What are YOU working on to pass the time?

[Shandeh]

I've forgotten how to put a photo with this message

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[JazzHooked]

well, i've been trying to finish this Mandala throw...but it's giving me fits. first, it's ruffling..just a bit, and I hope blocking it will fix that. second...i keep running out of yarn! I estimate what I might need, and end up need MORE. evidently, LOTS more. I just blew through the extra skein I bought, and I have 1 3/4 rounds of border left. GRRR.

[Shandeh]

well, i've been trying to finish this Mandala throw...but it's giving me fits. first, it's ruffling..just a bit, and I hope blocking it will fix that. second...i keep running out of yarn! I estimate what I might need, and end up need MORE. evidently, LOTS more. I just blew through the extra skein I bought, and I have 1 3/4 rounds of border left. GRRR.

Gorgeous!
Those outer rounds take FOREVER. I remember going through that with the Bernat Star Afghan. I didn't think it would ever end. So, I just ended it sooner than the pattern suggested. I was tired of the endless rounds. Ha!

Shandeh with Star Afghan by Shandeh, on Flickr

[JazzHooked]

well, i've been trying to finish this Mandala throw...but it's giving me fits. first, it's ruffling..just a bit, and I hope blocking it will fix that. second...i keep running out of yarn! I estimate what I might need, and end up need MORE. evidently, LOTS more. I just blew through the extra skein I bought, and I have 1 3/4 rounds of border left. GRRR.

Gorgeous!
Those outer rounds take FOREVER. I remember going through that with the Bernat Star Afghan. I didn't think it would ever end. So, I just ended it sooner than the pattern suggested. I was tired of the endless rounds. Ha!

yeah this is the 4th star afghan I've made, the 6th if you count the 2 star-shaped rugs, so at least I knew what to expect! but the yarn I'm using is so fluffy...i thought a skein would last longer! now i have to wait until I can plan another road trip to the nearest LYS (about 30 to 40 mins away) in order to get more.

[dcrozier]

Gorgeous!
Those outer rounds take FOREVER. I remember going through that with the Bernat Star Afghan. I didn't think it would ever end. So, I just ended it sooner than the pattern suggested. I was tired of the endless rounds. Ha!

That is fantastic!!! You have lots more patience and endurance than I do.

[Shandeh]

yeah this is the 4th star afghan I've made, the 6th if you count the 2 star-shaped rugs, so at least I knew what to expect! but the yarn I'm using is so fluffy...i thought a skein would last longer! now i have to wait until I can plan another road trip to the nearest LYS (about 30 to 40 mins away) in order to get more.

Bless your heart!
I hope it all comes to an end very soon.

[Shandeh]

Gorgeous!
Those outer rounds take FOREVER. I remember going through that with the Bernat Star Afghan. I didn't think it would ever end. So, I just ended it sooner than the pattern suggested. I was tired of the endless rounds. Ha!

That is fantastic!!! You have lots more patience and endurance than I do.

Thanks! It was a very interesting pattern, and I was learning as I went. It was my second project on the Bernat Blog, and I was very excited to be blogging for Bernat....so it was easy to be patient.
http://blog.bernat.com/2009/12/23/a-star-is-born/

[dcrozier]

Gorgeous!
Those outer rounds take FOREVER. I remember going through that with the Bernat Star Afghan. I didn't think it would ever end. So, I just ended it sooner than the pattern suggested. I was tired of the endless rounds. Ha!

That is fantastic!!! You have lots more patience and endurance than I do.

Thanks! It was a very interesting pattern, and I was learning as I went. It was my second project on the Bernat Blog, and I was very excited to be blogging for Bernat....so it was easy to be patient.
http://blog.bernat.com/2009/12/23/a-star-is-born/

Thanks for the link--that is very interesting--love the wall blocking technique!!!!!

[Leejoyce62]

Shandeh,Wow! that is alot of rounds. Several years ago I did a star afghan that started with a star,attached 9 patch grannies,a border, triangles, more 9 patch grannies, and finally a border. Herrschner's Blue Ribbon Afghans- "Blue Star" published in 1998 in Leisure Arts Book. When finished it looks like a big 8 point star quilt like grandma would have made. I did it in shades of lilac, wisteria, purple and a variegated purple and green. Came out very nice and would give large size with out all the rounds. Now I'm thinking... add front and back post stitches to give the star some texture, change out some of those grannies for squares with more texture and interest... maybe linked hearts ... gotta go draw this up and check my "recipe box"- literally a box where I store motif ideas(remember I'm old school). Maybe when this is done I'll have figured out how to post a picture.

[Shandeh]

Thanks! It was a very interesting pattern, and I was learning as I went. It was my second project on the Bernat Blog, and I was very excited to be blogging for Bernat....so it was easy to be patient.
http://blog.bernat.com/2009/12/23/a-star-is-born/

Thanks for the link--that is very interesting--love the wall blocking technique!!!!!

Ha! I was at my wits end, trying to find somewhere to block that big afghan. It was knit all in one piece, so blocking had to wait until the end. And it REALLY needed blocking, because my points were curvy.

Star Afghan Finished by Shandeh, on Flickr

The wall was the only place that had room for my blanket, so it was an easy decision.