I can do it myself! Design Cal

[hhensler]

Julee sorry about that, ( the misunderstanding of my part)I was referring to a comment that hhensler made before, asking about any sugestions or what we would have make different and I taught she was reffering to the design.

 

I am interested in both - design & pattern writing, and any advice/input that you may have about either.

[hhensler]

Yeah. I'm working on a sample in Two shades of purple and a cream sort of color. It's just going to be small. Once that's done I'll go ahead and send a picture in and see what they think. I still want to try a bag made in this style though. All in good time. I'm getting over a really nasty flu right now so I'm taking things a little slow.

 

What do you plan on doing with your design?

 

Julee

 

Nothing I am just sharing it here for whoever happens upon it. Perhaps I should have written it up to sell in my Etsy shop, but I prefer to just share my designs. In fact, when I am done with this afghan I might do a step by step through one of my cable scarfs - we'll have to see.

 

Sorry about the flu...I hope you are getting plenty of rest. Who are you submitting your design to?

[hhensler]

I have a question for you all...

 

My daughter has been pestering me for a bean bag, so of course my idea is to design a crocheted cover for it...

 

I know that I could do a solid stitch pattern (sc, or dc) but I would rather do motifs, and am wondering what combination of shapes, when joined together will create a sphere (ball) shape? We all know hexagons will work, triangles also... but I would prefer a combination of shapes...any ideas?

[hhensler]

I finally got all the motifs finished and attached...now it's on to the border. I think I will do a few rows using Claret.

 

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[nicolep]

Heather - That is gorgeous!

[hhensler]

Thanks...here's the first row of the border:

 

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[RoseRed]

That looks amazing!

[amdm]

Not only is the design lovely, it is very interesting to get a peek into the mind of a designer, and share in the creative process.

[hhensler]

Thank you all for the compliments...I am now at the point with this afghan that I just want to get it done - I'm tired of looking at it.

[RoseRed]

I know that feeling. Sometimes it's good to just put it down and work on something else for the day. Other times - I put it down and don't want to pick it back up. I can't wait to see the pic of the border completed.

[hhensler]

I don't know how I feel about this border...

 

What do you guys think - do you think I should:

 

1. start over

2. make it wider using the same color

3. make it wider, but multi-colored

4. keep it as is

 

Maybe you have a different idea? I would love some input...

 

 

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[RoseRed]

It's hard to say - is it possible to get a pic from further away?

[hhensler]

I tried to get a picture of the whole afghan...this was the best I could do:

 

 

[muise]

how many rounds have you done on it?

[hhensler]

Two rounds.

[muise]

i think it looks good as is but i would personally add 1 more round but that is just me.

[muise]

which reminds me, i need to get started on mine. i absoultely love this pattern

[hhensler]

Thanks...I'm going to try another round, and see how it looks. I will have to buy more yarn first though.

 

I also need to get back to writing up the pattern - has anyone been able to follow my instructions for round 4?

[RoseRed]

Heather - it is gorgeous! Don't ever doubt that. I think it could use another round or 2. I can't quite nail it tho.

 

You've really outdone yourself on this one. It's stunning.

[hhensler]

Thanks...as soon as I get some more yarn, I will put on a couple of more rows & see what it looks like.

[muise]

one thing you have not mentioned is the amounts of yarn you have used? I've been digging though my yarns but can't decide on if i want to use what i got or if i want to buy more. knowing the amounts would be so much easier.

[hhensler]

I would estimate 3-4 skeins of each color...I say estimate because when I started making this afghan I was just using bits and pieces that I had in my scrap bag, so I'm not sure of the exact yardage.

[hhensler]

Row #6, Color #3

 

Join with a slip stitch to sc of previous row at the top of any flower, ch 1, sc in same stitch

 

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Chain 2, sc over chain 3 of next cluster

 

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Chain 5, now we are going to work a decrease over the next 4 clusters using tr, dtr, dtr, tr. Let me know if you need more detailed instructions on how to work this decrease.

 

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Chain 5, sc over chain 3 of next cluster, chain 2, sc in next sc

 

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Repeat around. Cut yarn, weave in ends.

[hhensler]

Row #7, Color #1

 

Join with a slip stitch to the center sc of previous round, chain 2 (counts as first dc)

 

 

Work 2 dc over ch 2 space, dc in next sc, 5 dc over chain 5 space, dc in top of decrease, 5 dc over next chain 5 space, dc in next sc, 2 dc in next chain 2 space, dc in next sc...continue around join with sl st to top of beg. ch 2 = 108 dc

 

[oldcountrygirl]

Wow Heather, That design is really beautiful! You are amazing!