Lumberjack Flannelghan CAL / finished ghans in Post 1

[morrigan1974]

I'm done!! I'm all done!!! 9 months later....40+ school hours (on top of a 40 hour job) and I'm done!!! I turned in my last final today!! Now to send in the graduation application and I'm done!! Wooohooo!!!

 

I don't know that I'll go to work on my son's flannelghan right off, though. Since I'm trying it all in one piece, I'm afraid I'll overheat as the spring/summer (hopefully finally!!) progresses. But I had to come in and update y'all!!!

[CrochetDad]

Heather - Congratulations

[Addey]

Great news!! Take a breather, relax a bit and then let's see that flannelghan come along!

 

I've got one strip of Mom's done, but I was distracted this week by something a little more portable for my last trip for a while...

Hopefully I'll get it done soon.

[RoseRed]

Yay!!!

[cateyesmd]

I've been following this thread and it has been going along quite strong. I'm giving serious thought to doing this for multiple reasons.

 

1) It's beautiful.

2) I need a blanket for my bed.

3) It's just about time to start RV'ing and this appears to be something I can while riding :drivealong and not have to pay close attention to instructions.

 

Question 1: I haven't measured my bed, but can someone tell me what size bed this will cover? I apologize if my questions have been covered already.

 

Question 2: I believe I read that the amount of yarn needed is 5-7 pounds total, is this correct?

 

Question 3: How do I determine how much of each color I need? i.e, MC = ?? lbs and CC = ?? lbs.

 

Question 4: What's the time frame does it take to complete this project?

[RoseRed]

the pattern as stated is 4 x 6 feet. That should cover the top of a regular bed.

 

You can add another 2 strips and 2 blocks to each strip and make it Jimbo sized which is 5x7 feet.

 

The red/black one I made for Amber used about 4 pounds of yarn. That was with Mainstays pounders (about as thick as Caron SS) I woulod suggest working with pounders (you can get a great price when they're on sale)

 

It's a warm and heavy blanket. Whichever color you use on the corners will use more yarn.

 

Ive made one in 4 days but I didn't get much else done. For a full size ghan it should take about half the time as it would if you were making it with a J hook. It goes fast, but how fast depends on your speed and amount of time you can give to it.

[cateyesmd]

the pattern as stated is 4 x 6 feet. That should cover the top of a regular bed.

 

You can add another 2 strips and 2 blocks to each strip and make it Jimbo sized which is 5x7 feet.

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Ive made one in 4 days but I didn't get much else done. For a full size ghan it should take about half the time as it would if you were making it with a J hook. It goes fast, but how fast depends on your speed and amount of time you can give to it.

 

Thank you, thank you. I was thinking of getting the pounders also. Warm and heavy, exactly what we need. I like to have a little weight to my cover. We have a beautiful comforter on our bed that I only want to use for decoration and the flannelghan will be underneath it.

 

I may be off to the store tonight to pick up yarn . I'll plan on it taking a 2-3 weeks to complete, which would mean I can do several this year and give away.

 

I'll keep you posted.

[Addey]

OoooOOOo! Another one addicted!! (Of course, I haven't picked up the hook on mom's in about 2 weeks now.... but I've either been out of town or just too tired...)

[morrigan1974]

Thanks everyone!

 

And YAY! Another addict!!!

 

I am working on 1 sleeve on my Bernat hoodie, I have 1 sleeve, the hood, and the assembly to go.

[PassthePeace1]

So the pattern says 5-7 pounds of yarn...is that per color or split between the two colors?

 

Pam

[RoseRed]

That's total between the 2.

[PassthePeace1]

Thanks RoseRed!

 

Pam

[Bejae_60]

wow all of those are just gorgeous. i should make one for hubby's bday. thanks for the inspiration everyone., you all did awesome on your ghans.

[cateyesmd]

Well, I've been looking for yarn and OH MY GOODNESS yarn has gotton really expensive, LOL. I went to Walmart the other day and the 1-pounder's were $5.88 each. They didn't have anouth of the color I wanted AND I decided to see if I could find some cheaper elsewhere.

 

I believe Joann's has a sale on 1-pounders for $5 per skein right now.

 

Doe's anyone know somewhere I can get yarn any cheaper (store or online)? Not that $35+ is really expensive when you consider what I'll gain from the yarn .

[CrochetDad]

Well, I've been looking for yarn and OH MY GOODNESS yarn has gotton really expensive, LOL. I went to Walmart the other day and the 1-pounder's were $5.88 each. They didn't have anouth of the color I wanted AND I decided to see if I could find some cheaper elsewhere.

 

I believe Joann's has a sale on 1-pounders for $5 per skein right now.

 

Doe's anyone know somewhere I can get yarn any cheaper (store or online)? Not that $35+ is really expensive when you consider what I'll gain from the yarn .

 

I usually wait for the $5/skein for Caron Pounders sale at Joann's, too.

[cateyesmd]

I usually wait for the $5/skein for Caron Pounders sale at Joann's, too.

 

 

UPDATE: I just ordered some mill end yarn from Angelicrafts.com, which was referred on a Crochetville thread. I can't wait to receive it and start.

 

Cost: $3 for "around a pound" They say it's 15-18 oz. per bundle/skein

Shipping: $6.18 for a total of 8 bundles (4 each of Claret and Cafe) (roughly 8 lbs.)

 

Total: $30.18

[RoseRed]

AWESOME!

 

I had to buy Caron pounders not on sale for a ghan that needs to be done and it's costing me that much for an I hook single strand ghan. I love sales.

[CrochetDad]

UPDATE: I just ordered some mill end yarn from Angelicrafts.com, which was referred on a Crochetville thread. I can't wait to receive it and start.

 

Cost: $3 for "around a pound" They say it's 15-18 oz. per bundle/skein

Shipping: $6.18 for a total of 8 bundles (4 each of Claret and Cafe) (roughly 8 lbs.)

 

Total: $30.18

 

Thanks so much - I just ordered some Red Heart Super Saver Mill Ends.

[esiepiela]

I am SO excited!! I FINISHED ANOTHER ONE...you can check it out at http://www.flickr.com/photos/esiepiela/2361135230/ This one is for my oldest neice for Christmas!!!! I love the way it came out. The pink isn't as bright in person...it looks really nice!

[RoseRed]

Very pretty!

 

There's so many color combos that I never would've thought of! It's beautiful!

[esiepiela]

THANKS! I am very excited about it. I am making some kind of blanket for all the kids this year for Christmas. I have been asking all of them what their favorite colors are. This one was pink and blue and when I found the rose color and the azure blue in the Caron they looked great side by side so I went with it! I am very happy with the way it came out!

[esiepiela]

Well, I've been looking for yarn and OH MY GOODNESS yarn has gotton really expensive, LOL. I went to Walmart the other day and the 1-pounder's were $5.88 each. They didn't have anouth of the color I wanted AND I decided to see if I could find some cheaper elsewhere.

 

I believe Joann's has a sale on 1-pounders for $5 per skein right now.

 

Doe's anyone know somewhere I can get yarn any cheaper (store or online)? Not that $35+ is really expensive when you consider what I'll gain from the yarn .

 

 

I usually buy my Caron Pounders at AC Moore...I take the 40% off coupon and get one at a time! It comes out to be alittle less than $5.00 per skien. If I need more than one at a time and don't have time to buy them in advance, I print off several coupons from the website and send my kids through the line with a skien and a coupon! It works out well!!!

[cateyesmd]

......I print off several coupons from the website and send my kids through the line with a skien and a coupon! It works out well!!!

 

 

I'll have to remember this tip. I've been keeping myself busy working on a sweater while I wait for my yarn to come.

[cateyesmd]

I am SO excited!! I FINISHED ANOTHER ONE...you can check it out at http://www.flickr.com/photos/esiepiela/2361135230/ This one is for my oldest neice for Christmas!!!! I love the way it came out. The pink isn't as bright in person...it looks really nice!

 

 

OHHHH, I love it. Job well done!

[Addey]

Very cool on the finished ghan! I'm almost through the second strip for mom's. Today was her birthday and my self-imposed goal. Obviously I blew it. As pretty as this one is, I just haven't been into it. Been too busy getting used to the (re)new job and trying to get baby stuff around the house done. I really do need to get it done before the baby's born, I know I'll have no time after.