I thought I'd pop into blogland and say "Hi". I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas. We had a nice holiday weekend and wrapped it up with a get together with my sister and her family yesterday afternoon. Too much food was eaten and too much sugar consumed by the little ones, but we all had fun making memories together.
I've been working on my Shetland Tweed afghan when I can. I'm just short of the halfway point...
I know I've said this before, but this is one of my favorite patterns. It's just a lot of fun to make and believe it or not it moves very quickly.
I would classify it as mosaic crochet giving the look of fair isle...
I have modified the pattern in that I use long double crochets instead of the double crochets in front or behind the stitches. If you do it this way, you'll have the pattern on both sides of the blanket and you'd be hard pressed to tell which is the wrong side.
Hubby is off work this week, so things should be relaxing; and I'm hoping to get in plenty of crochet!
Enjoy the last week of 2011...
It won't be long and we'll be saying, "Happy New Year!"
HDP
That's a great tip for doing that afghan. I still have my two bands done and just sitting in a tub of crochet things somewhere. I do hope to finish it. It's one of my favorite looks and it is easier than it looks.
ReplyDeleteSounds like y'all had a great Christmas with the family. Next!
That is beautiful Heather!! It looks quite complicated! I hope your sister was overjoyed with your gift for her!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
It is coming out so beautiful. Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's just lovely, Heather! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas, and may your New Year be blessed!
ReplyDeleteShani xxx
It's beautiful! It really looks like a Shetland sweater, I love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking very nice Heather. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, your blanket is beautiful! Sounds like you have a very cozy and restful week ahead. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Heather. Glad to hear that you had a nice Christmas. Too much food was eaten here too.
ReplyDeleteComing on beautifully Heather. I am very tempted to have a go myself, but I am going to be good and finish the afghans I have started first.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Mary xx
That's stunning! Really beautiful. Thanks for sharing your progress!
ReplyDelete-Jaime
This month has truly just flown by! Your afghan is gorgeous. I can't even imagine that it works up quickly. I would get lost in all those stitches. Great work! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Blessings for the new year. Tammy
ReplyDeleteHey there, that afghan is just so beautiful love the pattern and you can definitely see the work put into that one, thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week with your family :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. WOW!!! Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Sounds like a great Christmas, and I love the afghan. It is sooo pretty. You do such a wonderful job. :)
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