Afghans using multicolor yarn

[amyelise]

So I recently acquired a bunch of multicolored yarn and I would like to make an afghan out of it. Does anyone have any patterns that look good with multicolored yarn? And maybe some pictures too? Thanks so much!

[Arlinka]

I made my hubby (who is warm most of the time) a large granny square afghan using multicolored yarn in earth-tones. He loves it!!!! The open pattern of the granny keeps him just warm enough to be comfortable when he falls asleep on his chair.

Here is the link for a picture- hope it comes thru.

 

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97364

 

So many patterns look so lovely in multicolor yarn. Good luck finding what you like.

Would love to see the final project.

[losingmymind2]

I made several afghans with multicolor yarn shell stitch alternating with rows of one or more of the solid colors from the multi.

[amyelise]

Thanks for the suggestion and the picture Arlinka. I think I would try that except I just finished a granny square afghan and I want to try a different pattern for a while.

 

Do you have a picture losingmymind2 of your afghan so I could see how the colors come together? It would be great if you could post it. Thanks!

[LegalWoman17]

I would definitely suggest using a matching solid color with your afghan. With a multicolor yarn, you won't be able to see the afghan pattern. It will just become lost in all the color. I always use a matching solid with variegated yarn.

[vonnie]

Here are a few a have made with multi colored yarn, I do mix mine with solids:

 

This one is made of size 10 thread and is a shell stitch

 

This one is made of super saver yarn, a multi and a solid also a shell stitch

 

this one is made from several different yarns, and is a RR

[Hookerangel]

Here are some I have made using multi colour yarn

 

 

 

 

 

[Real Deal]

I do stripes of the multi-color and at least 2 solids that go well with the multi-color.

[passionsgirl22]

a large granny square is what i make with 2 or more multicolors of yarn

[PBLKNP]

You know, seed stitch looks really nice with varigated yarn. The "seed" parts look like little squares of color.

[craftypeach]

I love the Indian blanket at madcrochetingfool1.blogspot.com. It is on her Aug.14,2007 post. I made it and everyone loves it - so much fun to make.

[amyelise]

Thanks for all the response! Does anyone have any more pics of their projects that I could take a look at? That would be soo helpful.

[CraftyZone]

Here you go check out my photo album used many variety of colors and mix varigated color's too.

 

http://s689.photobucket.com/albums/vv259/CraftyZone/?newest=1

[Gardener]

I've made baby blankets from variegated yarn using the forget-me-not stitch. They turned out really nice. The stitch is quite solid, so it makes a very warm blanket.

 

Its the stitch that is used in this shawl:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1717388&postcount=1