LullabyMelodia Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone. Right now I am working on a blanket inspired from The Gilmore Girls. I am using the Willow pattern by Jan Eaton to make my blanket. I only need to make a few more squares. Then just the joining and border to go... What blankets are you working on? I would love to see some photos... Catherine x Edited November 1, 2016 by LullabyMelodia 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReniC Posted November 1, 2016 Catherine; Your Willow squares are beautiful. And one of my fave colors. I too have that square for afghans on my Crochet Bucket List. I started the Sand and Sea Afghan by Dorris Brooks a few weeks ago and using her same color scheme. Unfortunately, I had to set it aside after the first stripe to work on Halloween paintings, and now, Christmas gifts need to be started. I'm going to try to add a few rows every day in spite of a busy gift making schedule. Can't wait to see what everyone else is working on. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LullabyMelodia Posted November 1, 2016 The Sand and Sea Afghan looks really pretty. Can't wait to see yours when it's finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USpolishgirl Posted November 2, 2016 That is a beautiful afghan. I like those squares you made. You do very nice crochet work:). Are you going to block those squares before you join them?. Some people block them and others do not. Yours look great the way they are:). Krys 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LullabyMelodia Posted November 2, 2016 Thank you for your kind comments Krys. I don't usually block blanket squares unless they are very lacy... I join first and when the blanket if finished I give it a blast from the steam iron to loosen up the stitches. I don't touch the fabric with the iron just hover over it with the steam on. This is a really quick way to block things and works really well on acrylic. It drys almost instantly too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tribble79 Posted November 3, 2016 I'm working on 3. A Tinkerbell, a Sonic the hedgehog, and a steelers graphghan. I'm hoping to have them done by christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayashiangel Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) My DD and I are working a few project together since the edging is not my thing or are booties since I can't seem to make 2 things the same size must be a gauge thing.... We have an order from someone at my work for 2 Ribbon baby blankets-2 baby hats to match and 2 sets of booties... Current status on blanket is almost done she is doing the edging & then second is on my hook working as fast as I can... Plan for the weekend is to make 2 hats while I am at work on Sat & Sunday... Here is the link to the blanket https://www.madhooker.com/granny-square-and-ribbon-baby-blanket-set/ Edited November 3, 2016 by Jayashiangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LullabyMelodia Posted November 3, 2016 I'm working on 3. A Tinkerbell, a Sonic the hedgehog, and a steelers graphghan. I'm hoping to have them done by christmas. Wow you are going to be really busy! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LullabyMelodia Posted November 3, 2016 My DD and I are working a few project together since the edging is not my thing or are booties since I can't seem to make 2 things the same size must be a gauge thing.... We have an order from someone at my work for 2 Ribbon baby blankets-2 baby hats to match and 2 sets of booties... Current status on blanket is almost done she is doing the edging & then second is on my hook working as fast as I can... Plan for the weekend is to make 2 hats while I am at work on Sat & Sunday... Here is the link to the blanket https://www.madhooker.com/granny-square-and-ribbon-baby-blanket-set/ Pretty pattern, are you doing your blankets in the same colour way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USpolishgirl Posted November 3, 2016 Thank you for your kind comments Krys. I don't usually block blanket squares unless they are very lacy... I join first and when the blanket if finished I give it a blast from the steam iron to loosen up the stitches. I don't touch the fabric with the iron just hover over it with the steam on. This is a really quick way to block things and works really well on acrylic. It drys almost instantly too. Thank you for your kind comments Krys. I don't usually block blanket squares unless they are very lacy... I join first and when the blanket if finished I give it a blast from the steam iron to loosen up the stitches. I don't touch the fabric with the iron just hover over it with the steam on. This is a really quick way to block things and works really well on acrylic. It drys almost instantly too. You are welcome Catherine. I never used steam on my crochet work. I will try that with my new steam iron I just bought, it is still in a box. I got that iron because it is different. It dos not have a cord, just a base to put on for few seconds or so. I probably should take that out and see if that works? LOL. How long you been crocheting?. I am asking because your work looks really nice. My daughter name is same as yours, I call her Kathy:). Krys 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey4 Posted November 3, 2016 I'm working on recovering my spare bedroom from my yarn piles so I decided on some scrapghans for my niece's children for Christmas this year. I have the granny stripe and the granny rectangle finished. I'm working on a single granny square pattern and a granny ripple for her oldest daughter. Then I'm going to move on to looming hats to donate to local drives. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReniC Posted November 3, 2016 The Sand and Sea Afghan looks really pretty. Can't wait to see yours when it's finished. I agree on the prettiness of the afghan. I probably won't get back to it untila fter Christmas though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessicali Posted November 4, 2016 I have the yarn and will be starting this graph this weekend. I had it personalized to my brother and sister in laws names as well as their wedding date, October 15, 2016. Hoping to have it done by Christmas but we shall see! http://onestophookershop.com. picture attached. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LullabyMelodia Posted November 4, 2016 I have the yarn and will be starting this graph this weekend. I had it personalized to my brother and sister in laws names as well as their wedding date, October 15, 2016. Hoping to have it done by Christmas but we shall see! http://onestophookershop.com. picture attached. FB_IMG_1478268219444.jpg This will look fabulous. Hope you get it done in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowCrocheter Posted November 26, 2016 Making another Cross afghan and going to start Scripture again. Need to put together my square by square afghan and finish a couple other ones too. To may projects not enough motivation. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrosesdz Posted November 26, 2016 I've been away from crocheting for a few months, so I'm working on a simple baby afghan. It's in Crochet Baby Afghans By the Pound from Leisure Arts. It's simple because it's 1 pounder, so no switching skeins. Here's the link to the book, but it doesn't show the one I'm doing .... https://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Afghans-Pound-Creative-Partners-ebook/dp/B00INFNJPM/ref=sr_1_20?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1480197838&sr=1-20&keywords=crochet+baby+afghan+leisure+arts 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReniC Posted November 28, 2016 I've been away from crocheting for a few months, so I'm working on a simple baby afghan. It's in Crochet Baby Afghans By the Pound from Leisure Arts. It's simple because it's 1 pounder, so no switching skeins. Here's the link to the book, but it doesn't show the one I'm doing .... https://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Afghans-Pound-Creative-Partners-ebook/dp/B00INFNJPM/ref=sr_1_20?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1480197838&sr=1-20&keywords=crochet+baby+afghan+leisure+arts Hi Sharon- Glad your back on here and hope you are well. I love your idea of simple on the baby blanket. I look forward to seeing it when completed. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrosesdz Posted November 29, 2016 HI Reni! Thanks! It's good to see you and be back here, too! It's going a bit slow. A couple of months ago I could whip through a pounder in a few days. I'm going on a week working on it and am only halfway. LOL It'll get done when it gets done. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowCrocheter Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) Scripture Crochet Afghan Edited December 2, 2016 by SlowCrocheter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yarnscrapper Posted December 2, 2016 What is a Scripture Crochet Afghan? It sounds interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rashidah Posted December 19, 2016 Valentine Afghan from the book "Afghans for all seasons 1993 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
