Thursday, July 8, 2010

Calling Fellow Crafters...

I have a big favor to ask....I am such a follower, not a leader. I admit that when I see projects, I  can usually copy them pretty well but to come up with the original idea... not so much.  I want to crochet an afghan for my daughter-in-law and her favorite color is "kelly green"...



If anyone has a pattern they would recommend along with coordinating colors, I would be forever in your debt!  Nothing too fancy as I hyperventilate with any skill level above a beginner!  I look at the beautiful crocheted projects you other ladies complete and I am in awe! 

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It's sooooo hot!  Our air conditioner went out and we refuse to spend the money to replace it this year!  I don't know how much longer I can hold out!  We bought  some window units and a portable unit for the living room for now.  Just think...it's the middle of July in AZ!  Need I say more!  And no...it's not a dry heat!  (wait a sec...have to wipe the sweat from my brow so I can see the computer screen!) Just kidding... we are getting a system worked out so maybe I will make till next year!

Gotta go....want to get a little crocheting in before bed!

                                                                                            becky


                                                                                 




4 comments:

  1. I have lots of afghan patterns (I collect patterns) that I could recommend and also this website has tons of free patterns if you need inspiration:
    http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=303

    and this too:

    http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/search.php

    I go to those websites all the time for free patterns and have never been disappointment.

    When making an afghan, I always ask myself: "do I want to make it dense or more lacey (with bigger holes), do I want to make granny squares and later assemble them, do I want to make rows with alternating colors or just solid and what style, i.e. Victorian, contemporary..." once I figure that out, I look at my patterns to see what fits.

    Good luck! I'm sure no matter what you chose, it will be pretty :-)

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  2. Becky,
    I'd like to follow your blog, but I can't find the "Follow" button....where is it?

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  3. Found the "follow" button!

    In answer to your question about coordinating colors with the kelly green. Since your DIL loves kelly green, I'd use mostly kelly green with just a little white and/or black for accent...not too many others to take away from the boldness of the green...

    (but that's just my opinion)

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  4. I feel for you! I hope you aren't melting without the AC! It has been so hot lately, but you probably get a bit of relief from the rain? We have been waiting so patiently for the monsoon rains to start up here. ♥ Tracey

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