Afghans. I think...

[Cuddlefish]

In Denmark an Afghan is a sheepskin vest as worn by hippies in the 70's. What's the difference between afghans and blankets?

 

Anyway, these Afghans(?) are old, but I just got them out to take pictures of them. The red one was the first major crochet project I ever made, I guess I wanted to test myself. It took a couple of years to complete it.

 

 

 

 

This one with the squares I made from leftovers from the other one. Those leftovers really contributed to my stash at the time!

 

 

 

The blue one only took a few months, but the yarn was thicker (mostly acryllic) while the red ones are 100% cotton.

 

I sorta feel like making more, but I can't come up with a proper excuse, as I live in a small flat, and the two of them already are just clogging up the closet. Oh well.

[busybee]

They are all so pretty. Great job.

[racerose]

I love the colors on the red one! Your work is always so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[losingmymind2]

Those are all so beautiful. I'm sure you can think of someone who needs a present.

[cazmc]

like, wow! those cotton ones are, oops, there i go coveting again.

[123mama]

I really like all of them but the squares is my pick.

 

sondra

[cazmc]

in reference to afghans, blankets and vests, i guess it is the blanket and vest in the style in which the people of afghanistan make these things.

 

now in America it seems that blankets in general are referred to as Afghans, but i'm in Australia so i call them blankets or rugs.

[Qmare]

Those are very lovely! They are really gorgeous!

[pixi]

if you want to make more you could always donate them to a women's refuge or give them to friends as presents... they are simply stunning!

[Barbara]

Cuddlefish...I looked it up in the dictionary. An afghan is "a soft blanket or shawl, crocheted or knitted, esp. in a geometric design." A blanket is "a large piece of cloth, often of soft wool, used for warmth as a bed cover or a covering for animals".

[jacqui]

Whatever you call them you did a great job. I just have to ask though if Denmark is so cold why would you make Afghans out of cotton? I'm curious.

[Cuddlefish]

Thanks for all the nice comments, and the definitions.

 

I made the red ones from cotton for several reasons: I was a beginner, and had no experience in choosing yarns. I think I just liked the colours available in cotton, and the way it feels. Secondly, they were really intended to be bed spreads, so they didn't have to be all that warm. But we do have fairly warm summers, so they could still come in handy there.

[Julie]

Those are gorgeous!! I love the stripes (love love LOVE)!

[silvermoon42]

Those turned out really nice, you did a great job. The colors are awesome! They definately look warm

 

-Kelli

[yarncat]

Nice blankets!

 

I make blankets to cover the lap while sitting for a nursing home.You could try that.

[vernzap]

They are beautiful! I reallly like your scrap afghan. I am slowly (very slowly) making my first scrap afghan.

[mimi_mia]

Wow, they are so beautiful however you want to call them!!!!!!!!! you have them in your closet??????? I would have them draped over the couch, or a chair, or even on a quilt rack..........show them off, they need to be seen and used!!

[Lavelle26]

Beautiful afghans. (yep!!! right word for the US) I love them all but the pink one is my favorite.

[Kymberlina]

Stunning! All the colors are so beautiful!

[auntbubbels]

they are beautiful