**Update**Tunesian Afghan

[I Create]

**Wanted to let you know, my brother got the afghan this week (mailed it) and I talked to him this morning. I missed his call so called him back. He loves it! This is good because I did a portrait of him once that he was less than thrilled with. Did not feel good because it really was a pretty good job and I felt so good about it, but found out later he did not like the picture I drew the portrait from. uh-oh:no

We have not been close all our adult years (now 50's/60's) and I wanted to do something special for him. This was a hit. He went on and on about it and he does not normally do that so I know he really does like it. Mission accomplished!**

 

Finally, it's done! I started this before our move to TN this year in Feb. My baby brother requested an all-wool afghan and I just made this one up as I went. Was done a few weeks ago except for the red stitching I outlined the center with. The middle panels are the plain tunesian stitch, sewn together and the outside rows I did in rounds of sc and hdc.

[Monique39]

Very nice!

[tiffer93]

That's a great 'ghan!

[annmcc1976]

awsome! I love Tunisian stitch! just so hard on my wrists!!! so I have to use the short hooks with long flex tube!

[I Create]

Thank you so much!

 

The straight long hooks are hard on my wrists too, that's why only the middle is Tunesian and I did it in strips. I tired that thing with the short hooks on the end of the flexible strip and did not like it. I think I still have it. I might try it again sometime. It seemed like it wanted to flip around too much.

[cshort]

Very nice afghan.

[SenoraG]

Very nice. You do great work. Thanks for sharing.

[CraftyZone]

Very nice afghan,

[Startigerlily]

Great job!

[grannyannie]

Very nice!!!

[pineapplequeen]

Very nice!

[bigfunfam]

Very nice

[KeepsakeKrochet]

That's beautiful! You did an amazing job! It looks like you put a lot of work into it.

[jolena]

I know that took a long time. It looks great!

[Hookerangel]

Beautiful!

[I Create]

Thanks everyone!

[truckin Patty]

Beautiful!

[saint6811]

Beautiful! Tunisian is on my "to learn" list....it's intimidating to me! :O

[I Create]

There is something about the motion of Tunesian crochet that I find very relaxing. It's like a back and forth motion, almost reminds me of a rocking chair.

[TCarra]

How gorgeous! I really like how you shared with us the heartwarming story of it being a special gift for your brother. ... Oh. And your bordering technique accents it beautifully.

[owlstitcher]

Very Nice

[Craftonite]

Wonderful work!

 

I love the way that this gift also helped bring you two a little closer - I love when a handmade and heartfelt project becomes something a little more. Crafts really do have a bit of magic for the maker and the recipient!