Just in time, my Ravelry 2008 CAL Afghan is finished!
Figuring out the block placement was really difficult, but Mum and I conferred at length and are fairly happy with the finished arrangement.
The yarn is 8 ply cotton from Bendigo Woollen Mills, all crocheted with a 4.5mm hook. I used these instructions and this video series to join the squares using the flat braid joining method.
Well, I am fudging the truth slightly when I say it is finished, as it is actually only blog finished – there are still a few ends to weave in on the back.
The joining method really helped to balance out the slightly different square sizes, and I think that the lacy effect complements the lacyness of lots of the squares.
Our friend Michelle is snuggled under it right at this very moment! She always loves a Nanna rug. Roll on the 2009 Afghan CAL!
Lara , what great project this has been . You have stuck with it so long (even that eyebleeding yarn early on). It looks magnificent ! Do you have a favourite block? I love the bottom row second from left.
What sort of adventures do you have planned for 2009 ???
Wow. It is stunning. Well done at keeping to it!
Fantastic rug! I admire your perseverence. Enjoy it!
Wow. That’s all I can say. It’s too amazing and beautiful for words!
Oh, it is so pretty! I love it!
Oh what a stunning afghan! It looks truly amazing. You should be very proud of yourself. Well done
It looks great!
I’m excited to learn a new joining technique too. I can make the squares, but my joining is terrible!
It is absolutely beautiful!! Well done and how satisfying it must be to see it finished and snuggled under. Happy New Year Lara!
The afghan turned out great. I see you used some new colors of the Bendigo cotton too. Arent they nice. I wish I could crochet as well as you do. I am sure it would be easier to crochet a blanket than to knit one. Hope you have a wonderful 2009 too!!
That will become such an heirloom in your family, I am sure! It looks so delicate and must be delicious to snuggle under. Happy New Year to you and your family!
This is so beautiful, well done. The colours are lovely.
I so love how this looks! I think the butterfly one is my favourite. Amazing job.
Well done lovely work-womanship! The colours you used work really well together.
Wow, I’m so impressed! It has been fun to watch it come together–congrats!
This turned out amazing, you did a great job on it and I’ve never seen that joining method before. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful… great to see what it is you’ve been working toward all these months. I’m impressed with your artistry – and your patience!
It is beautiful! You did a wonderful job with the square placement.
SPECTACULAR!!
Your afghan is magnificent; an heirloom piece. I’m looking forward to following your 2009 CAL!
Happy new year!
That afghan is just beautiful! Congratulations on a job well done!
Wow Lara – it is wonderful – it is all your fault that I found Ravelry – I really admire the fact that you kept up with the monthly patterns and finished it on time – Maybe I should do the 2009 and see if I can complete it!
an amazingly beautiful heirloom to treasure! I love it!
My fave is the butterfly!
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Can I just say WOW! This is amazing…now I want to do this too…I’m off to check it out now…see you over at Ravelry, Tam xo
This is just gorgeous Lara. I just love the colours and the different crochet designs. You certainly have inspired me to try and fit some in.
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