Bright and Bold and Happy

and 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 pattern 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).

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!

My Happy Ghan

This is the "small" afghan I started when we were teaching crochet. The pattern comes from a Michael's project sheet for a scarf. The scarf strips are 5 inches wide. Initially I was going to do a lapghan but I have a throw that is a nice comfy size (54 x 45) and I have decided to go with that although with the joins between the strips it may be somewhat larger, we'll have to see where it comes out. Now, I don't know if its my age or what, but these bright colors have become very attractive to me, I'm not sure that I would have looked twice at these color yarns several years ago.

Leftover from my wool eater blanket are the Red Heart yarns shocking pink, lavender and pumpkin, I did purchase the turqua to add more (?) contrast. Do you think I needed it?? ... any way, I'm loving the colors and the joining done in the shocking pink.

I love the texture and warmth of this pattern and it is very easy to do. Great for sitting in front of the tv and crocheting away! Here I am using a size G Hook. Its about 1/3 of the way done. I will try using a larger hook for the next one.

Wishing you happiness and blessings all the day.