to go!!!:cheer:cheer

 

Bron

[kariholtz]

It's great! And believe me this here Chiefs fan had to swallow some pride to say that.

[froggy]

Gorgeous afghan! Absolutely beautiful!!! I certainly wish I had your patience! I am chomping at the bit for football season to start, I can't wait! GO RAVENS

[vernzap]

Wow, that looks like a lot of work! You did a great job.

[NancyCA]

This is great! I did a Green Bay Packers all in sc a few years ago for my nephew. He is still loving it!

 

 

Hugs and congrats on a great finish!

[yarncat]

Wow!!

[AshEgypt]

That's amazing! I want to make my dad a Greenbay Packers one!

 

[mamaoso]

Great job.. One of my Grandsons is a patriots fan..

 

I made a Dallas for my Husband, Viking for Grandson, and a 49'ers for a nephew.

If I make another I'm going to single crochet instead of afghan stitch..

[vhanna26]

That looks fabulous, and just in time for foootball season:yay.

[oliver]

you must have a lot of patience,nice

[princsstrish]

WOW, that is so awesome! You could Ebay that off and probably get a good price for it...hahaha PATS fans are CRAZY!!!

 

I have to be careful not to let my boyfriend see that cuz he'll expect me to make him one and I don't have the patience!

 

You did awesome! great job.

[Layna]

That is just wonderful You did a great job