Sunday, July 8, 2012

Afghan for Grandbaby #3

I finished this afghan last night!  Woohoo!  I have an afghan completed for grandbaby #3 and now I can move on to other projects.  I know a lot of people have several projects going at once, but once I start a project I like to get it finished before heading on to the next one.  Even though I have until December to complete this afghan, I am tickled to have it finished now.  And I love the rich colors in this afghan. :)
ETA: You can find the pattern here.
(Edited yet again.  See the word "here" above?  Just give the word a click and you will be taken to the pattern.  Honest!  LOL)
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A close-up of the edging.
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37 comments:

  1. Oh Rita, this is amazing. Certainly will be a keepsake for this precious new little one.

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  2. Gorgeous Rita! Love the colors! What yarn is this? Hugs, Gina

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  3. So pretty, I love the colors also! YOu did a great job!

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  4. So pretty! I love the bright colours.

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  5. Ohh wow, I love it... I love the design you choose for it.. never seen that one! I wish I were more like you...I have about three projects going on at once.. I get bored fast with just one that I have to put it down and do something else then go back.. crazy but true!

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    1. me too glad to hear i am not the only one in the world that way :)

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  6. Thanks so much, everybody! I edited this post to add where I found the pattern. So sorry I forgot to include the info in my original post.

    Gina, this is the yarn I used for this project: http://us.deramores.com/stylecraft-special-dk-colour-pack I ordered the yarn late last summer or early fall, and got a deal on it plus free shipping. :)

    Shari...I wish I were more like you and could set things aside and work on other stuff. LOL The afghan didn't "have" to be finished until Dec., but once I started I just had to finish it. ;)

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  7. Those colors are rich and beautiful. What a wonderful Grandma you are!

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  8. Great work Rita! I adore the lively colors and the baby will like them too. I hope it comes healthy and strong!

    Love ya!
    Dora >^..^<

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  9. That afghan is just gorgeous! That pattern is on my list!

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  10. I've been so busy recently, I haven't had time for all my favourite things, like looking at pictures of pretty things on other people's blogs! :-) Your colour scheme is absolutely beautiful, the afghan is just radiant. Thank you for letting me know, I would've hated to miss such beautiful photos (and, by the way, I also love the wee dolly's afghan - so cute!) Best wishes and many thanks!

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  11. What a beautiful afghan! Where did you find this pattern, it's so unique! Love it!!

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    1. Thank you, Shellie. The URL is in the text of this blog post. :)

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    2. I CAN NOT FIND IT AT ALL

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    3. Not sure why you're hollering at me. :( But at the very end of the text portion of this post...before the pictures start...is the sentence that states "ETA: You can find the pattern here." You should be able to click on the word "here" and it will take you directly to the pattern that I used.

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  12. Hi Grandma Rita I love the colors and the pattern very much .. I would love to do up this pattern but was not able to fine it would you be so kind as to re post it or e-mail it to me at littlemousemover@yahoo.com that would be awesome happy crocheting and keep smiling

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  13. Thank you, Laura. :) You can find the URL for this pattern in the text of this blog post. :)

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    1. Hi Rita, I cannot seem to open the pattern. I have tried everything... I would love to try it for my own grandson. Could you please e-mail it to me... carin@beeld.com

      Carin
      Johannesburg
      South Africa

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  14. Hi Gramma Rita,
    I love this blanket so much, but I have a question for you. The link to the yarn you posted - was the amount of yarn from one pack sufficient for the full length pattern (I assume that was what you made based on the pictures) or did you buy more than one pack? Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of art and love. I'm sure your grandchild will treasure this their whole life.
    Haley

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  15. My fingers typed faster than my brain was working. My comment should have said something along the lines of "I'm assuming you made a baby blanket from the pictures" but I typed full length because I was thinking about making a full length. ha :) Thanks again!
    Haley

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    1. Thank you, Haley. :) This afghan pattern really is a joy to make. As for the amount of yarn...I only bought one of the Lucy packs of yarn, and I had a lot left over. I wish I could tell you the measurements of the afghan, but being that it's not here, I can't do that. However, I can tell you that I made it to be used in the baby's crib. So I guess I'd call it crib size. It would be big enough for a child to use, but not an adult. Hope this helps a bit!

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  16. Sorry, guess I'm getting old, I can't see where you can access the pattern. The ETA pattern here does not link to any where. It looks so awesome would like to try it.

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    1. I am wondering why it isn't showing up for others. I can see it. LOL Here is the link: http://gingerschatz.blogspot.com/2010/10/pattern-ribbon-afghan.html

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  17. I am not sure why the link isn't showing for others. I can see it fine, and click on it. But since so many are having trouble finding it, I will copy and paste the link here for you:
    http://gingerschatz.blogspot.com/2010/10/pattern-ribbon-afghan.html

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  18. Thank you for the pattern, you do beautiful work! For the ones having trouble with the link, the word 'here' isn't underscored or highlighted, but when you click on it you will go directly to the pattern site.
    Suzanne

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    1. Thanks for your compliment...and thanks for letting folks know that if you click on the word "here" that they will be taken to the pattern. I made the word "here" in a different color hoping that would help, but it didn't seem to. LOL

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  19. Wow I see you made it to 'Knit & Crochet Now on Facebook! Beautiful blanket!!!

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  20. Grammy Rita. I have never commented on a blog before. Your work is beautiful and I plan to use it for a stash buster. However, the edging doesn't seem to be included in the pattern. Is there somewhere I can find it? Thank you

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  21. Grammy Rita. I have never commented on a blog before. Your work is beautiful and I plan to use it for a stash buster. However, the edging doesn't seem to be included in the pattern. Is there somewhere I can find it? Thank you

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. :) I didn't follow a pattern for the edging. Just did my own thing. I tend to do that a lot. LOL

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  22. Beautiful. Without words.

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  23. Beautiful work. May I ask your opinion on how many chains I should begin with if I want an afghan to cuddle up in to watch tv? I do not have enough experience to know. Thank you very mich.

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