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

[AlleyTalley]

FINALLY figured out the layout that works best for my second CAL afghan!! I did the official layout but it didn't work (like I thought it might not), and then arranged it with the "flowers" all in a row. That worked great ....now to make 5 more motifs to finish out the afghan and start seaming it together. Sorry for the "dark" pictures...it was hard photographing the afghan on my four-poster bed and my "helper" was helping too. I was a bit surprised that she did not rearrange the motifs for me.

[heyheycrochet]

FINALLY figured out the layout that works best for my second CAL afghan!! I did the official layout but it didn't work (like I thought it might not), and then arranged it with the "flowers" all in a row. That worked great ....now to make 5 more motifs to finish out the afghan and start seaming it together. Sorry for the "dark" pictures...it was hard photographing the afghan on my four-poster bed and my "helper" was helping too. I was a bit surprised that she did not rearrange the motifs for me.

Love your colors! The layout looks great too. I am working on my first one now, made a couple of adjustments but keeping to the original design for the most part. For my other two I think I will switch it up, but not sure how yet.

Seeing all the ideas has given me some inspiration...

[AlleyTalley]

FINALLY figured out the layout that works best for my second CAL afghan!! I did the official layout but it didn't work (like I thought it might not), and then arranged it with the "flowers" all in a row. That worked great ....now to make 5 more motifs to finish out the afghan and start seaming it together. Sorry for the "dark" pictures...it was hard photographing the afghan on my four-poster bed and my "helper" was helping too. I was a bit surprised that she did not rearrange the motifs for me.

Love your colors! The layout looks great too. I am working on my first one now, made a couple of adjustments but keeping to the original design for the most part. For my other two I think I will switch it up, but not sure how yet.

Seeing all the ideas has given me some inspiration...

I agree!! I looked at several other's layouts before working on mine. They all were great and inspiring.

[zhanie]

those last two blankets are beautiful! I like how they both have a green background, really looks like a flower garden!

[zhanie]

Ok, I officially cannot decide. I would love some input from you folks.

Here are my 3 options.

The second one I stole (borrowed sounds much nicer, but let's call it what it is) from tjwjlove - aka "the stained glass" one. I would replace the 3 coloured Clue #1's with the white.

The long narrow one is a variation of that...bed scarf style. It's hard to see, but the sides taper down to a point.

And of course, the official layout.

I tried daverett's patterned granny to test also. Ahhhhh so many possibilites. My biggest thing is to try to kill some of the blankness of the mc. It is such a creamy-yellowy white that it almost looks dirty to me.
I like the third one, if this is the room where it belongs, I like the way the blue stands out in the middle and complements the wall colour
Please help, guys and dolls!

[zhanie]

Ok, I officially cannot decide. I would love some input from you folks.

Here are my 3 options.

The second one I stole (borrowed sounds much nicer, but let's call it what it is) from tjwjlove - aka "the stained glass" one. I would replace the 3 coloured Clue #1's with the white.

The long narrow one is a variation of that...bed scarf style. It's hard to see, but the sides taper down to a point.

And of course, the official layout.

I tried daverett's patterned granny to test also. Ahhhhh so many possibilites. My biggest thing is to try to kill some of the blankness of the mc. It is such a creamy-yellowy white that it almost looks dirty to me.

Please help, guys and dolls!

I like the third one, if this is where your blanket belongs, the blue in the middle really stands out and compliments the colour scheme

[europa66]

Ok, I officially cannot decide. I would love some input from you folks.

Here are my 3 options.

The second one I stole (borrowed sounds much nicer, but let's call it what it is) from tjwjlove - aka "the stained glass" one. I would replace the 3 coloured Clue #1's with the white.

The long narrow one is a variation of that...bed scarf style. It's hard to see, but the sides taper down to a point.

And of course, the official layout.

I tried daverett's patterned granny to test also. Ahhhhh so many possibilites. My biggest thing is to try to kill some of the blankness of the mc. It is such a creamy-yellowy white that it almost looks dirty to me.

Please help, guys and dolls!

I like the 'stained glass' version also!! It is the layout I 'borrowed' from tjwjlove. Still have to decide on the border, I like the seed stitch. I have used that pattern before & always liked the outcome. Good luck with your decision. I had 3 layouts on my living room floor before dear hubby pleaded with me to pick one & get on with it.

Ok I am editing what I just wrote (really should read all posts before giving my '2 cents' worth. The bed scarf will be a lovely piece. Best of luck, remember, crocheting is a fun & relaxing hobby!

No Patty, you are quite right. The bed scarf is another variation of the stained glass one. Instead of framing the centre element with the mc motifs, I put them on the sides and tapered down to create a kind of scalloped edge.

I laughed at your comment about what your husband said. I had emailed the pics to friends and thought...oh I can just see their eyes glazing over. Poor tortured souls...lol

[tjwjlove]

With all the different edgings, I thought I'd share mine.
04-14-12_094 by tjnllike, on Flickr
04-14-12_094-1 by tjnllike, on Flickr

[Shandeh]

:bravo: Finally finished seaming blanket...WOOHOO!! Worst part of this whole experience. I am so glad that it's almost finished. I was soooo tempted to put aside in favor of other projects.

I also had to include a photo of my helper. He assisted in testing out the softness of the yarn.

Will do my border later...off to enjoy some of this spring weather....should have been out a long time ago but I wanted to finish this seaming.

Congratulations! It's quite an accomplishment to finish seaming.

[Shandeh]

FINALLY figured out the layout that works best for my second CAL afghan!! I did the official layout but it didn't work (like I thought it might not), and then arranged it with the "flowers" all in a row. That worked great ....now to make 5 more motifs to finish out the afghan and start seaming it together. Sorry for the "dark" pictures...it was hard photographing the afghan on my four-poster bed and my "helper" was helping too. I was a bit surprised that she did not rearrange the motifs for me.

I think your arrangement will look great!