Crochet-Along Clue 7 (Week 8): Spoilers and Photos

[kayec94]

I really like the design with the flower motifs but with my main color of Willow and my contrast D color of Sundrift, I did not like the way it looked. After changes and approvals from my husband and daughter, it looks like I am using mom2x2's suggestion from the possibilities.

I have 3 rows joined already. I have so enjoyed this adventure! Can't wait to see how the border looks!

[shan541]

Okay, here's my layout; I've still not quite decided about how Clue 5 turned out. I may go back and re-do them so that just the first two rows are contrasting colors and the rest of the rows are MC; I think that may fit in better with the rest of the blanket.

Dear daverett. I love your afghan! You did an amazing job with your color changes! I wish I was so imaginative. Have you post your color changes anywhere because I would love to do one like yours.

[boyd121]

I did the entire blanket exactly the way the patterns and clues told me too - I decided to really buy into the commitment to a mystery and trust the designer, partially as a personal challenge to let go a little , and while I also prefer symmetry I'm very pleased at the outcome - but I have TONS of leftover yarn (I could probably make three more of this afghan easily) and I'm so impressed by the ideas in this thread that I think I'm going to have to do a 4-flower symmetrical multi-color blanket too

[lfbenn83]

At first when I laid out the afghan according to clue 7 I didn't really like it but I'm not nearly as creative as other people in this forum so I started sewing it up and I'm really starting to like it. It looks alot better sewn together. I might use some left over yarn to make a second one like the ones by other people. Everyone's looks so great!

[donowhit]

Okay, here's my layout; I've still not quite decided about how Clue 5 turned out. I may go back and re-do them so that just the first two rows are contrasting colors and the rest of the rows are MC; I think that may fit in better with the rest of the blanket.

I really love yours! Even your clue 5 - the contrast in the motifs is really beautiful...

[crafter111]

Okay, here's my layout; I've still not quite decided about how Clue 5 turned out. I may go back and re-do them so that just the first two rows are contrasting colors and the rest of the rows are MC; I think that may fit in better with the rest of the blanket.

I LOVE what you did with motifs!! LOVE LOVE the different colors! With that design and the colors you chose it has a vintage quilt feel that I really adore! Great job and if I ever do this afghan again I will probably "borrow" ideas from yours! Great Job!!!

[zhanie]

Okay, here's my layout; I've still not quite decided about how Clue 5 turned out. I may go back and re-do them so that just the first two rows are contrasting colors and the rest of the rows are MC; I think that may fit in better with the rest of the blanket.

This one turned out beautifully!

[donowhit]

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I'm really liking mine, although I switched it up a bit from the original layout. There are still two of the larger motifs, instead of three. And I'm really glad I stuck with a solid color - I didn't have a plan for this originally, but I've now decided it will probably be a wedding gift...

This has been fun, and I'm considering making another!

[dsegel]

Let me start by saying I really, REALLY love doing this CAL! And I have done each motif as close as possible to the original directions. However, the final layout just does not do it for me. I am way to "symmetrical" a person to be comfortable with it.
So after playing around with my motifs, I think I am settled on this one. I'll figure out what to do with the other 2 at a later time!

Kathie,

I just might steal your idea. The "symmetricalness" of it appeals to me more. Thank you for posting.



Let me add that I have also loved this CAL and thank Bernat for having it. I have learned some new stiches and new methods of doing things so it has stretched my comfort zone.

[Kodikins]

Before I seam - input please! Which do you prefer?
1. The official CAL layout

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2. Stripes! (The white clue #1 square would have to be replaced by a red one.)

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My preference tends towards the stripes, but my husband seems to think that either would be good.

With your color choices, both do look good. Having said that now, remember - it is your project, so you have to go with which one makes you feel most comfortable.