I'm embarrassed to tell you that I started this afghan back in January. No, not seven months ago, I'm talking January, 2008. Yeah, I know. But anyway, it was finished on May 15, seventeen months later. Luckily, I got it done before it got too hot. It's mostly wool, a little mohair, a little acrylic. One strand of an off-white, kind of dull sport weight held together with one strand of colorful bulky weight yarn. The specifics can be found on Ravelry, but basically I cast on 99 stitches onto a size 11 circular, and used the Creamy Waves pattern from 200 Stitch Patterns for Baby Blankets.
The blanket finished up at 30" x 40", is super thick, incredibly warm, and I love it because it's so richly colorful. It's now in the hands of afghans for Afghans, maybe already keeping a little kid warm.
The blanket finished up at 30" x 40", is super thick, incredibly warm, and I love it because it's so richly colorful. It's now in the hands of afghans for Afghans, maybe already keeping a little kid warm.
What an incredibly generous idea. I have lots of wool I won't be using myself that could make a pretty blanket. Hmmm.
Posted by: dottycookie | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 03:28 AM
It is gorgeous. I love all the colors. Nice Job!
I enjoy reading your blog and discovering new ideas. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Nancy | Friday, July 03, 2009 at 07:28 AM
It's a beautiful blanket and despite the time lapse, will be very welcome. I have some old projects for charity that need to get completed, too, so you're not alone with this. The point is you've finished it and it's going to a great cause -- I think that's wonderful.
Posted by: Junie Moon | Monday, July 06, 2009 at 09:21 AM
The blanket is GORGEOUS. And, if it makes you feel any better, I have older ufos. Ugh. That didn't make *me* feel any better. I'm totally digging the colors in that blanket though, it's making me feel fall even though it's 80 out. That's color-power!
Posted by: futuregirl | Monday, July 06, 2009 at 08:13 PM
I'll be in the same boat as you. I haven't touched my wavy blanket in a long time.
Posted by: regina | Monday, July 13, 2009 at 06:14 PM
The blanket is not EXACTLY in the hands of Afghans for Afghans as they are having a difficult time locating shipping partners these days....BUT wanted to let you know it's the perfect size for the new baby blanket campaign and will be shipped soon. You are very generous with your time and talent.
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 01:11 PM