"Stripey" Blanket crochet-along

[Aussie]

Im on row 10 now. who would have thought this would be so much fun.

 

I like it because its a project where there is no sewing involved and not as many ends to weave in.

[bobwilson123]

ok fellow CALers, call me silly, mad, insane or all 3, i have started another stripey blanket, the blue one for my aunty, she is coming to visit us in oz in about 4 days and going back to the uk at the end of march....so i have plenty of time, BUT i thought i would get started because they are so much fun!!

ill post a update when i have done more rows (only on row 4)

chat later

[Aussie]

Wow Clare, you are going to be busy.

 

I have found the easy way is to sit at my computer desk and lay out the stripey ghan on top of the desk and as I crochet i push the ghan along the table. Its a lot easier than it hanging over my lap and onto the floor where my cats like to play with it.

 

I will post a pic soon as I have done some more rows.

[Scorpio59]

My stripey ghan is on hold until the yarn I ordered arrives.

 

I''ll post pictures as soon as my full color scheme emerges.

 

How are people doing the row starts and ends?

 

Still making a V?

 

Slip knots? Or have you modified this in any way?

[TamiCrochets]

i'm on row 10 Hoping to get alot done today well time to get offline and get to work

[Charlene]

Who is weaving in the ends? Thought I'd do fringe on the ends, and I'm the one who hates fringe. I'm so hapy the way mine is coming out! It will goto Project Linus. I had lots of bulky yarn I didn't know what to do with. I'm on row 13. Charlene

[ChayaSar]

hey charlene, I am weaving in the ends as I go. Since this one is going to be in my house, and I hate the feel of fringe, it irritates me, this is going to be a fringeless blanket. What I am going to do though, is when I am done, I am going to sc in each space around, ch 3 in the corners, 2sc in each dc side down the blankets sides, and then go around a 2nd time doing reverse sc to make it have a corded type finish/edging. My hubby likes the corded look, so thats what I'm considering for my eedging. but then again, i'm about 5 years away from doing any of that,

[Carousel]

Well after much chopping and changing of my mind. I finally settled on a pattern that is done in stripes that I like. ( I have a huge problem with myself when it comes to making up my mind and sticking to it . This is a scrap afghan and still I am so fussy!) Any how, I restarted several times and am now on row 10. I will post a picture later today.

[TamiCrochets]

that sounds so cute ada I might try that idea thanks!!

[wammytammy]

I have hit row 20. I can't crochet as much as I like during my work week. I am trying to get a row done a day.

[bobwilson123]

hi all

i am leaving mine with a fringe as i have never done a blanket with a fringe. i am up to row 49 woo hoo. i worked out how long it has taken me to do that much and it is 6 hours !!! wow i didnt think i was that obsessed with it lol

[Aussie]

wow Clare you have done heaps. Well done, keep going.

[bobwilson123]

i managed to get a quick snap of my progress so far

its on my queen size bed so u can get a idea on how big it is or should i say small ...its only a baby one compared to others;)

as you can see i need to trim my fringe:hook

 

 

 

 

 

 

thanks for looking

[Aussie]

That looks great Clare.

 

Who are you making it for.

 

the fringe looks good Im still debating whether to do a fringe or make a border around it.

[bobwilson123]

That looks great Clare.

Who are you making it for.

the fringe looks good Im still debating whether to do a fringe or make a border around it.

 

thanks aussie:hug

the blanket is for me:) i love it its so funky with all the different colours. i think i will have it as a baby blanket or something, something fun for my baby...which i havnt got yet:lol ... in the future i mean:)

[minwifeof4boys]

Clare, its looking great!!!!~ I'll have to get a pic of mine in the next day or two to show where I'm at

[klhcrochetgirl]

here is mine i am about 15 rows in i have done 2 more on what i have in this picture and thats no the whole thing wow i have alot of yarn.....

[Addey]

If it's not too late, I think I'll join. I plan on making this for Project Linus as well, so I think I'm going to make it a bit shorter, as most of the blankets around here go to newborns and premies (so no fringe for me either...). I plan on working on this one as I complete other projects (since I want to steal yarn from them...) They look great so far.

[minwifeof4boys]

here is mine i am about 15 rows in i have done 2 more on what i have in this picture and thats no the whole thing wow i have alot of yarn.....

I absolutely love the colors!! Great job!

[Carousel]

They look fantastic Clare and Klhcrochetgirl. Love the colours. Heres a pic of mine (Hope this works)

 

 

This is 3 hours work. 12 Rows. 183 chain.

My photo is being stubborn. So please just follow the link in my signature.

[creativepassage]

Addy, it's never too late to join

 

Everyone's blankets are lookg great...looks like I'd better get busy and work some more rows. Pauline, I love the colors on yours! Reminds me of ice cream...yummy!!

[sallenlouise]

Cool generator!

I will have to pass on thid for now though.

[crocrazy]

Hello Ladies,

All of your stripey's are sooo cute. I just started mine today. It is pastels and white. I think have about 3 rows done. I will take a picture when I am further along.

Everyone have a wonderful evening!

[ChayaSar]

clare and klh those look great!! i'm really enjoying looking at everyone elses progress!

 

Pauline- i followed the link ,and saw the pics.... did i see spike stitiches in white on yours?? it looks really cool, great job!! I am hoping to get a few more rows done on mine tomorrow, but first i need to work on the january birthday gifts listed in my siggy.

[Aussie]

KLHCrochetgirl - I like your ghan so far. the varigated colors really give it a different look. I really like it.

 

Pauline - I like yours as well. How did you do those white stitches.

 

I have shown my 12 year old daughter how to do this and she is now on her

5th row. She says its easier than doing squares. It will be interesting to see how long she lasts. But Im glad she is at least learning to crochet.