Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Well I am finally finished with this afghan! This all started almost 2 years ago when I was trying to decide on my next project. My daughter was tired of going with me to the yarn store every week, so she said I should do something challenging to me. So I told her she could pick out what I should do. So she asked me to make this afghan. It's an Annie's Attic pattern from the Annie's Crochet Quilt Afghan Club, called Points of Light. I found it really challenging. At first I couldn't figure out how to do the squares - you start with 1 color and make a triangle, then add another color and finish the rest of the square. Then of course put them all together. I had to stop working on it entirely because I couldn't crochet. I have rheumatoid arthritis and my wrists and hands were the worst. But after medication, etc., it's gotten so I can do a bit of crocheting again, so I started working on this. I wanted to finish by her birthday which is March 16th, so I made it! WHEW. She's thrilled with it and I'm just glad it's done!!!!

8 comments:

  1. That is beautiful Karen. You did a great job!! Congrats!!

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  2. Beautiful! I love it. It's huge. I once started knitting a blanket for my then unborn son. My daughter finished it 5 years ago. My son is now 19 years old. lol

    Good Job. Be proud

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  3. Karen you are a wonderful, loving mother to make this for your lucky daughter! Not only is it a testimony of your love for her it speaks of your talent. The finished item is simply beautiful and I'm sure your daughter is (or will be) extremely happy that you not only took this challenge. Your love resides in every stitch.

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  4. Hi Karen!
    This is absolutely beautiful! As a fellow crocheter, I know the time and labour of love that went into this piece, especially with your arthritis. Your daughter will have an heirloom piece that she can hand down.
    Congrats & Hugs!!
    Shania T. :^)

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  5. WOW! karen that is beautiful! Your daughter should love it! Congratulations on a beautiful job!

    Gloria

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  6. Karen this afghan is so beautiful! I also crochet and I got your blog off of FreebeesSecretPals on Yahoo.

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