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Finished.I call this my happy ghan. This was made out of 7 scarf size (54"x5") strips. I added a row of single crochets around each strip, then joined together and edged. The scarf p
attern was from a Michael's project sheet and very simple.For this afghan I had two skeins of each color and a size G hook.
The finished size on this is 42" x 58", a great cover up on a chilly evening.
1. chain 23, sc in 2nd chain from hook, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st, to last 2 stitches, sc in each, ch 1, turn.
2. sc in turning, ch 1, sc in ch 1 sp across, ending with sc in last sc, ch 1 turn (repeat row 2 for desired length).
2. sc in turning, ch 1, sc in ch 1 sp across, ending with sc in last sc, ch 1 turn (repeat row 2 for desired length).
Crochet a row of single crochet around each length (I used shocking pink). I then sewed the scarf lengths together.
Edging:
Row 1 and 2 - sc around.
Row 3: SC in 5 st, 4 dc in next st, around, fasten off.
Happy Crocheting!
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It really turned out lovely, I especially like the pink trim!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Gloria! The pink ruffled edging really sets it off! :D
ReplyDeleteYea! You finished! It's so colorful and fun! I bought yarn to start an afghan. I bought yarn to make scarves. I'm always buying yarn. But going through a creative dryspell at the moment. Oh well! I'll get back in the groove one of these days. Probably when March rolls around. Blessings, Tammy
ReplyDeleteThat came out so pretty!! I have never tried crocheting. I have tried knitting and I find it hard - is crocheting easier than knitting?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. I have tried knitting over the years and could not do it. I was determined to learn and bought a "Learn to crochet" book at Walmart last year and taught myself. I am truly addicted and love it!!!
DeleteCrocheting is so much easier than knitting. I taught myself to crochet by watching youtube.com videos! Right off I made over a 100 hats for charity, that really helped me learn the stitches. Give it a try Im sure you'll love it too!!!
DeleteI don't find knitting to be too hard. What I do find difficult is picking up the stitches I drop when knitting....LOL
DeleteI think crocheting is easier, I too have a difficult time with knitting, have made a few small things but just can't seem to get the hang of knitting. I'm so slow at it. With crochet I can really move!
ReplyDeletei love the little ruffled edge!
ReplyDelete~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
So love the colors and the ruffled edge! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
ReplyDeleteI love all the bright colors!! This is gorgeous! Now all I need to do is learn how to crochet... : )
ReplyDeleteWhy oh why have I never learned to crochet? This is the cuteness of all blankets!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing-
-Tiff
Fun and happy! I love the colors! : )
ReplyDeleteI love love love your crochet.. my favorite pastime...
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Stopping by from Funky Junk Interiors. I love to crochet. Your afghan from scarf shaped pieces is very unique and a great idea for easy to travel projects. I will have to keep this one in mind for a future project.
ReplyDeleteFantastic colors!
ReplyDeleteThat ruffled edge is the perfect final touch. I need a good afghan pattern, this is it!
ReplyDeleteWow...that's truly beautiful! All it needs is me to cuddle in it! :) I love the ruffle edge; i really need to take a class.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I am featuring this on my sidebar all day Saturday! Feel free to grab my "featured" button if you'd like!
ReplyDelete-Steph
This is really beautiful. You have me wanting to crochet an afgahn because it looks so modern, not like my grandma's afgahn. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern.
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Nancy
Beautiful! Makes also happy to see these colours...
ReplyDeletePretty Afghan. I am going to make 2 or 3 for Christmas presents for my grandchildren. Have been crocheting and knitting for over 40 years. Always love to see new patterns, and different selection of yarns used.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see a pattern to make afghans with strips -- so much easier to assemble. My local CGOA Chapter -- Three Rivers Crochet in Pittsburgh -- has made afghans in strips from yarn left over from making Special Olympics scarves, to donate to local VA programs.
ReplyDeleteI love this afghan and am almost half way finished! I do find the Red Heart yarn somewhat stiff, thought. Any suggestions to soften it after it's finished? Thanks for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteThis is really great! I have been crocheting since I was little and am always on the look out for new patterns. It seems I am always looking for difficult patterns but sometimes the prettiest items are so simple. Great Job! I'm going to make one this weekend. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI think this afghan is just lovely. I shy away from patterns were assembly is required because I don't like the ridge I end up with when I connect the pieces. Do you have a trick for making the connecting stitches smooth? I think I will try this one soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I cannot get this to print, so I copies the instructions. There are only two rows easy enough right?? But I still have a questions, the second row is says continue for length in the chain one space, so do you do row 1 then 2 and so on because the way it reads just continue row 2 in the chain one space however they are single crochet.
ReplyDeleteThank you
sc in turning, *ch 1, sc in ch 1 sp* across, ending with sc in last sc, ch 1 turn ...
ReplyDeleteto annonymous: ... yes continue with just this ... just keep doing the chain 1 and single crochet in the chain 1 space of the previous row to desired length. Send me an email at glor.crochetgalore@gmail.com if I can help more. Thank you.
This is a very pretty and simple pattern. We are crocheting for vets in the VA hospitals. B ut they all have to be 42x42in. I'll just have to make it shorter.
ReplyDeleteI'll also use more manly colors.
i have 27 employees that i crochet for every year for Christmas - this one i can do for them and still be done in time for next Chistmas -for this christmas jsut past - 2011 - i made the retro mittens featured on this site - they turned out awesome and my staff loved them - thanks for all you do to share these patterns. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I really want to do this pattern. Your afghan is so beautiful. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteWhen your afghan is complete, do the stipes go down the length of the blanket or across?
ReplyDeleteI love it but can you explain how you sew them together and what is used to sew them together.:-)Also what did you use for your finished length of each strip?
ReplyDeleteI used the same yarn as the edging (a hot pink) and sewed using a whip stitch in the back loops only of each section. My length was 54 inches before the edging. Hope this helps.
Deletebeautiful - what are the actual yarn colors?
ReplyDeletecarlam
I plan on making this after the holidays. I wanted to say Thanks for the encouragement of the scripture. That was the best! Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to make this for Christmas gifts next year!!!
ReplyDeleteI. Was thinking the same thing
DeleteHow did join them I'm trying his out love the pattern
ReplyDeleteHi Heidi, I used a whip stitch in the back loops only.
Deletehi thank you.
Deleteyou should of use I or J hook, and you would not have use so much yarn, with them many balls, you could of made it for twin size bed.
ReplyDeleteI also love to crochet and find the patterns marked easy just what I need to be able to finish my work thanks for the patterns.
ReplyDeleteCarol
It took 20 pages to print the directions, You have a lovely afghan but I don't appreciate spending that much in ink and paper to print the pattern. It would be nice if you would make a printer friendly copy available.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you had to print out so many pages. If you highlight only the pattern, right click, then click on copy and the right click again and click on paste into your file that should eliminate all the extra pages.
DeleteGORGEOUS!! Glor, you are amazing with colors, girl. Linda
ReplyDeleteThis is DEFINITELY going to the top of my "to do" list. I like making baby afghans in bright colors that pop!
ReplyDeleteThree Rivers Crochet in Pittsburgh has made similar afghans for donation to our local VA programs, using yarn leftover from making scarves for Winter Special Olympics programs. This is a great way to display colors!
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